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DURANT FOR SALE
1929 Durant Model 6-66 four door sedan for sale. Car is totally disassembled, frame has been powder coated,engine turns freely,started to replace wood in doors. Does not have wheels or rear end. Body is in good shape. All vin numbers and engine numbers match original...
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Last Post: Apr 9, 2009 9:21pm
by George Soto
Torque specs
Hi again. What are the torque specs for the model 614 headbolts ? Just want to be ready to bolt the thing back down when the gasket arrives. Thanks again guys. Sure nice to have a good club ro get info from -and boy do I ever need it too...
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Last Post: Apr 4, 2009 6:19am
by Ken McCormick
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brian
FS/T W5 ENGINE, 2 TRANS, 2 RADS EXTRAS
Hi folks I have some parts from a 1929 D40 4door I am not going to need for my car but of course there are parts I am looking for. I am located near hamilton ontario and will ship the parts if someone really wants them enough to pay the shipping costs. It will take...
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Last Post: Apr 3, 2009 5:58pm
by brian
Durant Partner artical
I just received our Durant Partner today and want to thank Carol for publishing my artical on how I aquired our Durant. Another great issue as always thanks again Carol. Also a great artical on Alvin Anderson. Ken Brink
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Last Post: Apr 3, 2009 8:55am
by Ken Brink
Luray Virginia Meet Schedule
Hi All..... Here is a brief listing of the schedule for the ECC meet: Wednesday 15th: afternoon Mike & I will arrive Thursday 16th: check in day afternoon trip to New Market Civil War site Friday 17th: Leave at 10:00 for Hood, Virginia and the "Roaring T...
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Last Post: Mar 31, 2009 6:54am
by Frank Witkowski
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gary k
correction
PLEASE NOTE THAT W.C.D. DIED MARCH 18, 1947....NOT 22 AS PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED....ACCORDING TO NEWS OF THE DAY
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Last Post: Mar 24, 2009 8:18pm
by gary k
Star Goodies in Oklahoma!
Butch and I just got back from the Chickasha, OK pre-war swap meet with some Star Car goodies and several new contacts. Bill Hoaglan, from Yuma, Ariz, was there and took this pic. The side aprons were built by Howell's Sheetmetal Co in Beaumont, Tex. (www.fordor.co...
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Last Post: Mar 22, 2009 2:39pm
by Don Shilling
1924 Flint 6 Axle for sale
A fellow has a complete Flint front axle assembly with springs and hubcaps $50.00
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Last Post: Mar 22, 2009 12:48pm
by J Franklin
1926 Durant 614 for sale
Ya right not 1926 nor Star nor 614. Claims to be fully restored M2 coup. Right hand drive. Has rad shell of 28 / 29. PDF] Durant 614 File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML 1926 Durant Star M-2 Coupe. Completely Retored. Near Showroom Condition ... Spar...
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Last Post: Mar 21, 2009 12:59pm
by Norm Toone
STAR HEADLIGHT BEZEL ?
I spotted what might be a STAR headlight bezel on ebay. item #230331028061. Could be an opportunity for someone in need of one.
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Last Post: Mar 19, 2009 9:30am
by Rusty from Presc...
REAR AXLE Mystery
I picked up a drive axle the other day for spare parts.I pulled it from,what I figured to be, a model F chassis. I got it home and started disassembly when I noticed that regular STAR hubcaps are too big for the hubs.The rest of the axle parts look correct. Even all...
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Last Post: Mar 18, 2009 8:18pm
by Rusty from Presc...
Clutch Pedal Shaft Yoke
Hello Gentlemen: I appreciate being able to ask questions / opinions as I dismantle, clean and prepare parts for a mechanical refurbishment. Current Point: Clutch Pedal Shaft Yoke. As my photographs indicate, my grandpa had sleeves (one is a squared cop...
