I have a big need for a part. The vacuum fuel assist is broken. The hose attached to it was bumped and the vaccuum line broke off. It is pot metal so it will not weld very easy. Any help on locating this part would be a great help.
Thanks
i have a boat made out of a 1928 star car thay used the hole car but the body to bild it.thay bilt it in 1929 i am planing to sell it if thear is any intreast in it give me a call.541-261-3909.
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A friend of mine called and is in dire need of a waterpump for a 15L Durant. His had the casting broken. Let me know if you can help and I will put you in touch with the chap.
Also, are the 14L and 15L pumps interchangeable? The casting number on his pump...
As we start the holiday weekend to celebrate the US day of Independence, let us take the time to say thank you to those men and women that have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, and to say a prayer for those that have given the ultimate sacrifice in th...
After I finished the eager little Durant started on the second try! How I have missed this car.
I took the starter around to a few local recommended repair shops and the ultimate answer always seemed to drift towards using the style spring that had worked fine be...
I just finished rebuilding the Spicer joint on the '27. The DMAC tech pages on this rebuild were invaluable. I made the fixture from 1/8" x 1 1/4" mild steel with 1/4" screws and wing nuts. This worked very nice and made reassembly a breeze. I found the 1" rubber bal...
16th ANNUAL DMAC GATHERING - Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The REGISTRATION form should soon be posted on the Durant Events button. Make sure to send yours in today.
This event is an invitational meet to the WOKR (Willys Overland Knight) club, the HASC Heritage 35...
I have noticed the lubrication chart for the Model 60 shows to use grease on many of the fittings but also "steam cylinder oil of heavy duty" on a number of others. What is that and is it currently available or do I use something else? Also I just rebuilt the water p...
I need a dome light for this car . Has anyone got one for sale? Mine is okay except for the switch mechanism . I have a good glass so the body is all thats required
Ken
We have just finished a complete rewiring of the 1932 Frontenac. Over the last 40 years we have replaced some of the wires, but there were many pieces, especially under the dash that were original. We could not buy a replacement harness off the shelf, so we (Will an...
I dont know how to spell that word-- I need all the whole set of these things --both doors--windshield riser crank with escutchion and spring and rear window crank with spring I have the escutchion for it
Has anyone got some for sale?
Soon be putting in windows...
I am in need of a transmission for my 619. Right now the transmission howls in 1st and 2nd gear, 3rd is fine. I need either a complete transmission ready to install or the first and second gear cluster in good condition.
I haven’t seen a good set of gears...
Nice looking pair of outside door handles on e-bay #170658765647...The price has been reduced to $55.00...Are these the type that were being concidered for manufacturing?
Soon as the heat hits here -And it surely will soon -I expect to put my roofing on the car. are there any special tricks I should know about other than to do it on a hot day . like maybe the front should be fastened first--or do you strech it and stagger the nails...
I am going to attempt the upholstery myself--Any one have any helpfull tips about how to do this? I am a complete greenhorn at it and would hate to screw up after buying all the material( 1000.00 worth) Cant afford to waste any so I would appreciate any tips or poin...
We inherited a 1923 Sport Touring Durant and have no idea what its worth or where to try to sell one. Its a beautiful automobile but we have no need for her. Mostly restored but missing a top. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Have some great photo...
We inherited a 1923 Sport Touring Durant and have no idea what its worth or where to try to sell one. Its a beautiful automobile but we have no need for her. Mostly restored but missing a top. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
I have a new rebuilt 14L engine done by a machine shop with new head gasket,I am leaking antifreeze from the head bolts and between the head and block.I retorqued to 70#,It is better but its still leaking,we pulled the head and checked for warping,it looks ok,It almo...
Since its arrival last year, we have been unable to get this lovely old relic running. Despite all our endeavours, we have been unable to generate spark. Have replaced all the obvious ignition components, but are stil flat. Certain that the problem is a relatively si...
Hi partners ,
On Monday 23 of May to friday 27 i'm going to visit some suppliers in the Ohio area ( Salem or Canfield) and i have some free time to make contacts with members of the East Coast Chapter near this area and share experiences about Du...
Anyone know offhand how much material is needed for this job?? need 2 quantities--One for the inner cab and one for the rumble seat area.
