Sad news came over the phone this morning from our faithful member Charlie Spitz that our great friend and ex Durant factory work (Rocky) Russell Howland died at 99 yesterday. As many of you remember we invited him to tour the Elizabeth New Jersey Durant factory with...
The manual for my Star says that the universal joints should be oiled with 600W oil. However, they all have an Alemite grease fitting instead of an oil plug. Should I grease these or disassemble and clean them and then fill them with oil?
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Of all the various cars out there, which are the most easily identified as being products of Durant Motors ???
I would say any of the models (40, 60 M2, M4 etc) with the rad shell with the bars. As well as the 614 with the hood spears.
What ab...
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I need help identifying a 4 cylinder engine that a friend has. It came out of a field and was being used as a water pump engine. It has overhead valves but no valve cover, Tillison carburator and Durant style clutch and throw out bearing. The generato...
The housing (part no. 20309) that covers the universal joint between the clutch and the transmission on my 1925 Star is loose. I can easily wiggle it and it will rattle occasionally. The universal joint itself appears to be fine. Is this normal or is something out...
My 26 Star is a frame off restoration -- hardly a flaw now, inside and out. However, the rear seat (2 door) seems "soft," but not lumpy, likely relating to springs. Is this the nature of the beast, or are there correction opportunities?
Just finished reading the latest issue of the DURANT PARTNER. WOW.... Great job Carol... The pictures are sharp as a tack and the changes are superb. Would also like to thank those who contributed. As a member of the AACA I much prefer our small magazine over what th...
Butch and I have been dismantling 3 "M" trannys in the last couple of days and have found a peculiar trend.
All the ball bearings in all transmissions are made in Italy!
Was this a Durant practice to use imported components?
Anybody have any insight on this matt...
Want to see a 1930 Durant Deluxe Sedan in a car show?
http://www.livecarshows.com/Sespe.html
Type the above into your internet search and see my wife Cyndi and I at the 2007 4th of July Sespe Creek car show and festival sponsored by the Fillmore & Western Railw...
This past weekend my family and I finally were able to get the Star out. After we carefully pull it out we were able to inspect all aspects of the car. After looking carefully some of the wood appears to be rotted or falling apart. We would like to replace this to th...
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One of the ideas we are working on for the National Meet, is to have some demonstrations from members on various restoration techniques.
Here's your chance to share your skills with other members. We are looking for any ideas. These can be from...
How rare is a 1928 model 55 four dour deluxe Durant? The sheet metal is so georgeous it would make an awesome hot rod. Where would a person get rid of the rest of the car? It is complete: wheels, tires, all metal parts, etc.
Thanks for the help on last item, does anyone know where I can find clutch disc pads, they are about 3 inches long and there are 8 of them riveted on, they look like brake pads.
1926 circa 4-Cylinder Durant Star Motor on a wooden skid. Radiator is included. Engine was mounted to the skid to drive a mill or other type of farm machinery. Engine is not frozen and still turns over by hand, but has not been run in several years.
Serial Number...
Don Shilling in a recent post mentioned color sanding. As a "Do It Yourself" person, I would like to see an article both for the website and the Durant Partner on painting your car. I do not recall ever seeing anything about painting a car in the Durant Partner or ou...
dear rick.what is the chance of getting you to put all these great restoration tips from the website onto a disc that we could buy to make a few $$$$ for the club and have forever....?????
regards, gary k
I got my 25 Star out of storage today and drove it home. On idle, the ammeter reads 10 amps charging but it drops to zero at higher revs (e.g. when I'm cruising at 35). Is this normal?
P.S. I live in the SF Bay area. To get the car home I have to cross the Rich...
Hi guys [oops, and gals]
I currently have listed on eBay a 1924 Rugby badge [ 320132157331]. I was intrigued why this site did not pick up on the words Rugby and Durant in its eBay segment.
It turns out that the segment is 'ebay motors' specific, and as i had liste...
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I have done it again. Broke my windshield raising mechanism.Had another but it is broken as well and I cant make a good one out of two. Does anyone have the complete setup to sell. It has the double gears -One at each end . I broke the pot metal part t...
I own a 1929 Durant Model 666. The blue paint is faded and almost gone in spots. It comes off on the drying towels when I wash the car. I was trying to avoid re-painting since it is the original paint, but this may not be possible. Any suggestions?
