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Reecy Smith

1933 Continental Ace Deluxe

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-/161920185899?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25b331f62b:g:~ikAAOSwk1JWcYj8&item=161920185899 On Ebay now

Views: 238 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 18, 2015 4:24am
by Norm Toone

Norm Toone

1930 - 32 Fender Light Lense's

Just a heads up on an almost impossible part to find. By accident I came across an eBay seller selling many parts and one was a 3 x 2 3/4 lense used, I think in Durant's only, Special and Deluxe. I'm told a few of us cut out plastic circles they are so hard to find....

Views: 259 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 14, 2015 12:09pm
by Norm Toone

Shane Hoffmann

Reproduction W5 Cylinder Head (High Compression) and Cast Iron Brake Drums

Since I've got the car on the road now, I'm progressing with a few updates/changes that I've been wanting to do. The first is the production of cast iron brake drums to replace the original pressed steel drums. The originals were never the best. Combine that wit...

Views: 354 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 13, 2015 10:15am
by David M. Saleh

1928 durant value?

Hi I may be purchasing a 1928 Durant and was just curious if anyone could tell me how much they are valued at? It is all steel, no rust or filler. Mostly complete. Needs a motor and interior. Still have original cluster, interior light, transmission, all body panels,...

Views: 395 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 12, 2015 11:18am
by tj

Don Atkinson

1932 De Vaux Custom Convertible Coupe

The January 2016 Hemmings Classic Car paper edition 136 shows a very nice picture of Dennis Reinke's 1932 De Vaux custom convertible coupe. It's shown at the Concours D'Elegance at Saratoga Springs NY in September 2015. A very fine car indeed and one to be especi...

Views: 250 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 10, 2015 9:39am
by Mike Linthicum

Durant Motors Automobile Museum

Donating to the Museum effort

Hello Durantonians! The Durant museum is always looking for items to add to it's collection and many of you have such items laying around gathering dust or sitting in a drawer or file cabinet. Things like an extra odd hub cap, advertising literature or items, m...

Views: 305 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 1, 2015 2:20pm
by Mike Linthicum

Charles Spitz

Happy Thanksgiving

Peg and I extend our best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving to all of the Durant Family, and hope that each of you enjoy this day of giving thanks. charlie and peggy

Views: 210 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 26, 2015 5:38pm
by Don Shilling

Rick Botti

Discovered a 1933 Continental Ace Today

Discovered a 1933 Continental Ace today at a auto consignment dealer. The interior is not original, but it is in good shape. 1933 Continental Ace

Views: 1229 Replies: 19

Last Post: Nov 25, 2015 6:14am
by Michael

Ken Hoshowski

Oil leak

My W5 engine was rebuilt before I purchased this project. I put 5 liters (about same as 5 US quarts) of oil in the engine. My oil dipstick did not come up to the full mark. First startup was only for about 10 -15 seconds. Second start-up a day later was about the...

Views: 187 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 23, 2015 4:53pm
by Don Shilling

Ken Hoshowski

Biscuit

For lack of a better term is there a biscuit or a high temp. gasket that goes between the manifold and the exhaust header? Anyone have a source or part number? Thanks.

Views: 277 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 23, 2015 3:44pm
by Bill Hoaglan

David N Blyler

Exhaust gasket

Does anyone know of any exhaust parts. In need of a gasket for the first joint right off the manifold. Compression seal. The gasket is gone. Any suggestions??

Views: 175 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 22, 2015 4:13pm
by David N Blyler

mike babick

1931 devaux sports sedan

on craigslist there is a 1931 devaux for sale for 5000.00 obo. look up kansas city craigslist. click on cars and trucks. click all nearby areas. put in model years 1920-1931. the car is in olathe. the car is being restored and would be a good car for club. his name i...

Views: 276 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 22, 2015 11:41am
by Steve Large

Mike Linthicum

DIstributor housing

I need a distributor housing for my distributor that mounts it to the back of the generator. I sent my generator/distributor off to be restored and my housing has the dreaded stress fractures that our great pot metal pieces get. Before I go through the trouble of hav...

