I thought that somebody with knowledge about Durants could fill me in. I bought a 29 durant radiator and shell on a models t rat rod that I built. I am having second thoughts about using this beutiful piece on such a misfit car. I figure that it won't hold the press...
Hello,
I have a 1926 Star Model R Coach. The headlights currently on the car are bullet shaped and are all chrome. The say Parabeam Headlamp on them. They measure roughly 9.5" wide and the lenses should be around 8.25" or so. Are these original or should the c...
I NEED ADVICE FROM FELLOW DURANT OWNERS I AM OFFERED
A LEFT FENDER FOR A 29 DURANT IT LOOKS TO BE IN NICE SHAPE THE OWNER WANTS $175 PLUS THE RIDE
MY QUESTION IS THAT A FAIR PRICE ? OR IS IT A LITTLE HIGH? ANY HELP GREATLY APPRECIATED.
I STILL WOULD NEED A RITE FE...
Hi All..
Going through some of my factory correspondence, I found a one page memo from the Atlanta Durant distributor that explains how to set up a car for this stunt and also some promotion ideas.
This is from the early '20's, and was a popular advertising gim...
Just wanted to apologize for not renewing til this morning. I know how frustrating and annoying it can be for brave volunteers to have to keep track of this stuff and I regret adding to anyone's work.
In other news, I am going to try and "redo" the Gabriel snubbe...
I was told that I was wrong when I stated that the data plate on the 30 Durants were on the toeboard and nowhere else. The person also has a 30 Durant and that a DMAC member told him there were 2 plates. One on the toeboard and one on the firewall. Who is right?
Y...
The new ID plates will be ready to ship in Mid May.
The pricing wil be as follows:
Any plate at $20 postpad to any Club member worldwide.
Any four plates mix or match postpaid to any Club member worldwide @ $18 each.
Prices are in US dollars
If you hav...
Anyone need a mint Dort radiator badge? It is a little pricey but I saw it at the local swap meet on Saturday and I have the phone number of the guy who has it for sale.
Bob (L8GR858 on eBay)
Does anyone have insight into problems with a motometer? If the vial is filled to the top with red, is it possible to get it to the bottom where it belongs? If no red appears where did it go? what is the material that seals the bottom, it crumbles like graphite?...
Again I am disturbing forum members asking for advise. My 1928 M2 Rugby has a vacuum pump equal to the one shown in 1929 Maintenance manual posted in the Club Tech Page, Chapter III, page 80 (Leverless type)
Unfortunately flapper valve is missing and upper valves bl...
Hello all fellow members and anyone else that reads this late breaking news flash. Yes we are now the proud recipient of our first Old Cars Weekly "Golden Quill Award. This is the top award for excellence in collector car magazine publication. Jeff Gillis (since dec...
The seller states that this is a Durant dash. Has anyone ever seen one like this. I wrote to him asking about it and he said that it came from an old gentlemen who assured him that was what it was. I have my doubts, but would be interested if someone knows for wha...
Hi y'all,
Well, thanks much to Frank W. who turned me on to a master rim tool for sale on ebay. I was having a heck of a time trying to get a split rim back together after repairing the tube. Frank told me that "this tool makes it almost simple!" Well I guess I'm p...
The only serious inquiries I've had are from "Hot-Rodders" who want to chop the car; I can't do it! The car is a M-4 built in 1928 sold as a 1929. This is a 2 door coupe with a 4 cylinder Continental engine. A good to excellent car to restore. Body in great shape , p...
I am considering buying a 1923 Star chasis with running gear, engine etc. to make a speedster. The distributor, housing clamp for distributor and water pump are missing. I was told I can use a chevrolet 4cyl. distributor. Is this true? What do I do about the housi...
Restoration has started, now over the radiator woes thanks to Mac Irvine and his excellent ideas. Have been on the phone all week ordering new tires getting chrome done, headlight reflectors, gaskets, sandblasting rims, new ignition parts, and a whole lot more. List...
Can anyone lend any help in going about fabricating the wooden top bows for a '23 Star? Dad and I have the original bows but they are in pretty rough shape - not bad enough that they couldn't be used as very good templates, however. Dad is quite adept at wood working...
Hello out there..., I'd like to hear from anyone who might be going to the Western Region meet in June. Is there anyone in the Seattle/Tacoma area that would like to tour down in their Durant? If not I will just have "soft it" and bring it on a trailor. Write to me...
Does anyone know off-hand the numbers for front and real seals for 1928 Durant M2 from NAPA or current source? I thought I might have seen them posted at one time. Front felt originals are still good but I would like to replace. Rears are eaten away. Thanks, Gregg
Went to NAPA today to buy a battery, nearing start-up on my 1928 M2. The guy asked me if I wanted an 8-volt instead of 6-volt. He said it would work fine and make things brighter. I didn't buy it but wondering if anyone has any feedback or experience with this.
