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Curtis Bartell

tail light

Just wondering. Years ago while looking for a tail light for my 26' Star sedan, I was told that it used the same tail light as Cheverolet, which I managed to round up along with several glass lenses. Later saw the same tail light in an ad for embossed Star 6 lenses....

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Last Post: Feb 10, 2020 3:05pm
by John Langan

Rick Botti

619 Headlight reflectors

Here is a sneak peek at the new plating work on my 1931 model 619 Head Light reflectors. Yeap, those are mine. The company that did the work, posted two pictures up on their Facebook page today. Rick https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPlatingCo/photos/a.751373...

Views: 192 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 3, 2020 9:14pm
by Don Shilling

Mike Linthicum

DMAC needs your help! Our Editor is retiring!

Hello Durantonians! After 13 years of putting out one of the best car club magazines our Editor Carol Fogarazzo is retiring. Over the years the DMAC has one "The Golden Quill Award" for our Partner magazine numerous times and we are now looking to find someone who...

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Last Post: Feb 1, 2020 7:04am
by Mike Linthicum

Bob Smith

A tribe of scribes...

Along the lines of finding someone to fill Carol's shoes... Are there any 'Jimmy Olsens' out there ... photographers and reporters that want to work with the editor of the Quarterly Partner (x-Daily Planet)?? We only print four issues a year, but developing int...

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Last Post: Jan 30, 2020 8:19am
by Bob Smith

Bill Hoge

Defferential ring gear & pinion gear

Ring gear part # F-3-41016 and the pinion gear to mesh with it are needed. On taking the differential apart I had chipped teeth on both gears and I am not sure they can be repaired. The spider gears are O. K. Any help would be appreciated. I do not have the part numb...

Views: 178 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 24, 2020 1:29pm
by Bill Hoge

Wayne C Farrand

car storage

Thought I'd check the wisdom bank of this forum. Does anyone have any pros or cons to express about storing a car in an enclosed aluminum trailer for the winter? I have my car in a trailer at my son's place - he has more space than I do. This will free up a garage st...

Views: 240 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 23, 2020 10:04pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Vince O'Brien

Test

I'm experimenting with posting pictures. Ignore me. https://www.dropbox.com/s/z6r8ak5cylsu4lf/Durant%20pictures0001.jpg?dl=0

Views: 163 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 22, 2020 9:12pm
by Rick Botti

Ross

Brassworks Radiators

Anyone used Brassworks Radiators in Paso Robles, Calif for any work? Looks like they can do it all.Ross

Views: 233 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 22, 2020 7:22pm
by Vince O'Brien

Ross

1930 Durant 6-14 at Barrett-Jackson sold

Results from today(thursday) at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale for a 1930 Durant 6-14 wood wheel 4dr sedan,lot 616. I'd say the car was driver-level quality,MOSTLY original(a couple of non-original items, but nothing glaring), actually a little dirty for an auction prese...

Views: 210 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 17, 2020 4:55am
by Bob Smith

Rick Botti

Accessing website issues

Depending on your location, domains durantmotors.com and durantmotors.org have had issues that continue to persist. However we have a backup, either durantmotors.net or DMACweb.com should work in most cases. Rick

Views: 460 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jan 15, 2020 9:23pm
by Rick Botti

Gary Yelle

1931 DeVaux Sport Coupe for sale.

There is a 1931 Rumble Seat, Sport Coupe for sale in California. It was part of a collection that was for sale in Riverside about a year ago. It is a good car and has a perfect history. First owned by a DeVaux dealer, Harry Hoy from Wisconsin. If interested, contact...

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Last Post: Jan 14, 2020 3:08pm
by Gary Yelle

Cliff Durant watch mystery

I have this watch which is engraved "Scooter" Congratulations and sincerest wishes Cliff Durant 6-18-36". I have researched Cliff, but I cant figure out who is/was "Scooter"? I plan on selling the watch any suggestions on venue and price would also be of help.

