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Yates Milton

For those of you that have never talked with Bill Hirsch you really missed something. I ordered some engine enamel for the Flint yesterday. Bill, who is now 88, gets up at 4:00AM and gets to work at 5:30AM and works to 5:00PM and sometimes later. He and I agree th...

Views: 411 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 5, 2016 6:27am
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

Bert Motor ready to rebuild

Bert in brown shirt and James with 1927 14L motor ready to rebuild.

Views: 358 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 2, 2016 7:39am
by Bill Hoaglan

Yates Milton

Flint Distributor Removal

Have any of you Flint owners ever had trouble removing the distributor from your E-6 Continental engine. I removed the screw from the side of the base that I thought held the distributor in place (like on other engines). I have removed the entire unit from the engin...

Views: 388 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 30, 2016 6:07am
by Jum Greenamyer

Mike Linthicum

Passing of DMAC member Guy J. Beizil of Peace River, Alberta Canada

Rick and Sonia just let me know that DMAC member Guy J. Beizil from Peace River, Alberta, Canada passed away on March 1, 2016 from Lung cancer. Anyone who attended the Vancouver Durant Meet would remember Guy. He was driving a 1926 Star Touring Car with a canoe on...

Views: 331 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 23, 2016 10:25pm
by Frank Reed

Ken Hoshowski

antifreeze

Our W5 engine has now been completely rebuilt after installing two sleeves. I just have water in the radiator. I have been surfing the net on what coolants are being used in these old engines. Some use antifreeze or a mixture and some say use water only. What are...

Views: 291 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 22, 2016 7:56am
by Bill Hoaglan

Dave Jansen

lug nuts

I am in search of the following lug nuts for 29/30 Durant with wire wheels. these us a 3/4 wrench, they are 9/16 fine thread. I need 8 with RH thread I need 3 with LH thread email or call 618-523-4459 note of interest. My nephew was at the local Carquest st...

Views: 587 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 19, 2016 9:41pm
by Gene Gray

Bruce Butler

title

Hello All, I'm building a 1926 star from parts, the thing I need is a title. Was hoping someone in the club might be able to help with this. Right now I Have a 1926 Durant woody star huckster. My phone number is 386-871-5223....

Views: 497 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 19, 2016 4:20am
by Norm Toone

Don Shilling

Dastardly Emal Alert!!!

Hey folks, I received an email today with a return email of admin@durantmotors.org and containing an attachment. Watch for this email address and delete immediately. Do NOT open the attachment. I'm sure no good can come from it if your curiosity gets the better of...

Views: 312 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 18, 2016 7:46am
by henri houle

Don Atkinson

6 volt battery life

It seems even though I try to take very good care of my 6 volt batteries, and use float maintainers on them, I can only get about a maximum of three years from one. With very limited market choices for 6 volt batteries in Canada, I'm searching for a better one in U...

Views: 436 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 17, 2016 10:11pm
by Mike Rice

Juha Saari

Fuel level sensor/meter replacement for Durant 614

Maybe a new topic for this instead of continuing the manual search topic. The fuel level meter is probably beyond repair and looking for a replacement that would work. Any ideas where to look or how the old one could still be fixed?

Views: 371 Replies: 9

Last Post: Mar 10, 2016 3:34am
by Juha Saari

Rick Botti

New Pictures Added

Just added 200 pictures from the DMAC National Meet in Minnesota last year. Rick

Views: 279 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 9, 2016 4:14am
by Peggy Spitz

Tom Edmonds

need parts for 1924 star

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

Views: 248 Replies: 0

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

Vince OBrien

Corn Grease

Has anyone heard of corn grease (sold by John Deere)? At rest, it is a gel. When things get spinning in it, it turns to a liquid. This sounds like it might be useful on our throw-out bearings and Spicer joints. Have you used it?

Views: 263 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 2, 2016 5:47pm
by cdmn

Juha Saari

Instruction and Operation Manual, Durant 614

We have a 1930 Durant 614 in the garage and it has not been driven or started in years. It was fully functional before storage but I have never driven it and would like to get pointers what to check/service before trying to start it and an instruction manual would pr...

Views: 659 Replies: 14

Last Post: Feb 29, 2016 4:42am
by Norm Toone

Eliot Smith

Points

I have been working on this car a long time. Once again I need some help. I have been able to locate a distributer and housing. I bought cap and point from E-bay. However the point do not come with the spring can someone help with what I can use for the spring tha...

