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Duncan Smeaton

Transmission oil

Can someone please tell me what 600 W steam cylinder oil is? A definition of suitable oil for 1928 Durant gear box, clutch throwout and rear differential would be very helpful. Someone in my locality has suggested SAE 70-90, API GL5.

Views: 115 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 28, 2020 5:56pm
by cdmn

William J DeVries

Supporting the Durant Museum

If you would like to support the Durant Museum effort without any pain, you can join the Amazon Smile program by going to Amazon Smile and select Durant Motors Automobile Museum Inc. from the list of charitable organizations. If you could also get friends and relativ...

Views: 85 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 16, 2020 6:46am
by Mike Linthicum

Bob Smith

Durant's Birthday and a new Durant in the garage

It wasn't my birthday today.. It was William Crapo Durant's, however by coincidence I did receive an additional car today, a Durant 6-17 coupe. Yes it has a new home

Views: 212 Replies: 11

Last Post: Dec 12, 2020 6:32pm
by William J DeVrie...

Brian Johnson

A couple new donations at the Gilmore

Spent the morning enjoying a fresh donation at the Gilmore Museum. A pair of Continentals. upload photo gallery

Views: 152 Replies: 5

Last Post: Dec 12, 2020 6:27pm
by William J DeVrie...

mike b

December mens tech Zoom session

Well if didn't know, tech sessions have been going on monthly. This month Tech session is how to repair your Spicer unit on your Durant and Stars. Rick and the junior mechanics will show you how we repair Spicer units. email me and I can send you the Link. the date i...

Views: 56 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 11, 2020 7:33am
by mike b

Gary Yelle

Mike,s DeVaux

Mike,s DeVaux is on E-Bay. I think it is not a true Rumble. Not sure but I think I remember a conversation on that years ago. Gary

Views: 139 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 7, 2020 3:56pm
by Bob Smith

Dave

Devaux

Hello everyone There are two devauxs for sale at the same time I don’t believe that has happened since 1931,, Dave

Views: 86 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 1, 2020 3:15pm
by Dave

Michael Governalei

Model Identification Help Needed

I recently purchased a 1928 Durant Brougham it does not have a tag or an engine tag I was wondering if there was any other stamps on the frame or any other way to identify this vehicle it looks as if they changed out the original motor from the pictures that I’...

Views: 127 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 1, 2020 6:04am
by Norm Toone

ross hoevet

The Larsen Durant 6-17 auction has ended

The ebay auction for the Larsen 6-17 coupe has ended at $21,600.00 with a RNM (reserve not met). Probably not unexpected due to the reported price of restoration of somewhere around $100,000.00. In spite of the problems that some have with ebay,it does reach a large...

Views: 134 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 30, 2020 9:51am
by mike b

mike b

With Sincere Condolences

It is with heavy heart that we express our sincere condolences to Gordon Curl on the loss of his wife, Mary Carolyne in late September. She was one of the original members of the DMAC when it was founded in Hershey and her exuberant smile and enthusiasm will be great...

Views: 143 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 27, 2020 1:37pm
by Don Shilling

S. Blomquist

Blessed Thanksgiving to all

Good morning and a blessed Thanksgiving to all of you! We hope this holiday is a special one and to give thanks for all the blessings we have received throughout the past year. Be sure to share this holiday season with your families and friends!

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Last Post: Nov 27, 2020 12:07pm
by Gordon F. Curl

S. Blomquist

Blessed Thanksgiving to all

Good morning and a blessed Thanksgiving to all of you! We hope this holiday is a special one and we want to remember give thanks for all the blessings we have received throughout the past year. Be sure to share this holiday season with your families and friends and b...

Views: 42 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 26, 2020 7:31am
by S. Blomquist

Don M Gaskill

starters

On my '29 M4 the starter is slow turning over can anyone tell what the problem might be?

Views: 82 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 26, 2020 6:05am
by S. Blomquist

Shawn Humphrey

Fall 2020 Durant Partner

Hello all, The fall edition of The Durant Partner has been sent to Mike for approval. It's a little later than I intended, but I have been securing a new full-time position. The past few weeks have been unexpectedly busy. However, I think you'll be pleased with th...

