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Lloyd Winslow

Help! Parts needed

Hi, I have a 1925 Star car with a cracked block. The engine is the W5 Continental. Does anyone have a block in good condition for sale? Also the distributor housing broke. The distributor his an Autolite IGB 4005A 2H. Does anyone have a housing or whole distrib...

Views: 423 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 29, 2009 8:11pm
by Rick Botti

Dave Truemner

First drive since 1965

Our 1929 D-40 was finally driven again this past weekend. It was the first time it has been running since 1965. It was donated to another Musuem in '65, from which we later inherited it, in 1990. The car had been on static display all of those last 43 years. Last Nov...

Views: 335 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 29, 2009 7:53pm
by Rick Botti

Frank Witkowski

75 MPH in a Durant !!

Hi All..... Just to prove the advertising was correct for the 1929 Model 70 Durant... I had mine up to 75 mph across Interstate 80 on Tuesday.... It rolled along fine and kept up with the modern traffic. We sure did get some interesting reactions... Oh it...

Views: 384 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 27, 2009 5:16pm
by Keith N

Ken McCormick

Tour registration

Well it is finally confirmed--I am definitely going to be there . Another long drive for this old man but I got time to spare We will be leaving here early enough to make it for the whole thing. Only problem at the moment is trying to download the registra...

Views: 282 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 26, 2009 10:28am
by Ken McCormick

Rick Starick

Rugby Engine Restoration

I am wanting to remove the engine from my 1926 Durant. Does anyone know what process I could use without taking the transmission back? ie, How do I slide the coupling backwards or forwards between the engine without disassembling? -Rick

Views: 297 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 25, 2009 5:14am
by Frank Witkowski

Chuck Faulkner

Star radiator shell

First of all happy Father's to one and all. I just returned from 45th annual L.A. Roadster's Father's Day Swap Meet and Car Show at the L.A. County Fair grounds. The first thing I saw in the swapping area was a Star radiator shell! It was severely pitted & rusted out...

Views: 374 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 24, 2009 10:12am
by Hal Vandevord

Mike Linthicum

Another Model 70?

Anyone see the 29 Durant for sale on Ebay? Is that another Model 70? Couldn't quite make out the ID plate but it looks like a Model 70 from Lansing? If so another rare car has surfaced?

Views: 609 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jun 23, 2009 3:30am
by Karen Edmonds

Keith Nordquist

Torrid -Hete

This is my Torrid -Hete Heater Acc. But I need the three inch flex pipe to complete it which is no longer available over the counter in auto stores or hardware stores because of regulations. Anyone know where to get flex pipe? Thx! Kn

Views: 389 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 21, 2009 12:48pm
by Dave Schulte

Guy Belzil

Wow - skipped a generation with taillight setup....

Wow... Bought some REMOTE taillights from EASY ON wireless taillights. 1-866-889-8386. $289 US No extra wires or hardware and I`ve got full taillights. I feel like a 3rd world person with a cellular. Wow Guy

Views: 464 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jun 20, 2009 9:06pm
by Guy Belzil

Matthew Lombard

Rugby engine numbers

My name is Matthew Lombard; I am the curator at the National Motor Museum (Australia). I often get asked many questions, and not all of which I have the answer for, recently I was asked about a Rugby engine. I noted that on the Durant web forum people had asked a que...

Views: 308 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 18, 2009 10:32pm
by Matthew Lombard

Mike

Star transmission

I think I have a Star transmission, bought a house from an old guy who said it is a Star transmission in the barn. Don't know if anyone would be interested.

Views: 293 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 18, 2009 10:19am
by Don Shilling

David Blyler

carburator float

Looking for parts to a carburator specifically the float for it. Mine split in half. cork material

Views: 336 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 16, 2009 6:39pm
by Vince O'Brien

Jim Glover

Luray Durant/Star meet!

Even though I have been a member of the club for a number of years,this was my first meet, WHAT A GREAT TIME!!! I found out there are NO strangers in the club, just a lot of nice folks who love getting together with their D/S cars. Thanks to all who made me and Ruth...

