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Mark Maggio

Parts for sale

Hello Durant people. I am parting out a 24 star touring. I have some things I would like to sell. They include a complete drive train front to back, two continental engines that are not stuck. Two complete steering columns, 2 gas tanks and a few odds and ends. If...

Views: 719 Replies: 10

Last Post: Sep 28, 2008 4:07pm
by Vince O'Brien

Lance Chabot

More Touring/ Roadster Parts Found: 20's Maxwell or Star?

All, Update on previous posting. Frank, I also have an early 20's Maxwell touring center section. It was told to me to be for a Maxwell,(but could be an early 20's Star??) with 2 front Touring/Roadster doors. The center section is wooded and has a front seat bac...

Views: 330 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 26, 2008 3:07pm
by Lance Chabot

Bob Smith

A-22 engine rebuild

I'm in the process of having a 1923 a-22 (ohv 4) engine rebuilt. I'm informed that the babbitted main bears are just that, all babbitt material with no backing. So the rebuilder is looking for a different insert that can be built up and used. Just curious if anyon...

Views: 569 Replies: 8

Last Post: Sep 26, 2008 1:51pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Mike Rice

just a thought

I was thinking if everyone would run a want ad in thier local papers for parts or leades on parts and whole cars we could probly cover a lot of country.

Views: 384 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 26, 2008 5:51am
by Mike Rice

Don Shilling

Split Rim Tool

If anyone is still looking for a split rim jack, I came across one on Ebay, # 120309638210

Views: 332 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 24, 2008 4:44pm
by Don Shilling

ROD RUIZ

DOES ANYBODY KNOW ABOUT CUSTOM MODIFIED HOTROD DURANTS

WE HAVE A DURANT 55 THAT IS CUSTOM BUILD WITH CHROME UNDER CARRIAGE AND GRILLE AND FULLY RESTORED INTERIOR EXAMPLE, I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR ANYBODY THAT HAS ONE TO TALK TO, I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE ON THIS FORUM YOU ALL HAVE BEEN SO HELPFUL THANK YOU VERY MUCH,

Views: 483 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 24, 2008 4:19pm
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

Astoria Pictures

Click the 2008 Tour Info button on your left. I've posted 105 pictures taken during the Astoria meet. Rick

Views: 467 Replies: 5

Last Post: Sep 23, 2008 10:45pm
by Rick Botti

Bill Hoaglan

Hurricane Ike

Has anyone heard from Jack Melpass? Jack lives in Magnolia,TX in the northwest outskirts of Huston and would have been in the path of the storm, also it appeared that Ike's path curved and may have hit Texarcana where Don Shillings lives...Much of the storm was unfol...

Views: 378 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 23, 2008 3:14pm
by Lance Chabot

john parrish

Durant radiator spout diameter

Can anyone please tell me what the outside diameter of the stock radiator spout is for a 1928/29/30 Durant. Looking for a cap and moto meter. Thanks.

Views: 387 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 22, 2008 7:10pm
by john parrish

Angelo Bosco

Parts / Photos

I am looking for 4 fenders for a 1931 Durant Sport Roadster, also does anyone have photo's of the 31 Sport Roadster completed?

Views: 284 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 22, 2008 6:32pm
by Angelo Bosco

Brian Roberts

Durant 70?

Hello all, My father just purchased what appears to be a 1929 Durant 70 DeLuxe Sedan in full operating condition. He says the interior is nearly flawless save some rust, and the exterior has no apparent physical damage and is in good shape. He's new to the Durant wo...

Views: 396 Replies: 4

Last Post: Sep 22, 2008 10:33am
by Arthur Roberts

Norm Toone

30 - 33 lense retainers

I've put off asking as it sounds dumb for such a small thing. I'm trying to make a set of lights for Dorothy and the type require the 3 spring steel lense retainer wires per lense. I've been to flea markets and folks have various lights, lenses and parts but never th...

Views: 256 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 22, 2008 5:33am
by Norm Toone

DJ Federlein

6-14 in Car Show

My 1930 6-14 Durant deluxe sedan was in the 18th annual Harbor Run car show in Channel Islands Harbor on the 14th of Sept. 2008. I wanted to go to Astoria, but did not have a trailer to haul my Durant, maybe next year. Take a look at the website listed below fo...

