I recently purchased a 1924 Star Speedster and the builder of the car - 2 owners back - did a number of customizations that I'm trying to figure out. I know its a Zenith carb - and I can read a 5 and a 4 on the dime sized tag on the top, but the rest appears illegibl...
I bought a nice '27 4-cylinder RI Wiring harness and have it all hooked up but nothing works as it should (no lights, no starter when battery connected) and I used the '27 schematic provided by RI wiring and a reprinted manual. BUT neither really match up with my '24...
Has anyone used a replacement to the felt in the rear main seal for a W5? If so, what did you use?
It's the last felt seal that I have to eliminate.
Thanks
Shane
where can I find a picture diagram of a Continental 6 cylinder engine? I do have a parts list.
I don't know it is called, but I need the aluminum 2 piece block for the back of the engine that holds the rear seal. Also, where is a good place to buy engine parts and...
Can anyone tell me how much engine oil a 1924 Model F 4-cylinder Star takes, and approximately how much 600 weight oil the trans and rear end take?
Thanks,
Jim
After surfing the websites have any of DMAC members seen in person the 1929 Durant and the 1927 Star that hireoldcars.com (CA) offers for rentals? Are the vehicles as sharp and authentic as they appear? Just curious.
I would like to say I really enjoyed the article by Mike on how they judge and what the judges have to do to be judges.I also enjoyed the rest of the Partner as always well done.
I have a copy of a parts book I was looking through.
In the engine section, on the valves, beside the valve chamber covers that bolt to the side of the motor, it lists a valve chamber cover baffle.
I have never seen any of these. Does anyone have a photo of wh...
I reckon I've received my latest issue of the Durant Partner. I noticed it partially covered by a pile of fabric in Shirley's sewing room. She generally gets it from the mailbox and goes thru it before letting me know it has arrived.
Since I've finished my wheels now, its on to the front axle. What is everyone's thoughts on what to put between the newly reconditioned springs? From what I can tell there are several choices other restorers have done before me.
1. Nothing between the individual s...
We will be going to the swap meet this year and are wondering if anyone else may be going...We'll probably be hangin mostly at the south end of the south barn with the WOKR Willys/Overland gang...The swap meet starts this next Thursday and lasts until Sunday.
Had the oppurtunity to go on a local garage tour yesterday put on by a local towns Historical Society. What a great day!. First stop was an individual who not only collected cars, but horse drawn buggies. Had over 30 of them from 1830 to about 1910. Unrestored origin...
I've been doing some searching to no avail. I think this has been discussed here before, but I can find no reference. Namely, is there a current part number for the distributor cap, and rotor for the AutoLite IGB timer as used on the 1929 Durant D60? I've got a coupl...
Sunday April 7 will take place the third annual meet of Durant/Rugby owners in Argentina, Provincia de Buenos Aires, San Isidro.
After the exciting second meet with 14 Durant cars and more than 100 perople we have great expectancies for the next one, that will be...
Here is a posting on craigslist for a 1928 Model R2.65?? ---http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/3663766601.html ---
The price seems high and looks like a lot of work to get it looking good and running,If anyone is interested.
Don
Kind of an odd question but as I get nearer to starting my '24 Star - once the whole vacuum system is installed and ready- to start it, do guys normally have to prime the vacuum tank first? Remove the gas line and squirt some gas down in there to get her going?
Or...
I've seen a few posts about trying to find the right serial number. I don't have the Body ID but I do have the engine ID. I'm told the car is a 1926 Star (Coach). I've posted a few pictures on here before and there's really not much of the car. The engine's tag says...
I am currently restoring a 1921 Dort Touring car and I am setting up the ignition switch and I am a little lost. I was wondering if any one had any information on this switch because I have it apart right now and I have a pretty good idea of how it goes together but...
Does anyone out there have an extra 1927 Star touring or roadster cowl ? I've got a 1927 Star Sedans front end and a 1927 Star complete frame, engine etc. and very back part of a 1927 touring body. Would love to have a Touring car. Do have a 1926 Touring cowl but th...
Hi folks:
I just got a message regarding a good looking Durant for sale.
