Hello,
Just wondering if any of you would be able to help me out. I am posting this ad for my neighbor... http://regina.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1920s-Durant-Star-W0QQAdIdZ13283527
What would you see this car as being valued? Also, what year an...
Hi All.....
The ECC Spring meet in Cleveland is now history, what a great time we all had. The weather was beautiful for top down touring.
18 Members and friends attended, with folks from Michigan, Ohio, Maryland , Pennsylvania, Florida and Canada present. He...
I just heard of a method of removing rust without a lot of wire brush work . Sounds easy and the fellow that told me of it tried it --he says its great
All you need is a plastic container big enough to hold the rusted part . a battery charger -and some WASHING so...
Hello All,
I am currently preparing my first DMAC magazine, and I noticed that the Classified section is huge, and taking up a lot of space. I have already gotten many requests to remove old ads.
I am planning on thinning this out further.
Please email me and let...
hey mr. webmaster....
how about adjusting the width of the forum screen....it is no pleasure having to slide the screen to see each sentence on the screen as we read......i do not have a cinemascope screen or one that sees "TODDAO" pictures.
please fix this a.s.a.p...
I can't locate the post now but a couple of weeks ago there was a post concerning whether or not the Star "C" models used a hood lace trim strip.
Below is a pic of the front of a 1923 Star "C",
# L-34985 that was cut off and used as a power source. The lace trim l...
Hi All........
Had a call from a fellow in Idaho that has a nice shell and embelm (white with blue D ) for sale. Sounds to be in good shape.
Asking price is reasonable. Email me for contact info.
Frank
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For Sale: 1928 Durant Wooden Spoke Wheels
We are open to offers:
- These wheels are wood spoked and in great shape
- Rubber may need to be replaced
- A quick sand and paint and you are basically ready to go.
Any questions contact Sean at 1-800-263-8104 ext...
I have quit a few parts for sale that fit this car .
4 Brake cables
3 brake rods
4 wood spoke wheels --need respoking 19 inch no rims
2 wire spoke wheels no rings not for a 614 has a 3.1/2 inch hub cap opening
2 doors...
hello,
i see a spoke duplicator tool on ebay fpr saLE .
EBAY #140107980566
COST $950
BY LEE DAVIS
TELE# 505-239-1441
NOT CHEAP BUT PICTURES SHOW CONSTRUCTION AND MAYBE SOMEONE CAN BUILD HIS OWN..IT USES A MECHANICAL SETUP AND A ROUTER MOVED BY HAND.
GO DUR...
I have just tried this stuff for repairing my broken up steering wheel. I must say it looks really good. Fills all the holes and cracks and is easy to work with . Sands nicely so it should paint up very well. Has anyone tried it ? I bought it at Lordco auto parts s...
There is an add in Hemmings for a 29 Durant D-40 coupe for sale. The car is in Puyallup, Washington so I called the man. This man had belonged to the first Durant club. He restored the car some years back. He indicated he had not had the car out or started for a...
I seem to remember someone posting that they had their generator cutout relay changed out to allow the generator to put out 12 Volts. Anyone have info on this? Glenn
I have a Star Motors engine serial #47380 mfg. by Continental Motors Corp'n and various other parts ex: convertible top, distributor including drive housing ect... If interested please contact me before I ebay them.
Hi All.....
We are finializing the details for the spring meet in Cleveland Ohio.
Mark the dates of April 19, 20, 21, 2007 on your calander.
Cathy and I visited the area last week end and scouted out some locations, I checked car stuff and Cathy checked shop...
I have a few parts for the running gear of this coupe for sale .Also 2 doors and a cowl that is not in the best of shape but could be fixed . I have the rear axle complete - it is taken apart but all there, have the motor mounts,all 4 springs,brake rods dash panel, T...
Any offers before I post it on E-Bay….. original Durant paper back catalog……… please check out the link………… http://evil1customs.com/durant/catalog/Durant_parts_catalog.htm
helping out a non-member friend, who is in need of a 1930-32 Durant frame. Has the driveline and most of the other chassis pieces required. Body is in fair condition, presently learning wood working. Previous owner started but gave up, couldn't find a frame.
