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Brian Johnson

Family dat at Durant Park, Lansing Michigan

In my home Saturday is family day and today Julie and I put the boys in the truck and went on a “Drive to Nowhere” which we do often. Today the random turns took us into Lansing where we happened to come across Durant Park. We stopped and let the boys pla...

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Last Post: Sep 29, 2018 4:51pm
by Robert Smith

Todd E Frye

A-22 Carburetor

I am looking at carburetor options for my '23 A-22. I have the original Tillotson L-1A and though I can find a gasket kit for it, I am unable to find a replacement for it's very strange needle & seat arrangement. In lieu of staying original, I would like a recommen...

Views: 496 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 21, 2018 3:23pm
by Carroll Tintinge...

Parker Edmondson

engine oil

the book for my 1928 Durant m-2 calls for light mineral oil in the winter and heavy mineral oil in the summer, When the book says mineral oil does it mean the food grade clear cutting board butcher block and rust protectant oil you can get on amazon?

Views: 349 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 18, 2018 3:05pm
by Ross

Gary

Relined clutch discs

I just replaced my 27 Star R clutch pressure plate and disc using spares from my 24. Took the opportunity to swap flywheels also as my ring gear was shot. Pretty straight ahead job, not bad at all. The disc itself is a strange looking affair with a number of hard...

Views: 253 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 15, 2018 10:38pm
by Gary

Frank Witkowski

DMAC Election of Officers Results

Hi All, At Thursday nights Business meeting the official ballots where opened and counted. The results are as follows. For President: Mike Linthicum 134 votes Peggy Spitz 72 votes For Vice President: D.J. Federlein 208 vo...

Views: 239 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 15, 2018 1:32pm
by Frank Witkowski

Parker Edmondson

Radiator boiling over

When I put 600W steam cylinder oil in the transmission and differential my radiator boils over and sprays my windshield but when I put lighter weight oil in the transmission and differential it does not boil over how do I fix this?

Views: 247 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 15, 2018 1:20pm
by Parker Edmondson

Don Shilling

Sheet Metal Reproduction

Work is progressing nicely on my '24 Star touring. The sheet metal is in very nice condition except the rear seat frame. This is a structural component and mine has severe perforation on the bottom. Trying to find a replacement would be next to impossible so I'm look...

Views: 324 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 14, 2018 11:12am
by Don Shilling

Tom Schaffer

Newark Airport to Hilton Garden Hotel

I was told a bit ago that the hotel shuttle is completely booked for people arriving tomorrow. Not sure what the best way to get from the airport to the hotel is. We are arriving at 1:30 pm tomorrow. Any suggestions? Thanks! Tom & Lisa

Views: 221 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 12, 2018 1:22pm
by Peggy Spitz

Peggy Spitz

Weather for the Staten Island Meet

I know some of you are getting anxious with Hurricane Florence coming up the coast. I just checked again with the Weather for Staten Island Thursday through Monday. They report the daytime temps will be in the high 70's. Evening temps will be in the mid 60's. It is...

Views: 243 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 12, 2018 4:51am
by Peggy Spitz

Peggy Spitz

One week until the 2018 Staten Island Meet

OK everyone-we are on the final countdown! We have received registrations from all but two people who have reserved rooms for the Meet. Ed is finalizing plans-and I have been shopping for the Hospitality Suite. We have Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Cherry Pepsi, Rootbeer, Lipt...

Views: 256 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 10, 2018 7:12am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Hershey 2018 October 10 - 13, 2018

Hello Everyone; It's getting that time again, the fall Hershey show, the largest car show on the East Coast with over 9,000 flea market spaces, over 2000 cars in the car corral and over 1700 cars on the show field on Saturday to be judged. The DMAC will be there...

Views: 266 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 7, 2018 4:57pm
by Bill DeVries

Jim

Rear main seal

I am ready to put the car on the road but have a serious oil leak around the rear main seal. I have searched the Durant forum and the internet and looks like a few solutions. (a)Try adding an additive such as blue devil, (b)replace the rope seal with a new one or a c...

