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Yates Milton

Just got off the telephone with Richard (Dick) Bandel who just finished chemotheraphy treatments and has to go next week for radiation treatment. Dick had a tumor removed but they were unable to remove it all. Dick was the first person I met at the Organizational Me...

Views: 433 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 20, 2006 2:54pm
by Mike Linthicum

Paul Mlek

Star - headlight trim rings

I am looking for headlight trim rings for Durant Star 4C 1924 touring. Can anybody help me to find it? I have them but in such a bad shape that I cannot fix them.

Views: 460 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 15, 2006 6:58pm
by Bob Porter

Phil Bregitzer

Durant Standard for sale

Hi Durant folks, this is to let you know that I've posted on e-bay a listing for a Christmas 1923 Durant Standard (Vol. 2 No. 3) that I rounded up a number of years ago in Gramma's junk and I've decided that it is just one more of those cool items that needs to go to...

Views: 236 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 14, 2006 4:34pm
by Phil Bregitzer

gary k

1929 (FOR COUPE MODEL 70) GAS TANK WANTED/NEEDED

HELLO FRIENDS, i NEED TO FIND A GOOD 1929 GAS TANK FOR THE D-70 COUPE. ANYONE WHO HAS ONE PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I WILL BE AT THE EAST COAST MEET OR GET ME AT E-MAIL: FROGGYSROD@COMCAST.NET...MANY THANX....GARY K

Views: 341 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 14, 2006 7:07am
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

Custom Star M coupe on Ebay!

OK Durantonians, you need to check out the custom Star M coupe just listed for sale on Ebay Motors. It's green and the body has been customized? Look at the car in the background I think it's a matching color. Makes you wonder doesn't it? I don't think I'd recommend...

Views: 393 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 12, 2006 3:02pm
by Gary Warden

Adam

1929 Model 60 For Sale

I have been asked from a very nice gentleman that doesn't know how to use the internet very well to sell his 1929 Model 60. He has gotten up in age and has decide not to do the restore on this car, but would like it to go to someone that would appreciate it and bring...

Views: 540 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 11, 2006 8:51am
by Adam

gary k

1929 model 70 discovered

hello Durantonians, I have interesting news...Dave Schulte and I have tentatively identified my coupe, which was thought to be a model 66, as a 1929 model 70 standard coupe. It has a 119 inch whelbase, 4 speed transmission, cowl lights mounted lower than the model...

Views: 421 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 11, 2006 8:37am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Durant 30-32 stone gaurd on ebay

There's a real nice 30-32 Durant accessory radiator stone gaurd being offered on Ebay. Don't see many of these offered very often.

Views: 328 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 9, 2006 10:43am
by Mike Linthicum

Barry Wite

Con rods

Hi guys, some advise please . do the conrods in a w3 engine face any particular direction . I notice there is writeing on one side of the rod. Should this face to either the front or rear of the engine or doesn't it matter.also do the bores rely on oil being splashed...

Views: 439 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 9, 2006 2:39am
by Barry Wite

Bob Smith

Rugby trucks

Hello Gang, received the latest edition of Vintage Truck magazine May/June 06. In it was an article about a couple of Canadian Rugbys. A 1929 and a 1932, nice exposure. Next issue they are going to feature a Mason RoadKing. Bob

Views: 357 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 8, 2006 7:46pm
by cdmn

Ron Hast

Transmission Alignment

There is reason to believe we have a misalignment of the transmission on our 26 Star Coach. Vibration from idle to mild shaking at 35+ mph. exists. The repair manual addresses "aligners". Anyone know where to obtain them? Is there a better way of determining my diagn...

Views: 424 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 8, 2006 12:30pm
by Frank Witkowski

EDDIE V

NEED RADIATOR INFORMATION

HI IAM TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THE CORRECT RADIATOR FOR A 23 DURANT STAR TOURING WAS HONEYCOMB OR STRAIGHT TUBED.I HAVE BOTH AND IF I HAVE ONE REBUILT I WOULD LIKE IT TO BE THE CORRECT ONE FOR THAT CAR. ANYONE OUT THERE KNOW? THANKS IN ADVANCE

Views: 377 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 8, 2006 5:27am
by Bob DeAngelis

Mike Linthicum

Paint colors offered for Flints?

