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Garry Potter

NOS STAR FENDER

I have a NOS left rear fender that is labelled 1924-1925 Star. I had a 1925 Star touring but it did not fitso I put the fender in storage for many years. This new fender does not have a bend where it would attach flush and vertically to the touring body, but rather...

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Last Post: Sep 11, 2005 11:01am
by Garry Potter

Mike Rice

car show

I would like to share my surprise from the local laborday car show.Class A 1900 to 1945 stock auto. participant's choice. The Star got third place it was a pleasant surprise.

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Last Post: Sep 11, 2005 12:50am
by Mike Rice

Rick Botti

DURANT-STAR STOCK CAR OUTRUNS PADDOCK & WYKOFF'S TIME

Here is an interesting link to an article written on Sunday, July 22, 1928 and published in Los Angeles Examiner. The story is about a Durant Roadster racing against a human track runner. It may have been a tie in with the 1928 Olympics in the Netherlands. http://...

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Last Post: Sep 10, 2005 5:50pm
by Rick Botti

Ken Crowl

'24 Star

What is the exact oil capacity on my '24 Star? Also, the wire oil gauge seems to work - how reliable are they? Thanx, KC

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Last Post: Sep 10, 2005 6:34am
by Ken Crowl

bob smith

government survey...most influential auto pioneer....free dinner

I'm not sure what will get the most attention SURVEY or FREE DINNER. Anyway the government is doing a survey..."most influential auto pioneer?" The list is long, our man W. C. Durant is on it and Henry Ford has been excluded. Should be a cake walk?? Three random...

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Last Post: Sep 8, 2005 2:46pm
by bob smith

Yates Milton

23 Durant - Distributor and Dash Switch Assembly

Anybody out there happen to have a distributor for a 4 cyl. A-22 Durant? How about a dash assembly that controls the "off & on" and the lights. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Yates

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Last Post: Sep 8, 2005 12:41pm
by Yates Milton

Ken Brink

For sale

For sale -- I have a Trans for a 1925 Star, and a Rear end also for a 1925 Star.

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Last Post: Sep 1, 2005 8:58am
by Ken Brink

Steve Large

Star / Durant moto meter on E-bay

If your in need of a working Moto Meter for your Star or Durant please check out item # 6555591975 on E-bay. Also while I have your attention I'm looking for a hood ornament for a 1933 Beacon, Flyer or Ace, it is the nude flying lady type, although the correct one fo...

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Last Post: Aug 24, 2005 3:10pm
by Steve Large

Rick Botti

Durant-Star, Put Through Its Paces on Coliseum Track

I found an interesting webpage with a reprint of a 1928 Loas Angeles Times story about a Durant-Star. The URL is: http://frankwykoff.com/stock-car1928.htm From the article: Taking a stock Durant-Star Four utility roadster down into the big bowl, Kaiser pu...

Views: 374 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 15, 2005 12:22am
by Rick Botti

Wayne Farrand

Continental engine on eBay

Is there anyone interested in the 22A 6 cyl on ebay (4565942040)? I would be if it wasn't in AZ. It would take too much travel or $ and since I have a running 6 cyl in my '31 plus another in a basket, I'll have to pass. Maybe they'r not rare or the '30-'31s that n...

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Last Post: Aug 6, 2005 9:15pm
by Wayne Farrand

Mike Linthicum

Early Star & Durant radiator emblems

Anyone out there have an extra early Durant, Star or Flint radiator emblem they want to get rid of or sell. Prefer one in good condition, but small chips will not rule it out. Email me with condition and price.

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Last Post: Aug 1, 2005 3:02pm
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

Rugby Racing

I've posted two pictures submitted by Ricardo Colombo (Ricardo.H.Colombo@gsk.com) of race car driver Fangio with a Rugby modified for racing. Rick http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/durant/forum%20pics/Rugby%20Racing/index.html

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Last Post: Jul 22, 2005 1:25pm
by Rick Botti

Jim Glover

1957 register

I saw on ebay, a antique auto club register 1957 writeup says it lists cars with serial numbers and owners names. Item # 6545714706 might be of some interest to see if any Durants or Stars listed.

