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Ron Hast

Oil Capacity / 6 Cyl Continental (26 Star R)

Just finished dropping the pan to install new gaskets. Cleaned and re-fit. Mechanics manual calls for 6 quarts 30 weight non detergent. Filled with 5 quarts which brings dip stick reading over full mark. There are no apparent modifications, other than what appears to...

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Last Post: May 30, 2006 2:39am
by Ron Hast

Ron Hast

Hand Crank - Starting

My 26 Star R Coach has an electric starter that works well -- and it appears there is an opening in the lower radiator cowling for a crank. Where might I locate a crank? And, any tips on what or not to do with it? Thanks, Ron

Views: 462 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 29, 2006 7:07am
by Gordon F. Curl

Lawrence

Primer for Engine oil gallery

I received a call from my uncle who I bought my 1928 65. He told me that he had a pump that he used to use for primeing the oil gallery when the car would sit for a long time. When I went to pick it up I couldn't beleive what it was. It looked like a popcorn popper t...

Views: 398 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 28, 2006 7:55am
by Lawrence

Rick Botti

Who Sumitted these pictures?

I forgot who sent me a copy of these pictures, HELP! I think they were taken in New York state last year, they are of Durant dealer building that still bears the Durant insignia on the front of the building. Please contact me if you know who it was. Rick Bott...

Views: 423 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 25, 2006 7:33pm
by Rick Botti

Ron Hast

Speedometer calculation and service

I recall a resource listed here for speedometer calculation and service (26 Star R). Update please? Thanks! R.H.

Views: 373 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 23, 2006 10:00pm
by Ron Hast

Lou Amsler

'23 Star parts

I have a Star engine & trans. It has been sitting in the woods for 60+ yrs in a chassis. This is nothing to get exited about- the timing cover was broken to steal the mag and the carb and starter and generator are gone. The block had been cracked and the car was dr...

Views: 339 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 23, 2006 5:17am
by Lou Amsler

Greg Sproule

Newbie

G'day all, I'm a recently converted enthusiast from Australia. I bought 3 Rugbys (2 x 24's and a 28 tourer) about 18 months ago in a job lot complete with stacks of spares from a gentleman who'd been collecting bits and pieces for over 20 years for the restorations...

Views: 331 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 22, 2006 10:57am
by Jan Arnett

Gregg Hotson

Looking for a Durant entry for 2006 Milwaukee Concours

Dear Durant Owners This August 26-27 the Wisconsin Region of the Classic Car Club will again present The Masterpiece Style and Speed Concours automobile show at Milwaukee's lakefront. We are presenting rare, fine and historic autos in a Concours D’Elegance set...

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Last Post: May 21, 2006 8:01pm
by Gregg Hotson

Dennis Comer

Gas Tank Sending Unit

The small pot metal gears on my original gas tank sending unit for 29 Durant Model 60 are deteriorated and one is broken. Does anyone have a good unit for sale or a source for the small gears. Also, does anyone reproduce the original U.S.L. batteries as original....

Views: 369 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 20, 2006 1:46pm
by Rick Botti

scott walsh

durant md.614

hi need crown gear/pionion,some door handles,windshield gears/crank,fuel tank guage,bumper pins motor crank,side mirror,back seat ashtraywiper motor ass. can anybody help me out thank you scott walsh ph 1 506 753 3333 fax 1 506 759 8787

Views: 277 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 20, 2006 7:14am
by scott walsh

Al Farnum

Rear Wheels

I want to remove the rear brake drums on my Model 60 just to check the shoes and other parts. Is there something that I should know before attempting this? Do I need any special tools? I removed the front drums very easy. Would this be the same procedure? Thanks...

Views: 212 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 19, 2006 1:00pm
by Ricardo H. Colom...

John Van Groningen

Seeking information

A friend has asked me to assist him in finding a buyer for a 1929 Rugby 4 door sedan. This belonged to his father-in-law who recently died. The car is in very good condition and stored in a garage. Attempts by me to find a 'starting point' as to what this car is wor...

Views: 294 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 19, 2006 2:10am
by John Van Groning...

Rick Botti

Golden Quill Award

I'm happy to announce that the DMAC and gained more exposure in the current issue of Old Cars Weekly. The publication has awarded the Durant Partner their Golden Quill award for 2006. click link and scroll down to INTERMEDIATE SIZE THE DURANT PARTNER, Jacki Sch...