Views: 289 Replies: 10

Last Post: Nov 26, 2020 5:55am
by S. Blomquist

William Durant

fuel pump pressure

I see a picture of a car with a electric pump pump. We want to put one on our car, my problem is what fuel pump pressure is possible. I assume the car can not handle a high pressure pump. But I am having a hard time finding a very low pressure pump with our 6 volt sy...

Views: 102 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 25, 2020 2:13pm
by Don M Gaskill

William Durant

21 inch rims

One of the front rims are wrong for the durant car, believe they are from a model T. Wondering where we can buy a used 21 inch rim for our car. yes they are 21 front and 20 rear? Thanks for any help in our quest to get the car back on the ground with tires....

Views: 51 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 24, 2020 4:40pm
by William Durant

Duncan Smeaton

installing rubber balls in Durant transmission

I have read somewhere, maybe on this forum, about how to install the rubber ball joints between the clutch throwout and the gearbox on Durant cars approx 1928. If anyone can throw some light on this source of information it would be much appreciated.

Views: 140 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 24, 2020 8:50am
by mike b

Phil Peters

Thermostat

Does anyone know what the temperature rating is for the original Motorstat thermostat P/N 24567 that came in the 14L engine in 1929? A Carquest P/N 32497 which has a rating of 170 degrees fits the housing. Thanks in advance for any information. Phil

Views: 106 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 16, 2020 4:12pm
by Phil Peters

Curtis Bartell

battery box

Ross, I've been looking for one of those battery boxes for my optima battery. Where can I get one?

Views: 76 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 14, 2020 8:07am
by Curtis Bartell

mike b

project star on Zoom

Calling all Mechanics and Junior Mechanics! Come join us on a Zoom Tech Sesh...11/21 @ Noon Pacific Time. We'll be troubleshooting a 1925 Star and hope to get her off the trailer and back on the road. Contact me for Zoom link if you're in for some educational fun...y...

Views: 47 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 13, 2020 8:17am
by mike b

Guy Belzil

Roof again - attaching roof material to front arch ?

Good day gentleman Bill Hoaglan has been very helpful is supplying me with pictures , text and conversion. But....how to attaching roof to front arch is still in question. I understand "hidems" and there usage. I see lot of pictures with the roof material n...

Views: 347 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 13, 2020 6:51am
by Arlene J. Chaves

william durant

hub bolts

just purchased the durant car a week ago, we have 20inch rear and 21 front rims. the wheel bolts are 7/16x? by 3.25 long, need to find new ones? Also the heavy cast clips the bolts go thru are different from back to front. looking for help on bolts and these cas...

Views: 99 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 12, 2020 7:44pm
by Norm Toone

ross hoevet

Mike Larsen's Durant stash

Just got back from the estate sale of Mike and Rosalie Larson in Vancouver Washington. A lot of Durant parts still there. Myself, Phil Peters, Mike and Bert Babick were there scouring through the treasure trove. Bert got quite a bit and I got some trinket items. The...

Views: 296 Replies: 9

Last Post: Nov 3, 2020 9:12am
by mike b

Gary

Rumble seat rollers

Does anybody have pictures (or spares) of what the rumble seat rollers look like for a 1926-29 Star Durant?

Views: 86 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 30, 2020 12:15pm
by Gary

ross hoevet

USL battery logo

I use a Optima 6volt battery that I've put in a reproduction 6volt battery case. I reproduced a USL logo that I got from the 6-14 instruction manual. Too much time on my hands. Ross

Views: 283 Replies: 11

Last Post: Oct 27, 2020 11:06pm
by ross hoevet

Rick Botti

New Durant owner Michigan with a 1929 Model 60 Sedan

New Durant owner ‎Ben Logan in Michigan just purchased a 1929 Model 60 Sedan Below is a link to pictures posted to the Durant Motors Autombile Club FaceBook page. https://www.facebook.com/durantmotors/inbox/3713966415349950/?notif_id=1602463157679043&no...