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Last Post: Mar 11, 2009 7:03pm
by Guy J. Belzil
horn button spring
I have been all over town today looking for a spring for my horn button (30 durant coupe)--No luck. Does anyone have one for sale?? If not I may have to have a guy make one for me. I have a machinist friend who is very good at that kind of job but he is qui...
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Last Post: Mar 6, 2009 3:16pm
by Ken McCormick
Ebay 1925 Durant/Star project
Item number: 290300389318. May have some usable parts?
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Last Post: Mar 5, 2009 6:44am
by Dennis Murphy
E-Bay 1926 STAR Ad, 2 Hours left $6
Saw this tonight with 2 Hours left on An e-bay item #: 350170423652 NICE Black and White Ad: for 1926 STAR Six Landau Sedan, from Saturday Evening Post. Ad measures 10-1/4" X 13-1/2". Price $6.00 Dollars Lance C.
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Last Post: Mar 2, 2009 4:44pm
by Lance Chabot
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L.C.
Need continental c400 engine
I am looking for a continental C-400 engine that works or could be made to work. Can anyone help?
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Last Post: Feb 25, 2009 1:46pm
by L.C.
Cam Shaft Babbiting Question
Hi guys. I was in Calgary Alberta last week delivering my W5 block for babitting. Mr. Horace Bauer of the Alberta Antique Car Association is in charge of their babitting operations. I was given a tour of babitting shop and was very impressed with knowledges known...
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Last Post: Feb 22, 2009 9:01am
by Guy J. Belzil
Star w-4 w-5 interchangeable parts?
Hi Durantonians.I am wondering if some of you out there know what parts are interchangeable with each other on the w4 and w5 engines. crankshaft? rods? other parts? Thx, Rusty
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Last Post: Feb 21, 2009 11:04am
by Rusty from Presc...
Durant serials
Rick .. you back from your sales trip yet ? Re missing serial numbers for Durant and our emails between Terry and us ? 1929 40 (1/29) missing in all plants, plus one or more changes ? M2 (8/28)to 28 etc and 1933 633 L 1001 up. Just wiping out emails before OE corr...
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Last Post: Feb 20, 2009 1:35pm
by Norm Toone
Free Transportation
It looks like I'll be returning to San Francisco from Los Angeles with an empty enclosed car hauler sometime in the next 4 to 8 weeks. If someone needs a car hauled I'd be happy to carry it. Free to club members. Likewise, on the way down, there will be room to...
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Last Post: Feb 16, 2009 11:47am
by Vince O'Brien
Beauty in the making 1927 - W5
Love it ! Going for babitting next week ! Notice those gleaming ports !!!
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Last Post: Feb 12, 2009 7:36pm
by Guy J. Belzil
production line for a early car
This was sent to me by Bob Kruse. When you listen to it you will realize the narator doesn't know what a convertible is. http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=S4KrIMZpwCY
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Last Post: Feb 10, 2009 6:06pm
by jan arnett
Colorado/Wyoming Tour #3
We would like to invite the Durants to the Colorado/Wyoming tour on June 12th. The tour is 6 days long and will reach a new town each night. It is limited to 120 cars 1927 and older. This tour takes place in the most scenic areas of the Unted States. For information...
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Last Post: Jan 29, 2009 4:55pm
by Dave Huson
1925 Durant Star 2 door sedan rolling chassis for sale on EBAY
A 1925 Durant Star 2 door sedan rolling chassis. Has the W-5 35HP Continental engine. Engine turns over with crank, have not tried to start. Throttle and spark controls work. Drive train appears to be in good working order. Steering, break and linkages are in workin...
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Last Post: Jan 25, 2009 2:47am
by Dennis Murphy
Plug Wire Tube
I would like to replace the original tube which the plug wires ran through on my 29 Model 60 engine. I know most of these were thrown out at the first tune up. Since I probably won't be able to buy an original, could any one help me with a drawing showing the corre...
