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Jon

Stuck Clutch on 1923 Dort

I have a 1923 Dort which the clutch will not disengage from the transmission despite having the clutch plates separated. The photo describes the issue: The Flywheel Drive Pin (1) drives the Clutch Plates (2). The Middle Clutch Plate slides onthe three Clutch Pins (3)...

Views: 412 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jan 8, 2015 8:48pm
by Norm Toone

Todd E Frye

Radiator Paint

Any thoughts on painting the honeycomb radiator core on a 1923 A-22? The radiator currently on my car is a Star radiator and was either originally black or painted later and has a black painted surround. I am going to a correct Durant radiator on my A-22 and using...

Views: 685 Replies: 14

Last Post: Jan 7, 2015 6:13am
by Todd E Frye

Charles Spitz

Happy New Year 2015

To our Durant Family around the world, Peg and I wish all of you a very Happy New Year.

Views: 179 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 2, 2015 8:30am
by Yates Milton

Rick Botti

Website Updates

1. Added pictures of Ray Acker's 1929 Model 60 Sedan to the Durant section of the Photographs page. 2. Added pictures of my 1931 model 619 to Durant section of the Photographs page. 3. Added a downloadable PDF copy of the Members car data form created by Steve...

Views: 433 Replies: 8

Last Post: Dec 31, 2014 11:01pm
by Rick Botti

Gerry Gouin

TORQUE

Hi out there.A happy new year to all of you. I am looking for the torque on the gears of the crank shaft and the two others that hold the timeing chain on a 6 cylinder continental 14 L engine on the two engines that I have had rebuilt(boreing babet pistons connecting...

Views: 271 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 31, 2014 3:36pm
by Gerry Gouin

Frank Reed

Season's Greetings

It is Christmas Eve Downunder, so it is an opportune time to wish all Durantonians and their families a Safe and Joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year. May your search under the Christmas tree be fruitful. My two special presents will arrive in the New Year - I hope....

Views: 227 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 25, 2014 3:16pm
by Gene House

dave enrico

merry christmas

hello everyone i just wanted to wish everyone a merry christmas and a happy new year,im in so calif and it looks like christmas day is going to be about 70 degrees and a beautiful day,i hope this message finds everyone happy and healthy,hope to spend more time with...

Views: 287 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 25, 2014 6:43am
by Bob and Stephani...

Don Shilling

Update on Ed Vomero

I just talked to Ed this evening. Apparently he was run over by a car about seven weeks ago. He is presently in a rehab unit and doing very well. Many people have sent him cards, which he is truly grateful, but unable to respond with thank you cards. However, anyone...

Views: 298 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 22, 2014 8:03am
by Frank Witkowski

Janet Barnhart

My Resume

Hi there Mr Lance Durant-Haynes; I really hate to bother you again about my end date at Lance Durant Chauffeuring, BUT, always the big butt...I have not been able to find a real job since coming to Woodstock, GA. We are not at all unhappy about the move we have a...

Views: 267 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 17, 2014 5:21am
by Janet Barnhart

Yates Milton

Change of Email Address

Please change my email address to ymilton@ec.rr.com rather than nc.rr.com. My computer went South so had to start all over. Hated to use the Forum, but figure it was the quickest way. Change only the n to an e. Thanks Yates

Views: 210 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 13, 2014 12:39pm
by Yates Milton

Don Gaskill

Butters website

Does Butters have a website?

Views: 265 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 13, 2014 11:56am
by Norm Toone

Vince OBrien

Star Salesman's Sample

My daughter is a producer on a reincarnation of the TV show "Life Styles of the Rich and Famous". One of the subjects has a car & toy collection in the Dallas Forth Worth area. In it he had this salesman's sample of a Star. Have you ever seen one of these? Coul...

Views: 298 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 8, 2014 8:27pm
by Frank Witkowski

Peggy Spitz

2 months

Well, two months ago we were on our way to NC for the Annual DMAC Conference. Never made it there with our car. But thanks to this wonderful DMAC Family, we made it to the Conference. (AND thank God for being with us when we had our accident). I just want to thank R...