Views: 120 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 11, 2020 8:43pm
by Rick Botti

Robert Bush

Virtual Museum

I visited the virtual museum for the first time today. I like what I see there. I did notice that some of the links do not work: the Clothing section does not work, just get a 404 error message. I think all of our club members should visit the virtual museum, and th...

Views: 160 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 1, 2020 10:26am
by Robert Bush

Vincent OBrien

Badge Auction

There is an online auction of a large collection of badges. There are several Durant and Star badges. Auction ends soon. Here's a link: https://www.icollector.com/search.aspx?q=durant&p=1&ps=20&is=1&ex=0&so=13&sf=1&hi=0

Views: 95 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 27, 2020 8:42pm
by Vincent OBrien

D J Federlein

Cyndi Passing

Cyndi succumbed to her battle with prostate cancer at 5:30pm on 11 Sept. 2020 . She fought with the same courage and tenacity that she lived her life, but it was just too much for her to conquer. Although she was so tiny and frail in the end her only thoughts were th...

Views: 199 Replies: 4

Last Post: Sep 27, 2020 8:33pm
by Vincent OBrien

Adam B Ford

Linn Ford (My dad)

For those of you who haven't heard, my dad was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma (aggressive brain cancer) on Aug 21. He declined treatment due to the advanced nature of the condition and quality of life that would result from the treatment. Shortly after his diagnosi...

Views: 229 Replies: 9

Last Post: Sep 19, 2020 3:29am
by Adam B Ford

David Coppess

SOLD the 1927

Got gobs of parts left over if anyone needs anything, plus a Spare engine. Had lots of fun with it and did have the engine running for while but now I can concentrate on my true love of old cars. My 1930 Model A Ford phaeton.

Views: 99 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 17, 2020 9:02pm
by David Coppess

Robert Smith

pictures needed for a new 2021 calendar

Stephanie is in the process of compiling a Durant calendar for 2021. She is in need of pictures. Since most cars are long and the calendar page is square, any pictures provided need to have some foreground and back ground to crop. Also need pictures taken with high...

Views: 64 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 17, 2020 11:38am
by Robert Smith

Rick Botti

1923 Durant A22 touring

Pictures from the restoration of Ken Crouch 1923 Durant A22 touring are now in the Durant photographs section. Rick

Views: 118 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 16, 2020 7:23pm
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

Summer 2020 Durant Partner, Have you got yours yet.

Please let me know who has not received their Summer issue of the newly designed Partner. According to the printer it was mailed our of his place in Ohio on August 17th. I know some have received theirs as did I on August 23rd. I see that Don Shilling just received h...

Views: 262 Replies: 16

Last Post: Sep 13, 2020 12:00am
by Ted kruger

ross hoevet

See how smart we are!?!

This week was to be our National Tour in Clackamas OREGON, which we so wisely cancelled. I live in Clackamas about a mile from our host hotel, and I can barely see across my street from our local wildfire outbreak and subsequent smoke and ash fallout. I know the meet...

Views: 126 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 11, 2020 2:40pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Katie Gundersen

found old certicate

1928 5 shares. Paper was folded in thirds, otherwise in great condition. What can I do with it?

Views: 70 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 10, 2020 2:45pm
by Katie Gundersen

Mark Duran

lubrication system

Quick question please. I have a 1926 Durant Star coupster and there is an oil pressure gauge. It does not register when running. I have disconnected the oil line from the pressure sensor port, started the engine and oil comes squirting out. Not excessively but come o...

Views: 198 Replies: 13

Last Post: Sep 9, 2020 5:54pm
by Mark Duran

Shawn D. Humphrey

2020 Summer Newsletter Done: Coming Attractions

Hello! I'm so pleased to announce I've sent the summer edition of the newsletter to the printer. I hope you enjoy this edition. It may look a little different, but I believe that overall it should be a pleasing refresh. I'm very grateful to Carol, Mike, and Bob fo...

