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Bob DeAngelis

Wanted - 1924 Star Emergency Brake Shoe

Need to find an emergency brake shoe for my 1924 Star. This is the rear parking or emergency brake shoe that fits inside the brake drum. Any condition considered. I can always put a new lining on a worn out shoe.

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Last Post: Nov 10, 2016 1:35pm
by Bob DeAngelis

Bill Schultz

Concours Event- Durant Needed

Hi Guys, I am on the Vehicle Selection Committee for the Eyes on Design Concours car show held at the beautiful old Edsel & Eleanor Ford Estate in metro Detroit each Fathers Day. One of our Feature classes next summer is a special class called Touring America whi...

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Last Post: Oct 27, 2016 2:43pm
by Bill Schultz

mike babick

ebay listing

Hey fellow Canadians. There is a 1926 locomobile jr woody for sale in Quebec, Canada. Looks like a real nice car to be in the club. The item number is 152288409434. hope someone gets it?

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Last Post: Oct 23, 2016 11:52am
by mike babick

Graham Mock

A22 Crown Wheel and Pinion needed

Jimmie needs a new or second hand Crown Wheel and Pinion please. Any information on how or where to get one would be appreciated. E mail taupomocks@outlook.co.nz or mail address G. Mock, 'Arosfa', 14 Frederick Street, Two Mile Bay, Taupo 3330, New Zealand

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Last Post: Oct 22, 2016 7:59pm
by Graham Mock

Tom Schaffer

Local Car Show

Took the 1929 Durant 663 and the 1926 Star to the local car show on Saturday. Had lots of fun. A few people knew about Durants and lots were interested in the story. Both oldsters and kids enjoyed the cars. Met a gentleman who's grandfather had the local dealersh...

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Last Post: Sep 26, 2016 2:26pm
by Tom Schaffer

Neil Martin

Durant Meet - Durant Appraisals for Ontario Durant Owners

Hi all, I have been rebuilding my wife's grandfather's 28 Durant for about 2 years now. Still quite a bit to go but I'm getting there. (Facebook TwentyEight Durant) In my rebuilding adventure, I managed to become an Ontario "Used Motor Vehicle Appraiser" for v...

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Last Post: Sep 5, 2016 9:49am
by Neil Martin

Ken Hoshowski

Installing headlight glass and rings

After 5 years of restoration, installing my headlights is the last major project. My project was bought in pieces so I do not have the luxury of having taken it apart. I also received parts from a parts car (1928) so often had trouble in knowing which belonged to t...

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Last Post: Jul 12, 2016 5:11pm
by Ken Hoshowski

Bill Hoge

Brass bushing vs steel

I need to replace the steel bushings on the leaf springs of my 1925 Star F. The Filling Station has brass bushings of the correct I.D that can be modified to fit the springs. Any opinion out there as to stick with the plain swRHsteel tube bushing or switch to the b...

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Last Post: Jul 7, 2016 7:22pm
by Bill Hoge

Yates Milton

Have a Great July 4th

Hi All, Truly hope all of you have a great July 4th. For us in the USA please remember all of those who made sacrifices for us to keep our independence. Some time we have a tendency to forget what we have to do to keep us free. Yates

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Last Post: Jul 2, 2016 8:59am
by Yates Milton

Mike Linthicum

Happy O"Canada Independance Day and Happy 4th of July, U.S. Independance Day!

Hello fellow Durantonians! I wanted to wish all our Canadian members happy Independence day on July 1st as well as Happy and safe 4th of July, our Independence Day for everyone in th e U.S. Our countries not only share a border, but history too, both breaking off...

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Last Post: Jun 30, 2016 6:42am
by Mike Linthicum

cdmn

Star radiator ornament mystery

I keep a few things in the loft of my barn. One was a Star radiator shell. Today I took a look and the ornament was gone. I thought, "Oh boy, someone's been prowling in here." Then I saw the ornament laying right below. My question is, do these things pop off b...