Views: 709 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jun 15, 2009 7:46pm
by garykauffman

JOHN PRICE

HEADLIGHT RINGS

I AM LOOKING FOR A PAIR OF HEADLIGHT RINGS FOR A '28 DURANT M2 BULLET TYPE HEADLIGHTS?

Views: 296 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 15, 2009 6:49pm
by JOHN PRICE

Keith N

Its Hot!

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa307/kantique55/DurnHot.jpg Whew! It's hot! I need a drink of water. Say, I wonder if I could run on that hydrogen stuff? Or maybe I could sip on some alcohol and keep them G'vment boys off my tail....

Views: 446 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 13, 2009 10:56pm
by Keith N

Dave Jansen

door handles

where is the best place to purchase 4 inside door handles and possibly 2 hood latches for a 1929/30 Durant model 6-63? Since I need 4, yes it is a 4 door,ha ha. Dave

Views: 399 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 12, 2009 6:48am
by Dave Jansen

Vince O'Brien

Helpful Hint for New radiators

I recently got a new radiator for an engine that had been sitting for many years. The radiator repairman suggested that I put a screen across the intake to the new radiator, get the engine hot and flush the system several times. He insisted that I use a small mesh...

Views: 356 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 10, 2009 4:07pm
by Vince O'Brien

Ken McCormick

rear main seal

What kind of material do I use for a rear main seal?? And where can I get this stuff. Kind of looks like graphite impregnated rope . What size ?? Any info would help. How does one go about putting it in to make a good seal. I have the motor out and stripped so...

Views: 443 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 10, 2009 3:43am
by Ricardo H.Colomb...

Rick Starick

Durant query

Please can anyone help me in identifying this vehicle? Details are as follows: Model F Motor Number: 217748 Durant Motor Company of New Jersey Elizabeth. NY. USA. Head casting build date: 7-8-27 Block casting build date: 9-5-23 21 inch wooden whe...

Views: 575 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jun 10, 2009 12:46am
by Thanks

Lance Haynes

Tom Schwab from Oregon has died

Some bad news. Ruth Schwab just called me from Silverton , Or. and Tom has died of a massive heart attack on May 9th. He was a dear friend and a great Durant lover owning a 24 Star touring and a Durant/ Star pickup and many other cars. He attended Mike Larsen's Hood...

Views: 457 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 9, 2009 4:41pm
by Rick Botti

Shane Hoffmann

Paint colours

I'm trying to settle on a paint colour. I've been looking through the tech pages and old forum posts. In the tech pages I've seen the list of colour names. In the old forum pages, others have said that Jim Wells from Auto Color Library has previously been a big he...

Views: 396 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 9, 2009 4:04am
by Shane Hoffmann

Stephen Aldrich

Response to General Motors Posts

The US is now importing over 70% of its' oil. Last year we paid $450 billion for oil. The US will continue to pay more and more for oil. T. Boone Pickens prophesies that we will be importing over 75% of our oil and paying $200 to $300 dollars for it. We need to h...

Views: 327 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 8, 2009 8:11pm
by Stephen Aldrich

Ruth Peck

FREE Durant Family Registry Books and parts information

I have these materials I will give to anyone willing to pay shipping or come to pick them up.

Views: 360 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 8, 2009 8:10pm
by gary k

Dib Franciss

Does anybody know how much does a Rugby model M weight?

Dear friends, I am facing some problems to get the license of my 1927 Rugby model M. The Traffic Dept is asking me everything that we deem as silly infos to give me the license. My car as many of you is a touring model M, year 1927. Does anybody know how much d...

Views: 381 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 8, 2009 8:08pm
by Dib Franciss

Eliot

roster

Who do I contact to update my information in the members roster? I am visiting family in Ohio and Michigan, thought I might visit a couple of museums, does any one know which are the best . I will driving from Cleveland to Grand Rapids. The R.E.Olds museum web site...

