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Jim Cooke

Rear bumper

There was a bumper in the back seat when I bought the car that fits the whole width of the car. Unfortunately when I try to install, it interferes with the spare tire that is also mounted on te back of the car. The brackets and bumper were badly bent but I can not te...

Views: 339 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jan 13, 2018 6:48am
by Jim Cooke

Ken Brink

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.

Views: 225 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 9, 2018 10:43pm
by Ken McCormick( b...

Colin

For Sale

Sale in Febuary 2018. One Mason Road King Speed Truck. Only made between 1922-25. I think this is a 1923-5 model. Body work non existent but has complete mechanicals. Engine still turns. Maybe spare diff, have to check as Dads, in back of shed covered in other treasu...

Views: 275 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 7, 2018 5:04pm
by Norm Toone

Mike Linthicum

Guess Who?

Dave Schulte just sent some of us these pictures taken back in the 70's. Guess who's in the pictures? Now Frank, Dave, Bob, don't let the cat out of the bag.

Views: 366 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jan 5, 2018 8:32am
by Tom Schaffer

Mike Linthicum

Just got back by Generator/Distributor

Hey I just wanted to share with everyone my restored generator/distributor for my Model 65 that I just got back from Advanced Auto Electric in Michigan. Took him a long time, but it's well worth the wait. Looks like it just came out of the box in 1928! The distributo...

Views: 253 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 4, 2018 11:37am
by Yates Milton

Jim Cooke

Fan belt pulley

I am reassembling the front of the engine compartment and just installed the lower fan belt pulley on the w5 engine. There is a key but no visible way of attaching the pulley. Is it held there by the tension of the belt?

Views: 231 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 1, 2018 8:57am
by jim

Wayne Farrand

Durant hubcap on eBay

i know Durant hubcaps are hen's teeth. There's a D cap on eBay now. It looked a lot like those needed for my 619 with wire wheels. But looked suspicious so I asked about the diameter of the hole needed to snap in. It's larger diameter than my 6 inchers - and has an o...

Views: 286 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jan 1, 2018 5:25am
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

durant dealership mentioned

I stumbled across an article about the last season of Downtown Abbey. They mention Durant and a real Durant dealership circa 1922. http://www.citizen-times.com/story/entertainment/2015/03/02/vanderbilts-ahead-downton-abbey-cars-trains/24276261/ Rick

Views: 187 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 31, 2017 6:15pm
by Rick Botti

Robert and Margaret Heath

Some Past History Of Rugby in Australia

To the DMAC Members, I have been busy trying to find Durant owners in Australia. This is a Email from a Rugby Owner Russel Medhurst of Melbourne Hi Robert Heath, Nice to hear from you.Is your a C or an F as models overlapped a bit owning to the time they they...

Views: 525 Replies: 12

Last Post: Dec 30, 2017 3:46pm
by Colin

S. Blomquist

Upholstery Material

I am looking to purchase some custom mohair upholstery material soon for my 1928 Durant D75 original pattern. Not sure if it is specific to the D75 but wanted to put a call out to the club members to see if you desire to join in. I personally need 5-6 square yards of...

Views: 289 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 29, 2017 3:58am
by S. Blomquist

Mike Linthicum

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Since today is Friday and many of you will be heading out for holiday travel, (if you haven't already headed out) Frances and I want to take this opportunity to wish all the Durantonians throughout the world a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New year. I hope yo...

Views: 298 Replies: 9

Last Post: Dec 26, 2017 2:01pm
by Mike Linthicum

Yates Milton

Report on California Fires

Hi Brother Lance Let us know your situation with the fires in your area. Haven't heard from you in quite sometime. Hope all is well with you and other members in the area. Yates

Views: 324 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 18, 2017 7:54am
by dave enrico

Mike Linthicum

Last minute donations to the Durant Museum Fund!

Hello everyone; We've got just about two weeks left of this year and those of you in the United States that are looking for last minute possible tax deductions, please consider sending a donation to the DMAC Museum Fund. Remember, the DMAC is a IRS designated 501...

