Up market and mid-market Durant products available from estate sale. Included: 1926 Locomobile Junior 8-66 7-window Sedan, 1926 Locomobile Junior 8-66 Roadster (complete in parts) as well as other Star parts (including axels, fenders, carb's, starters ...). Most o...
I am selling a complete engine & transmission for a 1931 Durant automobile. 1) Engine tag says: Durant/W8 2-2147 made for Durant motors of Canada Leaside/Ontario Continental Motors Corp./ Detroit & Muskegon Mich. 2) On the top of the block is: WGA 003 3) 4 cylin...
Hello everyone. I'm new here, and new to the Durant Club. I just took ownership of a 1930 614 Standard Sedan this last Sunday. It needs a lot of help. I'm doing well as far as body parts go. But, I have one problem. I have no frame. Does anyone know where I can find...
On my 1928 75 sedan, two of the wheels have left-hand lug nuts and two have right-hand nuts. Over the years one set of hubs/drums had been reversed from the original location. I know that engineers of that era had the mindset, lugs of a certian "hand" would loosen de...
All,
I saw my name in the beginning of an earlier thread on the 30 Durant Sidemounts, so decided to say Hello. The side-mounts (Dual) appeart to be original to my 30 Durant car. I'm still getting parts for my "Durant Project" to start it's restoration. Last year, w...
Hi Guys, I have a question......or two.
I have a brace that I think is for my side mount bracket but I don't know for sure where it goes or if it even goes on my car.
In the "Current Projects" in Photographs there is a series of photos of a car owned by Lance Chabo...
I'm getting to the point that I'll be needing various parts. If anyone has a Star "M" closed car or coupe that they may be parting out, keep me in mind.
1- Instrument panel for a '26 or early '27 car that would be equipped with quadrant mounted spark and throttle le...
Hifolks:
I was speaking with my mom (82 years old) and my aunt (73 years old) the other evening, and they were telling me about a Durant sedan that my grandfather, who lived in Carlton, Oregon, had cut down into a pickup. I should add that my aunt is the one who thi...
By accident bidding on ebay on the hood hinge ends same as the B series Mack trucks that fit 31 / 32 Durant / Fronty (and DeVaux ? Can't tell in pics if DeVaux had rod or hinge strip)I discovered another source in Frank's backyard, almost, for the Mack strip and ends...
Hi All.....
If you got the latest issue of Old Cars Weekly, be sure to look at the "Club Clips" section.
They picked up on the story from the Partner about the Lost stash of Durant parts.
With Carol as editor we are getting noticed. GREAT job Carol.
We n...
AM LOOKING FOR A DURANT 6 CYLINDER OHV MOTOR FOR A HISTORIC VINTAGE RACE CAR WITH PHOTOS OF THIS MOTOR.
I WOULD LIKE TO RESTORE IT TO THE CORRECT PERIOD MOTOR. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON A MOTOR FOR SALE OR WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE HISTORY OF THIS GREAT CAR PLEASE...
just wondering if any body needs any early New old stock exhaust valves ? these have [Durant] in raised letters on the top of the valves plus more . look on Ebay # 200205494131
Hi Partners,
Next week i'm travelling to Canada Near Toronto City and I'm interested to be in contac with Club Members or parts suppliers
please send e mail
thanks
Walter
Hello Durantonians,
1929 durant radiator & cowl highest bid $200 and above takes all contact Gary at 503-843-3037
This ad was posted Jan 27,2008. I don't know where the phone exchange is located.
Dennis
I think That I finally have enough pieces to put a distributor together for my A22, however I do have a qyestion to put out there. When you look in the parts book there is no condensor as it is listed as part of the coil in the manual. I have an original auto-lite co...
Rick
I got the DVD and played it --Very good-- This is a great piece of work and I will be looking at it again in the near future. It sure makes a great keepsake for the club members who attended and a good memento for those of us who could not make it.
I see...
I am looking to restore a 1928 75 Durant sedan and need to find the correct front bumper for it. Does anyone have one that they wouldn't mind parting with, or know of one that is for sale? Thanks for the help.
Duh....Rick, i have "hello" pic album...or picasso....is that usable...and how?...i am slow with pc and did not follow the first explain...soooooo....
Lucy, splain youself again pleeeeeze....
ten que veddy mulch.....gary
hello...
i just found a DURANT 6-14 "BLIND QUARTER WINDOW" COACH FOR SALE. IT IS A SOLID ORIGINAL STANDARD LOOK BUT HAS TWO FRONT FENDER WELLS ADDED AND SIX WOODEN WHEELS WITH TRUNK AND RACK ....INTERIOR IS INTACT AND WOOD/DOORS FEELS REALLY SOLID. AM WAITING TO HE...
All orig 407 with extra height for tall people and very hard to find half moon rear window style. Thought I was looking at something made up by Walt Disney or in needed new glasses. Lots of window space.
http://phoenix.kijiji.com/c-Cars-vehicles-Classic-cars-1930-...