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Last Post: Jun 23, 2016 7:29pm
by cdmn

Gary Yelle

Another DeVaux needs completion:

A young man in California sent me a e-mail last week on having to sell his "work in progress) My connection to this car goes back to 2001 when my wife and I were in Southern California. On my old registry I had a 31 Custom Sedan listed just a few miles East of Di...

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Last Post: Jun 6, 2016 1:12pm
by Gary Yelle

Gary Yelle

West Coast aviation and Norman DeVaux

A while ago a man in Seattle contacted me as he was writing a "blog" on Eugene Ely and his history in aviation. Norman DeVaux had a connection in his research. If you want to read it go to: johnzobel.com. His March 25 entry is on Norman DeVaux. Gary

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Last Post: May 22, 2016 12:34pm
by Gary Yelle

Gordon F. Curl

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

To all the wonderful Mothers out there. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY. To our wives and Mothers. You make our lives so much better. May all your troubles be little ones. Gord

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Last Post: May 7, 2016 4:50pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Jim Cooke

Timing chain cover seal

Does anyone know of a modern oil seal to fit the timing chain cover of a W5 engine?

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Last Post: Apr 28, 2016 7:03am
by Jim Cooke

Ray

1928 ?? Durant motor

I was wondering if any Durant enthusiasts can tell me an approximate value of a 1928? Durant motor? I should have it tomorrow and will have more info. Just wondering if this was something of value to Durant collectors? Any comments would be greatly appreciated, thank...

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Last Post: Apr 18, 2016 1:11pm
by Ray

Rick Botti

Club Events

Looks to be a busy year for the DMAC with a West Coast Spring Tour, an East Coast Summer Tour and National Meet. More info posted in the Events Section. Rick

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Last Post: Apr 16, 2016 2:05pm
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

1932 DeVaux Model 80 Convertable

I received my June issue of Hemmings Classic Car yesterday and there is a great article on the 1932 DeVaux Model 80 convertable Coupe owned by clubs long time member Howard Reinke's sons Dennis Reinke. This car was sold to Myron Cummings who owned it until his passin...

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Last Post: Apr 12, 2016 6:48am
by Mike Linthicum

Bob Bush

Dort Hub Caps

At the Portland, OR swap meet this past weekend I met a vendor who has several different Dort hub caps. Since I do not see many of these, I asked for his contact info. If you need a Dort hub cap, he may have what you need. His name is Bob Calvert, Oakville, WA, phone...

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Last Post: Apr 5, 2016 1:20pm
by Bob Bush

Tom Edmonds

need parts for 1924 star

need drivers side hood shelf and 2universal joint coupling hub part #20307 same as a 23 star

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Last Post: Mar 6, 2016 6:17am
by Tom Edmonds

Phil Donoghoe

Manifold Stud nuts, thread & size

Looking for the thread type and size for the Manifold studs and nuts on 15L engine. Have stripped one of the brass nuts. Went to local store today but thread on nut supplied is definitely wrong.Email me. Thanks Phil D.

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Last Post: Feb 18, 2016 10:16pm
by Phil Donoghoe

Vince OBrien

Need throwout tube

As Gilda Radner said "If its not one thing, its another". This time it's the throwout tube. Mine is split in two places and won't push the throwout fork in enough to keep the transmission from crunching. This is the 2 1/2 inch tube that runs tranverse to the car un...

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Last Post: Feb 1, 2016 8:17pm
by Vince OBrien

Norm Toone

Startix page on eBay

For those cars Durant and Frontenac with Startix ... item 200897286321 on eBay. This is mentioned in the generic Dominion Motors owners manual. Durantcars has the cover of the generic owners manual under Frontenac 1931 C-31-401-12. There is no date in the manual...

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Last Post: Jan 31, 2016 11:56am
by Norm Toone

Bob Smith

2016 Calendars

I do have a few 2016 Durant Motors Automobile Club Calendars availalbe.. Same pricing as last year with a completely new cast. $22 plus postage ($4 US, $10 Canada, $15 inter) Bob Smith 36234 S. Cypress Dr Tucson, AZ 85739

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Last Post: Jan 26, 2016 7:08am
by Bob Smith

Ross

Flint Water Works

Trouble with lead in Flint Michigan water. Sounds like using pipes from when young Billy D was running the water works.