Views: 190 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 17, 2017 1:07pm
by Mike Linthicum

Peggy Spitz

2018 DMAC Conference in Staten Island NY 9/13 - 9/17

Hi Everyone! Charlie and I met up with Ed yesterday to work on the Meet. We toured several hotels and agreed with Ed that the best choice is the Hilton. He was able to get a rate of $139.00 plus taxes per night. We got Lacqua to honor that rate for two days before t...

Views: 698 Replies: 25

Last Post: Dec 16, 2017 5:10pm
by Tom Schaffer

Don Shilling

'24 Star Restoration Prep

I've checked with several shops about rebuilding the woodwork, repairing metalwork, and body assembly and have pretty well decided on Robin Baker at Automotive Wood Bodies to do the work. Today we trimed the body, unbolted from the frame, and installed bracing. I'll...

Views: 467 Replies: 8

Last Post: Dec 12, 2017 3:29pm
by Don Shilling

David Coppess

Curtis Bartells Parts Cache

Hey, Whats up with Curts Parts Cache. Just talked to Curt and he says it's still available and reduced to $500.00. Hey Gene where are You ?? Curt say's if no action soon it go's in the trash as he can't afford to pay storage rent on it any longer. I could take half...

Views: 484 Replies: 7

Last Post: Dec 12, 2017 10:47am
by Curtis Bartell

Dave Schulte

NOS oil pump gears

Quite some time ago I loaned a member a pair of NOS oil pump gears for a reproduction project. I have forgotten the members name, and was curious as to the status of the project. Hopefully the member will contact me. Dave

Views: 233 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 10, 2017 7:46am
by Dave Schulte

Danna

I have a one of a kind boat built from a 1928 star car.

I have a boat that a gentle man built in 1928 from a star car. I'm not sure what model exactly. I believe everything but the body and tires were used. It has the original motor and transmission both seats and steering wheel. Looks very similar to a Chris craft. The m...

Views: 275 Replies: 5

Last Post: Dec 7, 2017 2:45pm
by Brian Johnson

dave enrico

freewheeling

hello everyone and happy holidays does anyone have a picture of or and old freewheeling control and knob for a Durant Frontenac or devaux,my control cable on my 32 is missing and I don't know what it looks like,as always thanks to everyone for there help dave

Views: 203 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 7, 2017 2:12pm
by dave enrico

Brian Drake

Engine numbers

Can any one help, I have purchased a Rugby / Star / Durant and it has an engine serial number on it which I don't know. Engine number is R1559067 . It is an over head valve engine, it has 2 individual rocker covers each covering 2 pistons worth of rockers and it has...

Views: 553 Replies: 16

Last Post: Dec 5, 2017 10:34pm
by Sid Semple

Rick Botti

testing image hosting

https://imgbb.com Rick

Views: 800 Replies: 8

Last Post: Dec 5, 2017 9:24am
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Rick

Views: 286 Replies: 12

Last Post: Nov 24, 2017 3:07pm
by Ken McCormick( b...

Mike Linthicum

East Coast Chapter Spring Meet, Springfield, Illinois

Time to start thinking about the East Coast Chapter Spring Meet. This April we'll meet in Springfield, Illinois. The land of Abraham Lincoln and also part of Route 66 I understand. I have ordered a visitors bureau booklet and made initial contact with the visitors bu...

Views: 323 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 20, 2017 10:07am
by Ken Brink

Mike Linthicum

Urgent call for articles for the Partner!

Carol's supply of articles is almost non-existent. I spoke with her yesterday and she has very little to draw from for our fall issue and winter issue. Please consider sitting down and writing up an article on anything Durant related. Restoration tips, stories of ho...

Views: 246 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 16, 2017 5:58am
by Mike Linthicum

Linda Westbury

Would like to sell this Star

My father passed away and he had this vehicle on his property. He loved this vehicle but never got the chance to restore it. I would love to see this done.

Views: 295 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 14, 2017 5:35am
by Norm Toone

Gordon F. Curl

Shifting a 4 speed transmission - any comments?