Views: 185 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 10, 2020 3:27pm
by Brian Johnson

Brian Johnson

Durant Rugby racer for sale

Something you don’t see everyday. https://youtu.be/v5-RZ2sTyYs

Views: 293 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jan 4, 2020 10:04pm
by cdmn

Gordon F. Curl

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Everyone: A very Happy and Prosperous New Year from the Canadian bunch. We are in the midst of a snowfall making everything look pretty and white. It will be about 3 months before we can get back at working on our cars, unless someone has a heated garage. Mine is no...

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Last Post: Jan 2, 2020 11:03pm
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and a Fantastic New Year!! Rick

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Last Post: Dec 24, 2019 12:52pm
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

Wishing all you Durantonians a very very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah season

Hello All you Durantonians! Before things get crazy and I forget to do this, I want to wish all my fellow Durantonians a Very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah season. I hope Santa brings you lots of things for your Durant this year and that he gives you good health...

Views: 154 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 24, 2019 10:09am
by Ross

Bob Jarecki

Rugby and Durant Vehicles for sale in S. America

In my browsing for US built cars (mainly pre-war Packards) for sale in South America, I came across the following listings for Rugby and Durant cars. Most look like projects (some serious projects) and there is the issue of getting the vehicle from South America to t...

Views: 175 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 21, 2019 9:34am
by Don Shilling

Gary Yelle

1931 (wood wheel) DeVaux.!!

Hi All: OH, if I were younger...but I am not. There are only 2 DeVaux,s (that I know of) that have the wood wheels. One coupe in California and the black sedan in Canada. I have been contacted by the owner and he wants to sell. This is our chance to get that ca...

Views: 294 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 19, 2019 11:52am
by Gordon F. Curl

Daniel

Desert Center Auction Sedan

So I won the Durant sedan at the Desert Center,Ca auction last week and was able to clean it out this weekend and get a good look at things. IMO it not a restoration candidate, I have seen some very nice examples that do not fetch enough money to justify the time...

Views: 294 Replies: 6

Last Post: Dec 17, 2019 5:55pm
by Daniel

Dave

Ignition switch

Is there anyone who specializes in ignition switches,or has a catalog for early 30s ignition switches,will gladly buy a catalog for the info, Dave

Views: 184 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 4, 2019 9:30am
by Dave

Tom Edmonds

star 6 distributor

What is the auto lite distributor and cap number

Views: 208 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 27, 2019 12:02pm
by Tom Edmonds

Mike Linthicum

Dontate today to the Durant Motors Automobile Museum Foundation!

Hello Durantonians! Well for those in the U.S. it's getting closer to the end of the year and the close of our tax year. Those of you looking for last minute non-profit tax donations have to look no further than donating to our own Durant Motors Automobile Museum F...

Views: 164 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 25, 2019 10:57am
by Mike Linthicum

Bob Smith

2020 calendar.. ready

The 2020 Durant Motors Automobile Club calendar is available: $15 each Send payment to Pam VonBergen, 2471 Brush Creek Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95404-1623 include postage; $5.40, $17.25US for Canada, $23.50US International

Views: 223 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 23, 2019 7:08am
by Bob Smith

jeff quicksell

2020 calendar

just asking if the 2020 calendars are for sale still showing 2019 on the web site want to order some for christmas presents thanks jeff

Views: 158 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 22, 2019 5:18pm
by jeff quicksell

Jim Pardubsky

1930 Durant Hubcap Paint Scheme

I'm trying to find out how the original 1930 Durant Model 407 hubcaps were painted. The ones I have are painted in different ways. Some are painted black where the Durant name is, and they are painted red in different areas. I haven't had any luck in finding a pictur...

Views: 191 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 16, 2019 6:08am
by Jim Pardubsky

Bill Hoaglan

On-line Auction

An on-line auction coming up Nov 2nd...Looks like some interesting stuff....Their is a Durant sedan, looks to me to be an M-2?...Has a W-5...What is the sugnificance of the W-5 engine having cooling system plates in place of soft plugs?...Canadian? https://www.bid...

