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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??

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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: 568 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: 348 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

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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: 352 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: 335 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

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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: 434 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...

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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: 332 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...

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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: 354 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: 996 Replies: 1

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

Les & Josie Young

Progress photos of 1926 Rugby (THIS ONE WORKED)

Views: 982 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: 339 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: 882 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: 387 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: 303 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: 543 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: 316 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...

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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.

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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: 377 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: 305 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: 481 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: 378 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

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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: 853 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: 674 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: 324 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: 854 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!

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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: 324 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 ---

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

Dave Schulte

Radiator Emblem Restoration

Does anyone out there know of anyone restoring radiator emblems? Dave

Views: 484 Replies: 6

Last Post: Aug 29, 2007 5:41am
by Dave Schulte

pete

durant starter motor help

g,day from oz , me and my 2 boys have picked up a durant we think its a 28 model , the starter motor clamps on , and the starter shaft is worn bad where it exits the housing i dont think i can build it up and turn it down as it is worn right next to the windings and...

Views: 404 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 29, 2007 2:43am
by Sid Semple

Rick Botti

1928 Durant M2 Coupe Runs again

The Texas Transportation Museum contacted me inform us that they have been able to get their 1928 Durant M2 Coupe back up and running. They have pictures at the link below. http://www.txtransportationmuseum.org/DURANT2007.htm Rick

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Last Post: Aug 28, 2007 7:39pm
by Rick Botti

Brian Tanguay

framing paterns

Are there any paterns available to cut the wood needed to frame the body of my 29 durant 6-63?

Views: 325 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 28, 2007 6:52pm
by Brian Tanguay

Wayne Farrand

'31 DeVaux

Did a club member get that '31 DeVaux on eBay? That was a good buy in my book. If it hadn't have been in New York, I probably would own it. Was real tempting. But I didn't need another project. Wayne

Views: 281 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 27, 2007 9:48pm
by Wayne Farrand

Brian Tanguay

26 star on ebay

1926 Star 4 door for sale on ebay, Indiana. Is this one from our club member? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180152888714

Views: 293 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 27, 2007 5:11pm
by Brian Tanguay

Terje Bratveit

Help! I need valves for my Flint

Hello Durant people. I wonder of some of you can help me to find 6 our 7 valves to my 1924 Flint E-55. The car has a Continental motor nr: 6E-6427 and car nr: 3755. The valve part nr is 30226. It has the same part # for intake and exhaust valves. (see picture) Ple...

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Last Post: Aug 27, 2007 3:49pm
by Jim Ketchum

David Traver Adolphus

'29 for sale

Howdy, haven't dropped by in a while, but I noticed an ad for an unrestored/#4 or 5 '29 Durant sedan, thought I'd send it along. Good news: Asking $1,800 Bad news: Argentina http://www.arcar.com.ar/AutosAntiguosDet.aspx?qAuto=5333 Dave

Views: 600 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 27, 2007 3:22pm
by Walter Pre

Yates Milton

Computer Crash and Change of Email Address

Hi Fellows, May be that this is not the place to post this request. Oh well, you know me.... Lost everything stored in my computer crash about two weeks ago including my address book and basically everything. I have changed my ISP to Time Warner. Please note my e...

Views: 264 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 25, 2007 1:31pm
by Ken McCormick

gary k

DURANT FOR SALE ON EBAY

1930 DURANT ...LOOKS LIKE A 2 DOOR ....DOR SALE ON EBAY/....NEAR LARAMIE, WYOMING.... ITEM # 230163822068...NOT COMPLETE BUT BODY IS THERE PLUS DASH, AND MORE

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Last Post: Aug 24, 2007 7:15pm
by gary k

Carl Moore

Literature

Have an original issue of the Durant Standard vol.1 no. 5 dated Feb. 1923. It is in decent condition. Best offer takes

Views: 253 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 24, 2007 5:08am
by Carl Moore

Dave Schulte

30 Dlx bumper rear bracket wanted

I need the rear bumper bracket for a 30 DeLuxe Durant with the full rear bumper. It is the unplated bar with the big hump in it that bolts to the frame and the chrome face bars bolt to it. THANKS! Dave

Views: 300 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 23, 2007 9:36pm
by ross hoevet

Lou Gerard

Rear main filler block

By chance, I ran across an ad in our local paper for a Star engine. The engine had come from a mining operation in Nevada and was semi-stripped and very rusty. The pan was off and I immediately noticed an in tact rear main filler block, that miserable pot metal shiel...

Views: 527 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 23, 2007 11:06am
by Lou Gerard

Paul Hoffman

front wheel hub seals and bearings

Looking for modern day front hub seals and bearings for 1926 star sedan model M. Tech page shows bearing and seals for 1929 model 60. Are these the same for all? Please reply with any info. Thank You Very Much, Paul...

Views: 423 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 23, 2007 8:39am
by nicolas

Dave Ford

I need gauges

Hi All, does anyone know where I can get a amp and oil gauge for my M2. Thanks, see you in Auburn. Dave

Views: 323 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 22, 2007 4:59pm
by Dave Ford

Andrew Passadore

Question on window crank mechanism

Just talked to Rick Botti this evening. Going to send in my membership dues & join the club I'm begining to find a lot about the '27 coupe that I have. Boy....talk about good therapy Question for today is....How to remove the window crank, aside from removing...

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Last Post: Aug 21, 2007 5:07am
by Andrew Passadore

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