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Star transmission
I think I have a Star transmission, bought a house from an old guy who said it is a Star transmission in the barn. Don't know if anyone would be interested.
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Last Post: Jun 18, 2009 10:19am
by Don Shilling
carburator float
Looking for parts to a carburator specifically the float for it. Mine split in half. cork material
Views: 334   Replies: 1
Last Post: Jun 16, 2009 6:39pm
by Vince O'Brien
Luray Durant/Star meet!
Even though I have been a member of the club for a number of years,this was my first meet, WHAT A GREAT TIME!!! I found out there are NO strangers in the club, just a lot of nice folks who love getting together with their D/S cars. Thanks to all who made me and Ruth...
Views: 707   Replies: 10
Last Post: Jun 15, 2009 7:46pm
by garykauffman
HEADLIGHT RINGS
I AM LOOKING FOR A PAIR OF HEADLIGHT RINGS FOR A '28 DURANT M2 BULLET TYPE HEADLIGHTS?
Views: 294   Replies: 0
Last Post: Jun 15, 2009 6:49pm
by JOHN PRICE
Its Hot!
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa307/kantique55/DurnHot.jpg Whew! It's hot! I need a drink of water. Say, I wonder if I could run on that hydrogen stuff? Or maybe I could sip on some alcohol and keep them G'vment boys off my tail....
Views: 442   Replies: 3
Last Post: Jun 13, 2009 10:56pm
by Keith N
door handles
where is the best place to purchase 4 inside door handles and possibly 2 hood latches for a 1929/30 Durant model 6-63? Since I need 4, yes it is a 4 door,ha ha. Dave
Views: 397   Replies: 2
Last Post: Jun 12, 2009 6:48am
by Dave Jansen
Helpful Hint for New radiators
I recently got a new radiator for an engine that had been sitting for many years. The radiator repairman suggested that I put a screen across the intake to the new radiator, get the engine hot and flush the system several times. He insisted that I use a small mesh...
Views: 351   Replies: 0
Last Post: Jun 10, 2009 4:07pm
by Vince O'Brien
rear main seal
What kind of material do I use for a rear main seal?? And where can I get this stuff. Kind of looks like graphite impregnated rope . What size ?? Any info would help. How does one go about putting it in to make a good seal. I have the motor out and stripped so...
Views: 440   Replies: 3
Last Post: Jun 10, 2009 3:43am
by Ricardo H.Colomb...
Durant query
Please can anyone help me in identifying this vehicle? Details are as follows: Model F Motor Number: 217748 Durant Motor Company of New Jersey Elizabeth. NY. USA. Head casting build date: 7-8-27 Block casting build date: 9-5-23 21 inch wooden whe...
Views: 572   Replies: 7
Last Post: Jun 10, 2009 12:46am
by Thanks
Tom Schwab from Oregon has died
Some bad news. Ruth Schwab just called me from Silverton , Or. and Tom has died of a massive heart attack on May 9th. He was a dear friend and a great Durant lover owning a 24 Star touring and a Durant/ Star pickup and many other cars. He attended Mike Larsen's Hood...
Views: 453   Replies: 3
Last Post: Jun 9, 2009 4:41pm
by Rick Botti
Paint colours
I'm trying to settle on a paint colour. I've been looking through the tech pages and old forum posts. In the tech pages I've seen the list of colour names. In the old forum pages, others have said that Jim Wells from Auto Color Library has previously been a big he...
Views: 394   Replies: 0
Last Post: Jun 9, 2009 4:04am
by Shane Hoffmann
Response to General Motors Posts
The US is now importing over 70% of its' oil. Last year we paid $450 billion for oil. The US will continue to pay more and more for oil. T. Boone Pickens prophesies that we will be importing over 75% of our oil and paying $200 to $300 dollars for it. We need to h...
Views: 319   Replies: 0
Last Post: Jun 8, 2009 8:11pm
by Stephen Aldrich
FREE Durant Family Registry Books and parts information
I have these materials I will give to anyone willing to pay shipping or come to pick them up.
Views: 358   Replies: 3
Last Post: Jun 8, 2009 8:10pm
by gary k
Does anybody know how much does a Rugby model M weight?