I'm collecting information on what paint colors were offered for the various Flint models. It seems that there were some standard colors offered depending on the model if it was a touring car, brougham, or roadster. Let me know what you come up with.

Views: 339 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 7, 2006 9:21am
by Mike Linthicum

Frank Witkowski

Latest Finds

Hi All Well last week was the week for discovering unknown Durants. Found 3 cars that belonged to people who are not Club members. First was the 1923 A-22 touring, which I will look at and photograph this week. Thanks to all who have contacted me about thi...

Views: 410 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 4, 2006 8:25am
by Frank Witkowski

steve mercier

sterring whell backelite center

would anyone have a spare bakelite center with driving position on it for model 60 and I also need assembly position for the spacer and spring that goes behind to hold the throttle, spark rods apart?

Views: 398 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 2, 2006 2:20pm
by roger

gary k

durant coupe for sale cheap on ebay

justfound a durant on ebay motors...go to #8052837088 for a coupe in poor condition of wood but some good metal and all chasis there..pics available on website..asking $1000 but no reserve...central Illinois... take a ook on parts cars....it is 4/10/06....11pm..rega...

Views: 388 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 1, 2006 8:19pm
by gary k

Frank Witkowski

1923 A-22 Durant Help Needed

Hi All.... I need some info on this early car. Have found a 1923 touring car, will be going to look at it this comming week. Any and all information that you can share with me? The car is supose to be complete but it is not fully assembled. What should I b...

Views: 406 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 1, 2006 6:39pm
by gary k

Dave Schulte

Clinton, Massachusetts

Any of you guys out there in or near Clinton, Massachusetts? I recently bought a large lighted Star dealers sign that reportedly came from Clinton and would like to find out more info. Any hints? Thanks, Dave

Views: 436 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 31, 2006 11:23am
by Mike Linthicum

EDDIE V

NEED RADIATOR

HI I AM IN NEED OF A GOOD RADIATOR FOR A 1923 STAR TOURING.ANY OUT THERE?

Views: 373 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 31, 2006 8:31am
by EDDIE V

mark russell

1925 star real cheap

i have a 1925 star (parts car) for sell i am asking a really cheap price email me for details

Views: 417 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 29, 2006 2:02pm
by mark russell

Sid Semple

wheel rims

Hi Wire wheels are a very hard to find item for durants. An enthusiast in Queensland Australia is reproducing rims for wire or wood wheels. I have seen a 19inch wire wheel lock ring type to fit a Dodge which looks same as 614 Durant. If you have hubs, they can be r...

Views: 375 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 27, 2006 5:12pm
by roster

Jim Glover

ebayer dependable?

Has anyone done business with an ebay seller "relicsparts" with success? He has a part I need at a good price but he also has some negetive feedbacks in the last 6 months. Mostly long shipping times. What good is a good price if you can't get it? Jim

Views: 375 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 26, 2006 2:17pm
by Jim Glover

Rick Botti

Latest Addition

The latest addition to the Durant Photograph page is a 1929 Deluxe Model 60 Roadster owned by Ken Durant of Portland, Oregon. Rick

Views: 318 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 25, 2006 6:05pm
by Rick Botti

gary k

fender search

Fellow members, It looks like I will have to find two front fenders for my 1929 6-66 durant coupe. The ones on it do not fit properly. They must be from a different 1929 model as they resemble those on my model 63 sedan. If anyone has something, let me know please....

Views: 346 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 25, 2006 4:23pm
by gary k

Mike

Durants on Ebay Motors

Hey Durantonians, for the first time that I know, there is 3 1/2 Durant/Star cars listed on Ebay Motors. The 3 are not in bad shape.

