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Ernie Jones

Various Star Parts

Four 1927 Star Fenders, vacuum tanks, axels and other assorted parts $2,000.

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Last Post: Sep 27, 2007 12:45pm
by Ernie Jones

Rick Botti

When are you getting into Auburn?

I'll be arriving on the 25th at Fort Wayne airport around 11:30 pm and taking a taxi to our hotel. When is everyone else planning to arrive? Rick

Views: 483 Replies: 24

Last Post: Sep 26, 2007 5:46pm
by Charles A. Spitz

Dave Schulte

Terry Rudie Collection For Sale

Terry Rudie's collection of cars, trucks, parts, and buggy are for sale. Vehicle include....... 30 Durant Coupe Street Rod 30 Durant Coupe, Original , Runs, Drives. 28 Rugby Truck, Very nice Original. 29 Rugby Truck, Repainted 31 Durant 614 4 dr Sedan...

Views: 410 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 25, 2007 12:46pm
by Dave Schulte

Rick Botti

See Yah in Auburn

I'm flying out of Oakland Tuesday morning, bound for Auburn. I mentioned earlier that I wouldn't be able to perform updates to the websites until after my return. While it may be able to post pictures for the DMAC meet, the real work will begin the second week in Oct...

Views: 211 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 25, 2007 6:31am
by Don Shilling

Les & Josie Young

Progress photos of 1926 Rugby parts

Our Gauges have arrived, and some of the chromed parts are complete. The radiator cap is a Flint I think, but we love our Golden Snitch. %%bbCodeItem_1%% %%bbCodeItem_2%%

Views: 499 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 25, 2007 5:42am
by Les & Josie Youn...

Don Shilling

W5 Cylinder Boring

Any ideas on how far a W5 can be over bored??

Views: 373 Replies: 4

Last Post: Sep 24, 2007 10:32pm
by Lance Haynes

Brian Tanguay

1931 durant 619 on ebay

Did anyone see the 31 for sale on ebay? It's in Benson Vermont. Is the seller part of our group?

Views: 269 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 24, 2007 5:01pm
by Steve Large

Frank Witkowski

Auburn Meet Update Info

Hi All..... We are working on finalizing the activities for the National meet. Should have the final version next week. Auburn Indiana is really a car lovers "heaven" to get some idea of what is there go to the Dekalb County web site at www.dekalbcvb.org...

Views: 916 Replies: 32

Last Post: Sep 24, 2007 1:43pm
by Mike Linthicum

Wayne Farrand

Auburn swap stuff

Spoze there would be any interest in possibly Star axles and a couple of decrepit wheels? If somebody might want to see them to haul home I can leave them in the pickup; but I don't need to haul paperweights around for the fun of it. Wayne

Views: 334 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 24, 2007 9:03am
by Don Shilling

Ernie Jones

1927 Locomobile 8-70

Complete chassis with factory spec's, including correct in-line 8 cylinder motor, wire wheels, front & rear axels ... $4,000.

Views: 243 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 24, 2007 6:38am
by Ernie Jones

Ernie Jones

1926 Locomobile 8-66 Roadster

1926 Locomobile 8-66 Roadster. Chassis and engine are complete. Rear of body is complete with front half templates (correct doors, cowl, dash, hood, wood/wire wheels, Harry Miller engine ...) $17, 500.

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Last Post: Sep 24, 2007 6:31am
by Ernie Jones

Ernie Jones

1926 Locomobile Jr. 8-66

1926 Locomobile Jr. 8-66 for sale. Mechanically restored and body fully restored, only upholstery to complete. This car features Harry Miller engine amongst other notables. $35,000.

Views: 332 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 24, 2007 6:28am
by Ernie Jones

gary k

protecting new wood in the coupe

hey men, does anyone have any ideas about whether it makes sense or is necesary to paint the coupe's new wood with wood preserver or urethane or some sort of protective coating? and if so....what to use? see you in auburn, regards , gary k

Views: 325 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 24, 2007 5:23am
by Frank Witkowski

Les & Josie Young

Progress photos of 1926 Rugby parts

Sorry got it wrong again. But here they are. New gauges have arrived and some of the completed chromed parts. YES!!!