Views: 394 Replies: 10

Last Post: Sep 7, 2018 8:16am
by Bill Hoaglan

Rick Botti

The story of Leaside 1931

I found this picture from the Toronto Public Library website. The picture can be found on page 18 of the book. The book was published in 1931 and can be download for free from the link below. https://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/da/pdfs/31385029308291.pdf...

Views: 351 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 31, 2018 5:55pm
by Ross

John

Homemade Doodlebug/Spray rig built from Durant or Star, looking for info

Hello: I recently purchased a homemade tractor made in the 40's to spray apple orchards. It is very complete and not in bad shape, but engine is tight from sitting. I was told it was built from a 1929 Durant, and the hood and radiator shell are Durant. There are n...

Views: 1041 Replies: 20

Last Post: Aug 30, 2018 5:28pm
by John Asmus

Rick Botti

Reg Bent's Roadster

Just posted five new pictures of Reg Bent's beautiful 1930 model 614 Roadster in the Photographs page under the Durant section. Rick

Views: 338 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 30, 2018 12:46pm
by Ross

John Asmus

22AA Starter

I tried to delete my post below this, wasn't successful... I need a complete starter for a 1930 or 31 Durant 22AA engine. Any help or information is greatly appreciated!

Views: 202 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 30, 2018 12:23pm
by John Asmus

John Asmus

22A Starter Needed!

Last year I bought a starter on eBay that was supposed to fit my 1929 Continental 22A engine. Unfortunately it's not even close! Does anybody know of a complete starter for sale? I'm so close to starting this engine and I'm pretty dismayed that the starter doesn't fi...

Views: 186 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 30, 2018 12:18pm
by John Asmus

John Paré

Durant Model 40 Tourer?

I thought you may be interested in these photographs of (so I'm told) a Durant Model 40 Tourer in daily life in Southern Rhodesia around 1930. They are scanned from glass negatives taken by my grandfather, who was a hunter/gold miner at the time. The large la...

Views: 272 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 29, 2018 4:16am
by John Paré

Rick Botti

Graf Zeppelin & Durant in Argentina

I don't remember where I found this, but it is a nice piece of history. The title read, Graf Zeppelin arriving in Buenos Aires, 1934. The Durant could be either a 1928 or 1929 Sedan. Up until the recession of 2008, there was a modern day Zeppelin based in Mounta...

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Last Post: Aug 26, 2018 11:49am
by Rick Botti

Frank Witkowski

Rugby pick up on HCCA

not mine.... 1930 Rugby Pickup 1930 Rugby Pickup Click photo for MORE Photos This 1930 Rugby Pickup is Black with wood bed and trim Runs, Drives, & Tours well on her 4 cyl engine Show quality restoration Megabucks (not by me) Robertson screws (since...

Views: 238 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 21, 2018 12:36pm
by Mike Linthicum

Bob Smith

rubber balls

A gentleman in Australia is in need of a set (16) rubber balls used on some Durant products. Are they available?

Views: 234 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 20, 2018 4:01pm
by Don Shilling

Frank Witkowski

DMAC Election Ballots Sent Out

Hi All.... The Ballots for the election of officers have been sent out. We got ours yesterday. Also got a completed one from a member. Remember this is YOUR Club, Please vote. Thanks...........Frank

Views: 313 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 20, 2018 9:34am
by Frank Witkowski

Peggy Spitz

CROSBY, STILLS, NASH AND YOUNG CABARET ON 9/14/18

Ed had chosen this weekend in Staten Island for another reason (besides the East Coast AACA Meet of 500 cars). He knew that the Hilton Garden Inn has a Cabaret Performance several times a year-and there is one scheduled the weekend we are in Staten Island for our me...

Views: 346 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 16, 2018 3:51pm
by D J Federlein

Peggy Spitz

TODAY IS AUGUST 13! One month until the meet!!!!

All right Durantonians- it is one month until our meet in Staten Island. SO, if you have NOT made your hotel reservations yet-today is the last day to get that $139 a night rate. If you have not mailed in your registration fees- take care of that soon. If you have...