This is a quiz. There are two automobiles which were built by Durant Motors that are not in the club. One was built in the begining of the Durant Motors life and one was built at the end of Durant Motors life. Who can name them? Have fun. Jan
Sirs;
My Grandfather and Greatgrandfather both owner 1929 Rugby one ton trucks, they were the one's with the steel spoked wheels.
My Greatgrandfather's was sold at auction in 1998 or so, without my knowledge in the Outlook, Saskatchewan Canada area, my Grandfathe...
I will continue a suspended reconstruction project with my recently bought M2 1928 Rugby. As far as I could investigate mechanically is ok, but requires finishing. In addition to the labor required I will need some spares. Somebody can orient me about possible supply...
My Father has a metal trunk that is off a Durant automobile that is in restoreable condition. We are not sure of the year or model. I have looked at some of the photos on this site and I am convinced it is a Durant rear trunk. I am thinking of selling it on E-Bay unl...
I have a Durant Motor that I want to get ready to sell. My Dad recently passed away & I really do not
know too much about it. I have the engine numbers...is there a way to find information out about it from those numbers? I need to located what kind of carbeurato...
If you think you may be interested in attending the May 1st tour, I've posted the information below.
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The Pacific Coast Chapter tour will be held on Saturday, May 1st. Bert & Sonia Babick will be our hosts and...
I'm having new ID plates made for the following cars:
Star's from the following factories;
Michigan
New Jersey
California
Canada
These are the later plates with the Star logo as used o...
Getting pretty hectic round here. We are packing and getting ready to leave on the big trip on tuesday morning .I certainly appreciate all the replies and invitations I got to stop and see cars and parts -I hope I have enough room in my truck and trailer to haul home...
Turn Signals have been discussed on this forum and many other old car forums in the past but a new product is on the market which might be of interest to people. A person on the Model T forum mentioned it and it looks like a well made product. It doesn't solve your...
This is an ad which is in the current issue of Old Autos. I don't know a thing about the car, I'm simply posting the ad. It's in Gord's part of the world, he may even know the car!! The ad is word for word, as it appears:
DURANT 1925 STAR special sedan, everyt...
I have a 1929 Durant Model 60 frame, front axle, brake rods, brake cross shaft, rear end assembly (good differential gears and axles but no pinion gear), front springs, and rear springs. The frame can go as one piece or I can provide you with just a piece if you nee...
I have been trying -without luck --to find out about the May 1st napa valley wine tour --Can someone give me info on where the tour starts and when?? I expext to leave B.C. on the 25 th of this month and would like to meet some of the members and attend the tour...
Since Washing state seems to be a Durant gold mine right now, I thought I'd post this ad I found. I don't know anyting about the car or owner, just found it on the internet this morning.
http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/3/6/69319136.htm
Rick
For sale a 1931 Durant coupe , that needs a full restoration. The car is complete exept the rear deck lid. The wood is there and the fenders are fair. The body, doors and hood are nice and most of the glass is good, as well as all the gauges. This car is for sale as...
At one time I had the above Durant loaned and shown at the San Antonio, Tx Auto Museum. About 1990-92 I sold it. I do not have a record of the purchaser.
I'm trying to locate that auto. Interested in possible purchase.
Please reply to above email or delsik@hotma...
Hey y'all,
Need a couple tubes and rim liners for my 27 Star. Tire size is 4.50 X 21. Any of you able to suggest an online dealer for tires and tubes, etc.? Havin' trouble finding one.
Thanks a lot.
Rick
I read somewhere that bolt torque specifications weren't widely used until 1939 or 1940. This may be the reason we can't find specs for tightening head nuts on Durant made cars.
Bob
Hello. Can anyone tell me what we should set the valve clearances at cold on my 1926 14L? The book only tells us the Hot setting of .006. Also, does anyone have any tricks for inserting the pistons from below? any special homemade tool configurations or tricks?...
Hello everyone,
found a company that still has tooling to make brake drums in 10" and 11" diameter.
They are $145.00 US each drum having some made right now. Let me know if there is anybody else that needs some.
Best regards,
Franz Fraitzl
Hi
At the stage of putting colour coats on some parts of my 1930 6-14 deluxe. Can anyone tell me if originally
1 dash board is body colour or black or any thing else ( i have painted instument backing plate black )
2 side mount spare wheel brackets black or body...
I have a new paint job & I would like to paint my rims also . But I'm not really sure about how to remove them. I think I need some type of a puller. Any ideas are welcome
I found what I believe to be a 1923/1924(?) Dort left front fender at the swap meet last weekend. Anyone out there who can help identify exactly what year it is? I can send you some sketches. It has some very unique contours so a Dort owner should be able to deter...
Got the 30 Durant out on the road to-day after a longish winter.
With the new gears I got from Frank, the transmission sounds 100% better!!! If anyone needs a noisy set of gears, gladly pass them on to you. (Noisy gears are better than no gears ...
Very happy...
Any W-8 owners out there who have purchased spark plugs recently?
Every chart or manual I look in has a different plug number and likely not available.
The car is a driver, not a show car, so I'm not concerned about black shells etc.
Just a plug that fits an...