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Brian Johnson

Nice photo posted on the web today

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Last Post: Apr 28, 2019 3:27pm
by Brian Johnson

Dan Herbst

W4 Spark Plugs

I recently purchased a 1922 Star Touring car no L 2019 with a W4 motor. I will soon be attempting a first start on it and would like to replace the spark plugs. It currently has Defiance 57s in it. I have no idea what to use. Any suggestions...thanks

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Last Post: Apr 28, 2019 6:48am
by Kenneth DeDomini...

Hilkka Brucksch

My 1923 Durant has a new home!

My 1923 Durant Sport Touring has taken it first trailer ride since 1962 when it was delivered to my father's house in pieces from Connecticut. It is finally free from the lonelyness of my barn and on view in the company of many of it's "peers" at the local transporta...

Views: 225 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 24, 2019 7:11am
by Mike Linthicum

John P Langan

Tillotson carb alternative for the Continental 4

My carb needs help but I have been reading some not that great reviews here on that carb, what is a bolt on replacement, I have an electric fuel pump in line under the car now. 1923 A22 sport sedan John 303.875.9931 Would love to talk about what you have found

Views: 605 Replies: 8

Last Post: Apr 22, 2019 8:31am
by John Langan

Rick Botti

2019 Spring Fling Tour

I'm sending out a newsletter for the Pacific Coast Chapter's 2019 Spring Fling Tour. If you'd like to get on my mailing list, just send me an email. Rick

Views: 427 Replies: 12

Last Post: Apr 22, 2019 6:38am
by Mike Linthicum

jeff quicksell

running board matting

I have been doing some repairs to my star and I need to replace running board mat what has every one used in the past thanks jeff

Views: 164 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 20, 2019 7:31pm
by jeff quicksell

Kenneth DeDominicis

Autolite Distributor

I am looking for an Autolite distributor for my 23 Durant Star. My Generator number is GJ 4014. Can anyone help me find one.

Views: 175 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 15, 2019 10:07am
by Kenneth DeDomini...

Frank Witkowski

29 Durant for sale in Canada not mine

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/guelph/durant-1929-suicide-4-door/1424359552?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Views: 267 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 11, 2019 12:32pm
by Rick Botti

Norm Toone

Nifty accessory for the parched

Isn't that the Swallow rad cap used on Durant, De Vaux, Frontenac ?? Isn't that a play on words (swallow) :cocktail: .

Views: 207 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 11, 2019 11:16am
by Norm Toone

Ross

VIN plate on ebay

There is a ID/VIN plate on ebay right now for a 1931 Durant 6-14 that sure looks to be original. What I've noticed is that the model type and the car number look like they are cast into the plate(looks like there is some relief to them). I've never seen any plate tha...

Views: 358 Replies: 10

Last Post: Mar 24, 2019 7:13am
by Bob Smith

Don Shilling

Star Engine Displays

I have lost my contact information for the gentlemen working on the Star engines and needing various used parts to complete some engine displays. Please contact me thru the email address on this post.

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Last Post: Mar 23, 2019 4:28pm
by Don Shilling

Gordon R Page

Star wheels

Good day all, Discovered that an old hayrack in my field was manufactured with Star parts, basing this on a Badge style 'Star' centre cap. The puzzling thing is the bolt clamp pattern. 6 centre bolts and 6 clamps. Most Star / Durant units pictured ( that I've see...

Views: 246 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 17, 2019 3:14pm
by Don Shilling

Brian Johnson

Not mine

Don, this ones in your neck of the woods I think? https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/texarkana-classic-and-rare-1928-durant/6839838872.html

Views: 213 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 16, 2019 7:09am
by Don Shilling

Carol FOgarazzo

You tube video of "my Grandfathers Sold Motorcars" This man was a Durant Dealer..

Just came across this you tube video Check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZP9peR-67RE

Views: 170 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 15, 2019 11:04am
by Carol FOgarazzo

Dave enrico

Club member

Hello everyone, Has anyone heard from Gary Yelle recently.ive emailed him a couple times but never heard back.i know he had a lot going on,just hoping he’s ok, Dave

Views: 310 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 14, 2019 8:49am
by Bill Hoaglan

Rick Botti

Pacific Coast Chapter DMAC - Shake Down Tour

Come join us for this yeas' Pacific Coast Chapter DMAC - Shake Down Tour! Meet at the Sonoma Valley Airport AKA Schellville Airport 23982 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA at 10:00.

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Last Post: Mar 8, 2019 4:14pm
by Rick Botti

mike b

NEED A FLINT?

There is a 1925 flint sedan in Eubank, Kentucky for sale for 25k or best offer. check out classiccars.com

Views: 246 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 2, 2019 12:05pm
by mike b

frank witkowski

Durant coupe for sale, not mine

Here's a link to a cute little Durant three window coupe with side mounts that's on C/L in Appleton, WI. See ad for phone number. The asking price is $6,000: https://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/d/hawkins-1930-durant/6821400580.html 00Y0Y_lDmKvZSUWk2_600...