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Last Post: Jan 21, 2009 8:04am
by Dennis Comer
old video on U-tube
This video is about the old Ford Model T, but nevertheless, I found it very interesting. http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=S4KrIMZpwCY Looks like you may have to copy/paste the address into your browser, I don't see how to enter it as a link. RonJ
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Last Post: Jan 18, 2009 6:17pm
by Ron Jaremkow
W4 Parts
If anyone needs W4 pistons and rods, please contact me. I have two sets available that need a new home.
Views: 308   Replies: 0
Last Post: Jan 16, 2009 9:11am
by Mac Irvine
DeVaux owners:
I just received two items of interest on Norman DeVaux. The first is a copy of a letter he sent to a man in Portland in 1924 when he was running the Star factory in Oakland and the second is a article from the Saturday Evening Post on forming DeVaux Hall Motors. Co...
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Last Post: Jan 15, 2009 5:45pm
by garyyelle
14L for sale
I STILL HAVE A EXCELLENT RUNNING COMPLETE 14L ENGINE FOR SALE,INCLUDS CLUTCH.800$ plus shipping.this is the small displacement 14l 1926 27
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Last Post: Jan 13, 2009 6:52am
by brian boys
"MUSIC & AUTOMOBILE, a possible interface"
Dear friends, I already told President Rick Botti by email about my passionate research "MUSIC & AUTOMOBILE, a possible interface". I would like then to explain a bit about it: I am a pianist and teacher at the University of Brasilia and last month I presented...
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Last Post: Jan 11, 2009 4:54am
by Dib Franciss
Axle / Pinion Bearings and Seals
Wanted to allow club members to know that I have found George at Olcar Bearing Co. to be a valuable resource for axle and pinion bearings and seals for my 1926 Star Model M Touring. Thanks George To contact George - 1.910.693.3324
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Last Post: Jan 6, 2009 8:03am
by Guy J. Belzil
Tire Terminology
Looking thru the parts books I see wheels and rims pertaining to "High Pressure", "Balloon", and "Cord" tires. "High Pressure" means clincher type rims but what is the difference between "Cord" and "Balloon" construction?
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Last Post: Dec 27, 2008 9:03pm
by Don Shilling
article in old cars weekly
Did anyone else see the article in old cars weekly about Durant http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/GeneralMenu/
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Last Post: Dec 27, 2008 5:10pm
by Mike Rice
Locomobile Pictures
Mike, I will be forwarding you and Rick pictures of my Locomobiles for inclusion in the Photographs section. Plus I've also been approached by several other Locomobile owner's (with pictures)in the US and worldwide for information and help, who I have asked to join...
Views: 333   Replies: 0
Last Post: Dec 23, 2008 4:02pm
by Lance Chabot
M-2 Durant wheel puller
Are there any 2 1/4 inch wheel pullers out there for sale? I have seen early Durant ones for sale on Ebay but none that would fit an M-2. I would rather not have to fabricate one if at all possible. Thanks for any tips or leads. John Parrish 541-514-5084 johnkatepar...
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Last Post: Dec 15, 2008 4:27pm
by John Parrish
Distributor housings
Hello everyone, finally I am getting around to play with my CNC machine. I should have the first batch of distributor housings ready by the end of the week. This batch is for all 4 cylinder engines. The price per is US $ 345.00. To run the machine is a little mor...
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Last Post: Dec 10, 2008 7:24pm
by Franz Fraitzl
Ebay Durant brocheurs / manuals
There you go Frank pic of the Dort buggy ...1922 Dort Sedan & 1900 ? Durant Dort Carriage Brochure Item number: 260315440415 Goodness there are a lot of Durant manuals on Ebay under Durant ... Transportation .. 76 of them
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Last Post: Nov 29, 2008 12:58pm
by Norm Toone
NEED AN ANSTED MOTOR
AM LOOKING FOR A ANSTED MOTOR USED IN DURANTS FROM 1920 TO 1925. THIS IS A 6 CYLINDER MOTOR WITH OVERHEAD CAM. USED IN THE LARGER MODEL DURANTS AND ALSO USED IN LEXINGTONS. I HAVE A VERY HISYORIC RACE CAR CALLED THE ANSTED SPECIAL DRIVEN BY A BLACK DRIVER BY THE...