Views: 544 Replies: 8

Last Post: May 18, 2006 11:04pm
by Lance Haynes

Dennis Comer

Looking for parts

I am in the process of restoring my 1929 Model 60 Landeau 2-door. I am missing the polished caps on the Landeau bars behind the rear windows. Does anyone have these for sale or a diagram of what they look like so I can have replacements fabricated. Thanks!

Views: 408 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 18, 2006 11:03pm
by Lance Haynes

Ron Hast

Vibration Mystery

Seeking help in identifying a "vibration" that occurs on the 26 Star Coach Continental Red Star 6 Cylinder (14L) engine. While reving up the engine in neutral, standing still, it reaches a point of vibration evident in the shaking of front fenders. It has a similar v...

Views: 546 Replies: 14

Last Post: May 18, 2006 10:41am
by Ron Hast

Bob Krause

DMAC Proposed Constitution and by-laws In question!

I agree with the fact that our Durant club should be on non profit status period. I hope during the next administration this will happen. A year ago or so, Bob Porter sent me a copy of a proposed constitution instead of by-laws for the club. After studyi...

Views: 475 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 16, 2006 7:59pm
by GARY K

Mike Linthicum

Public apology to Lance and the DMAC

Dear DMAC members It seems that I have stirred up some ugly postings on the forum when I voiced my opinion on the current election process. I thought the forum was just that a group of people who come together to talk and share their feelings and common interest...

Views: 432 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 16, 2006 7:45pm
by GARY K

Mike Mcdowall

1923 Star

I've just purchased a 1923 Durant Star - a very rare car over here in England. The papers included editions of your club magazine, so it may be known to you. I would like to join the club - is it possible to pay by card? - much easier than bank transfer etc. I'd l...

Views: 325 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 16, 2006 12:51pm
by Mike Mcdowall

Leonard Burkholder

Paint door jams?

Hi fellow Durant lovers, This a question for my 1929 Model 60 touring. Can someone tell me if the Wood part of the door jams get painted the same color as the car? If so do you use a wood paint or the same paint as you would use on the outside?

Views: 248 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 15, 2006 9:11am
by Jan Arnett

Tony Burke

Editor must be a member?

As a past editor, I would like to say that making membership a requirement for the position of Editor did not help the club in the past. The magazine looks super these days. It takes a lot more time than most people can give, or are willing to give. I would hate to s...

Views: 466 Replies: 8

Last Post: May 15, 2006 9:08am
by Jan Arnett

Lance Haynes

Voting ballot

Hello everyone. I have been on the phone all day and this evening talking to officers and board members and we have agreed that any and all unsigned ballots will be counted. I talked to Yates for 73 minutes today. He is a hard one to get on the phone to as he does no...

Views: 447 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 15, 2006 8:56am
by Jan Arnett

Emil Oraskovich

Clum Ignition switch key

Can some one send a photo or key number used on the Durant-Star cars and years used. I have a friend that has old key blanks for older autos.

Views: 314 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 15, 2006 8:10am
by Ricardo H. Colom...

Frank Witkowski

1930 Durant Model 617

Hi All Cathy and I just got home from New Jersey with our latest find. It's a Deluxe 4 door sedan, with 6 wire wheels, dual side mount spares, a trunk rack and trunk on the rear. This was top of the line in 1930. This is an early production Lansing car #1...

Views: 236 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 15, 2006 5:41am
by RD

Mike Linthicum

Ballot forms and upcoming election.

I received my Partner yesterday with the ballot for the upcoming election. I would like to comment on the upcoming election. First I think that club officers should not so emphatically state in print who they are endorsing. For those who do not follow the membership...

Views: 771 Replies: 25

Last Post: May 13, 2006 10:27am
by Mike Rice

Franz Fraitzl

We have a new baby girl!

Just wanted to let everyone know that my wife Courtenay has given birth to a beautiful baby girl named Charlotte Porsche Fraitzl. She was born on May 4th at 4.37 am in our home in Vancouver, B.C. Mom and baby are well and resting. Franz Fraitzl

Views: 436 Replies: 8

Last Post: May 12, 2006 8:52am
by Jan Arnett

Mike Linthicum

23 Durant on Ebay Motors

Anyone looking for a great restored 23 Durant. There is one listed on Ebay with a starting bid of $10,000.00. They had the car listed on the Traderonline classic car for $49,000 yes I said $49,000 I emailed them and told them that they would be lucky to get that so I...