Then of course need the seats covered but I can take the springs down to the shop and they can measure them right there...
I JUST REALIZED THAT THE COACH HAS 4 PICS ON THE "PHOTOGRAH" SECTION OF OUR CARS...IF ANY ONE IS INTERESTED...ASKING $4200 AFTER I REPAIR THE 3 FLAT TIRES WITH 2 NEW TIRES AND 3 NEW TUBES AND FLAPS. IT IS UNBEILIEVABLY STRAIGHT BODY METAL AS U CAN SEE...WOOD SEEMS SO...
Dont know if that is the proper name --but I need pictures or something to show what it looks like. I believe there should be some kind of a trough to run the rain water away from the door so it doesnt drip down your neck when you get in or out of the car.
Can any...
Is there any chance that someone would have a spring they can spare? I have all the others but am missing the back rest for the rumble seat.Sure would like to find one instead of going with a foam pad but if that is all I have it will have to do ....
The trip to Kalamazoo and visiting with all you folks did me a world of good. I've gotten back in the swing of tackling the woodwork on my '27 Star coupe.
Here's a pic of where I stopped today.
Again, I'm still looking for a few parts for this coupe. Namely,...
For all sorts of reasons yesterday was to be the first time in 2 years that my beloved Durant would leave the garage but I didn't make it. The starter spring gave u on me. It was very thoughtful of the car to break in the garage and not while I was tootling about....
To all our Durant Friends. We are in need of an Oil Gauge for our Durant 1923 A-22 working if possible.
Or a possible recommendation replacement.
Thank You for any help.
Ken Brink
i have never seen on this forum anyone mention about jacks ! a must for our cars.i have what i was told a original star jack 1926 i got it from a fellow from quebec when i dought 4 doors from him he said it was under the frt. seat it is exactly the same colour as the...
Need title for [preferably] E 55 Flint, 1925.
other years and models may be useful
to register my car in ON. Don't want to spend time or money on it or because that will just drive the taxes up.
hello friends,
i am putting my 6-14 coach up for sale. one of the two must be sold. i sent carol the ads.....but they are:
1930 6-14 4 dr sedan with blind quarter window and front bucket style seats as coach had in 1930 with wood wheels and rear spare.but no title...
Cyndi & I would like to thank everyone for making us welcome at the Pacific Coast Chapter “GOLD RUSH TOUR”. It was the first time we participated at a DMAC event, it was GREAT! We are looking forward to Vancouver this fall when our 614 will again be on th...
Many thanks to Bill DeVries and his lovely wife for the great time we all had this weekend. We loved the informal, laid back, plan as you go style. The weather was perfect for Gilmore with the tour back to the motel during a heavy thunderstorm adding an exciting dime...
if anyone is going to the coastal swap meet at tradex center abbottsford bc may 27 - 28 th i will be in booth 1024 and 1025 with some star parts ,a 14l 6 cyl. good running condition,a driveshaft transmission and a perfect condition rad tested for flow and pressure .a...
Here is some information you have been waiting for. The meet will begin Thursday May 12th with departure on Sunday May 15th in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We will be staying at Candlewood Suites at 3443 Retail Place Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Phone number 1-269-270-3203 an...
I've got everything loaded, set aside, lined up, and otherwise sorted out. All I have to do now is Hook n Haul and try to find a way across the Mississippi River. I-40 is still flooded out at the White River between Little Rock and Memphis but there are a few alterna...
The dates are set for the Pacific Coast Chapter Gold Rush Tour, May 10-13 in Sonora, California.
We'll stay at:
Best Western Sonora Oaks
19551 Hess Avenue
Sonora, CA 95370-9720
(209) 533-4400
www.bestwesterncalifornia.com
There will be lots to s...
In getting the Star out of storage for the Gold Country Tour I ran into two problems.
First, a copper line had broken at the fitting. This is the second time this has happened. Were the lines originally copper? Would steel be better? The same for the vacuum li...
I have gone through 3 voltage cut outs (TSC 0236465) every time I run the car I get max amps only when I run with the headlight on it drops to around 10 amps and when i turn the key off i get a 10 amp draw. I pull the wire off the cut out and the draw goes away.Do yo...