Views: 364 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 1, 2019 10:58am
by Norm Toone

Mike Linthicum

Articles and stories about your cars, technical etc.

Hello Durantonians; Please remember that Carol our Editor is always looking for articles about your cars, restoration tips or other things of interest for the Partner. Evey issue needs content and Carol's job is to put it together not to write the content. That is...

Views: 204 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 1, 2019 7:18am
by carol Fogarazzo

kevin

Looking for a nice orphaned 6 cylinder from the twenties

Hoping for unrestored original roadster, touring or coupe, no sedans.

Views: 215 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 23, 2019 7:22pm
by Kevin

Rick Botti

Star Dealer pictures andf article

The Feb 6th edition of the Old Motor has a front page article on a Star dealership. Bob Andersen submitted the pictures on Facebook and I submitted the post here. Rick Click link below for full story. http://theoldmotor.com/?p=174042&fbclid=IwAR1zXsKyzQ...

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Last Post: Feb 10, 2019 8:53am
by Rick Botti

Don Shilling

Cromeen Durant 4+4 Speedster

I found some pics from Butch James of a trip we made in 2003 to visit Jeff Cromeen in Dallas. Jeff built this replica of the 1925 Durant 4+4 Speedster and entered it in the Great Race. It was built from an extended A22 frame and running gear, Star radiator and shell,...

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Last Post: Feb 7, 2019 10:38am
by Dave Schulte

Don Shilling

Caravan of Star Cars

Interesting article featuring Star cars on http://theoldmotor.com/?p=174042 It would be neat if everyone would post in the comments with their own cars!

Views: 203 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 7, 2019 6:57am
by Mike Linthicum

Frank Witkowski

Durant 614 at Auction Not Mine

https://bid.auctionbypearce.com/images/lot/9953/9953383_0.jpg?1549300600 Catalog Collector Car Auction(#108474) 01/22/2019 7:00 PM CST - 02/15/2019 7:00 PM CST Starts Ending 02/15/2019 7:00 PM CST Lot 38 of 59: 1930 Durant Current bid: $2,050 (13 bids...

Views: 221 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 5, 2019 4:29am
by Norm Toone

Jefffrrey Quicksell

Found First Star Cars Registry Newsletter

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Last Post: Feb 4, 2019 9:28am
by Gordon F. Curl

Mike Linthicum

Star Motometer ffor 1925 Star Model F

I received an email from a gentleman in the Czech Republic that has a 1925 Star Model F two door sedan. He's looking for a motometer for it. I told him I'd see if anyone had one for sale or had a lead on one. Let me know. Mike

Views: 213 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 4, 2019 7:40am
by Bill Hoaglan

Hilkka Brucksch

Frank Witkowski

Frank- I need your email. I've misplaced my directory! Hilkka Brucksch

Views: 205 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 31, 2019 4:38am
by Frank Witkowski

Mike Linthicum

Differential Assembly for my 1928 Model 65

Well I've looked at it on my work bench long enough. It's time to tackle the job I think. I've looked at the various submissions from members on installing the new style axle seals and pinion seals and I'm still confused a bit. From what I find on the tech section...

Views: 338 Replies: 11

Last Post: Jan 31, 2019 2:49am
by S. Blomquist

Rick Botti

Events Update

Added 2019 PCC Sprint Tour Registration Form to Events section. Rick

Views: 287 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 30, 2019 11:37am
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

Running Board bolts

Has anyone found a company for Running Board bolts? What is everybody else using? Anything out there that looks period correct?

Views: 289 Replies: 9

Last Post: Jan 25, 2019 6:33am
by Mike Linthicum

Frank Witkowski

Star for sale on HCCA website not mine

1925 Star Model F-25 Sport Touring Car 1925 Star Model F-25 Sport Touring Car Click photo for MORE Photos This Model F-25 Sport Touring has a 102-inch wheelbase with a 30 hp, 152-cu.in. Continental four-cylinder L-head engine Has a three-speed transmission...

Views: 293 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jan 24, 2019 4:08pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Mike Linthicum

East Coast Chapter Spring Meet, late April, early May

Looking for suggestions on where East Coast Chapter attendees would like to go for our spring meet? Cumberland, Maryland, Columbus, Ohio, Scranton, Pennsylvania, Roanoke, Virginia, St Michaels, Maryland or anywhere else for that matter. Let me know and I'll start mak...

Views: 266 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jan 22, 2019 4:10am
by S. Blomquist

thorsten

RUGBY HUB-Caps.

I´m looking for HUB-CABS in Aluminium, with RUGBY pressed on the outer -face.

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Last Post: Jan 13, 2019 9:22am
by Thorsten

Gary

front universal joint, 1927 Star R

Had occasion to do a motor swap on my 27 Star and found that the front universal "assembly", which fits between the transmission and the clutch assembly made the job easy. by undoing the bolts in each section of the u joint, the center section can be dropped out. No...

