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...
I am trying to replace a broken part on my clutch . It is the piece that adjusts to hold the foot lever at the right distance to work the clutch without grinding or dragging
It is a Y shaped piece and one of the ends broke off . Was wondering why it kept gri...
Ok Durantonians, I need some help again. I painted my fellow's and brake drums with Acrylic Enamel several weeks ago. For a first time painting project most came out well. A couple of pieces upon examination a couple of days ago had some areas that I did not get full...
This is an article from a 1971 auto publication in which they do a Drive Report for a 1923 Star Touring Car. If folks haven't seen it- it is interesting. Thanks and enjoy!
Jim Chochole
Wow, I just got blowed away on a U-tube film of a spray on chrome job. Copy and Paste this URL to see.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up_CLJXRyaM
Now, before we get started, I'm well aware of the old "Chrome in a Rattle Can" paint jobs. We used to have another nam...
Wanted to wish our great Webmaster a HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!! Rick, where in the world would we be without you and our great website. Thanks a million....
Yates and Doris Milton
Finished the seats and doors, now the for the Radiator to be fitted and wiring finished off. The hood will have to wait for a warmer day as autumn is nearly upon us.
I have completely disassembles and re assembled the Continental 14L engine from my 1928 D60. This is an early 14L, 163 cu.in., not the more popular 185 cu.in. I'm now ready to start it for the first time since the re-assembly, but I'm concerned about oil pressure. I...
Happy New Year To All
This week I bought the two 1923 Star Tourings that were on EBay direct from the seller. I was very surprised that these two were out there. Anyone in our club have any histoery on these cars?. Engine numbers #82313 and #72695.
i would like to announce that i am now the proud owner of my first Star car....a 1925 model F roadster.
it is an unrestored barn find purchased from the estate of deceased club member Don Welch, who was with me as a member of the original Durant Star Owners Club bac...
I saw a two door body located in South Dakota. It was in the Links area. I could not repond to the ad but possibly the person can respond thru email or telephone 920=579-9744. Thank you.
I am working on fitting my 13922 Zenith carb to my '24 Star and wondered if anyone else has done this- just wanted to see how someone else has rigged it up?
The accelerator rod gets fairly tight in behind the carb and in front of the valve covers.
Thanks- any...
Hey, everybody, Froggys got a new ride. And, best of all, one that RUNS!! Now, he can keep up with Uncle Norm's MooseMoBile. And, he managed to sell his F Roadster to make room for the new wheels coming from Iowa. All in all, he came out smelling like a rose in the d...
Hello fellow Durantonians!
I wanted to post what's been going on with the Durant Museum Effort to keep everyone up on what's been happening in that area.
1. Your Board of Directors has approved the purchase of the Museum Software to start cataloging any dona...
We have had a number of new cars join our family over the last couple years that we do not have pictures of in our photograph section. Let's get out there and snap a couple of photographs and send them to Rick Botti. Doesn't matter what condition they are, restored o...
My 24 Flint calls for 32 X 4 1/2 tires, which are available at a rediculously
high price. Will a 36 X 4 fit the 23" rims on my Flint and also what other sizes are you guys running??
Want a whitewall in a size that will look good without being distracting.
Yates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv3nbmq4fPA
Last week I took the Durant Roadster out for a drive on the back roads from Niles, to Sunol to Pleasanton and back to Niles last week.
Hang on!
Hi All.....
Does anyone have one of these pedal cars?
Check out eBay listing 120949539281 for a catalog page showing both the Star & Durant models.
There is a museum picture in one of the latest Model T Ford Club publication that has a color picture taken in...
I opened my unrestored vacuum canister today and my internal float was disconnected from the wire- can someone snap a pic of their float and how it is supposed to look and be set up?
I need to see how long down the wire it should be attached.
Thanks-
My emai...
Hi All...
Anyone have a B-22 owners manual they would be willing to sell or copy?
Also interested in any other B-22 info you may have.
Thanks........Frank ---
I am disassembling my motor and am about to remove the generator gear. Once it all goes back together- do I need to mark the chain for timing or how do I properly tighten the timing chain?
Thanks,
Jim
It is time to start thinking about the East Coast Spring Meet. I know Winter is just upon us, but it does take time to get the wheels in motion so to speak. Where would the chapter like to head this spring. Probably will shoot for April again as the snow is usually o...
I have a '24 Roadster and don't have an idea what this connection should be like? I have a 1 34" ID on exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe is about 1 11/16" - what makes the two fit together?
Anyone have a press-fit set? Plus both have holes running crosswise throu...