Views: 331   Replies: 0
Last Post: Nov 22, 2008 4:23pm
by PATRICK KELSO
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Last Post: Nov 21, 2008 5:59pm
by Rockey Marino
Switches needed for Mod 70
Does anyone have for sale dash board swithces that would be OK for a MOd 70. Thanks Arthur Roberts aroberts1948@live.com
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Last Post: Nov 21, 2008 1:04pm
by Arthur Roberts
EBAY Devaux/Durant Distributor
There is currently an AUTOLITE IGB-4031A distributor for sale on EBAY. The listing number is: 370111863774.
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Last Post: Nov 15, 2008 7:19am
by Dennis Murphy
W4 block and parts
I have a good, spare W4 block and head as well as a couple of starter motor brackets that fit a W4 block. Does anyone need any of these parts? They are in Guelph, ON; so shipping the block could be expensive.
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Last Post: Nov 13, 2008 10:08am
by Mac Irvine
Firewall and axle
Anyone know what year these are ? Looks like 28 / 29 firewall with holes for right or left hand driving. Fellow on ebay sent them to me and I assume for sale as he sold his 614 two years ago. Rad support hole dead center so not 30 - 32. Ford A body is his current pro...
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Last Post: Nov 13, 2008 8:58am
by Norm Toone
Mod. 70, 1929 (30?) Deluxe Sedan for sale
Life is full of opportunities. So that I can respond to an opportunity facing me, I have decided to sell my Mod. 70, along with 3 W-5 parts engines I have. This car may be the only one of its kind. Gary Kauffman has a Mod 70 coupe and knows of another coupe,...
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Last Post: Nov 10, 2008 1:44pm
by Arthur Roberts
Dort letter opener
Today I bought a cardboard box of small tools and in the box was a flat brass colored letter opener with the Dort emblem on the handle portion. Can anyone provide any information about it? Thanks in advance.
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Last Post: Nov 8, 2008 1:54pm
by Gary Johnson
26 star for sale
i have my car for sale 26 star mod. r sedan ,comes with an 18ft. enclosed trailor 12500$ a 14l motor clutch and trans all in excellent running condition 1100$ a rear exit 14l exhaust/int. manifold 40$ the car is complete and runs very well,new braks tires paint...
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Last Post: Nov 6, 2008 7:42pm
by brian boys
Pacific Coast Chapter Meet
Last Saturday the Pacific Coast chapter toured the Western Railway Museum in Suisun City, California. If though it rained all day, everyone had a grand time riding a 1930's vintage electric trolley. After the ride we took advantage of an opportunity to take part in...
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Last Post: Nov 5, 2008 11:23pm
by Rick Botti
1926 Durant for sale
Don't know what I am doing wrong but I can't seem to bring up the info on the car. Under http://www.prewarcar.com/parts/list.php?pc=s&s=p&cmid=96 ... I get a dash and motor for sale in NZ. Click on the dash pic and that brings up the dash info but below all that i...
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Last Post: Nov 1, 2008 1:37pm
by Norm Toone
Continental Photographs.
Hey Rick ... just noticed after the discussion with Daryl about Continental's our site doesn't have a spot for pictures of Ace, Flyer or Beacon cars, should a member have one. We do for Fronty's 31 - 33 should a C400 and C600 be submitted. And we know Steve has a C4...
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Last Post: Oct 24, 2008 12:59pm
by Norm Toone
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Dennis
1928 DURANT MODEL 40 for sale
1928 DURANT MODEL 40 for sale http://www.cruisersclassics.com/car_pages/1928Durant.htm
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Last Post: Oct 22, 2008 7:55am
by Dennis
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