Views: 376 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 17, 2015 5:20am
by Mike Linthicum

Tom Schaffer

What is this switch for?

Can someone tell me what the small switch that is below and to the right of the main lighting and ignition switch is for? The picture is from a 1926 Star Coupe 6 cylinder. I have a 1926 Star Coupe 4 cylinder and I also have the switch so I am thinking it is origina...

Views: 849 Replies: 7

Last Post: Nov 14, 2015 9:08am
by dave enrico

Jack Connor

Distributor for Flint E55

Does the Auto lite Distributor #GRA-4101 fit the Continental 6E engine? Does anyone have this information or a cross-reference book. The DeJon units are pot metal and fall to pieces.

Views: 355 Replies: 6

Last Post: Nov 10, 2015 9:34am
by Jack Connor

mike babick

early durant?

check out the 1921 Durant a=11 n-300. item #121772740867.. tell me what you think?

Views: 580 Replies: 11

Last Post: Nov 5, 2015 8:51am
by Norm Toone

Dale Young

Star Motor Info/For Sale

Please provide any info possible i.e. year, value, etc. Considering selling motor. Thanks.

Views: 399 Replies: 6

Last Post: Nov 3, 2015 9:35pm
by David Coppess

Bill Hoaglan

Honeycomb Radiator

Howdy, Am wondering if anyone has had any luck opening up the core on a '28 / '29 Durant honeycomb radiator.....I bought this radiator at the Monroe, WA swap meet a couple years back, It appeared not to be in too bad of shape other than the usual mouse nest, so...

Views: 454 Replies: 6

Last Post: Nov 1, 2015 12:22pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Tom Schaffer

Depression Era Los Angeles Junk Yard

Interesting article showing what likely happened to many Durant Motor cars. http://theoldmotor.com/?p=151140

Views: 321 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 28, 2015 7:40am
by Mike Linthicum

DJ Federlein

Historical Data Project

Hello To All: At the DMAC national meet (where everyone had a great time!) I was asked to resend the data sheets for our Historical Data Project. I have send the forms to all who asked for them. We are trying to get as much data as possible on each and ever...

Views: 473 Replies: 5

Last Post: Oct 27, 2015 6:56am
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Luke quick

Wanted to know what year a Durant a22 stopped using a magneto

I have just bought a Durant a22 tourer I think it is a 23-24 model but it has a magneto ignition , can any one tell me when they stopped using them or does any one have a wiring diagram for one ? Thanks Luke

Views: 853 Replies: 28

Last Post: Oct 20, 2015 4:02am
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

Durant Star Dealership to celebrate 100 years tomorrow

The Pacific Coast chapter will take in the celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the Duarte Garage in Livermore, California. The garage was a Durant and Star dealer during the 1920's. Our folks will represent the DMAC with our cars on display where it is beli...

Views: 254 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 10, 2015 6:24pm
by Rick Botti

Ken Hoshowski

Starter

The repair manual (page 94) states "A dowel between the motor base and the starting motor frame locates it in relation to the flywheel". I am not clear on what this means. What size dowel? and exactly where? Can anyone clear this up for me. Thanks,

Views: 245 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 7, 2015 11:45am
by Don Shilling

Ken Hoshowski

Free wiring harness

I bought a restoration project in pieces which included the old wiring harness and a new harness that the previous owner had made-up. I have re-wired my project from scratch and do not need this harness. I can not guarantee the accuracy or workmanship of the harnes...

Views: 299 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 7, 2015 9:34am
by Bill Hoaglan

Frank Witkowski

Interesting Star motor pictures

Hi All..... Well here is my latest find. This power unit came off an old oil patch in Northwestern Pennsylvania. It was used into the late 1980's to pump oil wells. It was only changed because the owner got tired of cranking it! Check out the pictures and yo...

Views: 820 Replies: 14

Last Post: Oct 7, 2015 5:21am
by Norm Toone

Ken Hoshowski

Coil Wiring

My 26 Star project came without the original type distributor. I have adapted a Delco Remy 635B. My question is where do the positive and negative connections from the coil go. The distributor has a connector on the side. Which wire would hook up to this and wher...