Dear friends, I am facing some problems to get the license of my 1927 Rugby model M. The Traffic Dept is asking me everything that we deem as silly infos to give me the license. My car as many of you is a touring model M, year 1927. Does anybody know how much d...
Views: 379   Replies: 4
Last Post: Jun 8, 2009 8:08pm
by Dib Franciss
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Eliot
roster
Who do I contact to update my information in the members roster? I am visiting family in Ohio and Michigan, thought I might visit a couple of museums, does any one know which are the best . I will driving from Cleveland to Grand Rapids. The R.E.Olds museum web site...
Views: 425   Replies: 5
Last Post: Jun 8, 2009 8:05pm
by gary k
chassis for sale
I have a complete chassis for sale. It is 102" wheelbase with a W-5 motor. I also have a rear end and front axle from a 1924 Star touring. Any questions please E-mail me.
Views: 331   Replies: 0
Last Post: Jun 8, 2009 3:50pm
by Bill DeVries
What is my Durant?
Here are some more photos of my Durant... I hope these give a bit more of an idea in helping to determine what year and model she is. I am having trouble identifying the fenders as they seem to be void of ribbing. Also, would anyone...
Views: 366   Replies: 2
Last Post: Jun 5, 2009 4:45pm
by Bill Hoaglan
1927 Star Coupe For Sale
Hi All..... One of our members has a nice 1927 Star M coupe for sale. This is a California made car so has 4 wheel brakes. The Car was at the Auburn National meet in 2007. It runs and drives well. Car is located in Owosso, Michigan. email me for owners...
Views: 1370   Replies: 2
Last Post: Jun 4, 2009 7:20am
by Mike Linthicum
pulling motor
I am trying to pull the motor out of the car to check the oil leak problem I have. It looks like I may have to remove the fenders first. I dont want to do this if I can get around it. How cxan I pull the motor without tearing the whole car apart again? Also-how do I...
Views: 347   Replies: 3
Last Post: Jun 3, 2009 10:39pm
by Keith N
general motors
Well now that Billy Durant's General Motors has filed for bankrupcy, does anyone think 'the Wizard of Flint' could have saved his prized company? Where do you guys think GM got it so wrong? Roscoe
Views: 460   Replies: 7
Last Post: Jun 3, 2009 4:33pm
by Bill Hoaglan
AXLE AND WOODEN WHEELS
Hey Everyone, I'm looking for 4 wheels and a straight front axle to build a tow along trailer for behind the huckster. I would like it match including the star hub caps would be nice. I'm in Sedona Arizona for a couple weeks. Also have a trailer with me, if anyone h...
Views: 367   Replies: 3
Last Post: Jun 3, 2009 3:09pm
by Ken McCormick
Another celebrity amongst us.
Ok so last night I couldn't sleep. Have been having a bout with insomnia and turned on my Satellite Direct TV and started channel browsing. At 4:00 AM not much on, but Male Enhancement products and Vacuum Cleaner Sales but way up on the channels is a channel called R...
Views: 306   Replies: 0
Last Post: Jun 3, 2009 1:58pm
by Mike Linthicum
Durant in Oakland dispatch
Please click on the link below to read a very interesting article today in the Oakland Dispatches. http://www.theoakbook.com/MoreDetail.aspx?Aid=3111&CatId=8 Lance Haynes
Views: 317   Replies: 1
Last Post: Jun 2, 2009 5:25pm
by Rick Botti
I Lost It!
Where did the post EDIT feature go? That was a neat and useful tool fer us hill billys,,,,
Views: 372   Replies: 3
Last Post: Jun 1, 2009 7:38pm
by Don Shilling
Sunday drivin'
Wow! The weather is great for this time of year in the Northwest! Time to get out and share the Luv.... Keith N
Views: 357   Replies: 0
Last Post: Jun 1, 2009 4:17pm
by Keith Nordquist
Putting Flywheel back on : Help Needed
I am adding externals to my newly rebuild W5. Originally my 1926 had a 1924 flywheel as evidenced by the mark on the flywheel "03/24/24". The situation : #1 The bolt pattern, on mine, IS NOT POSTIONALLY UNIQUE. #2 I am having a hard time finding a mark at...
