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Rick Botti

Durant parts run

As Jim said, Lance still has a lot of Durant/Star parts. I plan to make a trip down to San Diego in a couple of weeks. Please let me know what you need. Rick

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Last Post: Oct 2, 2023 8:40am
by Rick Botti

mike babick

silver anniversary tour

Thank all that participated in the Silver Anniversary tour. There was alot of memories that were had. We had a couple of first on a tour. We had the first brunch and our first silent auction. These changes are welcome so we can keep things interesting. I want to than...

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Last Post: Sep 30, 2023 3:49pm
by mike babick

Rick Botti

Repro Durant engine manual

I found this at the Jensales website that sells gaskets for tractors. They have a reproduction engine manual in either printed or PDF download verson. Link is below. Durant C, CC, F, M, M-2, M-4 Automobile Service Manual Brand Category: Durant Product Cod...

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Last Post: Sep 29, 2023 9:08am
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

Largest Car show in the world! Hershey, Pennsylvania

It's that time of year again for the largest car show in the world. Hershey Pennsylvania. It's just a week away October 3rd through the 6th 2023. The DMAC will be represented again with spaces in the Chocolate field (figures Hershey right) spaces C-44, C-45 and C-46....

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Last Post: Sep 25, 2023 7:19am
by Mike Linthicum

Thomas Livesay

ignition switch

Looking for a correct/working ignition switch and key.

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Last Post: May 16, 2023 3:28pm
by Thomas Livesay

Norm Toone

Dealers Manual

Now there's an interesting manual that doesn't come up on DMAC connection to eBay and Terry hasn't it in durantcars. How to sell Billy's vehicles. Original 1927 Star Automobile Durant Motors Inc. Dealer Franchise Manual 171 P 374727498772

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Last Post: Jun 2, 2023 7:57am
by Norm Toone

Vince O'Brien

Starter Bendix isssues

I started to get my 25 Star ready for the local 4th of July parade and the fan bracket broke and the Bendix fell apart. Thanks to the "junk" my girlfriend want me to throw away, I got them both repaired. I've replaced so many Bendix's that I'm not sure if the new...

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Last Post: Jul 3, 2023 1:39pm
by Vince O'Brien

Ross Hoevet

wood wheel hubcaps

Will someone please buy the 1930-31 wood wheel hubcaps listed on ebay. They have been on there for some time. I looked for years(decades?) for hubcaps this nice, but I don't need them now. They are aluminum and easily dented, or just lost.$45.00 each doesn't seem too...

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Last Post: Jul 14, 2023 10:06am
by Ross Hoevet

Dave enrico

Wire wheels

Hello everyone, I am looking for two nineteen inch wire wheels for 31 or 32 devaux,appreciate everyone looking,my email is serv auto 645@ hotmail.com,or phone me at 909 918 7171,, Thanks dave

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Last Post: Jul 22, 2023 1:28pm
by Dave enrico

Mike Linthicum

Virtual Museum is temporarily down

Hello Durantonians Unfortunately due to technical issues the DMAC Virtual Museum is off line at this time. Rick and Adam moved the DMAC web site to another server recently and moved the virtual museum too. Web site links have to be reestablished and a hardware iss...

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Last Post: Aug 10, 2023 10:17am
by Mike Linthicum

Don Shilling

Star Coupe Vinal Top Covering

I've just purchased a '27 Star M coupe. One of the things that will need addressed is the vinal top. I think it has been replaced sometime in the past and is a somewhat amateurish installation. Therefore, if anyone has a Star M or R coupe with an original top, would...

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Last Post: Aug 16, 2023 11:47am
by Don Shilling

Robert Bush

1924 Flint Touring on Hemmings Auctions

There is a 1924 Flint E-55 touring for sale on Hemmings Auctions. Located in Winnemucca, Nevada. 13 days remaining on the auction.

