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Eliot Smith

Kingpins

Does any one know of a source for kingpins and bushing foe a 25 Star model F? Thanks

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Last Post: Dec 3, 2006 7:54pm
by Lance Haynes

Brian Byrnes

W5 cylinder heads

DON... I TOO HAVE 2 CYL HEADS SAME AS YOURS. THE TOP HEAD HAS A CASTING.. W5A 601A 2-9-29. THE BOTTOM HEAD..W5A 506A 6-4-28. IS THE BOTTOM HEAD CONSIDERED THE BETTER OF THE TWO?

Views: 327 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 1, 2006 7:00am
by BRIAN BOYS

Don Shilling

W5 Cylinder Head Differences

Below is a photo of two W5 heads. The top one is marked W5A with a casting date of 8-23-27. The bottom one is marked W5A with a casting date of 5-17-28. The combustion area depth, measured near the spark plug hole and on a centerline with the other spark plug holes...

Views: 751 Replies: 11

Last Post: Nov 29, 2006 7:05pm
by Lance Haynes

gary blalock

1927 star touring for sale

sorry, selling our dad's car real nice car, gary blalock cell 713 498 1993

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Last Post: Nov 27, 2006 6:03pm
by gary blalock

gary blalock

for sale

my family is selling dad's car, car is a 10, on scale from 1 to 10.. can send pic. gary blalock cell 713 498 1993

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Last Post: Nov 27, 2006 5:57pm
by gary blalock

ED VOMERO

1923 STAR PICKUP FOR SALE

IN THE DECEMBER ISSUE OF CAR COLLECTOR,PAGE 91, IS THE ABOVE CAR FOR SALE. SAYS IT WAS RESTORED IN 2003,HAS NEW TOP AND NEW LEATHER INTERIOR.LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA. HE IS ASKING 10,500.00. CALL 415-272-4565

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Last Post: Nov 27, 2006 8:52am
by ED VOMERO

Mike Linthicum

Happy Thanksgiving!

I want to take this opportunity to wish every U.S. member of the my DMAC family and their family a happy and great Thanksgiving tomorrow! For those of you not from the U.S. it is a holiday for us to celebrate all that we have in this country and to thank the ultimate...

Views: 233 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 23, 2006 6:56pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Don Shilling

Stuffed and Pooped Out!

Got up early this morning, swept the shop, and rearainged the woodworking equipment to better utilize floor space, (been needing to do this for the last couple of years!). At noon I cleaned up and changed clothes for the turkey time with the folks. Sure did want to...

Views: 270 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 23, 2006 3:13pm
by Don Shilling

Mike Linthicum

Publicity for Billy Durant

In the January issue of Hemmings Classic Cars there is an article on Billy Durant and his history written by one of the regular writers.

Views: 386 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 22, 2006 8:25pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Yates Milton

Guestbook- How Many Check it?

I check the entries in our Guestbook almost daily and find that many are potential members for the DMAC. How many of you email the signers and make them feel welcomed??? We have a great Club and we have a chance to make it even better. Please take the time to email...

Views: 397 Replies: 6

Last Post: Nov 22, 2006 7:43pm
by Ken McCormick

Ricardo H. Colombo

Oil level indicator

W5 Continental motors have a very interesting system to measure oil level, by means of the floating indicator. I am repairing my engine and doubt if a regular cork will do the job in a sustainable way or will get impregnated with oil and finally sink. Is there any...

Views: 436 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 21, 2006 9:02pm
by Phil Donoghoe

ken Brink

Kwik Poly Chemical?

I just received my copy of Old Cars Weekly. There is an Add for a new product called Kwik Poly which when mixed can be used for repair of (in my case some of my wood)as well as many other things. My questions is has anybody in our Club heard of and or used this pr...

Views: 644 Replies: 9

Last Post: Nov 21, 2006 6:20am
by Jan Arnett

Dennis McBride

Re-finishing body parts

Hi Folks- I will be refinishing the body parts on my '28 M2 soon. Newbie question- Is soda blasting the best option to remove the old paint or a chemical bath? I have a really good pot sandblasting outfit- Is it possible to charge the pot with soda, and if so, do I n...

