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...
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...
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
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?
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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.
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...
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,...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
1922 Durant Sedan
Durant Sedan . 4dr Sedan, 21,000 miles, 4 cyl, original museum survivor. Still has its original muffler, upholstery top material and glass. Very beautiful car.
Price - $ 11,500
http://www.cars-on-line.com/20650.html
IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED I GOT A CALL FROM THE MAN WHO HAD THE CAR I MENTIONED LAST YEAR....HE WANTS TO SELL...I GUESS THE QUESTION IS WHAT PART OF 5000 DO WE HAVE TO SPEND?....IT IS COMPLETE AND HE HAS HAD IT FOR MANY YEARS...BUT IT DOES NEED RESTORING....HE HAS HAD...
Here is a website to visit regarding radiator emblem restoration. I recently had two emblems restored with very good results.
Maxwellenamels.com
Thanks,
Dave
I was just going through the tech section on the site looking for information on modern oil seals for the rear end of my '26 coupe. I did find the part numbers that other members have used and am wondering if they would be common through all years? If so, it would...
Arthur, Frank,et All,
While at Hershey (or at home) if you or any of the other Durant club come accross ANY Locomobile parts (i.e like small JR-8 hubcaps or other Loco.Parts/Hubcaps) please e-mail or call to let us know.
Or get the owner/vendors name and number...
First of all I want to thank all the members for the appreciation and the the honor of receiving such a nice plaque, and my name was spelled correctly!
Although I was not there to receive it, I was there in spirit
I can not think of a greater group to do this...
I was thinking if everyone would run a want ad in thier local papers for parts or leades on parts and whole cars we could probly cover a lot of country.
My 1930 6-14 Durant deluxe sedan was in the 18th annual Harbor Run car show in Channel Islands Harbor on the 14th of Sept. 2008.
I wanted to go to Astoria, but did not have a trailer to haul my Durant, maybe next year.
Take a look at the website listed below fo...
Read about our meeting in the local Astorian newspaper!!!!
Link to online edition below or click the little computer icon on your left.
Rick
http://www.coastweekend.com/main.asp?SectionID=85&SubSectionID=1002&ArticleID=41585&TM=37969.98
I have looked at this car and was wondering if anyone has some info to share.
I am very interested in buying but not sure yet.
It is 90% original with Horseless Carriage plates. 6 cyl and in good shape.
Any info or insight would be appreciated. With several vehic...
I'm looking for the following for a 1930 614:
Driver's side door latch assy
Driver and Pass window lifters
Please email me at mjordan13@gmail.com if you have any of these parts for sale.
Thanks,
Mike
Hello All You Durant Partners,
I received my Durant Partner and Membership Roster today. It looks very good. I didn't get time yet to read it because once I start I can't put it down.
In the Membership Roster please change my PO Box number to 55. It is no longer P...
Hi ,I am looking for a
passenger side rear fender for my 29 Durant 4 door sedan. It is a model M4, 4 cylinder. Any help appreciated.
Have a right front for trade or buy outright.Phone 510 912 5138.
Thanks, Rockey Marino
All,
I just came accross this for anyone up near the central Ohio area, it might be worth going to look at it. The picture listing shows a nicely restored 2Dr sedan.
"27 Durant Star Model M 2Dr Sedan Beautifully restored, runs & drives great $12,000." Looks like...
I have a 1929 Durant radiator w/shell and emblem. I would trade for a new license plate topper if you pay shipping charges. The radiator is really rusted but the emblem only has minor scratches. I will attempt to attach pictures to this posting.
Hello all,
Just wondering what advice there is out there re what type of modern rear oil seal to use in my '26 Mod 'R' Rugby. (14L motor). I'm starting to lose a fair bit of oil out there, so it's well and truly due for a replacement. The engine reconditioner th...
1930 durant sadan car was in one family untill i bought it at an estate sale. been inside very little rust, car is complete. no time to restore. orginal paint still on car
I have been working on a ground-up restoration of my 1926 Star 4 Coupster Model M for 20 years. On July 11, 2008 I started the engine for the first time, and I ran the car in the local parade on July 24, 2008, winning first prize in the Antique division. My family...
Hello everyone.
Great news from Kettering University of the Scharchburg Archives division as they have published a almost secret book from our mans personal papers they have. After tracking down a Carolyn lady there at phone number 810-762-9890 and ordering a dozen...
Hi fellows,
I refer to my message of 13th July re the above Hub Caps. I have been advised I posted an incorrect email address, the correct email is shown on this message.
Also the hub Caps are original and are of BRASS and not Aluminuimm as previously listed. Age...
State gives $5.8M tax credit to Durant Hotel project in Flint
by Melissa Burden and Dana DeFever | The Flint Journal
Tuesday July 15, 2008, 10:43 PM
FLINT -- The former Durant Hotel in downtown Flint landed a $5.8 million brownfield tax credit from the state -- b...
I remember while growing Dad Subscribed to a select number of magazines. One of which was Popular Science. One of the articles that I read monthly was the Model Garage. I came across a web sight that has them all from. I started reading them from 1925 forward....