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Last Post: Sep 6, 2023 10:26am
by Robert Bush

Gordon F. Curl

Holiday time

Hi Guys: I am going to be in Seattle for a few days. Do we have any members that I might be able to visit? Gord

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Last Post: May 4, 2023 7:51am
by Gordon F. Curl

Rick Botti

Free Early Star Frame

Posted this from a non member looking to give away an early Star frame. Rick My folks who lived in central Washington have passed away and my siblings and I are dealing with their stuff. The property has been sold and we have a limited amount of time to remove...

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Last Post: May 2, 2023 6:01pm
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

bndix spring

Today I broke the Bendix spring on my 129 model 60. Does anyone have a spare they can Sbring to the Spring Fling Monday? Rick

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Last Post: Apr 23, 2023 6:15pm
by Rick Botti

Jeff Quicksell

Free Star motor

My father who lives In new Windsor ny is going to be moving and has a Star motor if anyone interested he is selling there house and does not want to send to scrap yard if interested let me know thanks Jeff

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Last Post: Mar 30, 2023 9:01am
by Jeff Quicksell

Don M Gaskill

parking

The member who called my about parking my trailer for the spring fling I deleted the person before I got the number so if you call me or text me it would be helpful. Don Gaskill gaskill_d@msn.com or 801-927-0339

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Last Post: Mar 20, 2023 10:40am
by Don M Gaskill

Duncan Smeaton

Facebook links on new website

Hi The new website looks nice, but it would be great if links to relevant Facebook sites had been retained. Is it possible to put these in? Regards

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Last Post: Mar 6, 2023 2:05am
by Duncan Smeaton

Robert Bush

An interesting Star and Durant story

The Goldendale, WA Sentinel weekly newspaper where I grew up has been published since 1879. It has a historical column entitled "Bringing Goldendale back to its roots" which reprints previous news stories relating to Goldendale's history. The February 1 edition start...

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Last Post: Feb 9, 2023 4:13pm
by Robert Bush

Curtis Bartell

membership dues

You know, every year at dues time I am never sure which clubs I am up to date on. I ( I belong to seven different car clubs ) . Could we publish dues status elsewhere on the web site. I hate having to bug people every year to see if I have already paid my dues. Just...

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Last Post: Jan 24, 2023 10:10am
by Curtis Bartell

Don M Gaskill

starters

I am looking for starter drive for a 1929 Durant M4 4cly with a Autolite MZ4012 starter? or part number

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Last Post: Dec 24, 2022 3:19pm
by Don M Gaskill

Ross Hoevet

Crankshaft damper

Does anyone have a 22A crankshaft damper/pulley or can these be rebuilt? Fellow contacted me through the club(he's rebuilding the engine for someone else), and was having problems with what he's got. Seems like Frank Witkowski might have some info on this? Thanks

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Last Post: Dec 15, 2022 11:00pm
by Ross Hoevet

Hamp Smith

Doctor's Coupe

Hello.. I am considering a purchase of a 1923 Durant Doctor's Coupe. Great condition. Runs good. I just wanted to get a little information on the vehicle and what better place to ask. 1.) Does anyone know the history and the Doctor's Coupe and if it was originally ma...

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Last Post: Nov 26, 2022 8:01am
by Hamp Smith

Stuart Hart

Anyone from the UK?

Anyone in here from the UK ? Just dropped into a Rugby Model R and will be needing some parts!!!

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Last Post: Oct 10, 2022 11:47am
by Stuart Hart

Gordon F. Curl

New Durant Partner

Hi folk: I got my New Durant Partner in the mail yesterday. It was nicely enclosed in an envelope, so arrived in my mail box in good shape. I read most of it yesterday and the balance today. The articles were great, and I especially enjoyed the article by Tim Jorda...

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Last Post: Sep 28, 2022 11:47am
by Gordon F. Curl

michael babick

Tour updates

Yes its time for planning tours for next year. The following date have now been established. Spring Fling for 2023 are 04/24/23 to 04/28. The place is the Best Western Inn plus vineyard, Livermore calif. Cost $139 + breakfast. The National tour, in the greater Sacram...