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Last Post: Jul 21, 2005 5:37pm
by Jim Glover

mike lawrey

tropic aire heater

please help i found a tropic aire heater and a set of air horns like new model 4900 seral #2823 on heater what is it off of and what is it worth

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Last Post: Jul 17, 2005 8:42pm
by mike lawrey

Dave Schulte

30 Durant 6-14 Roadster Parts

I know I'm probably whizzing in the wind here.....but would any one out there have a pair of door latches for a 30 roadster? I also need one rumble seat grab handle and one top rest/tiedown. I'd even be interested in a photo of the latches. Thanks, Dave

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Last Post: Jul 11, 2005 7:21pm
by Dave Schulte

Nickoal

1929 Rugby Delivery Truck

We are trying to find out more information on our 1929 Rugby Delivery Truck. We have the original title issued June 18, 1934. It says: Type: 1/2 ton, 4-06 model, weight: 2,325, serial #: 1013, motor#W8-7-1283. It is a 4 cylinder with a Continental engine, panel body...

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Last Post: Jul 10, 2005 11:55am
by Nickoal

Mike Linthicum

Star door?

I found this on Ebay under the Antique Car section. Seller believes it's a star door. Item number is 4560635371. Maybe someone can use it.

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Last Post: Jul 7, 2005 5:54am
by Mike Linthicum

Dave Schulte

Durant For Sale

For Sale 29 Durant Model 66 project car. Partially disassembled. 99% complete. Many parts to convert to a DeLuxe included. Email for photos and more info. $3500 Located in Iowa. Dave Schulte schulte3@mepotelco.net

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Last Post: Jun 29, 2005 6:40am
by Dave Schulte

Bob

Book Collection

Disposing my car book collection. Send e-mail (msrstar@juno.com) for list, description and prices. List covers books on Durant, books by Alfred P Sloan, Jr, Arthur Pound, Burt Mills, David Horowitz, Floyd Clymer and Matt Joseph. 11 total. Bob

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Last Post: Jun 26, 2005 1:35pm
by Bob

Orville

radiator

I am looking for a radiator for a 1928 rugby 1 ton

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Last Post: Jun 26, 2005 7:33am
by Orville

Wayne Dekker

timber?

Hi every one, I hav dated my car to late 1925 or 1926 "M". Does any body have timnber plans for a 'tourer' or a 'roadster' avaiable. Is the sill timber the same? Thamnks Wayne down under.

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Last Post: Jun 25, 2005 3:44am
by Wayne Dekker

Bruce Hargin

1928 Durant Model M2

Fellow members, I just took a look at a 1928 M2 four door sedan. The car appears to be pretty much all there, but, the engine has been torn apart. The car is weatherd looking the radiator shrould and bumpers are rusty. Interior is torn in spots but complete, hard to...

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Last Post: Jun 23, 2005 6:08pm
by Bruce Hargin

Tom Schwab

Great Machine Work on our Fan Hub

I received my new fan hub for our 1923 Durant Service Truck and have installed it. Thanks to the great and fast work by Franz Fraitzl (the Mahineist from Vacouver B.C.). This is the one that broke while on the Santa Rosa Tour. Franz did an excellent job in redooing t...

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Last Post: Jun 21, 2005 12:20am
by Tom Schwab

Rick Botti

Oakland & Star Durant Factory

Oakland & Star Durant Factory I purchased a DVD containing 3 films made for the Oakland, California area on EBay last week. They may have been produced for the Oakland Camber of Commerce and are dated 1918, 1928 and 1931. The 1928 film briefly talked about Oakland...