Check it out: http://www.autabuy.com/Vehicles/Details.cfm?VID=752152&Year=1928&Make=&Model=
Gord
Does anyone have an exploded diagram of a stromberg U 2 carb? I sure could use one so I can take this one apart and clean it up. I think it must be plugged with some kind of black dirt. Cant get my car to start . Local car club is having their annual easter para...
Check out the Jalopnik website article on the 1930 Rolls-Royce with the Viper engine. Now read the reader response from ranwhenparked about Durant owners. Sounds like either Frank W or Ken McCormick? Tongue planted in cheek. Ross
Has anyone ever removed the 8 rivets that hold the ring gear to the carrier in a '29 rear end? I know that most if not all the Durants and Stars had this configuration. I need to match up a good carrier with a good ring gear and was wondering if anybody had done this...
Being a beautiful sunny day in Ind. with the temp. of 36 degrees I cleaned out by barn/garage to reinventory my parts for my Star speedster since Spring is near. I did find other objects that I "misplaced" and even managed to make a little more space. Never, and I me...
I purchased my 1926 Star in pieces so have no record where things go or belong. Pictures are always nice on restorations so I have been checking all pictures on the website and those that I have taken of members cars.
Unfortunately I don't have many good pictures o...
Just a heads Up... The latest issue of Old Cars Weekly V42 #6, has an article about a widow looking for a new home for a number of nice looking Stars.
The story is part of a readers series, p. 40-41. The widow lives in Roseville, CA. There are a number of solid w...
Alright Star people....
I'm worhing on a 1927 Star M2 which is a 4 cyl.
Can anyone tell my the correct motor color or were they're several?
Thanks in advance, Jim G.
I have been informed that Bob Krayer, a Charter Member of the DMAC and a member of the first Board of Directors, has passed away.
Bob owned 3 Stars and was from Levittown, PA.
He always appeared to make good sound judgement, especially when it came to the DMAC a...
Ok here is a dumb question. these tools were under the back seat of my star. the jack and handle i get. the wrenches i get also. however the 4 bent arm things i do not get, could anybody tell me what they are? Or did somebody just throw those in there for fun....
My D40 Rugby has developed a small clicking noise in the right hand front wheel, once per revolution, while going slowly around a right hand corner. It appears to be happening due to a little bit of looseness in a couple of spokes where they protrude through the fel...
I managed to get a nice spare on the '24 Star but what sort of locking clips were used originally to hold that spare in place on the studs?
Here is a pic of mine with silly round washers on the posts.
Thanks,
Jim
Gents,
My '24 Star has a slot for an ignition key but none came with the car. Can someone tell me about the key issue? Can I make do without one- do any generic Model T keys work? Etc- not sure how to proceed before stuff gets taken apart or re-routed.
Thanks,...
Does anyone have a copy of the Standard Auto Electricians Manual that covers 1925-36 cars? It was printed in 1936 and a few are on e-bay but are $$$. I am specifically looking for some detail information on timing advance of the distributor but would also like to see...
my title source tells me he has the following titles available.."for joy of collecting purposes only" of course hahaha.....1927 star conv. truck, 1930 rugby truck, expects to have following soon, 1923 star sedan, 1925 sport roadster and 1927 star sedan,
and a 1922...
Anyone located a chain/retailer that carries 1 1/4" ID radiator hose for Star's? I would prefer not to order through Ebay and pay shipping costs.
Thanks,
Jim
Hi folks,
Just came across this site and sure am hoping someone out there can steer me in the right direction. My husband is working on his 1931 Chevy Sedan. It had a cloth top and he has totally gutted the interior to replace. He noticed upon pulling out the int...
Has anybody used one of the spun aluminum fuel tanks from speedway on there cars? If so what one did you use and how well did the neck line up with the cover? Looks like the 10" x 33" will work. My gas tank looks like they took this thing off-roading and beat the und...
Hi All.....
Just got my copy of the Horseless Carriage Gazette, there is a picture of the aftermath of the 1929 fire and shows some of the cars close up.
Sure looks like the Durant display to me. The picture is captioned as showing a DeSoto ? Anybody else see...