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Mike Rice

Happy Fathers Day

Would just like to wish all the fellow father's out there a very happy Father's day.

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Last Post: Jun 18, 2007 11:23am
by Frank Witkowski

Dave Schulte

Speedometer Cables

Norm Miller in Davenport Iowa can build new speedometer cables for most, if not all, of our Durant and Star cars. Contact him at 563-322-8388. Thanks, Dave

Views: 285 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 17, 2007 9:38am
by Gordon F. Curl

Lance Haynes

Butters new 28, 29 Durant Gas Cap

OK fellows get your orders in now. A perfect fit and really "cool" looking art deco 20"s design cast aluminum new gas cap really compliments my senior 1929 model 6-66 Durant. I wire brushed off all the dark brown paint and polished it bright as I love flash of course...

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Last Post: Jun 17, 2007 9:00am
by Dave Schulte

bobby carter

generator

I am going to ask dum question I have driving my durant for two now and it runs good well when I put all new wiring on wiring diagrm it on wire going to the corl that is tremal closes to the out side the other tremal is next to the engine if you look at the diagrm it...

Views: 321 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 16, 2007 7:03pm
by bobby carter

Matt Crull

Speedometer Cable

I am looking for a good speedometer cable for my 1928 Durant D-55 Coupe. Can anyone help me with this?

Views: 507 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 16, 2007 5:11pm
by Dave Schulte

Ken Brink

Flint Moto-Meter

Today I was invited to view a collection of aquired items from the 20's/30's etc. nothing of any major interest except (1) item that one of our DMAC members could use. A FLINT Moto-Meter the base has two Arms extending each out about 2" threaded ID is about 1 7/1...

Views: 336 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 15, 2007 3:36pm
by Flint Dille

Ken Brink

1925 Star Differential

I have a 1925 Star Rear end (Differential) If anyone is in need or want I can bring it to Auburn in September. No Axels but Grears are in A-1 shape.

Views: 378 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 14, 2007 11:14am
by Ken Brink

Ken Crowl

Oil capacity?

Help - I need the correct oil capacity for my '24 Star model C. Have received different opinions - what is the right amount? Thanx.

Views: 339 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 11, 2007 3:22pm
by wolfman

Dave Ford

Anyone needing Engine rebuild

Hey Everyone, just got motor back. Glen Deal out of Altoona, Pa. did the work. He is awesome. When I went to pick it up, he had it ready and fired it up. Purred like a kitten. Very reasonable price, he is retired and works on any motor in his garage at home. Anyone i...

Views: 330 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 10, 2007 8:30am
by Dave Ford

Keith Nordquist

Seattle Dealer Pics

Greetings Durantists, just thought I would post some more pics for your veiwing pleasure. The last attempt was not very good. These will show up much better. Front and rear veiws of this beautiful old building show the very solid constuction not seen in todays build...

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Last Post: Jun 9, 2007 5:30am
by Keith Nordquist

Ken McCormick

Gas tank and horn ring

I am looking for a gas tank and a horn ring for my car. The tank is the round one --10 inch diameter and 36 1/2 inches long. The horn ring is the piece that fits on the steering wheel -to hold the button in place . 3 bolts hold the ring in place. I have the button bu...

Views: 308 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 7, 2007 2:40pm
by Ken McCormick

Nathan

Durant Star Emblem

Hi, This is Gary K's son. I'm trying to recreate the Durant Star Emblem using some graphics software. The image I am using for reference is small and the griffin/dragon is not so clear. I'm wondering if anyone has a large copy of the logo, or if someone co...

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Last Post: Jun 5, 2007 5:38pm
by Rick Botti

Ron Jaremkow

Members Login

How do I find out what my user name and password is to get into the MEMBERS LOGIN? I seem to remember going through this once before. RonJ

Views: 351 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 5, 2007 5:35pm
by Rick Botti

Joe D. Chandler

1928 Durant for Sale

Hello All, I inherited a 1928 Durant in good condition from my dad and would like to sell it. It was running before it was stored a few years ago. It is 4 cyl, 36 hp, 4 dr. sedan, green with wooden-spoke wheels and running boards. Electric and hand start. 6V batte...