Views: 312 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 12, 2006 8:10am
by Bill Hoaglan

Bob Smith

Radiator Emblem Contest

I know Mike has been very patient with the badge contest and I'm sure everyone is looking forward to closure. However, since there are so many great submissions, with the voting being carried out over two different medias, over a great length of time. I sugg...

Views: 299 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 12, 2006 4:38am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Nominee Profiles for the upcoming election.

Dear fellow Durantonians I’d like to introduce myself. Many of the East Coast Chapter members have met me and many of the members on the forum and who read the Partner have seen my postings and articles. I have been a member of the DMAC for about 3 year...

Views: 338 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 11, 2006 8:21pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Lawrence

Model 55 Instruction Manual

I have a Model 55 Manual that has no year on it. It is very complete and has a lot of valuble info in it. Because I have a 1928 Model 65. I would like to know what the differance is. I find the manual to be the same as my 65. If anybody has any Ideas I would like to...

Views: 223 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 10, 2006 5:38am
by Lawrence

Carol Fogarazzo

Timing Chain for a Continental Motor for sale

Ray Walton purchased this beautiful Timing chain (can timing chains be beautiful??) Sorry to say it does not fit his Star. He would like to recoupe his money.... Anyway.... it is in its original box NOS... the chain looks like it was made yesterday, It lists the fol...

Views: 371 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 9, 2006 10:34pm
by Carol Fogarazzo

Mike Linthicum

East Coast Chapter meeting in Williamsburg, VA

I got back yesterday from the ECC meeting in Williamsburg and man what an event. I want to thank Frank & Yates for helping make a great event for all Durantonians! The cars were great, the swap meet was fantastic and Friday nights meeting was very educational on wher...

Views: 506 Replies: 7

Last Post: May 9, 2006 11:21am
by Carol Fogarazzo

D Garstin

Durant

A friend of mine has a Durant truck sitting in her yard.We don,t know much about this truck except it's a 1 ton and it's in pretty rough condition.If anyone is interested,i could take some pics and Email. Thanks Darcy

Views: 319 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 8, 2006 4:18pm
by David Roberts [T...

Don Shilling

Star M Coupe Info Needed

Hi Guys! The progress on our two M coupes is coming along nicely. Presently, I'm getting the door skins ready to assemble on the finished ash frames. Butch is finishing up on his rear body section and the rear panel repair is looking very profesional. However, I no...

Views: 349 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 7, 2006 1:13pm
by Don Shilling

Walter Pré

Rugby Touring M2

Some questions about a restoration project of a Durant Rugby Touring M2 early 1928 , maybe end of 1927, i don´t know because it hasn´body plate as you can see in http://www.durantcars.com/registry/rugby/Rugby28NoID01/Rugby28NoID01.shtml as the car was b...

Views: 732 Replies: 10

Last Post: May 5, 2006 5:21am
by Frank Witkowski

Rick Botti

Another Meet Coming Up

2006 is going to be a busy year for the DMAC, no sooner than the ECC meet has finished their meet, the Canadians will host two more meets . The first is the 10th ANNUAL DURANT GATHERING, held on June 23 - 25th 2006. I've posted this on the events page and also posted...

Views: 278 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 4, 2006 5:51pm
by Ron Jaremkow

Louis Quenneville

Star Depot Hack model c 1923

Hi! I am looking for a picture for the front panel of my Star Depot Hack model c 1923.I find some from Ford but it,s not the same one.If one of you has a picture , I woud like to see it. Thanks you.

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Last Post: May 2, 2006 11:40am
by Louis Quennevill...

Stephan Riffault

It's a girl!

Juliette Lise Riffault Born: April 28th 2006 9 lb 2 oz, 20-1/2 inches Mom and baby are doing great. Hope she likes old cars as much as her sister... Stephan

Views: 221 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 30, 2006 9:42pm
by Lance Haynes

Adam

1928 M-2 Gas tank

I have started my restoration with my 1928 M-2. I started with the gas tank and found out that the tank has pretty weak metal on the side facing forward. After all my wrench handle ended up going right thru it. I would like to find out where everyone goes to get a ne...