Views: 697 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 13, 2018 7:13am
by Peggy Spitz

Frank Witkowski

619 on Craigs list

Not mine.... 1931 Durant 619 Deluxe with dual sidemounts. ONLY ONE!!! - $5000 (EAU CLAIRE WI) 1931 DURANT fuel: gas title status: missing transmission: manual 1931 DURANT MODEL 619 DELUXE. ONE OF 1000 619s MADE. WITH ONLY 16 KNOWN TO EXIST AND OUT OF...

Views: 313 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 8, 2018 6:21am
by Brian Johnson

Bob Olsen

Test

Test

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Last Post: Aug 5, 2018 6:03pm
by Ken Mc Cormick

Dave enrico

Scammers

Had a guy call me after I put a parts wanted add on the aaca for devaux parts,this guy was smooth he was cleaning up his late fathers estate,had wheels and the trunk rack I needed,if you get a call from 775 area code by Edwin that would be him,watch out guys, Dave

Views: 221 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 4, 2018 4:06pm
by Dave enrico

Peggy Spitz

Looking for a roommate at Staten Island. Meet

Hi Everyone- I got a call from a member who is really interested in coming to the Staten Island Meet. Since it is just him, he is interested in sharing a double Queen room with another member who would like to come-share a room and expenses for the room. Anyone int...

Views: 206 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 4, 2018 12:18pm
by Peggy Spitz

Mike Linthicum

1922 Star on Ebay Motors.

Looks like an original 1922/23 Star listed on Ebaymotors.com. Ad says it's a barn find. Don't know about that, but looks like a little steam cleaning and fluid refreshment and maybe she'd be a drive as is car.

Views: 285 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 4, 2018 6:13am
by Norm Toone

Ken Hoshowski

Horn Button 1926 Star

I have checked the archives and see a lot of queries regarding Horn Buttons but nothing about the operation. I am not able to get the horn (switch) to work. I have checked all my wiring and have eliminated every thing except the switch.. When I take the wire ru...

Views: 230 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 3, 2018 7:16am
by VINCE O'BRIEN

Peggy Spitz

Update from the Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island

Hi Everyone! I got an email today from the Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island. The event coordinator informed me we have two more weeks until the room rate that Ed secured for our Meet will no longer be honored. SO, if your planning on attending this year's Meet-and...

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Last Post: Jul 31, 2018 8:21pm
by Peggy Spitz

Brian Johnson

Interesting picture found in auction

Views: 354 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 23, 2018 8:10am
by Don Shilling

Rick Botti

New Pics

Just finished some background maintenance and also added three new pictures of Ken Hoshowski's 1926 Star Panel truck. He added a very nice Durant/Star decal to it. You can see them in the Photograph section under Star > Panel Truck - Ken Hoshowski. Rick

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Last Post: Jul 22, 2018 1:13pm
by Rick Botti

Peggy Spitz

Today marks the 2 month mark UNTIL our 20th DMAC Meet

Hello everyone. Today marks the 2 month mark until we all get together again in Staten Island for our 20th Meet! IF you have NOT made your reservations or sent in your registration-NOW IS THE TIME! Ed is continuing to work on making everything run like clockwork for...

Views: 219 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 20, 2018 2:42pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Phillip Donoghoe

Sold My 1929 Durant D66 Deluxe Sedan.

Brought the Durant in 1982 from Harold Burraston of Murrurundi, NSW. Restored over the years to 1999 when it was registered and won Peoples choice and equal restoration of the year with a 1935 Buick. Have been to several rallies including Adelaide Bay to Birdwood, A...

Views: 424 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 18, 2018 6:54am
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

Rosie Larsen's 1930 Durant Coupe

Rosie Larsen's 1930 Durant Coupe took double trophies at the Concours D Elegance in Forest Grove, Oregon today. She is so proud. This is the one car Mike owned that she wanted to restore in his memory.

Views: 336 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 17, 2018 10:34am
by Ross

Gary Yelle

Steeldraulic Brakes

A few weeks back a friend sent me some background information on the DeVaux. Included in this is a 7 page discussion on the "Characteristics of Construction" of Steeldraulic Brakes. I printed up 10 copies and will send it to anyone interested. My e-mail is garyyel...