Views: 400 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 24, 2006 4:51pm
by Rick Botti

Jerry

New Durant Book

Loved this book and the author is a heck of a guy. He signed the book and shipped it right to me. http://billyalfredandthegeneral.bravehost.com/ http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0814408699/ref=sr_11_1/102-1938483-0328907?%5Fencoding=UTF8

Views: 403 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 22, 2006 10:16pm
by Lance Haynes

Ron Hast

Curious about "ooooga" horns

I've been told that the "oooga" horn was designed with a purpose. Mine functions perfectly -- a slight push is barely audible, and sounds like some animal in distress. A full push is loud and "animal-like", I suppose. Horses were as common on the road as cars, and I...

Views: 387 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 22, 2006 5:53pm
by Ron Hast

Gary Yelle

32 DeVaux Custom Sedan

The old paper registry that I took over had only one 1932 DeVaux Sedan on it. That car was last known to be in Texas in the early 80's. (Not Jeff C.) I just made contact with a man that has had the car since 2001. In talking to Howard R. in Michigan yesterday he...

Views: 574 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 22, 2006 3:43pm
by gary k

Kathy

Pretty car on eBay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4623850690 (but when did they put an ocean in Palm Springs?)

Views: 277 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 21, 2006 8:41pm
by Kathy

Chuck Rice

Rugby truck

Hello out there, I have a Rugby S4 #1066. Not sure what year it is. It's been outside for a long time. Firewall is the only sheet metal still there. Four cyl. engine (still turns), trans and rearend are all still there. I recently bought my property and I'm cleaning...

Views: 451 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 21, 2006 5:37am
by Chuck Rice

Frank Witkowski

New Carbureator for 1930-31 Durant 22-A Available

Hi All..... I now have a new Zenith carb in stock that is a bolt on replacement for the 22-A 6 cylinder engine as used in the last Durants. You no longer have to fool around with adapters and modifications. This unit is a true bolt on piece. This also works...

Views: 385 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 20, 2006 11:11pm
by Lance Haynes

Bill Hoaglan

Nearly Duked

Be careful all you that use PayPal...We were emailed a comfirmation form from (service@paypal.com) that we had made a $410.55 USD payment using Paypal, this thing listed all the cart and shipping information on an individual and looked exactly like a payment had been...

Views: 411 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 20, 2006 9:31pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Leonard Burkholder

re-stamping the ID tags?

Both my ID plates, the one on the motor and the one on the firewall are hard to read. Has any one ever re-stamped the numbers into these plates? Is so, where do you get the letters with the correct style and size? What do the guys use that buy the reproduction ID t...

Views: 352 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 20, 2006 10:16am
by Frank Witkowski

Yates Milton

Fuel Pressure Regulators

I installed a 6 volt electric fuel pump on my 1930 Durant and purchased a fuel pressure regulator that failed shortly after installing. Rick Botti and Bill Hoaglan recommended a Holley regulator that can be operated from 1-4 psi. The new Holley regulator has openings...

Views: 477 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 18, 2006 5:19am
by Yates Milton

Leonard Burkholder

I need a Gas petal

Greetings Durant Gang, I am restoring a 1929 Model 60 touring. I need the gas petal and rod that connects to the carb. Do you have an extra? Or if I could borrow it for a pattern and I will get one made. Thanks,

Views: 288 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 16, 2006 7:13pm
by Leonard Burkhold...

Norm Toone

eBay

Hope I'm not the only novice when it comes to eBay connected to this site. Discovered a lot more Durant / Star item's under "all", rather than just car / parts. Rad crests under badges, owners manuals, pic's, related items but downside is having to sift through 35 pa...

Views: 496 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 16, 2006 4:22am
by Norm Toone

Al Farnum

Fan Belt

I am in need of a new fan belt for my 14L engine in my 28 Model 60. What is a good source for a new belt? Thanks.

Views: 464 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 14, 2006 11:19pm
by Fritz R. Kuenzel

Ron Hast

License Plate Frame

The 1926 Original California License Plate measures 4 1/4" x 14" -- and am in need of new license plate frames for the newly refirbished and registered plates of that era for the 26 Star Coach. Is there a source known to members for this item?