Views: 368 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 20, 2008 2:54pm
by DJ Federlein

Phil and Jane Peters

11th Annual DMAC Meeting & Tour

Jane and I as well as Mike and Rosalie Larsen want to thank everyone that attended the 11th Annual meeting this last week in Astoria, OR. We know that it was a long drive (flight) for a number of you and appreciate the time and effort that you put in attending this...

Views: 412 Replies: 4

Last Post: Sep 18, 2008 10:26pm
by Gary Soules

Rick Botti

On my Way

Hi Everyone, I haven been quite as of late with my job and preparing for the DMAC meet I haven't gotten back or posted anything for a while. I'm leaving in less than an hour for Astoria as will hopefully see a lot of you there. Rick

Views: 1029 Replies: 18

Last Post: Sep 18, 2008 9:30pm
by Rick Botti

Courtenay Fraitzl

Thank you!

I just wanted to say a huge heartfelt thank you to everyone for making the kids and I feel so welcomed at the Meet! We really appreciate all of the thoughtful gestures. The special tea party set for Charlotte and the T Shirts for the kids were really appreciated b...

Views: 373 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 17, 2008 9:22pm
by Phil and Jane Pe...

Dave Schulte

22-23 Star Radiator Emblem

Does anyone out there have a spare 22-23 Star radiator emblem they'd part with. Thanks, Dave

Views: 498 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 17, 2008 1:56pm
by Dave Schulte

Charles Hargrove

Spark/Throttle parts needed

I need any parts for the throttle/spark assembly for a 1928 Model 40 Rugby. Email: cwhargrove@suddenlink.net Thanks, Charles

Views: 345 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 17, 2008 6:46am
by Charles Hargrove

Rick Botti

Read All About it!!!!

Read about our meeting in the local Astorian newspaper!!!! Link to online edition below or click the little computer icon on your left. Rick http://www.coastweekend.com/main.asp?SectionID=85&SubSectionID=1002&ArticleID=41585&TM=37969.98

Views: 342 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 16, 2008 10:43pm
by Rick Botti

Mark

1926 Durant Landau

I have looked at this car and was wondering if anyone has some info to share. I am very interested in buying but not sure yet. It is 90% original with Horseless Carriage plates. 6 cyl and in good shape. Any info or insight would be appreciated. With several vehic...

Views: 301 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 16, 2008 10:20pm
by Mark

Lance Haynes

GM 100th Year Today 9/16/2008

Hello world. Today we all celebrate the founding of GM by our leader Billy Durant. Yes September 16th 1908 was the date. I for one am proud to be a Durant groupie as our late great writer friend Beverly Rae Kimes coined in one of her many writing's of our guy Billy....

Views: 319 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 16, 2008 8:20pm
by Lance Haynes

DJ Federlein

Radiator

2nd Try: I have a 1929 Durant radiator w/shell and emblem. I would trade for a new license plate topper if you pay shipping charges. The radiator is really rusted but the emblem only has minor scratches.

Views: 375 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 16, 2008 11:17am
by john parrish

brian boys

14L for sale

i have an excellent running early 14L 6 cyl motor for sale complete.just drope it in and go.fits 26 27 star $1500 plus ship brian

Views: 561 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 12, 2008 10:29pm
by brian boys

Mike Jordan

Parts needed

I'm looking for the following for a 1930 614: Driver's side door latch assy Driver and Pass window lifters Please email me at mjordan13@gmail.com if you have any of these parts for sale. Thanks, Mike

Views: 333 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 11, 2008 10:34pm
by Mike Jordan

Dave Jansen

Membership Roster

Hello All You Durant Partners, I received my Durant Partner and Membership Roster today. It looks very good. I didn't get time yet to read it because once I start I can't put it down. In the Membership Roster please change my PO Box number to 55. It is no longer P...

Views: 356 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 11, 2008 4:14pm
by Dave Jansen

Bert Babick

Durant Partners

Got the club magazine yesterday, very good job Carol. Today I received the membership roster with the totally new format. I wish to thank Carol and Judy for their contribution to the new roster. Good job to both of you.