Views: 369 Replies: 5

Last Post: Dec 4, 2014 2:06pm
by Peggy Spitz

Bob Smith

What do they have?

There is some debate as to what these guys have.. They claim it's a chassis for a 1925 Durant truck. To me the W-5 motor tells me it is of Star origin. The hubs are smaller than the Durant These 2 1/4"(Durant- 2 3/8") Any thoughts? They are somewhat adamant th...

Views: 464 Replies: 10

Last Post: Dec 3, 2014 8:10pm
by Bert Babick

Ken Hoshowski

Restoring Old Gauges

I have been looking at my speedometer and wondering how and if it can be restored. Just recently I received an email suggesting I go to UTUBE and check out "1929 Willys Whippet First test Drive". I noted the beautiful job this gentleman did on his instrument resto...

Views: 365 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 27, 2014 11:52pm
by Bill Kronsbein

Gordon F. Curl

Happy Thanksgiving

To all our American friends: HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you all. We in Canada are just getting over all the turkey etc from our Thanksgiving several weeks ago. The Canadian Durant members wish you all the greatest Thanksgiving. Please drive safely as we do not wish...

Views: 217 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 27, 2014 5:08pm
by Charles Spitz

Marvin

1926 Durant radiator

Hi! I Just received a 1926 Durant radiator with the shell and would like to know if any one is interested in it! Thank You! Marvin

Views: 291 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 27, 2014 3:15am
by Bruce Butler

Todd E Frye

Parts/Chassis

I have stumbled onto a Star Touring chassis in a barn not to distant from me, and am considering acquiring it. The fellow bought it to make a rat rod out, but has gone a different direction. Pretty much has all the non-wood bits still there, but you can tell it sat...

Views: 286 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 27, 2014 2:28am
by Bruce Butler

Gerald Feather

Help with distributor spark advance setup.

Hi all. My car is missing the cable that hooks up to the distributor from the spark advance. I took a little closer look lately and also noted it looks like the housing is on backward. The bolt that holds the distributor on has twisted around to rest against the...

Views: 281 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 24, 2014 5:07am
by Gerald Feather

Gene House

Looking at a Durant for sale

I am looking at a 1930 4 cylinder Durant that is all original and in good condition. It runs well, shifts, stops, and the interior is still in good shape. The body is straight and in good shape with just a little rust. The man id asking $9,000 for it. NADA Classics d...

Views: 303 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 23, 2014 11:51am
by Gene House

Todd E Frye

'New' Engine

I thought I would share an update on my A-22 engine project. I purchased and retrieved a correct engine for my '23 in Canada this summer and it's been at a local machine shop for a a month or so. They are having a good time learning more about my ride and Durants i...

Views: 273 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 22, 2014 6:32am
by Durant Museum

Larry Harp

Stuck engine

My Jr-8 ran about 15 years ago. After I bought it 4 years ago, I soaked the pistons with brake fluid & diesel fuel and the engine turned over easily. Now, after setting for 4 years, it is seized. Does anyone have any ideas on what I might try before I tear the eng...

Views: 446 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 18, 2014 5:50am
by Todd E Frye

Dave

Phil Donoghoue or Sid Semple

Does anyone have a current email address for Phil Donoghoe, or Sid Semple? Thanks, Dave Schulte

Views: 410 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 16, 2014 2:13am
by Sid Semple

Shane Hoffmann

Rear wheel bearings

Anybody sourced a replacement for the rear wheel bearings? I don't have any good ones and need to find something suitable. Thanks

Views: 327 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 15, 2014 12:16am
by Kevin Hitchcock

Mike Linthicum

Kauffman era license plate topper at Salisbury NC Meet

Hey everyone: At the Salisbury Meet someone donated to the Museum a metal license plate topper from the Kauffman era of the Durant Star Owners Club. I for the life of me cannot remember who gave it to me. I remember sitting around the hospitality room with Frank,...