Shifting a 4 speed transmission: I have a friend who has a 1929 6-66 that he has just brought to life. However, he is a little puzzled by the 4 speed transmission. I have tried to help him, as best I can, but I have never driven one either. Can someone explain...

Views: 353 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 13, 2017 1:29am
by Phil Donoghoe

Rick Botti

New source of Durant Era Pictures

I found a great new source of Durant era pictures. All seem to be factory images from 1923-31. These are hosted by the Free Library of Philadelphia. Rick https://libwww.freelibrary.org/digital/search/?q=durant

Views: 391 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 12, 2017 10:58pm
by Lance Haynes

Ken McCormick( better known as -Yukon jack)

Old cars sure are fun

Lots of fun trying to fit old tin onto an old framework-- Doesn't seem like anything is the right size to fit anywhere. Seems like everything I try to fit good makes something else fit poorly. Pretty discouraging after all the work you do to get this far. Only thing...

Views: 273 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 9, 2017 4:46am
by Norm Toone

Frank Witkowski

Missing Modesto package

Hi All.... Trying to track down a package that was to be sent from the Modesto meet. Did anyone get ours by mistake? Thanks..... Cathy & Frank ---

Views: 239 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 8, 2017 6:31am
by Frank Witkowski

David Coppess

Curtis Bartell's parts cache

Anyone else interested in Curts cache and wants to combine a few purchase's ? I'm interested in some but not all. I'd be willing to help haul some of it to get it over to East edge of S. Dakota if that would help at all. Dave

Views: 370 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 29, 2017 10:56pm
by David Coppess

Gordon F. Curl

Thank you for the Award

It sure was a surprise to get a call from Mike Linthicum, our President, letting me know that I was the recipient of the 2017 "William C. "Billy" Durant Award" What an unexpected honour!! The beautiful plaque arrived by post last evening. I have been a member of...

Views: 300 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 18, 2017 4:59pm
by Birgit and Don A...

Bert & Sonia Babick

To all members of the DMAC:

We would like to thank all of the members of the Durant club for the prayers and concerns for our safety in regards to the northern California fires. Pam and Roger Von Bergen, Terry Neisingh and us ( like Roger said ) dodged a major bullet. We didn't have any dama...

Views: 325 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 18, 2017 6:55am
by Gordon F. Curl

Ken McCormick( better known as -Yukon jack)

woodwork in body for rebuild

Does anyone have plans for all the body work in the 614 rumble seat coupe =-1930 deluxe. I am going to rip mine all apart again and try to do it right. Need help and any info will be helpful and appreciated Never had a plan of any kind to work from so its not re...

Views: 475 Replies: 10

Last Post: Oct 16, 2017 10:42pm
by Ken McCormick( b...

Don Shilling

Star C model horn

Bill, Bert, or Ed, could you tell me the make and model of the horn used on the Star C 22-24 ?

Views: 241 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 16, 2017 8:07pm
by Bert Babick

Ken McCormick( better known as -Yukon jack)

mix up at the meeting

seems like I have caused a lot of trouble. I am really sorry if that is the case. Anyone that knows me will know that I am a quiet guy and I would not want to be the cause of strife in the club. There was a screw up in the transportation to the dinner but its no big...

Views: 272 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 15, 2017 4:56pm
by Ken McCormick( b...

Logan Doucet

Looking at buying a Durant 614 need advice!

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1253481778&siteLocale=en_CA&requestSource=b I have a chance to make a trade on this Durant 614 I'm curious if any one could tell me what it's value would really be, thanks!

Views: 269 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 15, 2017 5:20am
by Norm Toone

Brian Johnson

California fires

I would like to hear how our California members are fairing with the wildfires! A few that I had the pleasure of spending time with at our meet a few weeks ago I know are from one of the areas of concern. Wishing you all the best !

Views: 342 Replies: 8

Last Post: Oct 14, 2017 8:07am
by Bill Hoaglan

Dennis Murphy

1931 Devaux Owner's Manual on Ebay

I was bidding on an original owner's manual on Ebay. I maxed out at $141.00 and the winning bid was $143.00. I would be curious on what the winning bidder's Maximum bid was as I wasn't the only one that lost out. I did manage to have the winning bid on a large lub...