Views: 428 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 8, 2009 8:05pm
by gary k

Bill DeVries

chassis for sale

I have a complete chassis for sale. It is 102" wheelbase with a W-5 motor. I also have a rear end and front axle from a 1924 Star touring. Any questions please E-mail me.

Views: 333 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 8, 2009 3:50pm
by Bill DeVries

Rick Starick

What is my Durant?

Here are some more photos of my Durant... I hope these give a bit more of an idea in helping to determine what year and model she is. I am having trouble identifying the fenders as they seem to be void of ribbing. Also, would anyone...

Views: 372 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 5, 2009 4:45pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Frank Witkowski

1927 Star Coupe For Sale

Hi All..... One of our members has a nice 1927 Star M coupe for sale. This is a California made car so has 4 wheel brakes. The Car was at the Auburn National meet in 2007. It runs and drives well. Car is located in Owosso, Michigan. email me for owners...

Views: 1374 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 4, 2009 7:20am
by Mike Linthicum

Ken McCormick

pulling motor

I am trying to pull the motor out of the car to check the oil leak problem I have. It looks like I may have to remove the fenders first. I dont want to do this if I can get around it. How cxan I pull the motor without tearing the whole car apart again? Also-how do I...

Views: 350 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 3, 2009 10:39pm
by Keith N

ross hoevet

general motors

Well now that Billy Durant's General Motors has filed for bankrupcy, does anyone think 'the Wizard of Flint' could have saved his prized company? Where do you guys think GM got it so wrong? Roscoe

Views: 463 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jun 3, 2009 4:33pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Bruce Butler

AXLE AND WOODEN WHEELS

Hey Everyone, I'm looking for 4 wheels and a straight front axle to build a tow along trailer for behind the huckster. I would like it match including the star hub caps would be nice. I'm in Sedona Arizona for a couple weeks. Also have a trailer with me, if anyone h...

Views: 369 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 3, 2009 3:09pm
by Ken McCormick

Mike Linthicum

Another celebrity amongst us.

Ok so last night I couldn't sleep. Have been having a bout with insomnia and turned on my Satellite Direct TV and started channel browsing. At 4:00 AM not much on, but Male Enhancement products and Vacuum Cleaner Sales but way up on the channels is a channel called R...

Views: 310 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 3, 2009 1:58pm
by Mike Linthicum

Lance Haynes

Durant in Oakland dispatch

Please click on the link below to read a very interesting article today in the Oakland Dispatches. http://www.theoakbook.com/MoreDetail.aspx?Aid=3111&CatId=8 Lance Haynes

Views: 322 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 2, 2009 5:25pm
by Rick Botti

Don Shilling

I Lost It!

Where did the post EDIT feature go? That was a neat and useful tool fer us hill billys,,,,

Views: 374 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 1, 2009 7:38pm
by Don Shilling

Keith Nordquist

Sunday drivin'

Wow! The weather is great for this time of year in the Northwest! Time to get out and share the Luv.... Keith N

Views: 360 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 1, 2009 4:17pm
by Keith Nordquist

Guy Belzil

Putting Flywheel back on : Help Needed

I am adding externals to my newly rebuild W5. Originally my 1926 had a 1924 flywheel as evidenced by the mark on the flywheel "03/24/24". The situation : #1 The bolt pattern, on mine, IS NOT POSTIONALLY UNIQUE. #2 I am having a hard time finding a mark at...

Views: 407 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 1, 2009 3:49pm
by Don Shilling

Rick Botti

Marin Concours d'Elegance

Last weekend my Roadster was shown in the Marin-Sonoma Concours d'Elegance 1929 Show Case, a non judged exhibit. On one side there was a beautiful Rolls Royce , Nash, Mercedes roadster once owned by Groucho Marx and Huppmobile. On the other side were three Jordon's,...

Views: 438 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 30, 2009 10:06am
by Rick Botti

Heather Pateman

Selling 1928 Durant

My father has owned a 1928 Durant since the early 50's mayber earlier, used to drive it in the calvalcade of colors tour in Muskoka and in later years, just once a year for Kearney parade. My father has passed on and none of us are prepared to restore the car and ar...