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Last Post: Sep 11, 2022 8:03am
by michael babick

Mike Linthicum

Hershey Car show October 4th through the 7th. 2022 DMAC C-44,C-45 & C46

The biggest car show in the world with over 9000 flea market spaces, big car corral with cars for sale, antique car races and other things going on will be held Tuesday October 4th through Friday October 7th. This year the time has changed since Hershey amusement par...

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Last Post: Aug 30, 2022 1:47pm
by Mike Linthicum

Vincent Edward O'Brien

Contact points

I'm replacing the points in my 25 Star. The points came in two pieces wrapped around each other that connect to the coil stud. One is a copper strip. The other is a spring steel band. I guess it is to increase the pressure holding points closed. However, I can't figu...

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Last Post: Jul 26, 2022 9:53pm
by Vincent Edward O...

Don Shilling

Road Trip with a Goodie Run

I'm feeling a little bit better every day so I'm still planning on the Marshal meet in September, I just made the hotel reservations and purchased a '25 Star sedan project to pick up on the way! So, if the sun's shining and the river don't rise, I'll see ya'll shortly.

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Last Post: Jul 24, 2022 2:24pm
by Don Shilling

Rick Botti

Durant-Dort Carriage Company

I found a website devoted tot the Durant-Dort Carriage Company. Rick http://durantdort.org/index.cfm

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Last Post: Jul 13, 2022 8:21pm
by Rick Botti

Bob Smith

Help, pictures needed for 2023 calendar, Help

Stephanie is assembling a calendar for 2023. She needs pictures of our cars! It's your chance to get exposure for your favorite auto. The bigger/more pixels the better, think creative, add foreground (needed for cropping), a background with no modern cars (or peopl...

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Last Post: Jun 13, 2022 9:48am
by Bob Smith

Christian Becker

1927 Durant M2 For Sale

I have a beautiful and very unique project that I unfortunately don’t have the time for. It is a 1927 Durant M2, and according to the Durant Automobile Club of America, it is 1 of only 10 known in existence to this day. It is a full restoration project includin...

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Last Post: Apr 28, 2022 8:24am
by Christian Becker

Robert Bush

Durant Partner Spring 2022 Issue

I received the Spring issue of the Partner today. I am lucky to receive it since the Post Office has proven over the past year that it is not my friend. Thanks to Shawn, Bob Smith and the new printer for getting the new issue out to us.

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Last Post: Apr 25, 2022 4:26pm
by Robert Bush

Vince O'Brien

Interesting tidbit about W.C. Durant

Henry Leland took over Henry Ford's first company and turned it in to Cadillac which was then acquired by W. C. Durant. Leland left General Motors in a dispute with Durant over producing materiel during World War I. Cadillac had been asked to build Liberty aircraft e...

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Last Post: Apr 18, 2022 2:30pm
by Vince O'Brien

John Strieb

Water pump installation

I had the water pump rebuilt for my 1928 Star. Wanted to know if there is a recommended length for the hose that connects the water pump to the generator/ distributor as well as the placement of the holes for the clamps on each end. I noticed that the water pump shaf...

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Last Post: Jan 11, 2022 8:48pm
by John Strieb

Robert Bush

1929 LA Auto Show up in flames: Were Durant cars there???

On March 5, 1929 the 16th annual Los Angeles Auto Show went up in flames. The show was held under giant outdoor tents, and when a fire started it destroyed nearly 400 hundred cars as well as boats and airplanes. Many well know brands of cars and many less well known...

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Last Post: Jan 9, 2022 8:43am
by Robert Bush

Don Shilling

Road Trip Goodie Run

Just got back from upper Missouri and scored a pair of Durant wire wheels, (application to be determined later. They are 5 lug with the killer snap ring), a NOS Star C left front fender, and a set of NOS side curtains for the C and F touring cars. These will be saved...