Views: 334 Replies: 6

Last Post: Nov 21, 2006 6:10am
by Jan Arnett

NormToone

door handles on a 32 6-14 sedan

I haven't a clue how one copies or puts pic's in this forum. Even my son who's a PC teck doesn't know. I'm contemplating buying a Canadian 1932 Durant 6-14. It has the J serial number so 1932 and probably one of the last 6-14's. By then Dominion Motors was putting an...

Views: 272 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 21, 2006 4:32am
by NormToone

Boyce Black

need parts

I am looking for a head for my w8 engine. Has been setting to long and longs for a ride. 1930 407 W-8 Durant

Views: 347 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 20, 2006 9:29am
by Don Shilling

Boyce Black

need parts

I am looking for a head for my W5 engine. Has been setting to long and longs for a ride. 1930 407 W-5 Durant

Views: 274 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 18, 2006 7:35pm
by Boyce Black

Don Shilling

What do these parts fit??

We thought these trunk drip channels were for an "M" coupe but they don't even come close to fitting. Also, I think the trunk lid prop guide may be for a later model Durant. Anybody know what they fit?

Views: 386 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 17, 2006 8:10pm
by BRIAN BOYS

Don Shilling

Wood Working Question

Concerning the 1926-27 Star M Coupes. I am starting wood fabrication on the rear part of the body. Could anybody provide me with the dimension of the thickness of the curved belt line wood piece. This is fitted from the body latch post, around the top edge of the rea...

Views: 572 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 17, 2006 5:30pm
by BRIAN BOYS

Jim Glover

durant distributor

Does anyone know what happened to the 1930 Durant distributor that was on ebay yesterday, and today it is not. It was listed for 6 days, but is not there now.

Views: 298 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 17, 2006 5:02pm
by Don Shilling

Tim Orr

What Type Oil to Use?

Just about to reinstall my motor which is now rebuilt into the restored frame, just a few questions, I noted from the tech page rear end fluid is 600wt oil. how about trans fluid?, and motor oil? from where the car was stored I found a pair of NOS rear shocks, missin...

Views: 513 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 16, 2006 8:00pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Levi

Photo request please

I have a 614 and the windshield was removed before received the car. What im looking for are detailed photos of how the windshield is installed…I have the framing for the glass and the wood section that mounts above the windshield with the crank in it but have...

Views: 310 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 16, 2006 5:48pm
by Frank Witkowski

gary k

phila. library auto collection...my trip

hello men, i just got back from the big Mckean auto collection at the phila. main library...i made copies of all durant, star and frontenac factory photos for use by our club for model i.d. and the newsletter. there are about 50 or more photos..and a few pages of s...

Views: 336 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 16, 2006 4:49pm
by gary k

Levi

Durant 614 parts For Sale

1930 Duran 614 parts Continental 22A engine Six cylinder, transmission, complete front and rear breaks must take spindles and rear axel as a package deal, Drive Shaft and Front fender All must go ASAP Make offer!!! use the link below to see pictures thank yo...

Views: 455 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 13, 2006 8:25am
by levi

Frank Witkowski

Sources for vintage clothing ???

Hi All........ I really liked the neat outfits that some members had at the Canadian Meet. Does any one have a source for men and womens clothing that would be appropriate for the years of our cars?? Thanks....Frank ---

Views: 276 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 13, 2006 5:12am
by Mike Linthicum

Ricardo H. Colombo

W5 engine colors

Lot of information have been included in forum regarding engine green-gray color, but up to what extent this color goes? No doubt that block and cylinder heads should be painted with the green-gray, but what about the close parts as: Generator, starting motor, horn,...

Views: 245 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 13, 2006 2:27am
by Ricardo H. Colom...

