We are volunteer hosts at historic homestead in Utah. They have an old vehicle that is used as a saw mill. The motor has a Rasheed Hudson stamp on the block, but the oral history states the vehicle was a Durant. Did Durant ever use Hudson engines?
We have finalized the rates and dates for the 2024 Eastern Meet in Strasburg, PA
The meet will be held beginning Monday May 27th and depart on Friday May, 30 2024.
The host hotel is the Holiday Inn & Suites Lancaster East Strasburg
1900 Historic Drive
Strasbu...
My dad has a Durant 614 that we are restoring and we are looking for a Stromberg U2 Carb. Can anyone help? If so, please email me at rescue7414@aol.com
Thanks
Tom
Does anyone have a back issue of Skinned Knuckles #449 (Dec 13) or #450 (Jan 14) it has an article on “steeldraulics”? I would like to have a copy. I had an incident where the breaks on my 614 faded while going downhill and trying to stop. I am looking to...
If you would like to see your car pictured on or 2025 DMAC calendar ... send pictures to Stephanie at azsmith08@gmail.com
Creativity is appreciated, the bigger the picture, the better.
I just heard that "Mary Connor". wife of Jack Connor of Whitby, Ontario has passed away. Would you please keep him and his family in your prayers. Jack and his daughter Jennifer Topping are arranging the Annual Meeting of our Club to be held in Ontario in September o...
My original A22 engine recently overheated which in turn caused a blown head gasket. I've figured out the cause of the overheat, but would really like to find a way to more carefully monitor the temperature on my original setup going forward.
Has anyone successful...
It is with great sadness that I announce that long time Durantonian and founder of the early Durant Automobile club has passed away early Tuesday morning April 09,2024. Gary passed away at home in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania peacefully during the night. I spoke wi...
I just caught this on Unc Gary on Facebook Rugby, Star, Durant Motor Vehicles
Jp Banyacski
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Can the moderator of this club call me? I have a ton of parts and cars.
Jp Banyacski
Author
Patrik Johansson my father in law started the Durant club. He ju...
I bought this '27 Star M from a yokel up in Maine. He said it was running and they have been driving it in Parades and such.
#1, it would not start to drive off the delivery trailer. I decided to do a comprehensive survey to see what I got myself into.
Starting at...
Is there a source for seals for the transmission? The input shaft is pouring oil out of it. 1928 star model R. I cannot find any info. Was it originally felt/rope seal?
It's that time again for the DMAC elections! If you have an interest in becoming more active in our club and not sit on the sidelines, or you think you can make a change or would like to make a change email me and let me know. Our current Officers of the DMAC have do...
Thought you might get a kick on this youtube I can now pass on from Canadian Automotive Museum in Oshawa ....
Norm,
Thank you so much for your help, and for the wealth of information! The video is live- please feel free to share it around wherever you'd like!...
I finally have all the tires off the rims and thinking to have them sandblasted and powder coated rather than painted. I remember reading that originally the rims were galvanized. I think i found a color that would look like a good match .
What do you folks think ?
Hello folks,
I just purchased a 1931 De Vaux Sport Sedan. I haven't had a chance yet to fully inspect it. Can anyone tell me if there is a VIN number stamped on the frame or elsewhere? Thanks.
Bill Penny
The Old Oregon Motor Co.
Lake Oswego, OR
I thought I had a pair of original running boards but they turned out to be poorly made replacements. Does anybody have the proper measurements for the boards on a Star C touring?
Thanks in advance!
Current members can access the 4 most recent "Partners" by using the 'members only' icon on the home page. If you need the password, it can be found on page three of the Partner. Or contact me flintauto@gmail.com
Hello Durantonians!
I need to pick some of those Durant brains of yours as there is far more knowledge out there than me. The guy that is rebuilding my engine, says he can't use the original pressure plate I provided him due to it being welded at some time and bro...
1920's Durant Wood 12 Spoke Wheel
This original wheel is in mint condition. It's possible it was never used on a car. This came from our great grandfather's home in Montclair California which was near the Oakland Durant Factory. This wheel has been hanging from th...