Views: 725 Replies: 8

Last Post: Apr 30, 2006 6:20am
by Lawrence

Steve Large

Obslete parts and service company

Just came across another possible good supplier of Durant obslete engine parts and other srevices. I visited their web site and they actually list Durant when using their sreach by make/model index. They have engine rebuilding services and supply obslete engine part...

Views: 544 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 29, 2006 8:22pm
by Tony Burke

Ron Hast

Stewart Vacuum Fuel Feed System

Seeking resources for a Stewart Vacuum Fuel Feed System Model #215-N tank. The present one has a minor cracked feed to the carburetor on the top of the tank but figure it would be difficult to find only the top to the tank. This is on a 1926 Star R with the Continent...

Views: 486 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 29, 2006 8:46am
by Ron Hast

Mike Linthicum

Design contest for new club Radiator Emblem starts today!

In the early days of motoring, even prior to the Durant Motors years, motorcar owners began to band together to form clubs for the purpose of social gathering, helping to change anti-automobile laws, and to assist in the maintenance of these highly complex machines....

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Last Post: Apr 28, 2006 4:20am
by Ricardo H. Colom...

Larry Fogarazzo

Yippee, we soon will be on the road again!!

Well, We are packing up all the part requests, and a bunch of other stuff that you fellow durantonians may be interested in. If all goes well we should to be down sometime Thursday night. We are bringing the Durant Model 75, and hope there will be some short drive w...

Views: 413 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 26, 2006 3:11pm
by Yates Milton

Mike Rice

web site

I have been to a lot of other web sites lately looking for model T parts for my Father and I take my hat off to Rick for having the very best web site out there.I have yet to find one even close to this site.Keep up the great work Rick it is appreciated by all of us.

Views: 432 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 26, 2006 8:04am
by Rick Botti

Gordon F. Curl

Instrument panel finish

On the 1931 - 32 Durants and Frontenacs, the instrument panel around the gauges was finished in a type of crinkle paint. The Durant's were a brass colour, and the Frontenac's were silver. I would like to be able to refinish mine, but have been unable to find anyone...

Views: 475 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 23, 2006 8:57pm
by Mike Rice

Yates Milton

East Coast Chapter - Spring Meet 2006

The East Coast Chapter Spring Meet will be held April 27-30th in historic Williamsburg, Virginia. Headquarters will be the Comfort Inn in Williamsburg. We have reserved a block of rooms at a rate of $75.00 per night. We will probably take a trip to Jamrstown which i...

Views: 1103 Replies: 25

Last Post: Apr 23, 2006 6:26pm
by Bob Porter

Mike Linthicum

East Coast Members anything to swap, trade or sell?

Remember any of you ECC members who are attending the meeting in Williamsburg can and I hope will bring any parts you wish to swap, trade or sell. Other members will be looking for parts etc and I know that Frank W. and Larry F. will be bringing parts for sale. It's...

Views: 495 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 22, 2006 7:26am
by Charles Land

GARY K

THE WORTH OF OUR CARS

I SAW AN AD FOR A 1930 6-14 ROADSTER RESTORED....FOR SALE FOR $58,000. I TOLD THE MAN I THOUGHT HE HAD OVERESTIMATED THE VALUE OF HIS CAR ...ONE THAT SHOULD SELL FOR $15,000 OR MAYBE $20,000 IF HE WAS LUCKY. HE FLOORED ME WHEN HE SAID THAT IT HAD SOLD EARLIER FOR 49...

Views: 572 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 21, 2006 6:54pm
by Bob Porter

Brent Gudgeon

operators manuel

I have an operators manual for sale in excellent shape. Anyone interested? Brent e mail me at brentg@gudgeon.on.ca

Views: 242 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 21, 2006 1:24pm
by Brent Gudgeon

Larry Fogarzzo

Star and Durant Spare tire holders available

I think Ed V was looking for a spare tire mount for his Star restoration. I have a few if you are interested. Email me for images. Thanks

Views: 286 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 21, 2006 8:22am
by EDDIE V

Mike Linthicum

Old Durant/Star/Flint dealership buildings

Anyone aware of any old Durant/Star or Flint dealership buildings still standing in the US? I know Frank W. has been collecting the names and addresses of the dealerships that members have been sending, but has anyone seen a still standing showroom building? Anything...

Views: 405 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 20, 2006 5:03pm
by Mike

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