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Mike Linthicum

Frame back from the blaster, ready to start re-assembly

Wow, I'm excited! Picked up my frame from the blaster last week, she's blasted primed and painted. She looks like she just came out of the factory, still can see the factory part number on it. I used Eastwood Extreme Chassis Black on it and it looks great. I like thi...

Views: 418 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jul 27, 2014 6:57pm
by Don Atkinson

Keith

Voltage regulator for D40 Rugby

I have been running my 29 Rugby on 12 volts for many years using the original 6 volt generator. Probably not technically the best thing to do however it seems to work fine and not cooking the battery. One thing is that the third brush needs to be backed almost righ...

Views: 264 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 25, 2014 4:16am
by Keith Hoffmann

Rick Botti

Star Speedster?

Does anyone know who owns this Star Speedster? Rick

Views: 495 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 22, 2014 2:07pm
by Dennis W. Nutter

Craig Burkhart

Engine Gaskets

Where do I find the head and manifold gaskets for the W-5 engine ?

Views: 247 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 22, 2014 4:40am
by Frank Witkowski

Patrik

Rugby 1928

Hello durant owners. Me and my father are about to buy a durant rugby 1928. The car looks great, It´s green and black. The headlights are wrong but the right ones comes with the car, But one of the headlights are missing the glass, Is there any things i should b...

Views: 277 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 20, 2014 6:25am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Proper engine color

Over the years there has always been a debate on the proper engine color for our cars. I was checking EBAY today and there is a 27 Star coupe on there that appears to have the correct gray/green color. Not on the water pump, that appears to be a mismatch, but the act...

Views: 319 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 18, 2014 11:47am
by Norm Toone

Frank Witkowski

Technical Session at Annual Meeting

Hi All....... Phil Peters has agreed to do the Thursday night tech session in Salisbury NC. If you remember he did an excellent one in San Diego on the Model 60. This session will deal with documenting you car. Please bring any info you have on your car....

Views: 274 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 17, 2014 8:07am
by Frank Witkowski

Bruce H Carey

car for sale on ebay

Hi new friends...I am the person who bought the car on ebay and have enjoyed reading your posts...I mostly collect 30-33 cadillacs but could not refuse a big sedan for the mony. I would like to know what the heck i bought...as i read some disscussion about the actu...

Views: 463 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jul 15, 2014 5:03pm
by Mike Linthicum

Wendy Rose Raymer-Alvarez

Drawing of Durant

Hello All. I was going through some files related to the Durant my Dad once owned...he was Odus G. Raymer. I made a cake in the shape of the Durant for him one year for his birthday. I thought I would share the drawing. It's of his 1931 Durant. The tape has yellowed...

Views: 248 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 15, 2014 10:26am
by Wendy Rose Rayme...

Vince O\\\'Brien

Clutch Adjustment

In the past, I've had trouble grinding gears when down shifting. Now, I can't put the car into first gear without grinding. I've replaced the transmission fluid to no avail. I thought that maybe the friction plate wasn't moving off the flywheel far enough but I ca...

Views: 599 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 10, 2014 5:14pm
by Don Palla

Larry Fogarazzo

Iola Car show July 10, 11, 12, 13

Hey everyone, Anyone in the Iola WI area attending the car show this week?? You are welcome to stop by and say Hello We are registered as OLDCARLENSES.COM and welcome any Durant Car Club members or anyone with a Durant Related automobile that want to stop by and t...

Views: 231 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 9, 2014 12:34pm
by Larry Fogarazzo

Lewis Mendenhall

Tillotson Model L1A Carburetor

Does anyone have a spec sheet, diagram or anything else which can aid in the correct assembly of my Tillotson Model L1A Carburetor? It was taken apart by someone and I can't remember how it goes back together. I know there has to be some literature on this thing so...

Views: 320 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 8, 2014 10:08am
by Frank Witkowski

Bill

Just To Be Sure On The Year.......

Getting ready to get all my paperwork in order so I just need help from the experts on the correct year for the titles. Star Coupe Model R VIN #E-229XX Engine #14L 42361 Radiator Height - 27-1/2" Lower Hood Panel Height - 18-3/16" Star Sport Roadster Mod...