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Last Post: Jun 12, 2005 10:09am
by Rick Botti

Warren Rauch

Rumble Seat Lid Linkage

My Dad look the lid off of this 29 Durant 6-66 many years ago. There are plates mounted to the lid with 2 holes in each. There are slots in the side metal panels that would line up. The hard ware to connect is missing, can some one tell me what to make? Warren

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Last Post: Jun 11, 2005 4:32pm
by Warren Rauch

Jim Glover

Durant serial tag

Just noticed a Durant serial number tag on ebay. One of our members might own the car this belongs to. If you have a car without the tag, this might be it. The auction item # is 4555227020

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Last Post: Jun 8, 2005 7:01pm
by Jim Glover

Mike Linthicum

Happy Memorial Day and Thank You!

To all of you veterans both American and Canadian that served in the armed forces of both countries I would like to wish you a happy U.S. Memorial day and to say thank you for all the sacrifices you have given to make both countries free and safe. Job Well Done!

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Last Post: May 30, 2005 6:03am
by Mike Linthicum

Steve Large

W5 Motor on E-bay

Results of another Sunday e-bay surf has produced an item of interest to some club member. Up for auction is a 1920's Star/Durant W5 engine item # 7977039813 which is located in New Jersey. It has a low opening bid of $24 and has approx. 3 days left on bidding. Hop...

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Last Post: May 29, 2005 8:41am
by Steve Large

Glen Durant

Durant 619 maintenance

HELP! I got this beautiful old car and no maintenance documents at all. Can anyone scan me any info on 619 servicing?

Views: 268 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 28, 2005 7:01am
by Glen Durant

Glenn Guild

1925 data plate

I am looking for a data plate for my 1925 Star, or info regarding same. I have a 24 Star with a data plate and the star on it is a solid star without shading, is the 25 the same? The radiator ornaments are solid white on the 24 and shaded on the 25. Glenn

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Last Post: May 20, 2005 10:42pm
by Glenn Guild

Rick Botti

Pictures From East Coast Meet Posted

Pictures from the first meeting of the new East Coast Chaper have jsut arrived at: http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/durant/events/ECC/index.html Thanks to Gloria Wiersma who took them and Mike Linthicum who forward them to me. Rick

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Last Post: May 14, 2005 2:01pm
by Rick Botti

Arnold R. Brown

Car/Grill Badges Custom Made From Your Club's Logo

We make car/grill badges for clubs, from a copy of the club's logo. A car badge is a great way to dress up your car and show pride in your club membership at the same time. A custom made car badge can also be a significant source of income for your club. The c...

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Last Post: May 7, 2005 6:25am
by Arnold R. Brown

Wayne Farrand

'31 grill bars

Can somebody help me with advice. Would the vertical grill bars on a '31 model 619 be black or the body color (if other than black)? Seems like I've seen both, but would like to be right. Wayne Farrand

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Last Post: May 4, 2005 8:20pm
by Wayne Farrand

Mrs. John Harden

parts for sale, (and the car too!)

If you have time, we have posted pictures the car and of some Durant parts for sale on our new website: Backyardbikes.us Please contact us if we can be of assistance. We welcome all questions, comments and critiques! Thank you for your time.

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Last Post: Apr 28, 2005 10:06pm
by Mrs. John Harden

Rick Botti

In Seattle For a Couple of Days

Business takes me to Seattle on Wednesday and Thursday, so I won't be updating the website til the weekend. However, I will be monitoring email. Rick Botti Webmaster

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Last Post: Apr 26, 2005 6:49pm
by Rick Botti

Robert DeAngelis

Need a Distributor and Clamping Bracket

I need a distributor to complete my 1923 Star restoration. ANY CONDITION CONSIDERED. I may use one as a pattern to machine a Delco distributor. I also need the clamping bracket which attaches the distributor to the generator. Can anyone help?

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Last Post: Apr 26, 2005 1:32pm
by Robert DeAngelis

Darren

Durant Family History

Ive been told that there are a few Durant family members on the board. I am trying to trace the name "GARNET DURANT" who last resided in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, Canada, in 1993. If anyone has any information this Durant, it would be very helpful....