Views: 366 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 14, 2014 6:41am
by Durant Museum

Durant Museum

Contributing to the DMAC Museum effort.

As the end of the year drawers to a close and the holidays will be upon us quick, those in the U.S. don't forget the DMAC Museum effort as you seek those last minute tax deductible donations before December 31st. The DMAC is a 501 (C)(3) IRS recognized non-profit org...

Views: 238 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 13, 2014 3:25am
by Norm Toone

Don Shilling

Down but not Out

OK folks, here's the latest. Some of you may have noticed me not being the best of neighbors and maybe not responding promptly. I went to a doctor today to arrange to have my plumbing altered in order to partake of a three times weekly dialysis. This condition was n...

Views: 413 Replies: 10

Last Post: Nov 12, 2014 6:42pm
by Don Shilling

Bill Kronsbein

Landau Bar Measurement Needed

Can anyone give me the hole to hole distance of the landau bars used in a 1927 Star Coupe please? Thanks as always!

Views: 233 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 12, 2014 2:06am
by Bill Kronsbein

Gary Yelle

Need measurements:

Hi All: What would be the measurements of the 31 Durant (614)4 dr and the 31 DeVaux 4 dr? How high, how wide and how long? Thanks, Gary

Views: 321 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 4, 2014 9:14pm
by gary k

Brian

Information wanted on a Star Motors engine. Head is marked W4A802B

Hello over the weekend I purchased a Star Motors engine. It seems almost impossible even with the internet to find much information on it. It seems to be complete from what I can tell. Could someone help me find information please? What is the model number? What HP i...

Views: 354 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 3, 2014 9:25pm
by Bert Babick

Ken Brink

Cut out Switch

??? Cut out switch on A-22 1923. What is the main function of this switch. If it didn't work could this be a cause for Car not to start?

Views: 416 Replies: 4

Last Post: Oct 29, 2014 6:04pm
by Don Shilling

Gary Yelle

32 DeVaux at Hershey

Hi All: I just wanted to let everyone that is going to Hershey..(sure wish I could be there) to look for the 32 DeVaux convertible that came from Myron Cummings. The Reinke family now owns it and is ready to display it. Thanks, Gary

Views: 689 Replies: 11

Last Post: Oct 28, 2014 8:15am
by DAVE ENRICO

Yates Milton

Durant Partner

Hi All, Fifteen years ago, Ralph and Judy Woodard started our then "No Name Newsletter" all in black and white and only 4 pages long. We now have a beautiful magazine the "DURANT PARTNER" that would rival any small club effort and would no doubt win. Jeff Gillis...

Views: 304 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 24, 2014 9:08am
by Yates Milton

Todd E Frye

Irving Kansas Durant Dealership

I have hunted my local area high and low for any sign of the historical presence of Durant and Star automobiles with little success other than the occasional anecdote. Yesterday, a wonderful lady volunteering for our local historical society came across a photograph...

Views: 300 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 24, 2014 8:04am
by Mike Linthicum

Bruce H Carey

flint on ebay

Was looking for information on the flint that is on ebay ??? any good ? value ??

Views: 259 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 24, 2014 8:02am
by Mike Linthicum

Gerald F

It's alive

Today was a good day. Before today I had a devil of a time getting the engine in the car to start. It could take me all day with a can of quick start to get it going. So I took the carburetor off and rebuilt it, fixed the choke wire which hasn't been attached well...

Views: 252 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 22, 2014 4:01pm
by Gerald F

Gerald F

Vacuum Tank question

I was wondering if anyone knows exactly what make and model of Vacuum tank this is. I can't find any info on it. It's off the 1928 durant m2, but this durant has a lot of 29 parts. The brackets holding it are Stewart Warner.

Views: 320 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 21, 2014 9:50am
by Ricardo H.Colomb...

Terry Dash

Identification of star cars in old photos

I have several old photos of old cars that my family owned and I'm looking for help identifying what they are - my dad is 86 and thought one or more of them were "Star Cars" - and I was wondering if there was someone I could send the couple pictures (1 or 2) to get h...