Views: 403   Replies: 2
Last Post: Jun 1, 2009 3:49pm
by Don Shilling
Marin Concours d'Elegance
Last weekend my Roadster was shown in the Marin-Sonoma Concours d'Elegance 1929 Show Case, a non judged exhibit. On one side there was a beautiful Rolls Royce , Nash, Mercedes roadster once owned by Groucho Marx and Huppmobile. On the other side were three Jordon's,...
Views: 434   Replies: 5
Last Post: May 30, 2009 10:06am
by Rick Botti
Selling 1928 Durant
My father has owned a 1928 Durant since the early 50's mayber earlier, used to drive it in the calvalcade of colors tour in Muskoka and in later years, just once a year for Kearney parade. My father has passed on and none of us are prepared to restore the car and ar...
Views: 404   Replies: 0
Last Post: May 29, 2009 7:08am
by Heather Pateman
1931 Durant Sport Roadster
Does anyone know where I can get brake hardware.
Views: 992   Replies: 8
Last Post: May 28, 2009 7:59pm
by dave enrico
durant
hello everyone i received a call last week from a gentlemen out in phelan calif, by victorville,he says he has a 1928 m2 2door sedan (coach) has owned it for 25 years,engine rebuilt supposedly, needs total restoration,wouldnt give me a figure on what he wanted, b...
Views: 454   Replies: 0
Last Post: May 26, 2009 1:16pm
by dave enrico
Trim pieces for the joints
I am looking for some sort of trim to fill the gap between the sheet metal on my car, The stuff that came with it is badly twisted and bent and there was not enough of it anyway. What do you guys use to dress up that gap?? And where can I get some ?? Any info will...
Views: 377   Replies: 4
Last Post: May 26, 2009 9:41am
by Bill Hoaglan
replacing horn wire
I have read all of the previous posts about removing horn buttons, but I want to ensure that I have directions specific to our 1929 Durant. My intent is to replace the rather frayed wire going up the steering column to the horn button. With an ohm- meter connected...
Views: 302   Replies: 1
Last Post: May 25, 2009 7:15pm
by Jim Greenamyer
c
Curt
Frame identification
I have a Star frame with front & rear springs and a complete rear end with wheels & one star hub cap. I can find no marking on the frame. I'd like to learn the year if possible. can any one help?
Views: 261   Replies: 1
Last Post: May 25, 2009 4:39pm
by Don Shilling
The Nickelers lost one of my Headlights.. Help
I have a 1926 Model M touring Built in Leaside. As my heading states.... the X#$%^&%$ nickelers lost one of my headlight rims. Let us say "I am not amused." Can someone direct me to where I may purchase such a headight rim ? Outside back diameter 8 inches...
Views: 399   Replies: 1
Last Post: May 25, 2009 6:13am
by Gordon F. Curl
Updates
I have recently updated the Events page, info for the Canadian Gathering has been posted. Contact Ed Pringlemeir for more information. I have also posted the registration form and agenda for our Texarkana meet, the cost will only be $59 per person. Rick
Views: 348   Replies: 0
Last Post: May 24, 2009 8:34pm
by Rick Botti
Best material for bottom water pipe
On a 23 Star, I believe originally, the lower radiator hose/water pipe consists of a formed metal pipe attached by two short hoses at each end to the water pump and the radiator outlet. The pipe needs to be bent around the motor mount and contoured slightly to run it...
Views: 339   Replies: 3
Last Post: May 24, 2009 7:18pm
by Tony Madson
Billy Durant in the news again in Canada
Out of Canada "Financial Post" May 22, 2009 General Motors of Canada Ltd. was hatched in the early 1900s when a farmboy named Sam McLaughlin sent a telegram to an old pal in Michigan asking if he could borrow an engineer to make plans for horseless carriages after...
Views: 356   Replies: 2
Last Post: May 24, 2009 5:09pm
by Lance Haynes
Penticton, BC
Well, we didn't make the big times in Penticton, but we did have a lot of fun at the Peach City Beach Cruise Car Show...They filmed cars on both sides of the Durant, one car on our left was a tricked out 59 Mercedis 190 SL worth about 200,000 another car was a 51 Gre...