I need to sell a 1926 Durant Star R 6cylinder
Coupe. I don't want to, but the economy is forcing the sale! Needs restoration but starts and runs!! please call 970.225.2205 XT12 or Email me
Hi Fellows,
I am in the process of installing a new head gasket
in my Rugby D. 40. Have obtained Studs from an old engine and nuts. Is it adviseable to use the same nuts
or purchase new ones. I presume they are 7/16". Your views would be appreciated....
I have a 1923 Flint coil for sale. This is different than the ones for the 24-29 Flint. It is a Brown and Caine 2872 coil, for the Autolite ignition. dlmarx@bellsouth.net. (803-425-8649) I will post this on ebay in a few days if no interest form this forum. Also...
not a durant item but a member may have a lead for me i am desperate to find garnish moldings for a 1932 plymouth 3 window coupe pb model if any members could help i would mutch appreciate.
brian boys
I have a Tillotsen Carb. Model L 1A, on my 1923 A22 Durant, I am in need of some parts for it, mainly the (Main Nozzle0, NOS or good used. Any suggestions where I might be able to locate some NOS or used?
Thanking you for any help that you can give.
Ken
I have a 1925 Star 4 cyl That I bought in November 07 it is complete and ready to use except for the distributor. I have the housing, shaft and gear. The parts that are missing is the points, condenser and the attaching patrs I also have the rotor and cap. Where can...
I have a Jefferson Ignition Coil that fits the 1920-22 Dort. This coil also fits the Stephens , Skelton, Briscoe, Allen, Beggs Six, Monroe, Pilot, and a Metz. This coil is a Jefferson Ignition coil C-501. This is an NORS coil, new in the box. Thanks, Dan, dlmarx@...
I have several coils that will fit the Star Automobile. Some are still in the original box. These are the Wells #873. Fits years 1922-27. $40.00 plus shipping. 803-425-8649. dlmarx@bellsouth.net
Dan
I keep checking the photo section and I have not seen any new photographs of members cars that I have not seen before. You can't tell me that the new members do not have any photographs of your cars, and that some old members have not finished some restorations. And...
I have a porcelain top coil that fits the Dort, late 1919-'23, Connecticut ignition, Model M and 225Y systems. Also fits the Gray-Dort. dlmarx@bellsouth.net
Thanks
Dan
NORS coils are still available for the '24-29 Flint. The made by Wells Mfg and are #873 and #871. Sold a couple to list members plus an original Dejon and Autolite coils. Many more avilable. $40.00 each plus shipping. Thanks Jim and Terje.
Dan Marx
dlmarx@bellsout...
Hi Frank,
I am in the process of trying to bebuild the drive pinion shaft & bearings on my '27 coupe with split housing. I've gotten most of it apart, and the rear drive pinion bearing is a total loss. I plan to replace the front & rear bearings, as I can still make...
I finally found the '47 Ford I have wanted for a long time, so now I have to sell off my '27 Durant coupe, along with a lot of parts. Ie; .....2 radiators ( 1 with shell ) 2 transmisions, a front axle assembly from an Oakland built car, some springs, 3 spare motors...
Does anyone need a good chev motor from a 64 chev impala. I have had this one rebuilt to sell and the guy backed out. I would like to get my money back out of it .The machine work was done by a Erics engine machine (250)573 3403. and all parts came from Napa auto par...
I've had my high school cruiser, a 1950 Mercury Sport Sedan,in my garage for many years. My daughter wants to park it in front of her school theater for her play, "Bye Bye Birdee" so I'm getting off my duff and putting it back together. Currently, I'm bead blastin...
just purchased a 1928 m2. are the front pendelum arms,right and left the same? the right side arm on my m2 has an outward bend away from the frame about 2/3rd down from the mounting bolt. the left side is straight. the front rods were in the wrong holes where they at...
Does anyone have some insight here? I own a Durant sedan model D75 that has the continental 6 engine 15U-988, the 6 wire wheels, and built in the New Jersey plant (E-2190). The title shows that it is a 1929 year but according to all the literature I have seen, the D7...
Thanks to this web site the Star engines have moved on to a new home. Great big thanks to the moderator for maintaining the site.
Hopefully another Star will be back on the road soon.
brent
Star touring in the guest book looks to be pretty good. Any one have a ball park figure what it should sell for ?? I am sure it is an older restoration but looks as tho the owner took good care of it. I am interested in it but have no idea what to offer the owners....
Tis me again... just hunting up articles for the next partner. Want to get a jump on it to get it out early!!
Does anyone know anything about Wm. Durants interest in the Mathis...
Dave Shulte sent me some great color copies of the mathis brochure and it would be ni...
Hi ALL, having trouble getting clutch adjusted, had new linings put on the plate, went by the book.One adjustment area wouldn't engage, went the other way it slips, no in between. Last thing it say's is to replace tension springs. Any idea's ? do they still sell spri...