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Last Post: Jun 5, 2007 9:28am
by Joe D. Chandler

Greg Krueger

1928 Durant 4 Cyl. for sale on Ebay

Hello All, Just saw a complete engine and radiator on Ebay from 28 Durant. Item #130120910442, It has a $499.00 starting bid with a reserve price, about 4 days left on bidding. Greg

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Last Post: Jun 5, 2007 1:58am
by Greg Krueger

D. J. Federlein

Steam Oil

I was looking at the lube chart for my 1930 Durant Deluxe Sedan and notices some strange oil types. Does anyone know where to find a local Southern California source for 600wt Steam Oil or Dixon No 672 Graphie Grease for the universals?

Views: 339 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 4, 2007 7:24am
by Frank Witkowski

Walter Pre

Rugby Durant radiator cap

Hi all , somebody can tell me if it's an original durant radiator cap for my car? http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z281/walterp06/DSC03766.jpg If not, wich is the correct one? Thanks and best regards Walter PD: I tryed with no success to...

Views: 808 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 3, 2007 10:23pm
by Rick Botti

Keith Nordquist

Pics Seattle Durant Dearship

Here are some pics of the Seattle Durant Dealership. As you can see the building is in pristine condition, I will be going there today for some detailed interior shots.. hope this works.. Keith N

Views: 342 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 2, 2007 9:51am
by Keith Nordquist

Keith Nordquist

Seattle Durant Dealership

Greetings Durantists..... Say, can anyone tell me how to post pics on the web forum? I'v tried and failed to get it. I understand that Jeff Gillis once printed a calender with this dealership on it. Does anyone know which issue, what year it was published? I woul...

Views: 352 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 31, 2007 6:00am
by Keith Nordquist

Mike Linthicum

Auburn, Indiana will be the place to be for our 10th annual DMAC Meeting & Tour

You can all start to make plans for the 10th Annual DMAC meeting & Tour as soon as possible. A formal announcement and registration form will be in the next Partner magazine, but below is the details to get a jump start on everything. We will be touring several ca...

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Last Post: May 31, 2007 5:30am
by Mike Linthicum

Steve Large

1927 Star Coupe on Ebay

There is currently on Ebay a 1927 Star 2 door coupe six cylinder up for auction. The ebay item # is 120124261178. This is an auction item and you have to register to bid. Good luck to all club bidders

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Last Post: May 29, 2007 10:24am
by Steve Large

gary kauffman

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY....REMEMBER

DEAR DURANTONIANS, MARCIA AND I SEND THIS MESSAGE TO WISH ALL MEMBERS A HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY....AND TO THANK ANY AND ALL OF YOU WHO MAY HAVE SERVED TO PROTECT OUR LIVES AND LIBERTIES...AND TO REMIND YOU TO SAY A PRAYER, IN WHATEVER IS YOUR WAY, FOR THE SAFEGUARD AND S...

Views: 278 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 28, 2007 3:20pm
by Charles A. Spitz

Gordon F. Curl

North East Horn on eBay

There is a North East Horn on eBay Looks decent Item 220115673231 Gord

Views: 340 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 26, 2007 6:58pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Rick Botti

New 619 Pics

Posted new pictures of 1931 Durant Model 619 Owned by Charlie Spitz. Rick

Views: 297 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 26, 2007 5:48pm
by Charles

Rick Botti

New 407 Pics

Just posted pictures from new member John Neil of his 1930 Durant 407, Deluxe Sedan. This is the car once owned by Harvey Frid. Rick

Views: 314 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 26, 2007 10:55am
by Rick Botti

Ryan Taylor

Is the ID#/VIN anywherre else other than the ID tag under the hood?

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone klnows if the VIN/ID number is anywhere else on the car other than on the ID tag under the hood. My 1926 star was passed down to me from my uncle, who got it from his uncle, who bought it new in 1926. The car was recieved by my un...