I have a not-siezed 4 cylinder Star motor for sale if anyone needs one. the price is negoitable. It has the brass tag as Installed by the Continental engine Co. I guess the serial # could be available if you were concerned about the year. I think it is for a 1926 but...
Folks, check out this web page and decide for yourself or wait and see if this is a hoax. If it's for real it's got to be the find of the century!!
http://www.metafilter.com/58748/Huge-classic-car-find-in-barn-in-Portugal
Don
What is the proper air pressure for 4.5-4.75 x 21 tires, for my 1925 Model F Star? I was raised on fat tubeless tires so I don’t have any idea what the tire pressure should be for skinny tubed tires.
Thanks Chuck
I'm missing the saddles for my 1925 Star Touring. These are the arms at the rear corner of the body that the top rests on when it is folded down.
I know these are hard to find so I'd appreciate any help. Does anyone have a picture they could send me? How might...
I have an original stock certificate from Durant Motors dated Feb. 21 1922. I will be listing it on ebay tonight if any of your readers are interested in a true collectable. It will be listed in the antiques section. Thanks for looking.
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Does anyone know of a Canadian source for the rubbers and channels for the windows of our cars ? If not then I could use info on a source anywhere
thanks guys
Ken
Hey Everyone, have front rubber motor mounts, how does rear motor mount work, have two hole in rear of motor and two in the frame. Does it bolt directly to frame in rear ?.Is there a rubber bushing that sets in between the frame and motor.Does the transmission wings...
Well the joke is on me because I did not proof read what I wrote. I had ask a question about the wining on the generator. I have a 1923 A22 durant touring car. I had to put all new wiring in the car. I went by the wiring diagram. ^The diagram showes an old coil and...
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I have a pair of side splash aprons left over from a 1925 Star F Touring restoration. I had two different shops make a set and these are ones I didn't use. They are 20 ga., the beading is done except for about one inch on rounded corner, the curved top is...
At the recent Tiburon, CA antique and classic show, i was told of a 1923 Star roadster pickup: New black paint, top and interior -- hasn't run for at least 6 years - 4 cyl. has been garaged. (photo shows it's quite nice in appearance). Other is a 1927 Star pickup w...
Norm Miller in Davenport Iowa can build new speedometer cables for most, if not all, of our Durant and Star cars. Contact him at 563-322-8388.
Thanks,
Dave
OK fellows get your orders in now. A perfect fit and really "cool" looking art deco 20"s design cast aluminum new gas cap really compliments my senior 1929 model 6-66 Durant. I wire brushed off all the dark brown paint and polished it bright as I love flash of course...
I am going to ask dum question I have driving my durant for two now and it runs good well when I put all new wiring on wiring diagrm it on wire going to the corl that is tremal closes to the out side the other tremal is next to the engine if you look at the diagrm it...
Today I was invited to view a collection of aquired items from the 20's/30's etc. nothing of any major interest except (1) item that one of our DMAC members could use. A FLINT Moto-Meter the base has two Arms extending each out about 2" threaded ID is about 1 7/1...
Hey Everyone, just got motor back. Glen Deal out of Altoona, Pa. did the work. He is awesome. When I went to pick it up, he had it ready and fired it up. Purred like a kitten. Very reasonable price, he is retired and works on any motor in his garage at home. Anyone i...
Greetings Durantists, just thought I would post some more pics for your veiwing pleasure. The last attempt was not very good. These will show up much better. Front and rear veiws of this beautiful old building show the very solid constuction not seen in todays build...
I am looking for a gas tank and a horn ring for my car. The tank is the round one --10 inch diameter and 36 1/2 inches long. The horn ring is the piece that fits on the steering wheel -to hold the button in place . 3 bolts hold the ring in place. I have the button bu...
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This is Gary K's son.
I'm trying to recreate the Durant Star Emblem using some graphics software. The image I am using for reference is small and the griffin/dragon is not so clear.
I'm wondering if anyone has a large copy of the logo, or if someone co...
Hello All, I inherited a 1928 Durant in good condition from my dad and would like to sell it. It was running before it was stored a few years ago. It is 4 cyl, 36 hp, 4 dr. sedan, green with wooden-spoke wheels and running boards. Electric and hand start. 6V batte...