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Last Post: Nov 4, 2019 5:21pm
by Daniel

mark armer

shipping chassis

I bought a 1922 touring chassis complete and it is in Montana. I am looking for someone that can deliver it to north Texas. Anyone know any of truckers that run out of that area? If not it looks like a long road trip for me next week. Thanks

Views: 266 Replies: 6

Last Post: Oct 30, 2019 2:31pm
by Don Shilling

Frank Witkowski

Star Woody Mail Truck For Sale AACA Forum

Saw this interesting Star on the AACA Forum. Interesting vehicle. Frank Member Randy Spence Posted Monday at 08:04 PM (edited) This is a 1926 Star. M body style . It is looking for a collector of rare cars. This is a one of a kind. Comes with all th...

Views: 260 Replies: 4

Last Post: Oct 25, 2019 12:50pm
by Ross

Robin Baker

Durant touring cars.

Looking at this site and through the photos I see a lack of touring bodied Durants in North America for the 1928 and later years. Where there not many made or did not many survive? I think it would interesting to find one in any condition and attempt to revive it. An...

Views: 425 Replies: 16

Last Post: Oct 22, 2019 1:43pm
by Norm Toone

Gordon F. Curl

Facebook PCC - San Jose show

Hi Rick: Your participation in the San Jose Car show with the accompanying pictures was simply grand. Sure was great to see the attention the Durant Motora Automobile club gathered. I watched the whole show and it was sure great. Wish we could make it some year, but...

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Last Post: Oct 16, 2019 9:29am
by Gordon F. Curl

Frank Witkowski

Roadster Interior

Hi All. Cathy's Star roadster is ready for the interior. We need some pictures and ideas for the interior. Please help with this project. Thanks, Cathy & Frank

Views: 327 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 16, 2019 8:51am
by Frank Witkowski

Ross

Parts for hershey

Just received this note last night.Pamdoud@aol.com From a friend that recently passed away. Splash aprons marked 30-31 Durant,NOS. Can bring to Hershey, otherwise might go to scrap. If NOS get them and hang on your shop wall. Ross

Views: 325 Replies: 9

Last Post: Oct 16, 2019 12:20am
by Mike Linthicum

Dave

Free wheeling

Hello everyone, I’m still looking for a dash pull knob or control knob for the free wheeling on my 32 devaux,it says F.w. And below it says in.i don’t know how to describe it other than it looks like it has vertical wings on each side,I’d appreciate...

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Last Post: Oct 15, 2019 10:59am
by Dave

Mike Linthicum

Hershey, Pennsylvania Car Show October 9th through 12th, 2019

It's starting to turn to the fall season and it's time for the largest car show and flea market in America again. The Hershey Car show is loaded with lots and lots of things to do. Car Corral with over 500 cars for sale, thousands of flea market spaces, antique car r...

Views: 338 Replies: 6

Last Post: Oct 14, 2019 11:40am
by Mike Linthicum

Frank Witkowski

Star Engine on AACA site

Found a 1923 Star engine, need info please By Gilks, 19 hours ago in General Discussion Gilks Newbie Gilks Members 0 1 post Posted 19 hours ago Hello all, I have been a lurker on the forum for a while but finally have something worth posting....

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Last Post: Oct 3, 2019 3:53pm
by Norm Toone

Robin

Wndshield weatherstrip.

So on this 1928 Sedan I am re-building what do you guys use for a replacement for the weather seal on the windshield? I see it fits into a groove all around the sides and bottom but have not seen any available that matches the original. Does anyone sell something lik...

Views: 268 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 1, 2019 4:16pm
by Robin Baker

Dick Kelly

1928 Star Radiator Emblem

What is the diameter (in inches) is the 1928 Star radiator emblem? Are repros made for this emblem? Thanks dk

Views: 188 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 1, 2019 11:43am
by Norm Toone

Bill Hoaglan

Auction in Idaho

Their is going to be an auction coming up in Kingston, ID which is in the Kellogg area....150 cars with parts cars/junk....I see in one of the back corners of building is a Star Touring (what model?...could go cheap?)) This was on facebook and my son brought it to my...