Views: 371 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 5, 2014 9:34am
by Steve Large

Ken Brink

Need Bendix gear for Auto-lite Starter. For 1923 Durant.

Need Bendix Gear for Auto-Lite Starter. For 1923 Durant.

Views: 260 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 2, 2014 6:06pm
by Ken Brink

Vince O\\\'Brien

Transmission oil

How much oil does the transmission in my Star hold?

Views: 313 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 30, 2014 10:12am
by Rick Botti

Bill Hoaglan

1925 H-40 Flint Brake info

Anyone have any Information on the brake adjustment procedure for a '25 Flint H-40 having mechanical brakes, this car's brakes are the double shoe type (locomotive?) the brake linkage has an evener to ballance right and left brake cross shafts, it also has some type...

Views: 472 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 29, 2014 8:49pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Todd E Frye

Connecticut Ignition/Light Switch Diagram

Does anyone have a diagram of the terminals on the back of the ignition/light switch mechanism the A22s like mine used? Or could someone with a similar unit kindly look at how there's is numbered and tell me? Mine had been bypassed, and I'm trying to put it back to...

Views: 401 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jun 28, 2014 1:52pm
by Todd Frye

Todd E Frye

A22 Dash Bulb

I got a #64 bulb based on the information on the technical page, but the it is about 1/4" too tall to get the little 'helmet' back on. Can some tell me what kind of shorter bulb I really need?

Views: 301 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 20, 2014 11:56am
by Todd E Frye

Gordon F. Curl

Ontario region meet June 28 - July 1

It is not too late to plan on coming to Ontario for the 19th Annual Durant Gathering -- See Club events for details. Hope to see you there. Gord

Views: 237 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 19, 2014 4:19pm
by Gordon F. Curl

gary kauffman

Hooray for Carol....

once again our dear Carol takes our club magazine, THE DURANT PARTNER into the lime light as a NATIONAL COMPACT golden winner for 2013.... way to go gal....we all appreciate your work and "LUV YA" regards, Gary k

Views: 353 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 16, 2014 3:55pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Gary Yelle

"Rusting DeVaux's" found

In the fhotograph section Rick posted a picture I took up in Wetaskawin, Alberta in 1992. When we went back a few years later (I again had to convince my wife to take a short drive..to the mall)the cars were sold and they did not have records where they went. Well,...

Views: 327 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 14, 2014 12:25pm
by Norm Toone

Shawn

Generator Removal - Autolite GJ

So - looking to have the generator rebuilt - model GJ autolite. I'm looking at this and it looks a little complicated. Ideas on the procedure?

Views: 286 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 13, 2014 9:12am
by Frank Witkowski

Todd E Frye

A-22 Biflex Bumper Brackets

Does anyone perchance have a set of drawings/diagrams of the brackets required to attach the Biflex bumper to the A-22s? Some detailed pictures would be much appreciated in lieu of that if someone could help me out. Thanks. -Todd

Views: 226 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 10, 2014 9:07am
by Todd E Frye

Ken Brink

Stewart warner Vacuum and Bendix Drive

I was asked if I could locate a Vacuum Tank Float, the one this person has, has 3 cracks in it. Good Used preferred. I am in need of a working Bendix Drive for our 1923 4 cyl. O.H.V Durant. New or used. Any help is Appreciated. Ken Brink

Views: 279 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 10, 2014 7:56am
by Ken Brink

Rick Botti

Cherry Parade w/ one Durant and one Star

Saturday Dennis Murphy and I drove our cars in the San Leandro Cherry Parade. We were invited by the Durant Task Force a community organization of people that live on Durant street alongside the Oakland Durant factory. The Durant water tower is their logo. After...

Views: 359 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 10, 2014 7:03am
by carol

Joseph Arevalos

Need a radiator for my 1923 Durant Star

I am in need of a 1923 Star radiator. If you have one please let me know.I just returned home from Iraq and bought a 1923 Durant star truck conversion. I found it in a Kansas barn, very well preserved only surface rust.Mostly original I want to leave as I found it. O...