Views: 427 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 28, 2016 3:07pm
by Eliot Smith

Mike Linthicum

Last of the Leaside, Toronoto, Canada Durant plant faces demolition! Lets do what we can to save her

I received this letter from Geoff Kettel recently about the Durant Leaside, Toronto, Canada Durant site. There is an effort by developers to destroy the building to put up some new retirement apartments. At the bottom of the letter is an email address to send your co...

Views: 319 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 25, 2016 4:46pm
by Mike Linthicum

Durant Motors Automobile Museum

RESTORE THE SIGN CAMPAIGN!

In 2011 the DMAC received a generous gift from Mr. Will Moon consisting of outside dealership sign from the Mills Durant/Star Dealership in Billings, Oklahoma. The sign stood for many years above the dealership advertising the Durant/Star cars sold there. Th...

Views: 251 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 23, 2016 12:15pm
by Durant Motors Au...

Nestor

Honeycomb Radiator

I'm looking for a supplier of honeycomb radiator. I need for a Rugby 1928. From already thank you very much for the information. http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/Nestor_Wynen/library/?view=recent&page=1 Nestor

Views: 709 Replies: 10

Last Post: Feb 22, 2016 6:27pm
by 23startouring

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.

Views: 247 Replies: 0

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

Charles Spitz

Durant Partner Winter 2015

Our copy of the Partner just arrived @ our San Diego home, because of the delay in forwarding from NJ....BUT...it was worth the wait. Once again Carol did a fantastic job. I will reserve comment on the photographs, except to say thank you for the photo of Peg a...

Views: 318 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 13, 2016 9:35pm
by Carol

Darren Sherman

need help to identify a Durant / Star Grill shell

I need help to identify a Durant / Star Grill shell / THANKS

Views: 251 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 9, 2016 7:28pm
by Don Shilling

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...

Views: 258 Replies: 0

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...

Views: 235 Replies: 0

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

Ken McCormick

Replacing rear main seals

What is the easiest way to replace the rear seal in the 6 cylinder engine . I would like to replace it with a new seal like the one Bill Hoaglan has in his car. Do I have to pull the engine or can it be done with the engine still in the car? One way or another I wi...

Views: 271 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 30, 2016 3:59pm
by Bill Hoaglan

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

Views: 355 Replies: 0

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

mike babick

1933 continental ace

If someone wants a nice project here is one for you. on ebay item #161951724294. Would nice to be in the club? any takers...

Views: 385 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jan 23, 2016 9:03am
by Norm Toone

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.

Views: 273 Replies: 0

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

Mike Linthicum

Who would have thunk!

Just checked EBAY. There is a Durant Family Registry license plate topper on there for $175. Who'd a thunk that one of these would be going for that. So you see buy them key chains, license plate toppers, pins etc from the club and see how they appreciate in price, t...

Views: 327 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 12, 2016 8:01pm
by Peggy Spitz

Jim Cooke

axle oil retainers

I am working on the rear axle of the D40. Making one good axle out of two. Behind the bearings at both ends of the axle housing is a cup which shows up on the exploded diagram from the technical page as oil retainers. There was nothing in any of the cups on either of...

Views: 285 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 12, 2016 6:17am
by Jim Cooke

Hesh

Dort Lycoming model K series engine - starter issues

Hi all, My name is Hesh, I'm from Melbourne Australia. I'm currently assisting my Dad with a restoration 1920-21 Gray Dort 'C49 Special Body' that was imported into Australia. This vehicle is essentially the Tourer however was one of 1 of 3 cars that was prepared/...

Views: 281 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 11, 2016 11:32am
by Norm Toone

Yates Milton

Gas Gauge Fluid

Would someone please educate me on what the red fluid that is found on motor meters and gas gauges. In the process of restoring the gas gauge on my Flint. Is the fluid still available?? Great winter project............... Yates

Views: 350 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jan 8, 2016 8:41am
by Yates Milton

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-...

Views: 297 Replies: 0

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

Charles Spitz

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all of our DMAC friends and family around the world. We look forward to seeing all of you in Canada in September 2016. Happy New Year Charlie and Peggy Spitz.

Views: 226 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 1, 2016 9:30pm
by Ken McCormick

Dave Schulte

28-9 Durant Radiator Emblem

There has always been a question at least in my mind, about the different emblems used from 28 to 29. Blue "D" versus white "D". Chrome versus "gold". I thought maybe members with 28-9 Durants could post what year and model car they have, and which emblem is on it...

Views: 390 Replies: 6

Last Post: Dec 31, 2015 7:01am
by S. Blomquist

Don Shilling

Is it Just Me,,,,,,,,

Is it just me or did anybody else incur a turkey and dressing nap this afternoon? Shirley and I had a great time and survived the relatives. We hope ALL of you guys had a good helping of the same. See you'ns next year and I'm already plotting Star stashes around the...