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Last Post: Sep 23, 2007 7:05pm
by Les & Josie Youn...

Frank Witkowski

Weather for Auburn

Hi All... Just checked the forecast for next week. Looks real good for the week end. Maybe a scattered thunderstorm on Tuesday, a few showers Wednesday, but the rest of the week is nice Highs in the low 70's and mid 40's at night. Great fall weather....... See...

Views: 258 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 23, 2007 5:46pm
by Frank Witkowski

Rick Botti

Let's have some Fun!

It's just a few days away, the big Auburn meet that is. I'm looking forward to meeting eveyone I haven't seen in awhile and meeting others for the first time. If you haven't been to a DMAC meet before, I must warn you, the hospitaly room is the place to be after t...

Views: 300 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 23, 2007 12:16am
by Ted Kruger

brent chalmers

re: Durant/Star owners in Alberta??

I'd be interested to know if there are any Alberta Durant or Star owners subscribed on this web forum??

Views: 301 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 22, 2007 6:02pm
by Ken McCormick

Mac Irvine

Parts Wanted

I am looking for a chain case (#22441) and cover (#22446) for an early 14L. This is the case with the cast-on mounting brackets. I also need a pair of front motor arms-T brackets-(#23595) for a W5. Hope someone can help. Thanks.

Views: 530 Replies: 7

Last Post: Sep 21, 2007 4:42pm
by Mac Irvine

brent chalmers

re: engien rebuilding

So... I'm taking apart one of my engines to do you guys a favour. I picked the one most likely to run again... the bearings in the rods seems to have crystalized and one rod bearing is lifting out in blocks ( little oblong hunks of bearing material). Are shell bear...

Views: 323 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 21, 2007 12:53pm
by Don Shilling

Dave Schulte

30 Durant body that was sold on Ebay

If anyone knows who bought the 30 Durant 4 dr. coach body on Ebay earlier this month, would you have them contact me please? I have a lead on a LOT of parts he needs. Dave

Views: 320 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 20, 2007 8:13pm
by Dave Schulte

Frank Witkowski

Auburn Schedule of Events

Hi All........ Here is the tentative schedule of events for the Auburn Nationals: Wednesday: Registration opens General tire kicking Tour down town Auburn Hospitality room open Thursday :...

Views: 325 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 19, 2007 11:01am
by Charles A. Spitz

Wayne Farrand

Spring shackle

I have a weak rear spring shackle on my 31. It is a 1.75 wide spring and a 3.5 inch lift. My good side has a threaded bolt style and the bad one is a center bolt with he tapered pins. Not sure which is correct if there is a correct. Anyone have a pile-o-parts? I have...

Views: 307 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 18, 2007 12:46pm
by Ken McCormick

brian boysj

star rad shell

i have a freshly nickel plated 26 27 star model r rad shell for sale,550.00 can.pus shipping. brian

Views: 279 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 18, 2007 8:19am
by brian boysj

Dave Schulte

6-63 Oil Filter

Does anyone elses 6-63 have the oil filter mounted on the firewall? Mine has a replaceable "sock" type filter mounted top center on the firewall. Usual oil filter mounts on the engine have not mee machined. It has never had a filter on the block. Dave

Views: 402 Replies: 8

Last Post: Sep 17, 2007 10:32pm
by Dave Webster

Frank Witkowski

September 16 1908

Hi All... Was on my way to Jim G's shop this morning to pick up one of the larger surprises for Auburn. Had the XM Radio on in the truck listening to the 50's on 5. They had a what happened on this date in 1908 segment. The answer was William C. Durant formed...

Views: 338 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 17, 2007 10:24am
by Frank Witkowski

Rick Botti

Antique Cars in History Park

Here are pictures from last Weekends Antique car show in San Jose, California. The Model T Ford Club of Santa Clara hosts the show and the Durant club is invited for next year. The Durant club didn't have any cars this time, but just wait come next year. http://p...