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Last Post: Apr 25, 2005 4:40pm
by Darren

Peter

Carburetor Stromberg OX-2 for Flint

I'm for sale a carburetor STROMBERG OX-2, for 1923 to 1925 Flint model E-55, good condition. I send photos. Thanks!!

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Last Post: Apr 23, 2005 5:00pm
by Peter

Don Shilling

Coupla Star Wood Wheels

Hey folks! I just came across a pair of later Star Wheels on an Ebay auction up in Sanford Manitoba if anybody might be interested. Seller thinks they are Model T. Auction# 4544349052

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Last Post: Apr 22, 2005 2:09pm
by Don Shilling

Frank Witkowski

New Zenith Carbs Available

Hi All I've got a shipment of new Zenith carbs for our cars comming. If you drive your car this is the best way to go. If you want one of these emai me and I'll put you on the list, and follow up as soon as they arrive. Will have some at the Lancaster Eas...

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Last Post: Apr 20, 2005 6:04pm
by Frank Witkowski

Mac Irvine

Rings for Model R Star Cowl Lights

Has anyone a spare pair of cowl light rings (Part No. 23668) to be used with the bullet shaped cowl lights (Part No. 23561)? Or Do you know of a place that would manufacture these aluminum rings? Thanks for any help. Mac

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Last Post: Apr 18, 2005 1:19pm
by Mac Irvine

Lance Haynes

Magazine

Good news. Our magazine has been at the printer all week so should be ready by Monday. Another beautiful color cover and back. Our long time member and good friend Bob Krause (now 83 years old) is going to drive all the way across Los Angeles and pick up all 500 copi...

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Last Post: Apr 16, 2005 4:01am
by Lance Haynes

Steve Large

4 Cylinder Continental Motor required

A friend of mine is about to restor a 1933 Beacon and has asked if I could help him locate a 4 cyl continental engine either running or repairable. He lives in the Seattle area so the closer to home the better. If anyone can help with this request please e-mail me yo...

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Last Post: Apr 14, 2005 6:20pm
by Steve Large

Ken Brink

1923 Star Doctors. Cpe

I just received my Old Cars April 14th issue. On page 37 there is a 1923 Star Doctors Coupe for sale.

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Last Post: Apr 13, 2005 6:07am
by Ken Brink

Steve Large

2 More Vehicles on e-bay

Currently there are 2 vehicles up for auction on e-bay 1st a 1928 Durant 4 door no model given item # 4542164034 and 2nd a 1925 Star Roadster model F item # 4542253778. Happy viewing and good luck if bidding

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Last Post: Apr 9, 2005 9:42am
by Steve Large

FALDUTI RICARDO

PASSWORD

COMO INGRESO EN LA SECCION DE MEMBERS LOGIN? QUE HAY ALLI? GRACIAS RICARDO

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Last Post: Apr 5, 2005 5:44pm
by FALDUTI RICARDO

Steve Large

Durants on E-bay

There are currently (2) 1928 Durants on e-bay one is a 2 door and the other a 4 door. Happy viewing or bidding

Views: 282 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 3, 2005 6:23pm
by Steve Large

steve mercier

model 60/ 40 interior pics

Hi, if anyone needs interior pictures of wood work or a paper patern of a certain piece let me know while I have my interior apart and I will send out what you need? So far back seat is out and one door panel .

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Last Post: Mar 28, 2005 3:31am
by steve mercier

Lance Haynes

New member Beverly Rae Kimes

Hello everyone, Some more good news for our club as one of the most acclaimed and top automobile writers ever Beverly Rae Kimes has mailed Mike Larsen her check yesterday for her membership in our club. I had a mechanic working at “Cool Cars” I got to k...

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Last Post: Mar 24, 2005 1:47pm
by Lance Haynes

Steve

Boyce Motor Meter

There is up for auction on E-bay a beauitful Boyce Motor Meter for a Flint vehicle. The item number is # 6517949281 Good luck to all that bid.

Views: 304 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 10, 2005 6:30pm
by Steve

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