Lance Haynes

Bob Smith is in the Hospital

Bob Smiths wife Stephanie called this morning about our faithful member and now newly elected Secretary/ Treasure Bob Smith had 8” of his cancerous esophagus removed and two lymph nodes for safety this last Monday at Universality of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arb...

Views: 342 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 12, 2006 9:58pm
by Lance Haynes

Leonard Burkholder

Top bows for touring

Does anyone need the top wooden bows for the models 40,55,60,M,M2,M4,R, touring? I got some made for my model 60 touring, and made an extra set. In the Durant/Star Repair Parts List they are listed on Page 91. Items numbers are: 22841,22842,22843,22844. They are stea...

Views: 307 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 10, 2006 9:16am
by Rick Botti

gary kauffman

good news

hello durantonians, i am pleased to announce that i will be allowed to research freely in the PHILA. LIBRARY'S AUTOMOBILE COLLECTION... it is restricted access so it is quite a privilege and opportunity. i will check their files for all our cars including the front...

Views: 351 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 9, 2006 8:07pm
by gary k

Ron Jaremkow

New email address

I don't really see a place to change my email address for anybody who has it in their Address Book. For those that keep addresses, my new address is ... ronj@nrtco.net ... I hope who ever makes up the club roster includes this change. RonJ ...

Views: 188 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 9, 2006 4:52pm
by Ron Jaremkow

Lonnie Woodard

Star for sale

I have what I think is a 1926 Star that my father was working on before he died. I would like to sell it, but have no idea of its worth. I can send pictures if anyone is interested.

Views: 316 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 8, 2006 3:59pm
by David Roberts [T...

ED VOMERO

23 STAR TOURING OIL GUAGE.

NEED HELP SEEMS THAT PHOENIX RESTORATIONS WHO HAS MY 23 STAR TOURING OIL PRESSURE GUAGE FOR REBUILDING HAD A PROBLEM. THE MAN WHO DID THE REBUILDS DIED. SEEMS ALL THE GUAGES ARE APART AND THEY CAN NOT IDENTIFY MY GUAGE, THEY ARE LOOKING FOR A PICTURE OF THE GUAGE IN...

Views: 376 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 8, 2006 2:57am
by Tom

Franz Fraitzl

Headlightbezelclip

Views: 296 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 6, 2006 9:26pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Franz Fraitzl

headlight bezel clip

Here is a picture of the clip. This is an original borrowed from Gord Curl

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Last Post: Nov 6, 2006 9:22pm
by Franz Fraitzl

1930 Durant

I am starting a restoration on my grandfather's 1930 Sedan 6-14 Deluxe. The body color is Toga Maroon with black fenders. Can anybody tell me what color the wire wheels are suppose to be or should I have them painted to match the body. Right now they are a yellowest...

Views: 857 Replies: 15

Last Post: Nov 4, 2006 10:23am
by Vince O'Brien

Frank Witkowski

A-22 Starter Needed

Hi All...... I need a complete starter for my 1922 Durant A-22 Touring. Any body got one for sale or trade? Thanks......Frank ---

Views: 358 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 2, 2006 5:47pm
by Frank Witkowski

Mike Linthicum

1928 Model 65 advertisement

Any club member have a newspaper or magazine advertisement for a 28 Model 65 that they could sell or copy for me?

Views: 257 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 1, 2006 6:25pm
by Lance Haynes

Conrad

1926 Star Six coupe

My neighbour has asked I research a price for a 1926 Star Six Coupe, The Car was rebuilt by his Father in Law whom passed away 3 years ago and has since been in storage. It is completely rebuilt frame up, engine has been rebuilt, new Starter,generator, All Chrome and...

Views: 1444 Replies: 12

Last Post: Oct 31, 2006 6:15pm
by Lance Haynes

Rick Botti

New Pictures of Lansing Factory circa 1923

I've just posted 37 pictures of the Lansing Durant factory taken in 1923. These great pictures were given to me by Bill DeVries last week at the DMAC Meet and Tour. You can see them by going to the Special Interest section. Thank you Bill Rick

Views: 494 Replies: 7

Last Post: Oct 31, 2006 8:45am
by Jan Arnett

Dennis McBride

Need a part

Hi- I'm wondering if anyone out there has a carbuerator float cover for my '28 M-2. It's a 4- cylinder Continental engine. Engine runs fine, but gas overflows from the bowl because the upper part of the float spindle is not anchored by a cap. Many Thanks- Dennis in C...