Views: 645 Replies: 9

Last Post: Sep 10, 2008 6:21pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

will

1930 durant sadan for sale

car still has orginal paint,very little rust! windows roll up n down,wipers, wing windows.complete car, needs to be restored. ive no time or the money. was owned by one family till i got it. 503-504-0823 call for more info.

Views: 506 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 10, 2008 5:36pm
by Greg Baran

Rockey Marino

Right rear fender needed for 1929 Durant,

Hi ,I am looking for a passenger side rear fender for my 29 Durant 4 door sedan. It is a model M4, 4 cylinder. Any help appreciated. Have a right front for trade or buy outright.Phone 510 912 5138. Thanks, Rockey Marino

Views: 322 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 9, 2008 10:07pm
by Rockey Marino

Pat Durant

Durant & GM

Does anyone kown if there are any living relatives associated with William Durant the founder of GM/Durant motor Co. My dad recently told me that one of our relatives owns a Durant car, which they plan to sell for approx $20,000. ive been told it still runs and sti...

Views: 664 Replies: 4

Last Post: Sep 9, 2008 8:33pm
by Rick Botti

Ken McCormick

Going to Astoria

I am heading out on tueday to Surrey - Then on to Astoria on wed . I am travelling with a 1 ton pick up--lots of room for stuff if anyone has anything they want hauled there.Get in touch with me soon and I will try to arrange picking up whatever it is . I can be reac...

Views: 392 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 9, 2008 9:29am
by Carol Fogarazzo

Lance Chabot

27 Durant-Star, 02 Locomobile, For Sale

All, I just came accross this for anyone up near the central Ohio area, it might be worth going to look at it. The picture listing shows a nicely restored 2Dr sedan. "27 Durant Star Model M 2Dr Sedan Beautifully restored, runs & drives great $12,000." Looks like...

Views: 398 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 9, 2008 8:17am
by Lance Chabot

james quicksell

carburetor

trying to find what carb i have on my car and trying to get parts for it ,the carb is brass with a flat plate in front with 1 screw holding down float cover . There is # on side that is o723 stamped in the side i have pictures if any 1 can help thanks James quicksell

Views: 379 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 8, 2008 7:21pm
by gary kauffman

John Parrish

Looking for a Durant ID plate from the Oakland plant

Is there anyone out there who might have a spare ID plate for a Durant car from the Oakland plant? I'd love to purchase same. Also a Hayes-Hunt body tag?

Views: 345 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 7, 2008 8:21pm
by Don Shilling

Vince O'Brien

Horn Button And Switch

Franz and I are thinking of making a replacement for the horn button and switch that was used on my 1925 Star and other Durant products. The switch slips inside the nut that holds the steering wheel on and the button overhangs the nut. The switch, button and nut ar...

Views: 797 Replies: 15

Last Post: Sep 6, 2008 8:59pm
by Franz Fraitzl

DJ Federlein

Radiator

I have a 1929 Durant radiator w/shell and emblem. I would trade for a new license plate topper if you pay shipping charges. The radiator is really rusted but the emblem only has minor scratches. I will attempt to attach pictures to this posting.

Views: 294 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 6, 2008 11:18am
by DJ Federlein

Bert Babick

My '22 star car - finally

Hooray, Hooray, Hooray!!!!! At Last, after 14 years of working off and on my '22 star touring. it is now road ready. We made it around the block twice and down to get pizza this evening. Looks like it might make it to Astoria. If not, the '27 Star Model R will go....

Views: 398 Replies: 4

Last Post: Sep 4, 2008 7:36pm
by Bert Babick

mike Linthicum

Photographs of your cars.

Alright DMAC members, I'm issuing a challenge to you. I just love to look at the DMAC member's cars. And I don't see any new ones listed in the photograph section of this web site. Sooo I think that if your car is not one of those on the photopage, you need to get a...

Views: 3373 Replies: 80

Last Post: Sep 3, 2008 7:29pm
by gary kauffman

Phil Peters

11th Annual DMAC Meeting & Tour

Hi Everyone, We are just 2 months away from the start of the 11th Annual DMAC meeting and Tour and just 1 month (August 15, 2008) away from the registration deadline. Mike Larson and I have the tours layed out and reservations for the meals and hotels. To date...