Views: 194 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 3, 2015 9:47pm
by Bill Hoaglan

brian james

block casting number

looking for info on a Durant 4cyl,the casting# is W4A 604-P,there is also a serial# of either L67056 or 167056, hard to read on the tag. The tag does say Durant on it, all we have is the engine, front half of the frame with axle and the headlights with the bar,not a...

Views: 227 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 28, 2015 7:24pm
by Don Shilling

Adam B Ford

2015 September Meet - Minnesota

I am still working out the Details of the Agenda, but I thought I'd post what I have so far. Wednesday 9/9 - Check In Thursday 9/10 - Scenic Tour to Historic Stillwater, MN (http://www.discoverstillwater.com/) - (Working on arranging...

Views: 1861 Replies: 64

Last Post: Sep 27, 2015 4:55am
by Peggy Spitz

Dan Friederich

Durant huckster truck

Does anyone know how many Durant star huckster trucks where produced?

Views: 801 Replies: 7

Last Post: Sep 27, 2015 4:52am
by Norm Toone

Barry Wolk

1933 Continental Convertible

This seems to be the closest site as I've found for people that might be interested in the DeVaux-Continental of 1933-34. I collect automobiles, boats, and other modes of transportation that bear the "Continental" name. From what I've learned the C/DV was a con...

Views: 1939 Replies: 46

Last Post: Sep 27, 2015 4:41am
by Norm Toone

Ken Hoshowski

Alemite grease gun

I have the fittings but I don't have a proper grease gun. Does anyone know if there is an adapter that can be exchanged for the Zerk fitting on a regular grease gun? Or a source for the Proper grease gun used on Durants I could not find anything in the archives....

Views: 351 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 25, 2015 6:26am
by David M. Saleh

Norm Toone

1929 Durant

Can anyone give me a clue what model this is ? There is an outside door handle on Ebay with same shield shaped backing plate. 221382562568 Instrument dash plate is very similar to the 1930's. It would have to be 63, 65,66,70 or 75 to have all the gauges inside. T...

Views: 686 Replies: 12

Last Post: Sep 19, 2015 4:11am
by Norm Toone

Paul

1923 Dort with Falls 6cyl engine - help needed

We have recently purchased a partially restored 1923 Dort with a Falls 6cyl engine. It is our first vintage car and it has been very rewarding, and even more intriguing, doing research and learning about the history of Dort and the car we purchased. Our car was i...

Views: 206 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 17, 2015 9:41am
by Ross Hoevet

David M. Saleh

A Little mention of Durant in Lexington history

For the Durant historians , Found this blurb doing some mindless research. May or may not be commonly known stuff already here. Interesting sort of? if your having a slow evening. "Toward the end of the Lexington saga Billy Durant, original founder of General Mot...

Views: 164 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 17, 2015 9:12am
by Frank Witkowski

Mike Linthicum

Recent Election

Hello Fellow Durantonians! I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone that took the time to run for office with our club and more importantly to vote in the election. I understand from Rick & Frank that we had a record number of ballots come back i...

Views: 212 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 17, 2015 7:03am
by Mike Linthicum

Jim Cooke

Front seat back.

How do you remove the front seat back? Looks like it is bolted to the door post. Can't see any visible screw heads and I don't want to pry. Perhaps it was upholstered after installation. Looks to be original.

Views: 226 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 16, 2015 5:27pm
by Jim Cooke

Tony Burke

Happy Founders Day!

On September 16, 1908, Buick Motor Company head William Crapo Durant spends $2,000 to incorporate General Motors in New Jersey.

Views: 158 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 16, 2015 9:37am
by Frank Witkowski

Frank Witkowski

2015 W C "Billy" Durant waard winner--Carol Fogarazzo !!!

Hi All..... At the 2015 met in Minnesota, Carol was presented with this prestigious award. Thanks for all the hard work on our award winning Durant Partner..... Frank --- PS...the plaque is in the mail!!!