Views: 294 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 16, 2007 11:36pm
by Rick Botti

Ron Hast

Horn Characteristic

The Oooga horn works great....except occasionally, usually when making many turns to park, it sounds on its own. It seems that internal wires must cross, and make a connection resulting in an unwanted sounding. Is there any wisdom on wrapping or "fixing" the wires in...

Views: 263 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 16, 2007 10:05pm
by Rick Botti

gary k

A Billy Durant relative contacts the DMAC

has anyone noticed that a relative of wm durant has written to the guestbook....lets get some contact to him.....he must be interested in Billy Durant's history and may have something to contribute.get on the ball mike, rick...and everyone.....regards, gary k

Views: 315 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 15, 2007 6:05pm
by gary k

Les & Josie Young

Photos of 1926 Rugby

Progress photos of our 1926 Rugby!

Views: 957 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 15, 2007 8:42am
by Mike Linthicum

Les & Josie Young

Progress photos of 1926 Rugby (THIS ONE WORKED)

Views: 952 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 15, 2007 8:30am
by Mike Linthicum

Les & Josie Young

Cost of reconditioning engine

Hello, we are in the process of restoring our 4 cyl. Rugby Tourer and were wondering if anyone knows what an approximate (fair) cost of reconditioning the motor would be. Thanks!

Views: 305 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 14, 2007 5:17pm
by Don Shilling

Brian

Model and serial number

Hi, I am looking at purchasing a Star Car Model R. Car number T-1913. I am looking for any information on the car. Thank, Brian.

Views: 841 Replies: 18

Last Post: Sep 13, 2007 9:49pm
by Fred Scholl

brian boysj

looking for

does anyone out their own a 26 star coach 6cyl ser.352277. if you do i want you to call me 604 803 2834. brian boys

Views: 345 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 13, 2007 4:51pm
by Bruce Hargin

Don Shilling

Pending Roadtrip to Denver

Butch and I are planning a trip to Denver to deliver a late model (Throw Away Car)to one of his relatives. We do not care to come back to East Texas with an empty trailer. So,,,, does anybody have a Star Car derelict,("Pasture Princess"), or a pile of parts for sal...

Views: 267 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 12, 2007 6:25pm
by Don Shilling

Don Shilling

Need Help,,,,,Will it Fit???

Roy Contarino, over in Sicily, is needing a rear axle gear set for a Durant 666. It has a 10 tooth pinion with a 38 tooth ring. All I have is Star parts which uses an 8 tooth pinion with a 38 tooth ring. Will the Star pinion and ring gear/carrier assy fit in the 6...

Views: 503 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 11, 2007 2:17pm
by Don Shilling

brent chalmers

engine Identification

I have three Continentail engine blocks from Star Cars with slight diferences, One has cast-in front engine mounts and an enginetag # 277882, the other two have bolt on front engine mounts,with higher tag #'s two have cover plates for rectangular frost plugs n...

Views: 278 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 11, 2007 2:07pm
by Don Shilling

Franz Fraitzl

Headlight clips

Hello everyone, just a short update on my latest project. After I finished the punch die set and had it hardened I went ahead and tried it out on my ironworker. Since my ironworker operates via hydraulic ram, it pivots in a slight radius. This makes the spring ste...

Views: 359 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 11, 2007 6:33am
by Chuck Faulkner

Dennis McBride

Correction- M2 For Sale

When I sent in the pictures last year of my M-2, it was labelled a "coupe" by the Club editorial staff.Gale Crenshaw feels that it is a 2-Door Sedan. If so, my apologies. Thanks, Gale.

Views: 248 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 11, 2007 6:00am
by Dennis McBride

Fred Scholl

flywheel ring gear

Just joined the club and am very happy with the magazine. It really helps with my restoration project. My Continental 14L badly needs a flywheel ring gear. Does anybody have any ideas to where I could find one? Thanks Just finished making the splash guards and no...