Views: 264 Replies: 14

Last Post: Sep 1, 2020 10:13am
by Shawn Humphrey

John Thomas

Piston installation

Re-assembling 1927 Continental 14L engine for the owner (Ron Weirsma), but now unsure of the orientation of the pistons. They are .040 oversize and have a slot on one side of the skirt. (expansion slot?) Does it make a difference whether the slot in the skirt is on...

Views: 125 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 29, 2020 3:59am
by Bill

Gary Yelle

Mike Larsen estate

Hi all: This morning I called the man in Newburg Oregon that is preparing the auction of Mike and Rosie Larsen estate. He has many things to do to get the cars (and tons of parts) ready for auction. Hi is going to use e-bay as he does now for the cars. Mike did gi...

Views: 157 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 24, 2020 11:12pm
by Gary Yelle

Rick Botti

Clutch Depth

I going to have a spare clutch pressure plate assemble rebuilt. I my plan to have all the parts ready ahead of time so I can get the car back on the road as soon aa possible. The shop asked for the clutch depth, this is a number I don't have. Does any know what...

Views: 74 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 24, 2020 9:20am
by Rick Botti

Curtis Bartell

engine mounting

I am currently redoing portions of my 1926 Star 4 restoration which was begun in 1975 ( not a typo ). Career and life required a move, at which time the car was put into storage about two months away from being finished. Needless to say time in a dusty mini storage w...

Views: 126 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 22, 2020 7:14pm
by cdmn

mike babick

zoom

I would like to thank all that attended the tech, pacific coast meeting and the Wine and Whine zoom sessions. For people who aren't familiar with Zoom, it is a platform for people to have a meetings via the web. You will get a e-mail with a active link that 5 min bef...

Views: 92 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 2, 2020 8:57am
by mike babick

Shawn Humphrey

Durant Partner Address

Hello all, You'll notice that the Durant Partner - on schedule to deliver for printing on August 1 - has a new address on it. I'm no longer in Phoenix. My address, and the address for the Partner, is now- 660 Bonita Ave. 18D Claremont, CA 91711 Have a gr...

Views: 82 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 27, 2020 2:09pm
by Shawn Humphrey

James Chochole

Looking for 1925 Star Roadster correct Pinstriping?

Does anyone have a pic or drawing of what the factory-correct pinstriping was for the F Roadster in 1925? I have one and would like to have it done correctly. Thank you, James

Views: 130 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 26, 2020 12:20pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Michael

Distributor Help

Hello: I am a new Star owner and am joining your terrific club. My original distributor crumbled away from what the previous owner told me and they either made one or got this one from a club member who made some. I was just wondering can anyone identify this one?...

Views: 123 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 19, 2020 7:18am
by Michael

Rick Botti

Rosalie Larsen

Our Friends Art & Deb Sell in Vancouver, Washington reported the sad news that our friend Rosalie Larsen passed away on Friday 7-10. She went peacefully at her home in Vancouver. This photo of Rosalie with her award winning 1930 Durant 6-17 coupe taken at the HCCA...

Views: 145 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 15, 2020 7:12am
by Mike Linthicum

mike babick

Your Durantonian tech on zoom

If you haven't seen on Facebook (both sites) that we are having a meet your tech and answer question seminar. This is for our members only. The date is Friday 07/10/20 at 17:00 pacific time. Our new editor will pop in and say hi. I hope to meet some new friends and o...

Views: 118 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 10, 2020 8:55pm
by mike babick

Gary Yelle

California to Michigan

Hi all: Anyone planning a trip to Michigan area from California with a empty trailer? Could wait to Fall and Hershey time. Gary garyyelle@msn.com

Views: 125 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 5, 2020 4:52am
by Mike Linthicum

Jim Simmons

Throttle control

Pretty basic question here but both the rod from the accelerator and the spring from the throttle control are not attached to anything and I need to reattach them in the right place on a 1923 Star. There are two holes in the arm behind the carburetor that I assume th...

Views: 112 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 29, 2020 10:17am
by Jim Simmons

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