Views: 202 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 16, 2015 6:11am
by Mike Linthicum

Adam B Ford

2016 Meet Ideas

At the Annual meet this past week, a few ideas where tossed around for the 2018 Meet. I don't know who gets to pick them or how it's decided, but it seems like by then it would be the East coast's turn. I really like the idea of doing Staten Island after Ed explain...

Views: 209 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 15, 2015 10:52am
by Adam B Ford

Rick Botti

DMAC Meet 2015

Here is a link to a few pictures for the first day of touring. Great Job. Adam Ford lead the way in his 1923 A22 Durant. We had three A22 Durants on tour today with a fourth for tomorrow. I think that's a record number of A22's. http://www.dmacweb.com/events/DM...

Views: 212 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 10, 2015 4:34pm
by Rick Botti

Todd E. Frye

Durant Spicer Joints on eBay

I saw these turn up on eBay and thought they be something someone is looking for. http://www.ebay.com/itm/291557835006?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Views: 221 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 9, 2015 4:18am
by Norm Toone

Jack Connor

Durant Event

Mary & I hope that a great time is had by all who get to attend this event. We can not attend this year but will in 2016 Does anyone want a 1930 Durant cowl section [sedan] before it goes on the scrap pile :or even a frame. I have to make space for a shop rearran...

Views: 339 Replies: 5

Last Post: Sep 8, 2015 2:08pm
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

Elections Ballots Are In.

Hi Durantonians, I have received 134 ballot envelopes, there may be more than one per envelope but they will not be opened until the business meeting next week. I think this is a record. That you to everyone that voted and a special Thank You to our members...

Views: 192 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 6, 2015 12:51pm
by Rick Botti

David Coppess

Fenders

I have as friend restoring a Star Coupster and needs rear fenders. I have a pair off a two door sedan. Will they fit the coupster ?? Both vehicles are 1926's I think. If they won't interchange, who might have a pair for sale or trade. Dave

Views: 206 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 3, 2015 9:34am
by Don Shilling

Bud Tierney

1930 Durant/Star Engine Maybe In Quebec??

Denis Rouleau, in Quebec, is trying to ID a smaller green 4cyl with what looks like a very light transmission; tag's gone, but cast into engine is: 6-28-30 (day may be off, forgot to write it down) W8A 603 and an overlaid CL (one letter over the other) on head W8A...

Views: 1011 Replies: 15

Last Post: Sep 2, 2015 5:38pm
by Tom Lloyd

Todd E. Frye

Durant Dealer Newspaper Clipping from Kansas

A friend of mine shared this with me and I thought I would share it with the group. This is from a town just a little more than an hour down the road from me. (For the record, an hour is next door in Kansas.) I especially like where is says on the sign "Can your...

Views: 225 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 25, 2015 1:13pm
by Norm Toone

David M.Saleh

New Star owner starting with transmissiom and Distributor issues

Hello to all those out in Durant land! I'm glad to be here! It took me 41 years of antique autos to drag home a Durant car. While looking for a Maxwell or Dodge Brothers open car , this car was offered to me at a modest price so it wouldn't have to be sold to a...

Views: 821 Replies: 19

Last Post: Aug 24, 2015 5:38pm
by Norm Toone

Russ McClellan

Star 4 cylinder engine identification

Found an old frame with engine. Four cylinder Star. Looking for help to determine if of value to anyone. Body parts rusted out but frame and engine in tact.

Views: 292 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 20, 2015 7:06am
by Don Shilling

Ken Hoshowski

6 Volt fuel pump

I am considering installing a 6 volt fuel pump in my restoration project. I will be using a new zenith carb. Any tips I should know about? What should the psi be? I think I have seen adjustable psi pumps. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Views: 219 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 19, 2015 1:29pm
by Ken Hoshowski

Charles H

Were there different camshaft designs for the Durant 4 cyl engine?

Have a car in the restoration shop, And the rebuilt engine runs as if it has a huge race cam in it.... Very rough, yet consistent idle just as a race car sounds, heavy lope until around 1500 rpm... have tried correct tillotson and a rebuilt zenith carb, both are the...

Views: 219 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 19, 2015 4:40am
by Bill Hoaglan

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