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frank witkowski

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: 381 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: 225 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: 231 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,...

Views: 567 Replies: 16

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: 221 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: 245 Replies: 1

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

Jefffrrey Quicksell

Found First Star Cars Registry Newsletter

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Views: 253 Replies: 4

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: 237 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: 228 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: 363 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: 308 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: 310 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: 312 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: 289 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.

Views: 4100 Replies: 18

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

Views: 207 Replies: 1

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...

Views: 562 Replies: 19

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

Views: 191 Replies: 2

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: 217 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: 231 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: 198 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...

Views: 227 Replies: 2

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: 313 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!

Views: 214 Replies: 2

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

Dave Schulte

Email

Ricardo Columbo please email me. THANKS! Dave

Views: 243 Replies: 0

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: 284 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: 4375 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: 343 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: 289 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: 285 Replies: 2

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

Frank Witkowski

Frontenac For Sale in Canada

Not mine.....Frank https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/stratford-on/33-frontenac/1399076433?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Views: 336 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 25, 2018 7:50am
by mike

Mike Linthicum

To all our U.S. members, Happy Thankgiving!

I wanted to wish all the DMAC family on this holiday of ours in the U.S. a very Happy Thanksgiving! I hope time is spent with great friends, family and those afternoon naps after eating all that food. We are blessed with good friends, family and a great car club!

Views: 215 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 23, 2018 8:44am
by Gordon F. Curl

jeff quicksell

ZENITH CARB INFO

I have been trying to get some info on replacement carb on forum but keep getting a message Content was blocked because it was not signed by a valid security certificate. any one I can talk to on replacing tillotson carb thanks jeff

Views: 332 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 21, 2018 1:20pm
by Phil Peters

Frank Witkowski

California fires

Hi All, Cathy and I have been watching the news coverage on the wild fires. Just horrific destruction and loss. Hope all our Friends are safe. Cathy & Frank

Views: 342 Replies: 6

Last Post: Nov 20, 2018 9:33am
by Ken Mc Cormick

Don Shilling

East Coast April Meet?

Just wondering if anything is being considered for the East Coast meet in April-May?

Views: 248 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 19, 2018 9:27am
by Don Shilling

Brian Domney

Valuing partially completed project

I fear the time has come that I must consider selling my car. I have done a nut and bolt restoration on the cassis and now the time has come for the wood and body work and I have stalled on the project. It has been 3 years since I have touched it and now often wish...

Views: 354 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 13, 2018 2:58pm
by Brian Domney

jeff quicksell

THANK YOU to durant family for help

I would like to thank mike Linthicum and don shilling for the resent help on my new car well kind of ...SO after 60 years dad has passed his 1924 star touring down to me ,it has not been on the road for 5 years so we got car transported down to florida from newyork...

Views: 259 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 9, 2018 5:19pm
by Ken Mc Cormick

jeff quicksell

exhaust pipe to manifold

looking for some information on front pipe to manifold is there a special clamp or gasket to hold them together ? not sure if what dad has is correct thanks jeff

Views: 230 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 8, 2018 6:04pm
by jeff quicksell

Jim Cooke

Chroming

I took the radiator shroud and bumpers into Ottawa for an estimate on chroming. $4500 for the shroud and $1000 for each bumper. I love my Durant but that is a lot for a hobby car. I have contacted Toronto spray chrome and the cost would be at least half. Has anyone h...

Views: 879 Replies: 18

Last Post: Nov 7, 2018 7:24am
by Phil Peters

Bob Bush

Upholstery Sources?

Does anyone have any info or recommendations for sources for upholstery material for headliners, door panels or seats? I want to replace the headliner in my 1930 614. I checked out our web pages but could not find anything to help me locate sources. I have looked on...

Views: 289 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 6, 2018 4:23am
by S. Blomquist

Mike Linthicum

Very unusual headlight lens on Ebay

Check out the Durant six headlight lens on Ebay. Don't think I've seen one with the words Durant Six etched in the glass. Made by the Mazda lamp company, a period lens and lamp company though. Just haven't seen one.

Views: 418 Replies: 11

Last Post: Nov 1, 2018 8:20am
by Carol

Rick Botti

Video from today from the 20th National Meet on Staten Island, NY.

Video from today from the 20th National Meet on Staten Island, NY. Pictures will follow Rick Click the link below, you may need to wait just a few seconds to load. The video is 4 minutes long. https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPOJ98KjI4nGJiEb2LfdO3OyAN...

Views: 315 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 1, 2018 8:13am
by Carol Fogarazzo

Mike Linthicum

WANTED: Bumper center "D" medallion

I know these are rare as hens teeth and not a necessity for my restoration but a nice added touch, but I'd like to get one of these medallions for my bumper. Thought I'd start putting it out there to see if anyone had one laying around their parts stash. For those th...

Views: 1606 Replies: 45

Last Post: Oct 22, 2018 11:16pm
by Rick Botti

Dave Schulte

Email Help

This afternoon a computer tech did a remote repair on my computer.........now I have no saved email addresses. Could you kind souls who correspond with me please drop me a note so I will have your addresses again? Many Thanks, Dave

Views: 338 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 20, 2018 7:16pm
by Ken Mc Cormick

Mike Linthicum

HERSHEY 2018 Car Show, Hershey, Pennsylvania

Heading out this morning for the 2018 Hershey Pennsylvania AACA Car Show which starts 10/10/2018 through 10/13/2018. DMAC will have a booth at CE44 & CE45 in the Chocolate field again this year. If your going stop by to rest, get some refreshments and meat some of yo...

Views: 238 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 8, 2018 5:11am
by Mike Linthicum

VINCE O'BRIEN

top bow source

I need to replace the top bows for my 1935 Star Touring. Does anyone know a source for these? If I make a set, does anyone else want some? Vince

Views: 389 Replies: 6

Last Post: Oct 7, 2018 10:53am
by Bill Hoaglan

Robert Smith

2019 Durant Motors Calendars

The latest Durant calendar for 2019 is available. Calendars are $15 each, shipping is US; $5, Canada; $16, elsewhere; $24 Payment should be sent to: Pam VonBergen, 2471 Bush Creek Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95404-1623

Views: 391 Replies: 7

Last Post: Oct 7, 2018 7:27am
by Rick Botti

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