Views: 499 Replies: 4

Last Post: Oct 30, 2006 11:59am
by Rick Botti

Vince O'Brien

Mystery Solved RE: Engine Dying Randomly

I've been chasing a problem with my W5 engine since I bought the car 8 years ago. It would start and run just fine but every now and then it would just die. It even did this on the Club Tour out of Santa Rosa with our current President on board! I cleaned the fuel...

Views: 304 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 27, 2006 8:29am
by Don Shilling

BRIAN BOYS

1932 0WNERSHIP

I HAVE A OWNERSHIP FROM A 26 STAR 6CYL SER. #352277 COACH DATED 1932 PERFECT CON. IF YOU OWN THIS CAR I WILL GIVE IT TO YOU. BRIAN

Views: 280 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 26, 2006 4:36pm
by BRIAN BOYS

Dennis Comer

Previous Post-Engine Rebuild

Thanks for all the advice on my previous post for the engine rebuild for my 1929 Durant Model 60. However, I am still looking for a reputable rebuild shop in the east coast. Can anyone help me in this area??? Thanks in advance!

Views: 324 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 26, 2006 10:40am
by Mike Linthicum

Ricardo H. Colombo

Mike Larsen phone

Does somebody have an updated phone number of Mike, the 206-574-4882 is out of service. Thanks Ricardo

Views: 198 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 25, 2006 2:24pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Ron Hast

Resource for Star gayish green engine paint

Looking for proper dull green engine paint for 26 Star. Thanks!

Views: 503 Replies: 9

Last Post: Oct 25, 2006 6:00am
by Mike Linthicum

Ricardo H. Colombo

U-Joint

I am looking for original U-Joint between clutch and gear box for my 1928 M2 Rugby. Locally can get balls and the eight wedges but the rest is missing. Splined hubs should fit a little less than one inch external diameter axles. Thanks Ricardo

Views: 404 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 25, 2006 3:41am
by Ricardo H. Colom...

Eliot Smith

Wheel bearings

My rear wheel bearings are BAD. Have been able to find new ones. This is on a 25 Star model F. Does anyone know of a good part number or a source for these?

Views: 214 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 24, 2006 9:08pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Lawrence

D 65 Battery location

Hi Everyone. I have a question about the battery location in my D65 4 door sedan. Every year I install and remove my battery. I find it very hard to get under the car remove the cables and than the battery. Was there a provision in the floor board to remove the bat...

Views: 387 Replies: 10

Last Post: Oct 24, 2006 8:28pm
by Lawrence

Dennis McBride

Floor Covering

Hi Folks- Just wondering. My 1928 M-2 has wooden floorboards, which I assume was standard. When the car was delivered in '28, was there some sort of floor covering (carpet, mats etc.)? I wouldn't mind rebuilding the wood and leaving it, but would that be authentic. I...

Views: 250 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 24, 2006 12:24pm
by Frank Witkowski

Rick Botti

Leavinng on a jet plane

In a couple of hours I'm leaving for the east coast (WDC) on a business trip. I'll try and check my email while away, but if you send me a email, most likely I won't be able to answer until this weekend. Just a reminder to everyone that attended the Canadian meet...

Views: 291 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 24, 2006 10:00am
by Rick Botti

Dennis Comer

Engine Rebuild

Even though the 6 cyl. continental engine from my 1929 Durant Model 60 seems to run well with compression of over 70lb. per cylinder. I am considering having it rebuilt to ensure longevity. Does anyone know of a reputable shop to do this work in the east since I l...

Views: 491 Replies: 8

Last Post: Oct 24, 2006 12:28am
by Barry White

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