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Shawn

Zenith Carb Identification - 1924 Star

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...

Views: 250 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 7, 2013 11:03am
by Mike Rice

Jim Chocole

Need Help with '24 Star Wiring?!

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...

Views: 240 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 7, 2013 6:59am
by Jim Chocole

Jim Chocole

Type of Oil in '24 Star?

What kinds of motor oil do most guys use in their '24 automobiles? Thanks, Jim

Views: 287 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 2, 2013 3:39pm
by Jim Chocole

Shane Hoffmann

W5 Rear Main Engine Seal

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

Views: 1320 Replies: 8

Last Post: Apr 2, 2013 3:28am
by Shane Hoffmann

David Jansen

need parts and info

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...

Views: 478 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 1, 2013 2:17pm
by Rath Webster

Jim Chocole

Capacities- for '24 Roadster (oil, trans & differential)

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

Views: 239 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 31, 2013 9:08am
by Jim Chocole

Dennis W. Nutter

Rental cars

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.

Views: 216 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 29, 2013 8:32pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Mike Rice

Durant Partner

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.

Views: 253 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 29, 2013 1:26pm
by Mike Rice

Shane Hoffmann

Valve covers W5 Engine

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...

Views: 265 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 28, 2013 9:06pm
by Mike Rice

Bert Babick

1927 Star

Hay you all. There is a nice unrestored 27 Star 4 cyl on eb.. Good solid car for someone .Is in the east.

Views: 798 Replies: 10

Last Post: Mar 26, 2013 4:15pm
by david manson

Don Shilling

Fresh Partner

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.

Views: 245 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 26, 2013 5:40am
by Mike Linthicum

Tary Mauk

1926 owners manual

My dad has the original 1926 owners manual for the Star Car by Durant Motors. Anyone interested please contact me. Thanks

Views: 233 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 25, 2013 2:23pm
by WSB

Mike Linthicum

To slide or not to slide, that is the question.

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...

Views: 281 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 24, 2013 12:02pm
by Rick Botti

Bill Hoaglan

Pre-war swap meet at Chickasha, OK

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.

Views: 400 Replies: 10

Last Post: Mar 21, 2013 8:48pm
by Lance Chabot

Mike Linthicum

Went on a Garage tour yesterday

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...

Views: 232 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 17, 2013 7:47am
by Mike Rice

Don Shilling

Current Production Ignition Parts

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...

Views: 392 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 16, 2013 4:25pm
by Don Shilling

Ricardo H. Colombo

Third Durant/Rugby meet in South America

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...

Views: 231 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 12, 2013 3:25pm
by Mike Linthicum

D J Federlein

1928 for sale

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

Views: 807 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 10, 2013 5:50am
by Norm Toone

Jim Chocole

Procedural Question- starting the car

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...

Views: 332 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 8, 2013 8:28am
by Jim Chocole

Jay

Serial number

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...

Views: 1282 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 7, 2013 7:28pm
by Eliot

Norman Oborne

Ignition switch information

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...

Views: 302 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 6, 2013 4:04pm
by Norman Oborne

Dave coppess

!927 Star Touring Cowl.

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...

Views: 251 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 4, 2013 8:23pm
by Dave coppess

Gordon F. Curl

1928 Durant for sale

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

Views: 292 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 2, 2013 12:39pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Robert Hill

1923 Star touring 4 sale

1923 Star touring for in the For Sale and Wanted forum.

Views: 257 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 2, 2013 11:10am
by Robert Hill

Ken McCormick

Carburator diagram

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...

Views: 504 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 2, 2013 5:21am
by Norm Toone

Ross Hoevet

jalopnik Rolls-Royce

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

Views: 293 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 2, 2013 4:07am
by Norm Toone

Phil Peters

ring gear/carrier

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...

Views: 264 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 1, 2013 6:15am
by Bill Hoaglan

Dennis W. nutter

What did you do with your Durant today?

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...

Views: 220 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 26, 2013 9:50am
by Dennis W. nutter

Jim Chocole

Engine Plate Screws

Does anyone know the size/TPI of the screws that mount the engine data plate to the side of the block? Thanks, Jim

Views: 265 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 26, 2013 1:57am
by Shane Hoffmann

Ken Hoshowski

Firewall openings

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...

Views: 307 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 23, 2013 8:52pm
by gary kauffman

Don Gaskill

Wooden spoked wheels

I would like to try and make wooden spokes wheels for my '29 M4 is there someone who could point me in the right direction?

Views: 257 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 23, 2013 8:48pm
by gary kauffman

Bob Smith

old cars weekly article..Gold Star Day

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...

Views: 233 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 23, 2013 9:55am
by Bob Smith

Robert N Heath

A big thanks.

Thanks everyone for your help regarding Bulbs.Hope to get to one of your large meets in the future.

Views: 234 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 23, 2013 6:55am
by Robert N Heat...

gary

pickup bed

looking for pictures of 1927 pickup with full enclosed cab,metal skin on wood frame,small wood bed on rear. smithgary162@roadrunner.com

Views: 544 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 22, 2013 1:36pm
by cdmn

Dan Pitney

For sale

I have a 1927 Dstar fully restored I would like to sell 12k

Views: 267 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 22, 2013 5:46am
by Dan Pitney

Robert N Heath

Light globes.

Is there a company in the USA or Canada that still produces 6 volt globes for old Durant cars ect, or do owners convert to more modern globe lighting?

Views: 355 Replies: 7

Last Post: Feb 22, 2013 4:40am
by Norm Toone

Jim Greenamyer

correct motor color

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.

Views: 331 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 21, 2013 5:03pm
by Jim Greenamyer

Yates Milton

DMAC Member Bob Krayer Passes

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...

Views: 202 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 19, 2013 1:31pm
by Bill DeVries

Shawn

Where is the VIN on a 1924 Star?

Trying to find the vin on a 1924 star and cannot find it. Any ideas? Thanks, Shawn

Views: 188 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 18, 2013 8:07pm
by Don Shilling

jeff martin

Question on tools

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....

Views: 198 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 17, 2013 9:14pm
by jeff martin

Keith Hoffmann

Wooden Spoke Repairs

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...

Views: 2846 Replies: 9

Last Post: Feb 17, 2013 3:30pm
by Kevin Hitchcock

Jim Chocole

How to secure a spare?

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

Views: 158 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 17, 2013 12:56pm
by Jim Chocole

Jim Chocole

No ignition Key- ideas?

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,...

Views: 344 Replies: 6

Last Post: Feb 16, 2013 5:17pm
by Jim Chocole

Phil Peters

Standard Auto Electricians Manual

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...

Views: 388 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 16, 2013 4:18pm
by Phil Peters

gary kauffman

re: star titles...

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...

Views: 240 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 15, 2013 11:04am
by gary kauffman

Jim Chocole

Source for 1 1/4" radiator hose for Star?

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

Views: 284 Replies: 6

Last Post: Feb 15, 2013 8:16am
by Jim Chocole

Barb Scott

patterns for wood frame for 1931 Chevy Sedan

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...

Views: 2392 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jun 5, 2007 12:31am
by Greg Krueger

Gordon F. Curl

Durant Partner

Hi Carol: Once again, you have outdid yourself. A marvelous Partner. Beautiful pictures. I am working on an article for you for a future issue. Gord

Views: 263 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 14, 2013 4:31pm
by Ken McCormick

jeff martin

star gas tank

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...

Views: 245 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 13, 2013 10:32am
by jeff martin

Frank Witkowski

1929 LA Auto Show Fire

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...

Views: 225 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 12, 2013 9:24am
by Frank Witkowski

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