Views: 644   Replies: 3
Last Post: May 24, 2009 3:42pm
by Lance Haynes
d
Darren
1926 Flint
I want to try to start the engine in my 1926 flint B40, but I am missing the carburator and starter motor, here is a link to a starter on ebay, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1924-1925-Flint-Auto-Lite-Starting-Motor_W0QQitemZ250396776475QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_...
Views: 504   Replies: 1
Last Post: May 23, 2009 7:41pm
by Jim Greenamyer
DEVAUX HORN
DOES ANYONE KMOW FOR SURE WHAT HORN MY 31 DEVAUX TAKES, ITS A CALIF CAR BUILY IN OAKLAND THANKS DAVE
Views: 557   Replies: 4
Last Post: May 23, 2009 5:46pm
by dave enrico
d
Darren
Durant parts
Here is an auction for some cars and parts in Oregon, looks like some Durant stuff there, http://www.jones-estate.com/
Views: 572   Replies: 6
Last Post: May 22, 2009 12:11am
by Ken McCormick
14th Annual DURANT Gathering - Ontario Region
Well folks, have you decided to come to Canada for the Gathering this year? Dates are July 2 - 5 and Registration should be made at one of the Motels by May 31st to get the club discounts. If you need a Registration form etc, just reply to this post and I will send...
Views: 373   Replies: 4
Last Post: May 21, 2009 12:19pm
by Bill DeVries
Rearend ratio's
Anyone know the best/easiest way to determine the rearend ratio of our cars? Also were there diff. ratio's available and what might they be.
Views: 466   Replies: 11
Last Post: May 20, 2009 7:23am
by Jim Glover
Need help with finding cheap tires in ontario, or alternatives to 19 wood spoke
I have started working on my D40, my problem is (so far) is finding cheap tires for the car. it currently has the 19 wood spoke rims. I need the car to be able to roll in and out of the garage. I have only one good tire the rest are shot. I have looked and watched e...
Views: 496   Replies: 17
Last Post: May 18, 2009 12:14pm
by Steve Large
Right Out Of The Box
For the last year and a half I've been finishing a frame-off, nut and bolt restoration of the car I had in High School: a 1950 Mercury 4-door. On Saturday, I bolted on the hood and drove it to a show in San Rafael, CA. This was the first time it had been out of th...
Views: 326   Replies: 1
Last Post: May 17, 2009 5:36am
by Mike Linthicum
Brakes
Sure been having my problems with this buggy. Seems like the previous owner did a lot of bad things with the car. The rear brackets that hold the brake cables were cut off the frame. Then he welded a few pieces together and built one for the drivers side .The problem...
Views: 335   Replies: 2
Last Post: May 16, 2009 8:16pm
by Ken McCormick
Brake adjusting pliers
I missed the one on E bay and sure would like to have a pair. Has anyone got a pair they would be willing to sell. I need the steeldraulic type . I see there are three or four different makes. Utica and Blackhawk are two names I know of. Maybe have to have my good...
Views: 313   Replies: 1
Last Post: May 16, 2009 7:28pm
by gary k
setting up brakes
I am having all sorts of trouble trying to get my brakes working.I tried tightening the cables--adjusting the toggle bolts .everything else I could think of and still they will not stop me . Only one thing left that I can think of --Maybe I have the hubs and backing...
Views: 593   Replies: 20
Last Post: May 16, 2009 7:25pm
by gary k
Continental motor oil clearances?
Does anyone have the main and rod oil clearance specifications for the continental 6 cylinder motor? It is the 1928 model year having the 7 bearing 15U motor. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Views: 421   Replies: 1
Last Post: May 15, 2009 6:55pm
by cdmn
Torque Specs and problems with torquing - head bolts, rod bolts
Help required : I am putting the engine together. And am having torquing problems. The head studs are new, but tightened the head bolts over 50 lbs pulls the studs out of the block. Machinist has heli-coiled problem studs to date (2) but is worried about others...
Views: 365   Replies: 1
Last Post: May 15, 2009 6:43pm
by cdmn
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