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Last Post: Jan 11, 2019 6:34pm
by Gary

Norm Toone

Latest accessory for Durant / Frontenac owners ... grin

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Last Post: Jan 9, 2019 4:03pm
by Ross

Mark Brown

So much confusion holding up decision about what to do with unidentified Durant (?) chassis

Hello everyone. I live in Adelaide South Australia. My main area of "expertise" (if you could call it that) is Jaguar cars. I'm 51 years of age and have wanted to build my own car since I was no more than 10 years old.I have unfortunately been diagnosed with brain...

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Last Post: Jan 7, 2019 10:53pm
by Mark Brown

Ken Mc Cormick

Habve a happy and prosperous New Year

HOPE IT IS A GOOD ONE FOR ALL YOU DURANTONIANS . Should be good for me but time alone will tell. I will do my best to make it good. Hope to maybe get to a few meetings and to see some of you members ken

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Last Post: Jan 1, 2019 7:58am
by Bill Hoaglan

Mike Linthicum

Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday message to all Durantonians and a very Happy and Healthy New Year.

As Christmas Day quickly approaches and things are getting busy, we're even experiencing a bit of colder weather here in Florida down to 52 degrees last night. I know, I know all of you in the Northern climates and around the world that have feet of snow feel for me...

Views: 197 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 23, 2018 10:28am
by D J Federlein

Brian Johnson

Beginning to sort the old corporate papers

I’ve been avoiding this for some time as there are so many hurdles to get this project under way but after getting into some of the family boxes I was hooked and couldn’t stop. I began sorting a few papers and placing all the Durant company papers in a se...

Views: 177 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 21, 2018 7:31pm
by Don Shilling

David Coppess

Wiring the coil on the W5 4 Cyl.

About ready to try starting this thing up but have a dumb question? Feel stupid but is the + terminal on the coil to go to the distributor? Lots of drawings and wiring diagrams but none show the coils + and- connections. I've got the + side of the coil hooked to the...

Views: 181 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 20, 2018 4:51pm
by Tom Schaffer

Mike Linthicum

Sad news of the passing of long time DMAC member Bill Vigus.

I received and email today from our Editor Carol who had been contacted by Donavee Vigus that her husband Bill Vigus passed away sometime in July. No idea why we are just getting this information now, but Bill and Donavee were great members and Bill loved and cherish...

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Last Post: Dec 19, 2018 7:44pm
by Brian Johnson

Mike Linthicum

Just a little over a week to send in your donation to the Durant Motors Automobile Museum Foundation

Hello Everyone; The end of the year is quickly approaching and time for everyone in the U.S. to make those last minute donations to charities to be eligible for a tax deduction. December 31, 2018 is the cut off deadline. So far the Treasurer of the museum Foundatio...

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Last Post: Dec 19, 2018 6:36am
by Mike Linthicum

Heath Squires

Flint Continental engine

I have a 23 Flint with a continental 6E engine, loss of oil pressure and a rod knock means a rebuild is due but I'm having trouble finding any info on this engine at all, I'm hoping to order parts but can't find reference to it anywhere. Any information or leads grat...

Views: 262 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 8, 2018 8:41pm
by Ross

Tom Schaffer

Happy Birthday Billy!

December 8, 1841 - March 18, 1947 Thankfully this group keeps his accomplishments alive!

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Last Post: Dec 8, 2018 8:31am
by Rick Botti

Dave Schulte

Email

Ricardo Columbo please email me. THANKS! Dave

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Last Post: Dec 2, 2018 2:34pm
by Dave Schulte

Jim Cooke

A story for Norm Toone

Norm, when I bought my Durant out in Perth 3 years ago, I believe you pointed me towards an old w5 engine sitting out in Kelfords scrap yard on Scotch Line Road in Perth. At the time I looked at it and did not come to a deal with Mr. Kelford, I was not that committe...

Views: 262 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 2, 2018 5:40am
by Jim Cooke

Ross Hoevet

1928 Locomobile

In case you missed it; A Durant era 1928 Locomobile model 8-70 sedan on ebay in the 'other makes' section. Buy it now for $34500. Looks like a very nice car. What does our resident Locomobile expert know about this car? Ross

Views: 4339 Replies: 17

Last Post: Dec 1, 2018 8:43am
by Mike

Mike Linthicum

I'm challenging each and every DMAC member!

Well the end of the year is approaching us quickly and for the U.S. members many of you make tax deductible donations to some of your favorite charities. I'm challenging each and every member to help support our museum effort by donating to the Durant Motors Automobi...

Views: 318 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 30, 2018 7:25am
by Mike Linthicum

Gary West

wheels

Hi guys looking for information on the factory back rims and lock rings for a 1 ton truck, my wheels are wood spoke, don't know if the rims are the same as any other trucks of that era or if they can be found some where else,

Views: 271 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 26, 2018 10:11pm
by Gary West

jeff quicksell

exhaust pipe

So my 24 stars front exhaust pipe has a 1 1/2 in hole on top I have patched for now put does anyone fabricate new pipes thanks jeff

Views: 257 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 26, 2018 7:03am
by Mike Linthicum

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