Views: 343 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 6, 2014 7:04pm
by lloyd franz

Don Gaskill

Old guy

The other day a friend gave me a stack of "CARS & PARTS" mags from 1971 to 1975 and look at February 1971 volume 14 no. 5 under Clubs and activities I found a listing for Durant, Star, Flint, Frontenac, Rugby. Join the fast growing owners club. Dues $5.00 yearly for...

Views: 330 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 2, 2014 8:48pm
by gary kauffman

Mike Linthicum

Technical Question RE: Brake rod between frame

I'm just about done stripping the frame of all miscellaneous screws, bolts, brake rods, pins etc but have one last thing to remove. I have run into a snag and need some help. Running from one side of the frame to another is a bar that connects to the brake rods that...

Views: 350 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 1, 2014 1:42pm
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Original Break Light switch mounted on frame

Anybody have a picture of or a drawing of what the original break light switch that mounted on the frame looked like. I took one off my frame and not sure if it was an original or not. It was mounted on a small piece of metal that had a screw and nut mounting it to t...

Views: 232 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 1, 2014 1:39pm
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

Updates to website

Added new pictures of Dick Krause's 1927 Star Station wagon to Star page. Updated events page, removed past tours. Will update Natioanl Meet info this weekend. Added 100 pictures from the Pacific Coast chapter's Spring Tour. Need pictures from East Coast Tour...

Views: 269 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 25, 2014 5:25am
by Mike Linthicum

Bill Kronsbein

Just A Thought This Memorial Day Weekend..........

I fired up the grill near the shed where I am storing the roadster and came up with a thought. I noticed it still has the 1941 Colorado License plate. Could it be that this car belonged to a young man who never came back? Could it be that the family was so devastated...

Views: 257 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 24, 2014 3:29pm
by Yates Milton

Tony Madson

distributor gears and housing need replacing

I had my 23 Star C Touring with a W-4 engine out for a drive today when suddenly it lost power and I had to limp home a few miles playing with the timing advance the whole way. After some inspection I discoved the timing was way off. I removed the distributor as i...

Views: 964 Replies: 12

Last Post: May 24, 2014 2:29pm
by Hal Vandevord

Gerald F

Front Bumper.

Hi everyone. So I am waiting for my newly fabricated radiator to arrive this week, I am looking into the missing front bumper on my car. This car was very close to the 1929 production line of M2's, and as such had some parts on it that were 1929. I'm...

Views: 1224 Replies: 10

Last Post: May 21, 2014 9:00am
by Bill Hoaglan

Guy Belzil

#1 gas

I was advised (by an older man) to put #1 gas in my Star in lieu of regular gas. This is due to gas not being as it once was. I put in a tank of #1 and went for a 40 mile drive, the Star sure seemed to run better. Am I wrecking the engine ? tx guy

Views: 279 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 21, 2014 8:32am
by Ross Hoevet

Mike Linthicum

Brake Material

What is everyone using to reline their brakes. I saw the Keith N sent his out. Has anyone tackled the job themselves? What are you using and does it work? The model 65 has the 3 shoe mechanical brakes. Looks like it has a solid lining on there now, but believe it wou...

Views: 472 Replies: 9

Last Post: May 21, 2014 5:07am
by Mike Linthicum

Shawn

Source for Ignition Coil

My coil just bit the dust I believe - recommendations on finding a coil for a 24 star? BTW - when i shake the coil - sounds like liquid is in it.... Thanks in advance. Shawn

Views: 300 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 19, 2014 5:02pm
by Shawn

Antti Lappalainen

Locomobile 8-70 firewall

Hello! I'm doing a restoration for 1928 Locomobile 8-70 Sedan. I'm looking for pictures of firewall, because this hasn't one, only wooden wall and frames built by earlier owner. I have an original manual with picture of engine room and it looks like the firewall...

Views: 314 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 19, 2014 5:08am
by Antti Lappalaine...

Don Shilling

More Rusty Gold in Oklahoma

Here's another ancient car graveyard uncovered in Enid, OK and will be orchestrated by the Van Der Brink auctions on July 7. A bone yard in operation from About 1945 to 1953. Mostly rust and dreams but may be a good outing. http://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/aucti...