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Last Post: Jan 19, 2016 2:50pm
by Ross

Bill Hoaglan

Wire Wheel Lug Nuts

A close matching option for our OEM 9/16"-18 closed end ball seat lug nuts that I have found is to get a set of Ball seat lug nuts on ebay (designed for Porsche) http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Premium-Chrome-Closed-Ball-Seat-Lug-Nuts-For-OEM-Wheels-M14x1-5-1-26-Tall-...

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Last Post: Jan 7, 2016 3:49pm
by Bill Hoaglan

1928 durant value?

Hi I may be purchasing a 1928 Durant and was just curious if anyone could tell me how much they are valued at? It is all steel, no rust or filler. Mostly complete. Needs a motor and interior. Still have original cluster, interior light, transmission, all body panels,...

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Last Post: Dec 12, 2015 11:18am
by tj

David N Blyler

Exhaust gasket

Does anyone know of any exhaust parts. In need of a gasket for the first joint right off the manifold. Compression seal. The gasket is gone. Any suggestions??

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Last Post: Nov 22, 2015 4:13pm
by David N Blyler

Mike Linthicum

Recent Election

Hello Fellow Durantonians! I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone that took the time to run for office with our club and more importantly to vote in the election. I understand from Rick & Frank that we had a record number of ballots come back i...

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Last Post: Sep 17, 2015 7:03am
by Mike Linthicum

Adam B Ford

2016 Meet Ideas

At the Annual meet this past week, a few ideas where tossed around for the 2018 Meet. I don't know who gets to pick them or how it's decided, but it seems like by then it would be the East coast's turn. I really like the idea of doing Staten Island after Ed explain...

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Last Post: Sep 15, 2015 10:52am
by Adam B Ford

Rick Botti

DMAC Meet 2015

Here is a link to a few pictures for the first day of touring. Great Job. Adam Ford lead the way in his 1923 A22 Durant. We had three A22 Durants on tour today with a fourth for tomorrow. I think that's a record number of A22's. http://www.dmacweb.com/events/DM...

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Last Post: Sep 10, 2015 4:34pm
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

Elections Ballots Are In.

Hi Durantonians, I have received 134 ballot envelopes, there may be more than one per envelope but they will not be opened until the business meeting next week. I think this is a record. That you to everyone that voted and a special Thank You to our members...

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Last Post: Sep 6, 2015 12:51pm
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

Starter restoration

Sent my starter off to Advanced Electrical Rebuilders in Grand Ledge, Michigan for a complete rebuild. www.aerrebuild.com. Jason was recommended by several individuals on the AACA Forum. He did a complete rebuild, plus made a new tag up etc. The photos do not do it j...

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Last Post: Jul 27, 2015 8:09am
by Mike Linthicum

Gene House

Need help in Phoenix Area

Hello all! I'm buying a 26 Star from a man just East of Phoenix and have developed health issues that will greatly delay the original pick-up date. I was supposed to pick the car up in late July or August but medical issues will prevent that for several months and p...

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Last Post: Jul 26, 2015 9:55pm
by Gene House

Gary Yelle

DeVaux at Spring AACA in Auburn

Just opened my July/Aug AACA mag and see Howard Reinke's 31 Sport sedan on page 58. Brings back good memories of riding with Howard at the Traverse City meet. Gary

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Last Post: Jul 18, 2015 3:14pm
by Gary Yelle

Mike Linthicum

Making of the Mob Television program on AMC

Anybody been watching "The Making of the Mob" on AMC channel. I watched the first two episodes and what are the Mobsters driving in a couple of scenes. A Flint. In several shots you can clearly see the Flint radiator emblem. Car belongs to a newer DMAC member in Mary...

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Last Post: Jul 7, 2015 5:04am
by Mike Linthicum

Nestor

Mechanism of advance of the distributor

Hello, I have Rugby 1928 and I need information of the mechanism of advance of the distributor. The Rugby has command to the left side. As the rods are installed for moving the distributor.