Views: 395 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 12, 2018 7:11pm
by Ken Mc Cormick

Gary

Star distributor set up

Hi folks, I just bought a pretty dusty and dirty, non-running 1927 6 cylinder Star automobile and am very happy! There is a problem, however. The distributor is missing . There appears to be a place for it to be installed at the back of the generator and I can se...

Views: 296 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 11, 2018 8:20am
by Gary

Dave

Star engine

Have a Star motor with this serial number 110587. What can you tell me about it?

Views: 361 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 9, 2018 8:08am
by Don Shilling

Ken Hoshowski

Starter

I went to start the Star a few days ago. I did not have the opportunity to use it last year so it has sat for over a year in a heated garage. It ran and started fine when I drove it into the garage in the fall of 2016. I have installed a new battery. When I engag...

Views: 287 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 8, 2018 5:56pm
by Ken Hoshowski

David Coppess

Hooking up the throttle from the bottom of the steering column

I haven't been able to comprehend how this connection is made. The exhaust manifold dumps out at the front of the engine. The throttle connection from the steering column is my puzzle. I have nothing but the piece on the end of the shaft that I'd guess a cable goes u...

Views: 232 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 26, 2018 9:49pm
by David Coppess

Gary Richards

1915 Dort Clutch lineing specifications

Trying to find the specifications on building a clutch for a 1915 Dort with a Lycoming Engine. I have several clutches and flywheels but none have the lining on them, I was told that there is a template floating around and specs. for a leather lining? Have not been a...

Views: 203 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 26, 2018 4:11am
by Norm Toone

Frank Witkowski

Gilmore Museum

Hi All... Great article about the Gilmore Museum in the latest Hemmings Classic Car magazine. We have the opportunity to have a presence there. Please read the article to understand about this great museum. Frank

Views: 307 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 25, 2018 12:08pm
by John Connor

Graham Neve

1931 Durant 619 deluxe w/duel side mounts

Hey all, I have a couple questions about this car I am looking at. I am wondering what it might be worth? It is 98% complete but needs a total restoration. Is the dual side mounts rare? Original? I can't seem to find anything on it. The car was indoors sitting for...

Views: 330 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 24, 2018 6:02pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Brian Johnson

Late production and one off Durant’s

Recently Gary Yelle posted the whereabouts of a 1932 DeVaux and it stirred my curiousity. What is the latest car manufactured in the Durant family of cars and what is the latest known car on the roads today? In paging through all the information on the DMAC websit...

Views: 334 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 24, 2018 1:02pm
by Norm Toone

Stephanie Smith

2019 Calendar

Need pictures for 2019 Calendar. Anyone interested in seeing their car featured in an all new 2019 Calendar of Durant club vehicles. Contact me: Stephanie Smith (azsmith08@gmail.com)

Views: 308 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 24, 2018 12:10pm
by mike b

Gene House

Interesting site I've found

I've discovered a website that is offering archieval newspapers from as early as the early 1900s. On this site I found several articles relating to the Flint Motor Company. The Anaconda Standard in Butte, MT stated that the Flint Roadster, driver that day in the cont...

Views: 324 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 22, 2018 12:21pm
by Norm Toone

Claude Lavoie

Battery not charging

It appears that the cut off relay is no longer functioning. I tried to find a replacement on the web without success. Would anyone know of where to find one eithter identical or that can be modified to fit? The generator is Auto-Lite model GAL. Thank you!

Views: 322 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 17, 2018 2:32pm
by Claude Lavoie

John P Langan

1923 A22

Hello, I just bought Bobby Carter 1923 A22 out of Ohio. Lots of questions! Continental I4 Runs great, starts right up, no smoke, shifts fine, stops decent. Recent paint, new top and interior, chrome is amazing for 95 years old! What type of oil 30 Non dete...

Views: 404 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jun 15, 2018 12:26pm
by Kenneth Brink

Terry Rhodes

Durant/Star valve stem cap find

Can you help me I.D. this cap? Found it in my shed. Thank you, Terry

Views: 228 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 15, 2018 9:36am
by Terry Rhodes

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