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...
I bought a 1926 or 1927 Roadster(not sure which) - I have a '27 title and am trying to connect the title number to a car number- I have a brass engine number but it doesn't match the title. Would stars have another location for an assembly number?
Thanks,
Jim
I am wondering if anyone could get me a pic of the original routing of the exhaust on a model R? The system on my car comes from the manifold, between the clutch and brake pedal and into the muffler. From the muffler it goes to the back, over the diff (following th...
For those who might not check ebay-1923 Star model C for sale in the other makes section. Car looks to be very nice fully restored. Take your money out of that nasty ol' stock market and buy a collector car!(I don't have any affiliation with this car) Ross
I seem to recall a message on the web a few days back about some home made rust remover. I know it had ATF (automatic transmission fluid ) as one ingredien- but I cant remember the second ingredient. Can anyone tell me what it is? I know it is a half and half...
Hello fellow Durantonians:
We only have a few hours left of the 2012 year here in the United States to write a check or get a Money Order to be postmarked by the close of the Post Office today to contribute a tax deductible gift to the DMAC Museum Fund. Why n...
Anyone using the Evans waterless coolant in their collector car(s)? Sounds great for the way most of us would use our cars.A bit pricey at $40.00 a gallon. Ross
The Facebook site now has 24 people who 'like' it. If we hit 30 followers, we'll gain access to some minor demographics information. Several people have posted pictures, I would highly encourage people to go check them out.
If you are concerned about privacy, he...
I today received a phone call in-regards to ordering the Magazine,s
Car and Drive as well as Hot Rod. This person that called I had mentioned that I had never order such. His statement was that I did and he was going to bill our master card. Thing is that he could n...
Hello to all our friends:
2012 has been a great year for travelling and meeting up again with all our Durant Club friends, our Antique and Classic Car Club Friends, our Historic Automobile Club friends and many others during the year.
We had a great Gathering of Du...
Happy Christmas to all from sunny California. I hope all have wonderful Christmas and remember the reason for the season to honor the Birth of Christ the Son of the Living God!
A Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year to all our Durant car friends in the USA.Thank you for your help in the past year. Margaret and myself will be joining the Club next year and hope to even make it to one of your annual meets
in the future.
Best wishes to...
With just over a week away from the end of 2012 and that end of the tax year for all us in the United States, please take a moment to remember the DMAC Museum effort in your charitable giving. Any monetary amount will be excepted and as long as it is postmarked befor...
Norm:
In that other post you made reference to the 1936 car that was only as a prototype. It was based on the 4 cylinder Beacon. It is a DeVo. It was for export only. About 20 years ago it was found and restored in South Africa.
I have pictures of the car res...
Here are some links to articles about the Durant statue that they plan to place in downtown Flint.
They have a Louis Chevrolet statue in that area already.
http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/flint/index.ssf/2012/11/back_to_the_bricks_announces_d.html
http://ww...
Sirs
Am looking for informed sources concerning my '27 Star Touring brakes.
I am fixing my rear brakes and trying to do it right this time.
I have done it previously but not worrying about hardware just putting new linings.
But, my wear is uneven. It has to d...
Need some opinions or help here. Getting ready to paint my fellows and hubs the Riviera green that was the original color. What color would be correct for the Rims? I've seen body color and I've seen silver color? What say ye all? Also the rim bolts, silver, body col...
I just got four gorgeous recast door hamdles from Mike Butters. To mount them, I need the spring and special washers that hold the handle to the estrucheon. I'm reluctant to tear up the old handles as they are still serviceable. Does anyone have some broken handle...
Hi everyone!
This year when you send in your dues to Bob, why not add a little more $5, $10 to the check marked for the museum fund. Anything over the normal membership fee could possibly be a tax deductible amount for the members in the U.S. and for the others out...
The first news is:
As some of you already know, the late Terry Kulchycki, founder of the durantcars.com website, created it as a reference for restorers and researchers interested in the automobiles produced by the Durant Motor Company. After Terry passed away...
Some years ago when we had our National meet in Auburn many of us toured the Military Museum there. I just saw posted on Hemmings that much of the collection has been auctioned off and is going to private collectors. Glad we got to see it when we did.
In getting auto parts shipped from Canada to the US, is there any service(s) cheaper than the Canadian Postal Service? It has been a while since I used the CPS and I had a rude awakening in its increase in shipping and had to bite my tongue
I haven't heard anyone mention this web page but I picked up on it on a machinist forum.
The Old Motor is worth looking at every day for something new. If you have never seen it, it will keep you occupied for several hours.
http://theoldmotor.com/
Hello fellow Durantonians!
Here in the U.S. we are getting closer to the end of the year and time for those of us in the U.S. to start thinking about making donations to our favorite charities by December 31, 2012 tax year end. Remember that now the DMAC is a no...
I have a 1929 Durant model 60. I remember seeing an article on how to rebuild the fan hub using modern bearings in one of the Durant partner publications. Does anyone know which one? I also tried to contact Vancouver Durant Star Car Connection but haven't gotten a re...
HELLO FRIENDS,
GOOD NEWS TODAY....MY SON, THE COMPUTER MAVEN (EXPERT)
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IF YOU WISH TO CONTRIBUTE,
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Hi Y'all,
I have purchased a 26 Flint 4 Door Sedan that will be picked up this week.
Rick has added a page on how to add photos and I still can't do it.
I did not see the data plate but think it is a E55 5 passenger. Has a 120"
wheelbase.
Will need a starter ass...
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/new_jersey&id=8475793
There is a multiple alarm fire at the Durant Plant in Elizabeth NJ, the site of the 2004 DMAC meeting.