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Last Post: Jun 12, 2015 10:27am
by Nestor

Rick Botti

1925 Star Touring Car for Sale in San Francisco Bay Area.

Just got this ad for a 1925 Star for Sale from one of the vintage Chevy guys. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/5059695181.html Rick

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Last Post: Jun 6, 2015 9:39am
by Rick Botti

Vince OBrien

California Registered Motor Vehicle Tags

California started registering autos in 1905. Owners would get a small brass tag with the registration number on it. This would be attached to the car and the owner would make a larger plate with the number on it to hang on the back of the car. These brass tags we...

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Last Post: May 29, 2015 3:02pm
by Vince OBrien

Steve Joyce

Looking for info on 1917 Dort Touring

A friend owns a 1917 Dort Touring and I am trying to help him determine the value of it. The car has been in a barn for several years and it is very dirty but body is complete. Interior needs some minor restoration but overall it is in good shape. Car was last dr...

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Last Post: May 25, 2015 1:08pm
by Steve Joyce

Rick Botti

Last call for candidates!!

DMAC Election Last call for candidates!! Remember that this election will have no incumbents so all positions are open. Make our club stronger by volunteering to run to an office. No prior experience required. Question? Contact he Election team at:...

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Last Post: Apr 28, 2015 7:41pm
by Rick Botti

Gerald Feather

shaft and pulley needed for W5 engine

It's not an emergency... but the previous people who had this car had spot welded the pulley to the shift. It's quote worn out. While we could get it back on likely. .. it would be nice to have clean pieces to work with. also there are no real marks for the timi...

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Last Post: Apr 22, 2015 1:54pm
by Gerald Feather

Rick Botti

Events

Updated Events Page. Many Events going on this year. Rick

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Last Post: Apr 5, 2015 6:11pm
by Rick Botti

Neil Martin

Star Truck W5 Motor

My friend told me of an old Star truck in the woods nearby. We went out to look at it today. Not much left of it but the engine plate gave us a clue. It says Star W5 481128 Made for Durant Motors Leaside, Ontario Question. Based on the engine serial number, do...

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Last Post: Apr 2, 2015 4:54pm
by Neil Martin

Gene House

Drivability help needed for "new" Star

As many of you know, I've been wanting to buy a Durant car for several months now. That was finally made possible with the help of Frank Witkowski (many thanks Frank!). My "new" 1926 Star R 6 cylinder arrived last week during the rain and I rapidly discovered, during...

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Last Post: Mar 25, 2015 6:45am
by Gene House

Norm Toone

Model 416 Rugby Truck

Well we are stumped about info on the 416 Rugby Truck that used the W8 engine. Seems to be a Leaside vehicle. Same clutch as the 406, 416, 615, 616. Same drive shaft and uni joints, same front / rear springs, same ring gear and pinion, same axle shafts, same drag lin...

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Last Post: Feb 3, 2015 1:05pm
by Norm Toone

Hilkka Brucksch

Hatfield

Do any of you Durantonians know of anybody who has a Hatfield automobile? They were manufactured in Sydney, N.Y. between 1917 and 1923. I have some information on this car that I'd like to forward on. Thanks

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Last Post: Jan 30, 2015 3:50pm
by Hilkka Brucksch

Gary Yelle

Car hauling:

Looking for someone that is going from West coast East with a empty enclosed trailer. A star needs a ride. Contact me by E-mail only: garyyelle@msn.com. Thanks, Gary

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Last Post: Jan 26, 2015 10:06pm
by Gary Yelle

Antti Lappalainen

Locomobile bodybuilders

Hello! Did Central Manufacturing Company build Locomobile 8-70 bodies? I'm working on a project and I found this sign with other parts, which came with this car, but I can't say if it's original or not. It reads Central Manufacturing Co. F-2 554, material is alu...

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Last Post: Jan 13, 2015 4:59am
by Antti Lappalaine...

Vince O'Brien

Car transport anyone?

I'm returning to the San Francisco area from Los Angeles later this week pulling an empty 30 ft enclosed car hauler. I'd be happy to haul a member's car.

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Last Post: Jan 10, 2015 10:43pm
by Vince O'Brien

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