Views: 347 Replies: 5

Last Post: Dec 27, 2015 4:38am
by Norm Toone

Ken McCormick

Christmas Greetings

Its that time again . Hope you all have a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year. Maybe this year you will find that elusive part you have been hunting for. Ken and Norma McCormick

Views: 467 Replies: 14

Last Post: Dec 24, 2015 9:05am
by Tom Schaffer

David M. Saleh

W4 W5 etc 4 cyl. engine valve sorce

Has anybody researched , cross referenced and actually remember and recorded a source of direct or retro fit engine valves for the Star 4 bangers that we can presently look in to? Regards, D.M.S.

Views: 547 Replies: 9

Last Post: Dec 20, 2015 12:21pm
by David M. Saleh

Reecy Smith

1933 Continental Ace Deluxe

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-/161920185899?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25b331f62b:g:~ikAAOSwk1JWcYj8&item=161920185899 On Ebay now

Views: 262 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 18, 2015 4:24am
by Norm Toone

Norm Toone

1930 - 32 Fender Light Lense's

Just a heads up on an almost impossible part to find. By accident I came across an eBay seller selling many parts and one was a 3 x 2 3/4 lense used, I think in Durant's only, Special and Deluxe. I'm told a few of us cut out plastic circles they are so hard to find....

Views: 284 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 14, 2015 12:09pm
by Norm Toone

Shane Hoffmann

Reproduction W5 Cylinder Head (High Compression) and Cast Iron Brake Drums

Since I've got the car on the road now, I'm progressing with a few updates/changes that I've been wanting to do. The first is the production of cast iron brake drums to replace the original pressed steel drums. The originals were never the best. Combine that wit...

Views: 385 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 13, 2015 10:15am
by David M. Saleh

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,...

Views: 431 Replies: 0

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

Don Atkinson

1932 De Vaux Custom Convertible Coupe

The January 2016 Hemmings Classic Car paper edition 136 shows a very nice picture of Dennis Reinke's 1932 De Vaux custom convertible coupe. It's shown at the Concours D'Elegance at Saratoga Springs NY in September 2015. A very fine car indeed and one to be especi...

Views: 305 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 10, 2015 9:39am
by Mike Linthicum

Durant Motors Automobile Museum

Donating to the Museum effort

Hello Durantonians! The Durant museum is always looking for items to add to it's collection and many of you have such items laying around gathering dust or sitting in a drawer or file cabinet. Things like an extra odd hub cap, advertising literature or items, m...

Views: 331 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 1, 2015 2:20pm
by Mike Linthicum

Charles Spitz

Happy Thanksgiving

Peg and I extend our best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving to all of the Durant Family, and hope that each of you enjoy this day of giving thanks. charlie and peggy

Views: 237 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 26, 2015 5:38pm
by Don Shilling

Rick Botti

Discovered a 1933 Continental Ace Today

Discovered a 1933 Continental Ace today at a auto consignment dealer. The interior is not original, but it is in good shape. 1933 Continental Ace

Views: 1266 Replies: 19

Last Post: Nov 25, 2015 6:14am
by Michael

Ken Hoshowski

Oil leak

My W5 engine was rebuilt before I purchased this project. I put 5 liters (about same as 5 US quarts) of oil in the engine. My oil dipstick did not come up to the full mark. First startup was only for about 10 -15 seconds. Second start-up a day later was about the...

Views: 217 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 23, 2015 4:53pm
by Don Shilling

Ken Hoshowski

Biscuit

For lack of a better term is there a biscuit or a high temp. gasket that goes between the manifold and the exhaust header? Anyone have a source or part number? Thanks.

Views: 313 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 23, 2015 3:44pm
by Bill Hoaglan

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??

Views: 216 Replies: 0

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

mike babick

1931 devaux sports sedan

on craigslist there is a 1931 devaux for sale for 5000.00 obo. look up kansas city craigslist. click on cars and trucks. click all nearby areas. put in model years 1920-1931. the car is in olathe. the car is being restored and would be a good car for club. his name i...

Views: 305 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 22, 2015 11:41am
by Steve Large

Mike Linthicum

DIstributor housing

I need a distributor housing for my distributor that mounts it to the back of the generator. I sent my generator/distributor off to be restored and my housing has the dreaded stress fractures that our great pot metal pieces get. Before I go through the trouble of hav...

Views: 403 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 17, 2015 5:20am
by Mike Linthicum

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