Views: 355 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 15, 2014 7:21pm
by Todd E Frye

Todd E. Frye

A-22 Roof Bows

Hello all. My wife and I just returned home from a wonderful 100th Anniversary Kansas White Way Auto Tour this weekend. We got to share the history of Durant Motors with a lot of new people and make the first long drive (~90 miles) in my A-22. Unfortunately, upon...

Views: 285 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 14, 2014 11:30am
by Todd E. Frye

Gerald F

Finally a new radiator for the 1928 Durant M2!

Costly, but the radiator finally arrived from Alabama today. Even better. It actually fits. Now to get a little black paint on it, and get things put back together.

Views: 300 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 13, 2014 10:59pm
by Gerald F

Gary Yelle

Myron Cummings

I regret that I have to inform the club members of Myron's passing. Myron died of a brain tumor at his home in Owosso, MI. There is a write-up on the funeral homes web-site: www.nelson-house.com. Click on the obituaries. Gary

Views: 332 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 12, 2014 4:23pm
by Gary Yelle

Rick Botti

West Coast Tour Starts Today

The West Coast Tour Starts Today! Weather predictions have moved from the temperatures on the 90's to possibly of an isolated thunderstorm in the afternoon. Whew who knows what will happen, but I'm leaving for Mokelumne Hill in a few hours. Ready or not here...

Views: 328 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 11, 2014 10:13am
by Rick Botti

Bruce Butler

I need two rear wheels for my truck.

Would like to know if anyone has two good wheels to sell with the heavier spokes. i think the previous owner used Model T wheeels on the rear. they are smaller in diameter than the front wheels. please email me at bruceindaytona@yahoo.com or feel free to call at 386-...

Views: 257 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 10, 2014 1:39pm
by Don Shilling

Frank Witkowski

Strasburgh Railroad Antique Car Show July 19th

Hi All..... Got a call from the railroad inviting any members to the "Rolling Antique Auto Event" It is scheduled for Saturday July 19th 2014 from 9:30 on. From the website: Be part of reliving automotive history! We’re transforming the railroad int...

Views: 251 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 9, 2014 2:58am
by Lewis Mendenhall...

Don Shilling

Gotta See This Star Car

There is a super cute Star on Ebay. It's listed as a '25 but is actually a 1927. Would make a fabulous parade driver as is. Maybe someone in the Northwest can snatch it up. I sure wish it was closer to me. See Ebay # 281317396641

Views: 487 Replies: 8

Last Post: May 2, 2014 1:44pm
by Don Shilling

Steve Nimz

Need some help.

I recently inherited a 1926 Durant Star R model with the Continental 14L six cylinder engine from Ron Hast who some you remember from posts some time ago. What I need is information on how to evaluate the worth of this car. It is a restored (some years ago) and is...

Views: 378 Replies: 8

Last Post: May 1, 2014 1:00pm
by Steve Large

Mike Linthicum

I want to drive a Durant song

OK, old time members. On this web site is a couple of club members singing the "I Want to Drive a Durant" song that was published for a Durant sales convention and performed originally back in the 20's. I think it was a husband and wife team that recorded it on a pia...

Views: 274 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 29, 2014 10:55pm
by Ross

Mike Linthicum

DMAC East Coast Chapter Spring Meet!

Starting to make arrangements for the DMAC East Coast Chapter Spring Meet. Looks like this Spring we will be in Northern Indiana. Tentative tours are to the Studebaker Museum and the Hudson Museum. Tentative dates will be April 24th through the 27th but more likely M...

Views: 851 Replies: 29

Last Post: Apr 28, 2014 4:54pm
by Frank Witkowski

Frank Witkowski

Star Station Wagon Owners

Hi All..... Anyone have a running / driving Star Station wagon? I have a TV producer looking for one to feature in an upcoming program, about the first factory station wagon. They are willing to travel anywhere in the US. This is a history type program, not...

Views: 419 Replies: 7

Last Post: Apr 25, 2014 8:55pm
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

1928 Durant 4 Sale

There is a 1928 Durant model M-4 for sale on EBay right now. ebay # 251513521456 Rick

Views: 347 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 25, 2014 8:07am
by Rick Botti

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