Tipton's Children's Home is celebrating 100 years at their Tipton Oklahoma location March 30th.
The Chilren's Home started in Canadian TX in 1920 but moved to Tipton in 1923 after a Star dealer provided Star Cars for the move. Joe Waugh 580 335 6442 is hoping to f...
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Don Shilling's wife Shirley yesterday. Please have Don in your thoughts and prayers over this very sad and trying time for him. Their marriage was a long one and although she did not make many Durant meets due to he...
As of this week, they still have twenty complete U2 carbs and ten for parts. Once they're gone that's it! See address in the tech section under reproduction parts. They are in Australia.
I ran across a source to consider if needing bearings rebabbitted.
Paul's Rod and Bearing, 6212 NW Bell Road, Parkville, MO. 816-587-4747.
I have not done business with this company and am merely sharing this info for anyone who might be looking for a source for a...
Many years ago, Ray Keto donated his tool for forming A-22 running board moldings. It was in John’,s possession when he passed. Im trying to locate the tool as i need it to replace a damaged section on my car. Hopefully, it went to someone who with one of his c...
The 2024 Calendars are available. $15.00US each add for shipping, US- $3, Canada $5, elsewhere $10
Send payment to the club treasurer at: DMAC, Ryan Calvin, 55 E. Fifth St., Suite 1110, St. Paul MN 55101
Just happened to notice that several questions have been asked in the Restoration Recommendations area with no response. I know that I don't normally look in that area, so thought I would remind everyone to check out the questions and help if you can.
For those of you who may not be on Facebook, a post was made this morning (11/1) as follows:
Yesterday was a sad day for fellow Durantonians. Bert Babick has past to his maker. An original founder of the DMAC and one of the orchestrators of putting this club toget...
I first met Bert in Flint, MI at the 2000 Durant meet. Twenty-three years later we were again together at the 25th Durant meet in Folsom CA.
We will all miss Bert, he was never shy and never voiced a cutting remark.
R.I.P. Bert
I want to thank all that put the gathering together. Burt and Sonia Babick, Bob and Stephanie Smith, Roger and Pam VanBergen, Ryan and Adam and for sure Rick Botti. You all "made my day."
I think it was just over 12 years ago that I came to our gathering in Traver...
Hello Durantonions
I am in the process of machining some Glolite reflectors as you can see by the photo. They are not complete and will take some time yet to finish several sets. After the machining is complete, they will be gold plated like the original reflector...
It's that time of year again for the largest car show in the world. Hershey Pennsylvania. It's just a week away October 3rd through the 6th 2023. The DMAC will be represented again with spaces in the Chocolate field (figures Hershey right) spaces C-44, C-45 and C-46....
Hello,
I have Problems to adjust the carburetor.
Can someone help me with a manual for the mv-1b?
I cleaned the carburettor, all channels/jets are clear.
Needles are ok.
The settings according to the rugby handbook (in spain) do not work.
Best regards
Bo...
Hi guys, I have been looking at a 1930 Durant four door sedan that I think may actually be a four door coach. The car has no rear quarter windows, just windows in the four doors and in the front and rear of the car. Did the sedans all have the quarter windows? And th...
As Jim said, Lance still has a lot of Durant/Star parts. I plan to make a trip down to San Diego in a couple of weeks. Please let me know what you need.
Rick
Thank all that participated in the Silver Anniversary tour. There was alot of memories that were had. We had a couple of first on a tour. We had the first brunch and our first silent auction. These changes are welcome so we can keep things interesting. I want to than...
I found this at the Jensales website that sells gaskets for tractors.
They have a reproduction engine manual in either printed or PDF download verson. Link is below.
Durant C, CC, F, M, M-2, M-4 Automobile Service Manual
Brand Category: Durant
Product Cod...
I am looking for info on how to replace / repair the rear motor mounts in my 1930 614.Any help from other members would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Jack Wright
Hello I have a 1931 Durant 612 with coolant in the engine oil. Me a lifetime mechanic but no experience with the continental six is there a common issue with coolant in the oil on these engines? Thanks Earnie