Just posted four pictures of a 1929 Durant Four Door Sedan owned by Albert Henderson of Pefferlaw, Ontario, Canada. They can be found on the Durant and Current Projects pages. Picture number one shows the barn where is rested for 26 years, but picture number three s...
Last few times I have tried to REPLY, the reply doesn't get posted. After clicking on POST, the page doesn't change and it doesn't post.
Any one else having a problem?
RonJ
Hi Guys,
What additive do you guys use in your petrol to lubricate and decarbonize your motors. At present use Unleaded Petrol with a shot of morreys Lubricant.
Your views would be appreciated.
John .
P.s. I hav...
I wanted to sell my 33 sedan awhile back but my aunt, who left me the car didn't want me to. Afew weeks ago my aunt passed away at 92. I have somewhat lost interest in restoring this car, My interest is more into street rods. Don't worry! I would never street rod suc...
My bro in law sent me these cars he found. Perhaps I'll get a convert yet. He thinks the 32 would look better with V8 etc and street rod. I don't think so !!
http://www.americandreamcars.com/1929durantstarcp.htm
This is a rare 1929 Star six model R. Hum you mea...
I just want to remind everyone that you can add an image to your message with a standard HTML image tag like this:
- (leave out the quotation marks)
Make sure the image you are linking to is stored on a webserver that allows you to remotely link to it, a decen...
hey men,
thanx for the input...but good news....when my son got home to los angeles,. he found a stash of aussie cash his wife brought back and forgot to cash in....so he is sending the money in aussie currency direct to the man....prblem solved....regards, gary
HELLO, THIS IS GARY K.
I BOUGHT A MAGAZINE FROM A GUY IN PEAKHURST, NSW, AUSTRALIA.....
HE SAID TO SEND CASH I MUST ADD $15. US BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT IT COSTS TO CONVERT US CASH TO HIS MONEY.....
THE ITEM I BOUGHT COSTS $7.29 AUS. INCLUDING SHIPPING......DOES THAT...
I just received the latest issue of the Durant Club magazine. Great layout, articles, and stories. I read with interest the formation of various departments to cover technical help, translation, and such. I also noticed my name mentioned as a source of Spanish transl...
Thanks to Terje Bråtveit for donating yet another copy of the Durant's Standard magazine. The newest addition to the website is the December 1923 issue.
You can find it in the Special Interest section.
Rick Botti
Hi All.....
Check out item 220096313437 If memory serves me right this is the same pump as used on the later 22A engines as used in the 614-617 619 etc. Located in Canada, no bids yet, I'm not bidding on this one Good Luck.....
Frank ---
Hi,
I just bought a 1925 star chassis with front disk wheels and a tractor conversion kit on the rear. I suspect the vehicle was a pickup (because of the disk wheels), but don't know because the body is missing. Also, I don't know the make of the tractor conversion,...
If anyone's keeping track, my office mate brought in a tag he pulled off of a decomposing firewall in the woods in Marlboro, New York some years back.
Durant E-7786, a Model M4, has been accounted for. Photo of the tag available, if anyone's ever interested.
Almost forgot,
I am still waiting on a quote from a local
CNC shop for the new billet aluminum housings.
The guy promised me on friday to have a definite price.
All orders have to be prepaid since we talking about a few hundred dollars per piece. Also I had a few...
Is anyone out there interested in a set of 6, 6inch repro hubcaps from Argentina? I beleive they fit the 31 Durant 619. Price is $308 for the set of 6. You can contact me at schulte3@mepotelco.net.
Thanks,
Dave
With the best intention to improve the look of my Rugby M2 28 y removed stanchions and windshield posts and sent for re-chroming to a shop. Unfortunately the right stanchion that had several welds exploded when trying to repair it. What appeared then, was that the le...
How does the meet tie in with a visit to Hershey and/or Carlisle Swap meets. What dates are these and what accommodation is nearby. At this time my Wife (Maureen) and I are toying with the idea of attending the above and would also like to look at an intinerary that...
Australian and New Zealand Chapter: I think it is time we down-under formed our own local chapter of this great club. I see such as a local resource to enable quality restorations by utilising members contributions, written and practical. Also the flushing out of Dur...
Hey Everyone, I'm having someone rebuild the motor and gen. for me. He wants to know if its Negative or Positive ground off the battery. I guess it varied back then. (29 Durant M2). Thanks Dave