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Last Post: Jan 7, 2022 2:03pm
by Don Shilling

Robert Heath

Tail light for 23/24/25 Durant Star.

Looking to buy a 1923/24/or 25 Tail light for my finished Car.

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Last Post: Dec 22, 2021 5:03am
by Robert Heath

Mike Linthicum

Think about donating to the Durant Motors Automobile Museum Foundation this year!

Well for all you U.S. Durantonians who are looking for a place to donate some money before the end of the year before the end of our tax season, please take a moment and consider donating any amount to the Durant Motors Automobile Museum Foundation this year. Donatio...

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Last Post: Dec 21, 2021 10:13am
by Mike Linthicum

Robert Bush

Star engine for sale

Star engine for sale in Portland, OR. Ebay #133942145662. Tag on engine is 376487. Complete engine, less flywheel, carb and distributor.

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Last Post: Dec 17, 2021 12:52pm
by Robert Bush

Bob Smith

W. C. Durant's birthday

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to William Crapo Durant

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Last Post: Dec 8, 2021 12:26pm
by Bob Smith

Mike Linthicum

Durant Motors Automobile Museum Foundation.

Hello Durantonians! As we start to draw near to the end of the year and our thoughts turn to year end donations to various non profits here in the United States please consider making a donation to the Durant Motors Automobile Museum Foundation inc. You can easily d...

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Last Post: Nov 21, 2021 4:51pm
by Mike Linthicum

frank witkowski

Roadster Interior and Top Pictures

Hi All, Well if you remember the post "Following A Star" Cathy's roadster is ready for the interior and top. What we need are any reference pictures of the interiors used in Durant or Star roadsters. Please help us get the car ready for the Flint Meet! Thanks.....

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Last Post: Nov 8, 2021 11:56am
by frank witkowski

Dennis Olson

Needing help!

Just a good news - bad news note. GOOD NEWS, just bought a 1925 STAR SPORT TOURING CAR that had major restorations nearly finished: the Bad news, in the restoration process, the restorer "lost" major parts - e.g. steering column, dash gauges, door handles, top irons...

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Last Post: Nov 1, 2021 6:50pm
by Dennis Olson

jeffrey quicksell

distributor curve

does anyone have specs for distibutor curve for a w4 1924 engine thanks

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Last Post: Oct 12, 2021 2:18pm
by jeffrey quicksel...

Bob Smith

23rd Annual Durant Meet, Grand Junction, CO

Tom and Lisa Schaffer did an outstanding job of hosting the annual Durant get-together. From the Alpaca introduction to the all female chorus, there wasn't a detail missed. Their tireless efforts were appreciated and a great time was had by all those that attended....

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Last Post: Sep 27, 2021 10:11am
by Bob Smith

Don M Gaskill

starter bushings

Looking for a set of starter bushings for a '29 Durant M-4 with a W5 motor if any one has any or can tell me where to find some let me know gaskill_d@msn.com -

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Last Post: Sep 20, 2021 8:19pm
by Don M Gaskill

Tom Schaffer

MUSIC for 2021 NATIONAL MEET

Here is the link to the music for the National Meet: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vhKtTAAUFbJU6qvkSIH91_1iNDxhAmIu?usp=sharing Dearest Durant Ladies, I had talked to some of you a couple of meetings ago about putting some songs together to play an...

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Last Post: Aug 16, 2021 9:01am
by Tom Schaffer

Rogelio Hecker

valve timing

I found a car with a 15L engine and I am planning to build a racer/speedster because only the mechanical part is worthwhile. I am looking for information on the camshaft/tappets specifications and valve overlap. I found that the tappets do not have a plane surface at...

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Last Post: Jun 26, 2021 7:09am
by Rogelio Hecker

Dave Blyler

Starter

Looking for a starter. New or rebuilt any suggestions? Thanks for the help! 1923 Durant Touring

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Last Post: Jun 20, 2021 5:48am
by Dave Blyler

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