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Last Post: Sep 25, 2019 12:43pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Don Shilling

Restoration in Progress

Anyone interested in an ongoing progress reports with pics, check out the work on my 1924 Star "C" Touring. Go to Facebook and search Automotive Wood Bodies. While there note the finishing work on a 1928 Durant Sedan. Verrrrry Impressive!

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Last Post: Sep 13, 2019 7:18am
by Robin Baker

Paulette Ford

2019 Black Hills Durant Rally

Greetings, DMAC Members! My name is Paulette Ford and this is the first time I've been here on the "Forum" part of our Durant website! So, I HOPE I'm doing this correctly! Just want to let everyone know that things are pretty much in place for our upcoming Septem...

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Last Post: Sep 10, 2019 3:04pm
by D J Federlein

Dave Webster

1929 bendix duo servo brake shoe return springs

need help locating brake shoe return springs, takes 2 per wheel,1- 6 3/8" between the hooks and 1- 3 5/8" between the hooks, both are 7/16 diameter Thank You

Views: 182 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 10, 2019 12:01pm
by Dave Webster

Rick Botti

2020 DMAC National Tour

It's just a few days before this years DMAC annual meet in South Dakota gets underway. Guess what, Phil Peters has already been been working on next years event and I'm happy to announce that we'll kickoff the New Roaring Twenties in Clackamas, Oregon. Check the C...

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Last Post: Aug 31, 2019 5:23pm
by Rick Botti

Don Palla

Racingrust AKA: Rusty

Hi Friends, I would like to thank Rick Botti for convincing me to attend the Visalia Run this past spring. It was a real endurance drive for Rusty and me. I had a great time and will always remember the event and the wonderful people that I met. Also, I would l...

Views: 203 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 31, 2019 7:45am
by Rick Botti

mark Lawrence

De Vaux transmission

Hello, First time for me here. I was at a scrap yard recently and saw a small transmission someone marked, "32 Devaux". Would that be a 1932 De Vaux transmission? How do you identify one? It is marked W G T2 C-1. I went ahead and bought it. Probably another boat anch...

Views: 205 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 27, 2019 2:13pm
by Dave enrico

Ken Hoshowski

Tie Rod ends, adjustment

1926 Star "M" I am trying to adjust my steering. At 30 MPH it is hard to keep the car between the lines. Not much fun and a little scary. I have played with the two adjustments on the worm gears in the steering gearbox and think I have them adjusted as well as...

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Last Post: Aug 21, 2019 4:04pm
by Don Shilling

Mike b

Hersey

What is the lowdown for hersey swap meet this year?

Views: 234 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 21, 2019 4:19am
by Mike Linthicum

David Coppess

For Sale

Looking anxiously for our annual meeting in the Black Hills, Just 23 miles from my house in Custer. My car will be there but at this writing it very well maybe on the trailer with a for sale sign on it. Everything motor wise is correct and it should start but hasn't....

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Last Post: Aug 20, 2019 9:01pm
by David Coppess

Deborah

Engine tune up parts

Where can I get tune up parts ; spark plugs, points, condenser, rotor, coil, carburetor kit. For 1930 Durant with 6 cylinder Continental Engine, i think15 U is model.

Views: 194 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 20, 2019 9:50am
by Rick Botti

Curtis and Marcy Freih

Curtis and Marcy Freih wins Judge's Pick Award!

Curtis and Marcy Freih just returned from the Reno Hot August Night event. Curtis's 1924 Star Roadster/Speedster won the Judge's Pick Award. There were 7,000 cars there and after 3 days of judging, their car won the Blue Ribbon. Curtis is so proud of his Star, he dro...

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Last Post: Aug 19, 2019 8:42pm
by Curtis and Marcy...

Bob Smith

1924 Durant on ebay

Interesting A-22 on ebay. Looks to be a later one with four wheel brakes. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1924-Durant-4S/233311613057?hash=item365274b081:g:JgwAAOSwrHJdSHH6

Views: 250 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 19, 2019 9:42am
by Mike Linthicum

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