Views: 340 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 10, 2007 1:06pm
by Jim Ketchum

brian boysj

address change

has anyone had trouble getting the club to respond to an address change,notice was in the partner but 1.5 yrs later my info is still going to my old address! on the possitive side the owner of my old house is getting the durant disease we may have a new member soon....

Views: 272 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 9, 2007 1:22pm
by brian boysj

Hugh Hemphill

1928 radiator & gas caps

Hello, this is my first post to this forum so I hope I don't violate any protocols. I am the manager of the Texas Transportation Museum in San Antonio which delights in owning a 1928 Durant Star Coupe which I believe is more correctly referred to as an M2. Than...

Views: 446 Replies: 5

Last Post: Sep 9, 2007 6:52am
by Gale Crenshaw

Stan Morris

rebuild info

I have my Duarnt stripped down to frame and am in process of wire brushing frame. What treatment should i use when down to shiny metal. I have rust-olium black paint. Is that acceptable for restoration or is there a particular type i should use? What species...

Views: 333 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 8, 2007 3:31am
by Andrew Passadore

Sid Semple

selling D63

Hi. I have decided to sell my 1929 D63 sedan. 614 & Toyota Crown coupe projects along with restord D65 & Crown sedan are enough. Photos are on DMAC site Any Aussie people interested? Regards Sid

Views: 280 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 8, 2007 3:07am
by Sid Semple

Ann Soehrmann ( For : TAD HALL )

1928 DURANT M2 - 2 door Sedan

My friend,Tad Hall doesn't have a computer and has asked me to get the word out that he has one For Sale. It is a 1928 DURANT ... M2 - 2 door Sedan It looks like brand new as it has been completely redone from the underside on up. Color : Medium Green with...

Views: 804 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 7, 2007 6:27pm
by cdmn

Dave Ford

Having trouble getting rear wheels on ?

Hi Everyone,I can't seem to get my rear wheels to go completely on, either side. The brake drums are about 1/4 to 1/2 inch away from the back of plate area. It seems to stop on the axle before reaching through to the seal and to the bearing, make any sense ? I either...

Views: 638 Replies: 15

Last Post: Sep 4, 2007 7:53pm
by Don Shilling

Dennis Comer

6 cyl. gasket and paint color

Does anyone have a source for a complete refurbished gasket kit for a 1929 14-L engine. I also need a source for the correct blue/grey engine paint color or possibly borrowing a paint chip to match color. Thanks in advance for any help! Dennis

Views: 284 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 31, 2007 9:27pm
by Mike Rice

Wayne Farrand

Transmission oil

OK, it's probably in here someplace--- I got my transmission changed in my 31 model 619. But I cannot seem to find what weight oil to fill it with. I've have seen a couple different references that are very different. So does anybody know for sure? 30, 90 or 600?...

Views: 822 Replies: 12

Last Post: Aug 31, 2007 7:06pm
by gary k

Carol Fogarazzo for H Q Larson

Mr. Larson of Iowa is selling his 1926 Flint Jr.

Just found a classified that I did not get into the summer magazine. sorry email me and I will give you the particulars. It is a beauty!

Views: 288 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 30, 2007 7:43am
by Carol Fogarazzo ...

Andrew Passadore

New membership

Hi Rick, just read your note about '28 Coupe in Texas museum. That's a great site to browse through. Glad to hear that you got your '28 coupe running again. I have been wondering and SEARCHING for info & photos of the '27 Star coupe like I have, but they are few & fa...

Views: 293 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 29, 2007 3:35pm
by Mike Linthicum

Frank Witkowski

Win A Dusenberg Page 2

Hi All..... If you are wondering where the new Posts about the Dusenberg went, be sure to click next at the bottom of the original listing. There is a PAGE TWO ! Enjoy the ride ! Have Fun ! See Y'all in Auburn.... Frank ---

Views: 227 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 29, 2007 9:39am
by Frank Witkowski

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