Views: 803 Replies: 10

Last Post: Oct 14, 2017 5:39am
by Norm Toone

Peggy Spitz

2017 DMAC Modesto Meet

Kudos to the Pacific Chapter for a job well done. The time, effort and hands-on you all did to make this a great meet showed! The trips were fun, sometimes educational (the museum and covered bridge) wow factor (the private collector tour with the high end cars), et...

Views: 354 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 13, 2017 5:48am
by Mike Linthicum

Ken McCormick( better known as -Yukon jack)

Rear Quarter panels for Star

I brought 2 rear Quarter panels for a star to the meeting. Does anyone know what became of them - The owner would like to know if they found a good home. Thanks Ken

Views: 227 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 11, 2017 3:25pm
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

Dort help needed. Any suggestions?

I received the following message from Paul, who's working on the restoration of a Dort engine. Let's see if we can lend a hand to get this one on the road again. Howdy: I found you through the Durant website. We are currently rebuilding the Lycoming DU engin...

Views: 427 Replies: 4

Last Post: Oct 10, 2017 3:48pm
by Norm Toone

Jon maisterrena

I'm selling my 1926 star I want to know how to go about doing so

Yes I'm wanting to sell my 1926 star. I have complete body and frame also title. How do I go about doing so. Thank you

Views: 272 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 5, 2017 9:23pm
by Jon maisterrena

Joe Grima

Tillotson JR5 Vs. JR5A

Hi. I am trying to find information that identifies the difference between a Tillotson JR5 and JR5A. Can anyone provide documentation or explain the difference between the two carbs? Thank you.

Views: 276 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 4, 2017 12:52pm
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

Safe Travels!

Hello Durantonians! As we get closer to the National meet in Modesto, California next week, many of you will start traveling in the next couple of days to get there. I'll be arriving myself on Tuesday, early afternoon. I hope everyone, especially those towing, t...

Views: 524 Replies: 15

Last Post: Sep 26, 2017 2:50pm
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

HERSHEY Fall Meet, October 4 through 7, 2017

Hello Durantonians! The DMAC will have the same two spaces this year at the upcoming October Hershey fall meet. This is the best advertising and recruitment for new members money can buy, when there are over 100,000 people attending and over 9,000 flea market s...

Views: 362 Replies: 5

Last Post: Sep 26, 2017 5:29am
by tom edmonds

Rick Botti

That darn nut!!

I removed the bumpers from the 619 today, Lots of rust man o man. The rear bumpers were easy, in fact they almost fell off they were so lose. But the front bumper was another matter. The nut holding the carriage bolt on the passenger side of the bumper was very,...

Views: 400 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 20, 2017 4:01pm
by Rick Botti

carol

any one need a 1930+ radiator shell. see ebay

any body need a radiator shell? just saw one on ebay, and they are willing to bring it to Hershey! Hurry time is running out. This vendor is in the same field as the Durant motors automobile club booth, but up near the food vendors. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1930-1...

Views: 244 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 20, 2017 4:30am
by Norm Toone

Keith Hoffmann

Clutch will not fully disengage?

I have a problem where the clutch appears not to fully disengage. This car has the separate gearbox and rubber ball universal coupling. The travel is correctly adjusted and any areas where there was minor wear repaired. There is a new clutch bush with around 1.5...

Views: 231 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 19, 2017 9:12pm
by Vincent Edward O...

Dan vaughn

I need a Tillotson Sp13B-1

I am searching for a Tillotson Sp13B-1 some on help please

Views: 219 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 19, 2017 6:47am
by Mike Linthicum

Ken Hoshowski

Free Quarter Panels

Free, Free, Rear Quarter Panels from a 1926 Star Coach. Good condition, paint has been stripped to bare metal. No rust. Ken (Yukon Jack) McCormick is offering to transport said panels to the Modesto Convention at no charge. Pictures available on request....

Views: 215 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 18, 2017 10:43pm
by Ken Hoshowski

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