Views: 490 Replies: 14

Last Post: May 25, 2007 5:39pm
by Ryan Taylor

Mike Linthicum

Spark Plug Question

My 28 Model 65 has AC C-75 spark plugs in it right now. What would have been the original spark plug provided by Durant when new? What plugs are most of you using for modern replacements for cruising now? Best source to get them?

Views: 366 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 23, 2007 8:41pm
by gary kauffman

Rick Botti

2007 Tour

On the bottom of the left side, I've added a button for the Auburn Tour.

Views: 330 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 22, 2007 9:23pm
by Rick Botti

Gordon F. Curl

Star Fenders on eBay - 9 hours left to go

There are a good looking set of Star fenders on eBay - Reserve not yet met $5.00 only bid. Item 160117406757 Located in Berlin, Ohio

Views: 263 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 22, 2007 10:37am
by Frank Witkowski

Don Shilling

'27 Coupe Progress

We made some progress in the last few days. I have the body cross brace, seat spring frames, and floor seat frame completed in pine and two sets in red oak.

Views: 763 Replies: 13

Last Post: May 20, 2007 6:30pm
by Don Shilling

Bill Hoaglan

6 volt LED Replacement Bulbs

They now have 6 volt LED single eliment and duel eliment stop/tail light bulbs and also the smaller base instrament type bulbs on the market which will replace the standard filiment type bulbs...the 6volt LEDs are as bright as the 12 volt LEDs both of which are brigh...

Views: 360 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 20, 2007 11:02am
by Bill Hoaglan

bobby carter

speedometer cable

the cable is chain with links about 1 inch long. I would fine about 6 or 8 of them. I tried to make them but I am not good so if any knows where I can get I would be happy

Views: 238 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 20, 2007 9:37am
by Bill Hoaglan

Don Shilling

New Durant Gathering Location

If there is a future interest, the Tex-Ark Antique Auto Museum would host a convention of Durant enthusiast here in Texarkana Texas, Arkansas. On Tuesday, we hosted the First Smokey and Bandit Run from here to Atlanta, Ga. We had about 80 Trans-Ams depart from here...

Views: 318 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 19, 2007 7:17pm
by Don Shilling

Vince O'Brien

Sandblasting

In addition to my Star, I've got a 50 Mercury for which I had a frame-off restoration done. Unfortunately, the paint on the block has peeled and rust has formed. I'd like to clean it up and paint it. I've been thinking of buying a sand blaster to do this. Has any...

Views: 322 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 15, 2007 2:07pm
by Don Shilling

bob smith

1928 Durant paint color...Tunis Blue

Does anyone have a cross reference or paint mix formula for Tunis Blue. thanks Bob

Views: 307 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 15, 2007 10:52am
by Lance Haynes

Rick Botti

Durant Employee Birthday

Back in 2004 during our Annual DMAC meet and tour in New Jersey, we toured the Elizabeth factory. Many of you met a gentleman named Russell Howland aka Rocky, who began working in the plant way back in 1927. Mr. Howland was a wealth of information pointing out the a...

Views: 390 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 13, 2007 3:00pm
by Rick Botti

Greg Krueger

Star Rear Brakes

Could anyone tell me about the normal temperature of the Star rear brake drums after driving about 10miles? With the car jacked up I have almost no drag on the wheels but after driving a while the drums are quite warm to the touch. Maybe 140 F. Is this normal temp?...

Views: 375 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 10, 2007 12:58pm
by Mike Rice

gary kauffman

helping a new member

if any of you read the guest book entrees...Art LLoyd is still looking for a Durant product...hopefully a tourung car and better a restored one....if you know of any, click on to the guestbook and send him a note about the car you know....thanx, gary k

Views: 331 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 10, 2007 4:37am
by Yates Milton

Ken McCormick

Horn for my car

HELP !!!! I am in need again. I am looking for the complete horn for my durant --the button and all the parts for in the center of the steering wheel. Does anyone have one to sell? 1930 durant-deluxe rumble seat coupe -model 614. I have the horn wire but n...