Views: 299 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 20, 2014 6:24pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Rick Botti

Look who won the Billy Durant Award!

Bert & Sonia Babick were this year's winners of the Billy Durant award. Rick

Views: 433 Replies: 8

Last Post: Oct 16, 2014 7:51pm
by Don Palla

Jon

Dort Leftovers

I bought this old gem several years ago just to save it from scrap, and thought it would be perfect for my first prewar restoration. After learning more about Dorts, I discovered that I'll never find the parts needed to do anything with it, so I might as well find so...

Views: 402 Replies: 7

Last Post: Oct 15, 2014 7:27pm
by cdmn

Gerald F

1928 Durant Radiator needed

I was wondering if there were any radiators out there for a 1928 Durant floating around out there in good condition.

Views: 1540 Replies: 22

Last Post: Oct 15, 2014 6:51pm
by Gerald F

Todd E. Frye

Crankshaft Pulley

The crankshaft pulley on the A-22 engine I have at my local machine shop was at some point 'worked on'. The pulley wheel itself (or a replacement) was bronzed onto the center tube that the crank actually goes into. The rebuilder has my engine completely torn down e...

Views: 370 Replies: 4

Last Post: Oct 15, 2014 8:55am
by Bill Hoaglan

Frank Witkowski

Central Chapter Of The DMAC ?

Hi All.... At the annual meeting in North Carolina the suggestion was made to form a "Central Chapter" of the Club. This would be perfect timing since the 2015 Annual Meeting is in Minnesota. We have been well represented on the West and East Coast as well a...

Views: 351 Replies: 10

Last Post: Oct 8, 2014 8:59pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Frank Witkowski

2015 DMAC Elections

Hi All.... 2015 is an election year for the DMAC. The election committee is composed of the past president, Rick Botti and 2 other members appointed by the current president. I have asked AnnJean DeVries and Yates Milton to join Rick, and they have agreed....

Views: 270 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 8, 2014 12:23pm
by Frank Witkowski

Adam Ford

2015 International Durant Meet, Minnesota

We have the contract signed with Marriott. They created a special link to book the hotel online. Checking Sept 9, 2015 and checkout is Sept 13, 2015 $95 http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Durant%20Mot...

Views: 251 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 8, 2014 12:21pm
by Adam Ford

Todd E Frye

Unknown Part of Engine

I apologize if this is a ridiculous question, but what is the device below the carburetor on my A-22 engine? It is spun via the generator shaft, but I am not really sure what it is? A governor of some sort?

Views: 306 Replies: 5

Last Post: Oct 8, 2014 11:58am
by Bill Hoaglan

Guy Belzil

Touring roof - Question

Good-day to all. I am finally getting the roof put on my car. I have found folding irons, saddles, back window and gotten new ribs made. All is in place other than the fabric. I have done my best to find pictures of our requirements on the net. I have found some,...

Views: 288 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 6, 2014 2:42pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Kerry Lewis

Radiator Cap and Moto-Meter

I just bought a 1926 Star Four Coupe, looking for a radiator cap with a moto-meter an it, Anyone have a source or a spare, Please let me know. Thank you for your time. Regards, Kerry

Views: 956 Replies: 6

Last Post: Oct 6, 2014 6:28am
by Ray Acker

Gerald F

Marvel Schebler Carburetor

Hi all. I have been working on the car most of the summer trying to get it up to regular running condition. I had it started last year for short periods. There was no radiator so I couldn't keep it running. The radiator was replaced this year and is hooked u...

Views: 557 Replies: 4

Last Post: Oct 5, 2014 3:34am
by Norm Toone

Todd E Frye

A-22 Rear Generator / Distributor Mounting Housing

Hello all A-22 owners. I have been in conversation with the helpful Franz Fraitzl about getting some of the plates that cover the rear of the distributor into which the distributor mounts manufactured. Here are some pictures of my broken plate. For...

Views: 323 Replies: 7

Last Post: Oct 4, 2014 7:55pm
by Todd E Frye

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