Views: 238 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 14, 2006 4:25pm
by Ron Hast

Rick Botti

Oakland Star Dealership Pictures Posted

The complete collection of pictures from the R.A. Doty Star dealership in Oakland, California have been posted. You'll find the link on the top of the Star Photographs page. Rick

Views: 297 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 12, 2006 5:05pm
by Lance Haynes

Lawrence

D65 sedan car cover

Can somebody tell me where I can get a car cover for my D65 Sedan. I would prefer a cloth cover as there are a lot of paper type covers out there but i have never had them last.

Views: 223 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 11, 2006 5:46pm
by Gary Warden

Mike Linthicum

what's the story on engine colors?

I have corresponded with Bob Porter the Star Guru who I consider an expert on Stars who has provided me with the proper color for the Durant/Star motors which is a gray/green color. My question is to the members is I've seen many older cars with red painted engines....

Views: 761 Replies: 20

Last Post: Mar 11, 2006 5:42pm
by Gary Warden

Frank Witkowski

New Ignition Keys Available

Hi All........ The new ignition keys have arrived. They are made using a nickel silver blank so won't rust like the old steel ones. These work great in my reproduction cylinders. Also have used them in some of my old original switches and they work fine,...

Views: 245 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 10, 2006 10:17am
by EDDIE V

Marvin Ribbich

NOS Rear Fenders

Was told the set of NOS rear fenders I have are for a 1929-30 Durant model 60, part numbers 24312 and 24313, can any one tell me if they were right. I can send pictures or you can look at them on the Antique Automobile Club Of America web site under, "What is it" Nos...

Views: 318 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 10, 2006 7:26am
by Gordon F. Curl

Rick Botti

In Need of Pistons

I'm in need of a set of 2 7/8" pistons for my 14L. The 1929 14L and 15L engines shared the same pistons. If you have or know where I can get a set of new pistons that will fit I'd be grateful. The standard piston has four rings and the size is: Standard 2.874"...

Views: 457 Replies: 8

Last Post: Mar 9, 2006 7:00pm
by Rick Botti

Roger Henney

Need Some Measurement

I have a 1929 Durant 2 door sd. 60 L:-)l lost my notebook that had the measurement it plus my pictures. I talk to Rick Botti he told me that someone might be able to help me. What I need is a measurement form the headlight bar to the grill and from the headlight b...

Views: 322 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 9, 2006 12:23pm
by Roger Henney

Ron Jaremkow

Durant write up

For the Canadian members, OLD AUTOS newspaper has a write-up on WC Durant, the first of two parts. This one is entitled "A brief biography of Billy Durant". It seems very thorough and begins with 1855. Now I know where Crapo comes from. It's pointed out that the c...

Views: 279 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 8, 2006 12:14pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Don Shilling

Star Coupe Parts Needed

Our two Star coupes are coming along slowly but surely. Today, we picked up a load of rough cut ash wood to transform into genuine Star body parts. Butch is taking a break from sandblasting and is starting some metal patch panel repair. Mike Larsen and Ray Ganser ar...

Views: 205 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 7, 2006 5:38pm
by Don Shilling

Rick Botti

Radiator Badge Contest

I've created a new page for the contest. You can easily find it on the bottom of the Special Interest section. Rick

Views: 393 Replies: 8

Last Post: Mar 7, 2006 4:57pm
by Mike Linthicum

mark russell

selling 1925 star

i have a 1925 durant star that i am looking to sell parts too it or the whole car. i have pics, well sell to best offer. plus i also have a 1927 Model AA Capitol serie w/pics also looking to sell. both are just parts cars.

Views: 245 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 6, 2006 10:21am
by EDDIE V

Norm Toone

Tools 1930's

I discovered Durant's had tool kit under the front seat. Never knew that until recently. Sure weren't with our Durant's in the 60's nor any we found in field's or buildings. What are they and are they marked like Ford T (with Ford name, or thistle, or triangle) ?

Views: 785 Replies: 14

Last Post: Mar 6, 2006 4:28am
by Norm Toone

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