Views: 405 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 9, 2007 9:37pm
by Ken McCormick

Yates Milton

Article in "The Reflector"

Thanks to member Jack Conners for his efforts in having an article that I had written published in "THE REFLECTOR" which is the official publication of the Antique and Classic Car Club of Canada. Jack added some 20's Durant cars making what could be a dull article mo...

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Last Post: May 9, 2007 5:53pm
by Jack Connor

gary kauffman

A PLEA TO THE MEMBERS ABOUT OUR NEWLY PLANNED BY-LAWS

DEAR DURANTONIANS, AS MANY OF YOU KNOW, IN THE LATE 1960'S I (GARY KAUFFMAN) STARTED A NEWSLETTER FOR OWNERS OF DURANTS, STARS, FLINTS, FRONTENACS AND RUGBYS...CALLED THE DURANT-STAR OWNERS CLUB. IT WAS ESSENTIALLY A ONE MAN OPERATION WITH ASSISTANCE FROM MANY "MEMB...

Views: 340 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 9, 2007 7:19am
by Mike Linthicum

Ken McCormick

Gas tank

Has anyone thought of using a metal pipe to replace a rusted out gas tank ? I am going to look for a pipe the right diameter and have the ends of my tank and the filler spout etc wekded into it --This should be a pretty inexpensive way of repairing a no good tank. I...

Views: 342 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 7, 2007 6:55pm
by gary kauffman

Ron Hast

Additives: Good and Bad

What is the wisdom on additives to gasoline and oil? Have been adding Marvels Mystery Oil in gas. Have not used it in oil as non-detergent is indicated. Any other clues as to effective additives in the (26 Star) Continental 6 cyl? Thanks!

Views: 414 Replies: 6

Last Post: May 6, 2007 7:08pm
by gary kauffman

Eliot Smith

U Bolts

My frame is painted, the axles and springs are painted, and I am putting things back together. On my front Axel the U bolts are different. The right side looks like a normal bolts made from just round stock, bent and threaded. But on the left side the stock materi...

Views: 459 Replies: 7

Last Post: May 6, 2007 8:39am
by Eliot

Keith Nordquist

Seattle Durant Dealership

Greetings Durantist , some time ago a member posted a query as to the where a bouts of the Seattle Durant dealership. After some checking around I believe I may have found the building. It is largely intact and completely restored and now houses sales of high-end Or...

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Last Post: May 5, 2007 4:12pm
by Mike Linthicum

Ken McCormick

Gas Tank repair

My gas tank is rusted through in the lowest spots where water laid for a period of time.. Is there a good method to repair these things or do I get a new tank built? Or maybe someone has a tank to sell that is in good shape. The previous owner soldered it but made a...

Views: 499 Replies: 11

Last Post: May 4, 2007 11:56pm
by Ken McCormick

Glenn Guild

leaky u joints

Anyone have a fix for a leaky u joint between the throw out brg and transmision? Leaks out of the ends. Also both drive shaft u joints leak at the slip covers. The cork seals are worn. Oh, the front joint is not the rubber ball type. This is a 25 Star. thanks, Glenn

Views: 374 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 1, 2007 9:40am
by Glenn Guild

Eliot Smith

Spring Bumpers

Does anyone know of a source for the rubber bumpers on the front springs of my 25 Star?

Views: 294 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 1, 2007 5:40am
by Frank Witkowski

Al Farnum

Front seat removal

I want to remove the front seat in my 28 Durant 60, so I can replace to main right side wood that runs from front to back. I have looked at it and can't find any screws or fasteners. Is this fastened to the post and floor? If so, how do I get at it without tearing...

Views: 214 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 1, 2007 3:29am
by steve mercier

Joel

Selling a Durant Star, please help...

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...

Views: 352 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 30, 2007 7:04pm
by Don Shilling

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