Views: 945 Replies: 18

Last Post: Sep 2, 2008 3:54pm
by Vince O'Brien

Dave Truemner (for Cumberland Heritage Village Museum)

radiator hoses & rad repair

After getting the radiator recored, we now need to purchase replacement rad hoses. I like the look of those red-colored hoses on Rick Botti's roadster. Where are they available? What size of hose should be requested ? And, what length of hose stock is required ?...

Views: 535 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 1, 2008 4:11am
by Norm Toone

PATRICK KELSO

ANSTED MOTOR B22 6 CYL OHV

AM LOOKING FOR A ANSTED MOTOR USED IN DURANTS--LEXINGTONS FROM 1920 TO 1924 THANKS PATRICK 1-717-860-1930

Views: 357 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 31, 2008 12:33pm
by PATRICK KELSO

John Parrish

Want to get a rolling chassis: M-2 or earlier

I am looking for a rolling Durant chassis M-2 or earlier. I would like to begin a smallish project that will fit in my one-car garage. Please let me know if any reasonable possibilities are out there...or am I barking up a dead tree?

Views: 533 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 30, 2008 10:36am
by Vince O'Brien

Rick McDonough

Flywheel ring gear

Hello, After 24 years on the road, my Model R (see my cars pics in the 'photographs' part of this site)needs a new flywheel ring gear. I'm pretty sure it's 112 teeth. Does anyone know of a source for these - and exact dimensions? Even a manufacturer and a part...

Views: 875 Replies: 15

Last Post: Aug 27, 2008 3:59pm
by Jim Ketchum

brian boys

parts star

i have these parts for sale frt axle an steering linkage 75$ diff 100$ 14l motor 1500$ trans 75$ 4 wood wheels w/bearings 200$ all parts are in excellent codition and can be u...

Views: 664 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 25, 2008 10:03pm
by brian boys

brian boys

star grease caps

i have a set of star 26 27 axle grease caps in show condition freshly nickle plated ,the ones with the gremlin on them 200$

Views: 352 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 25, 2008 8:58pm
by brian boys

Melvin Wagner

Spark Advance

I have a question it has Been over 50 years sense I have driven a manual spark advance distributor car. I have a 1925 Star 4 door sedan A-22 4 cylinder, it will be on the road this week. Is there a formula for advancing the spark lever or is it just by the seat of yo...

Views: 565 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 25, 2008 8:41am
by Gordon F. Curl

ED VOMERO

AACA EASTERN SPRING MEET 1ST PLACE

GREAT NEWS MY 1923 STAR TOURING WON THE 1ST PLACE JUNIOR AT THE CUMBERLAND AACA MEET YESTERDAY. I THINK IT IS A GREAT DAY FOR OUR DURANT CARS AS I BEAT OUT SOME HIGH END CARS LOADED WITH A LOT OF CHROME AND BELLS AND WHISTLES.(MOPAR STUFF)NOW ON TO HERSHEY IN OCTOBE...

Views: 728 Replies: 14

Last Post: Aug 22, 2008 12:35pm
by Philip Seanston

Rick McDonough

Rear oil seal

Hello all, Just wondering what advice there is out there re what type of modern rear oil seal to use in my '26 Mod 'R' Rugby. (14L motor). I'm starting to lose a fair bit of oil out there, so it's well and truly due for a replacement. The engine reconditioner th...

Views: 297 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 21, 2008 9:11pm
by Rick McDonough

will

its for sale

1930 durant sadan car was in one family untill i bought it at an estate sale. been inside very little rust, car is complete. no time to restore. orginal paint still on car

Views: 351 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 20, 2008 10:13pm
by will

Mike Linthicum

Firewall & drip rails on Durants

I've been looking at my model 65 that I think is most original, but I have a question for the club members. In the engine compartment, was the firewall originally painted black or body color? Mine is black and looks to be the original paint, runs and all. The body an...

Views: 420 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 20, 2008 12:40pm
by Yates Milton

Ken McCormick

Parts I am bringing to Astoria

I am getting prepped for my trip. I have a small problem tho. I know I am to bring a U joint --and steering box for Rick Botti and I am bringing a pair of motor mounts --but forget who asked for them . Good memory but its very short. I wrote this down but now cant...

Views: 363 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 20, 2008 7:41am
by Ken McCormick

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