Views: 407 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 29, 2009 7:08am
by Heather Pateman

Angelo Bosco

1931 Durant Sport Roadster

Does anyone know where I can get brake hardware.

Views: 994 Replies: 8

Last Post: May 28, 2009 7:59pm
by dave enrico

dave enrico

durant

hello everyone i received a call last week from a gentlemen out in phelan calif, by victorville,he says he has a 1928 m2 2door sedan (coach) has owned it for 25 years,engine rebuilt supposedly, needs total restoration,wouldnt give me a figure on what he wanted, b...

Views: 457 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 26, 2009 1:16pm
by dave enrico

Ken McCormick

Trim pieces for the joints

I am looking for some sort of trim to fill the gap between the sheet metal on my car, The stuff that came with it is badly twisted and bent and there was not enough of it anyway. What do you guys use to dress up that gap?? And where can I get some ?? Any info will...

Views: 379 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 26, 2009 9:41am
by Bill Hoaglan

Dave Truemner

replacing horn wire

I have read all of the previous posts about removing horn buttons, but I want to ensure that I have directions specific to our 1929 Durant. My intent is to replace the rather frayed wire going up the steering column to the horn button. With an ohm- meter connected...

Views: 308 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 25, 2009 7:15pm
by Jim Greenamyer

Curt

Frame identification

I have a Star frame with front & rear springs and a complete rear end with wheels & one star hub cap. I can find no marking on the frame. I'd like to learn the year if possible. can any one help?

Views: 263 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 25, 2009 4:39pm
by Don Shilling

Guy Belzil

The Nickelers lost one of my Headlights.. Help

I have a 1926 Model M touring Built in Leaside. As my heading states.... the X#$%^&%$ nickelers lost one of my headlight rims. Let us say "I am not amused." Can someone direct me to where I may purchase such a headight rim ? Outside back diameter 8 inches...

Views: 401 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 25, 2009 6:13am
by Gordon F. Curl

Rick Botti

Updates

I have recently updated the Events page, info for the Canadian Gathering has been posted. Contact Ed Pringlemeir for more information. I have also posted the registration form and agenda for our Texarkana meet, the cost will only be $59 per person. Rick

Views: 350 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 24, 2009 8:34pm
by Rick Botti

Tony Madson

Best material for bottom water pipe

On a 23 Star, I believe originally, the lower radiator hose/water pipe consists of a formed metal pipe attached by two short hoses at each end to the water pump and the radiator outlet. The pipe needs to be bent around the motor mount and contoured slightly to run it...

Views: 341 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 24, 2009 7:18pm
by Tony Madson

Lance Haynes

Billy Durant in the news again in Canada

Out of Canada "Financial Post" May 22, 2009 General Motors of Canada Ltd. was hatched in the early 1900s when a farmboy named Sam McLaughlin sent a telegram to an old pal in Michigan asking if he could borrow an engineer to make plans for horseless carriages after...

Views: 359 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 24, 2009 5:09pm
by Lance Haynes

Bill Hoaglan

Penticton, BC

Well, we didn't make the big times in Penticton, but we did have a lot of fun at the Peach City Beach Cruise Car Show...They filmed cars on both sides of the Durant, one car on our left was a tricked out 59 Mercedis 190 SL worth about 200,000 another car was a 51 Gre...

Views: 646 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 24, 2009 3:42pm
by Lance Haynes

Darren

1926 Flint

I want to try to start the engine in my 1926 flint B40, but I am missing the carburator and starter motor, here is a link to a starter on ebay, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1924-1925-Flint-Auto-Lite-Starting-Motor_W0QQitemZ250396776475QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_...

Views: 508 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 23, 2009 7:41pm
by Jim Greenamyer

DAVE ENRICO

DEVAUX HORN

DOES ANYONE KMOW FOR SURE WHAT HORN MY 31 DEVAUX TAKES, ITS A CALIF CAR BUILY IN OAKLAND THANKS DAVE

Views: 561 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 23, 2009 5:46pm
by dave enrico

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