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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: 2889 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: 188 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: 383 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: 426 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: 273 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: 313 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: 2467 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: 302 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: 278 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: 271 Replies: 0

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

Ken McCormick

Need info

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...

Views: 313 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 12, 2013 9:16am
by Ken

Mike Linthicum

Painting question

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...

Views: 255 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 12, 2013 7:17am
by Mike Linthicum

Jim Chocole

1971 Article on 1923 Star Touring Car

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

Views: 270 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 11, 2013 8:12am
by Jim Chocole

Don Shilling

Alternative to Chrome Plate?

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...

Views: 250 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 10, 2013 4:20pm
by Jim Chocole

Yates Milton

Happy Birthday

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

Views: 270 Replies: 6

Last Post: Feb 10, 2013 11:41am
by gary kauffman

Robert N Heath

What did I do with my Durant Today

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.

Views: 288 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 10, 2013 7:44am
by Jim Chocole

Claude Lavoie

Is oil pressure controlled by a spring and ball on a 14L engine?

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...

Views: 305 Replies: 5

Last Post: Feb 9, 2013 8:46am
by Rick Botti

Ed Vomero

Two More Star Tourings

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.

Views: 593 Replies: 13

Last Post: Feb 9, 2013 8:15am
by Jim Chocole

gary k

1925 star f roadster

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...

Views: 1025 Replies: 8

Last Post: Feb 7, 2013 8:22pm
by gary kauffman

Dick Dehnel

Car body

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.

Views: 378 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 5, 2013 10:04pm
by David L. Coppess

Jim Chocole

Fitting a New Carburetor- Zenith.

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...

Views: 862 Replies: 11

Last Post: Feb 5, 2013 2:27am
by Shane Hoffmann

mike doyle

roof wood

what kind of wood was used in roof?

Views: 316 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 2, 2013 5:32am
by mike doyle

Don Shilling

A New Ride

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...

Views: 335 Replies: 12

Last Post: Feb 2, 2013 5:16am
by Norm Toone

Mike Linthicum

Durant Museum Effort

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...

Views: 235 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 29, 2013 12:20pm
by Frank Witkowski

Mike Linthicum

Photographs of your cars.

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...

Views: 250 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 29, 2013 5:39am
by Mike Linthicum

Yates Milton

Interchangable Tire Size

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

Views: 326 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jan 28, 2013 5:21pm
by Jack Connor

Rick Botti

Afternoon Drive in a 1929 Durant

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!

Views: 295 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jan 27, 2013 3:26pm
by Rick Botti

Frank Witkowski

Durant & Star Pedal Cars

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...

Views: 447 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 24, 2013 5:18am
by Mike Linthicum

Jim Chocole

Help with Vacuum Canister

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...

Views: 233 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 21, 2013 5:38pm
by Jim Chocole

Frank Witkowski

B-22 Durant Manuals

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 ---

Views: 332 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 20, 2013 3:34pm
by Steve Large

Dennis W. nutter

moto meter decals

Is there a source for Durant Motor(s) moto meter decals such as Star,etc.?

Views: 264 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 15, 2013 5:28pm
by Jim Chocole

James Chocole

How to tighten timing chain?

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

Views: 296 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 15, 2013 12:45pm
by Jim Chocole

Jim Chocole

Star Wiring Source?

Are there any sources or vendor for Star wiring sets? Thanks, Jim

Views: 340 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jan 14, 2013 4:01pm
by Jim Chocole

Mike Linthicum

2013 East Coast Spring Meet

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...

Views: 597 Replies: 19

Last Post: Jan 13, 2013 1:05pm
by Adam Ford

Jim Chocole

Ideas for Exhaust Connection?

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...

Views: 262 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 12, 2013 7:26pm
by Jim Chocole

Jim Chocole

Location of Star Serial Numbers?

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

Views: 1549 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jan 12, 2013 7:13pm
by Jim Chocole

Brian D.

1926 R Coupe exhaust

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...

Views: 254 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 12, 2013 9:10am
by Tary Mauk

Ross

1923 Star model C

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

Views: 492 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 7, 2013 7:43am
by Dennis W. nutter

Ken McCormick

rust remover

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...

Views: 375 Replies: 10

Last Post: Dec 31, 2012 12:21pm
by Ken

Mike Linthicum

A Few Hours Left!

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...

Views: 229 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 31, 2012 8:02am
by Mike Linthicum

Ross

Evans waterless coolant

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

Views: 348 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 29, 2012 11:37am
by Ross

Adam Ford

More recruiting

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...

Views: 368 Replies: 6

Last Post: Dec 29, 2012 8:44am
by Rick Botti

Ken and Dorothy Brink

Phone Scamer?

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...

Views: 246 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 28, 2012 2:39pm
by Ken and Dorothy ...

Gordon F. Curl

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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...

Views: 400 Replies: 19

Last Post: Dec 25, 2012 11:28pm
by Gary Yelle

Chuck FAULKNER

Happy Christmas

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!

Views: 208 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 25, 2012 12:35am
by Chuck FAULKNER

Robert N Heath

Christmas Greetings

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...

Views: 196 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 24, 2012 1:49pm
by Yates Milton

Mike Linthicum

Year end donations to the DMAC Museum Fund

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...

Views: 224 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 23, 2012 2:52pm
by Mike Linthicum

Gary Yelle

It's a DeVo

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...

Views: 297 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 19, 2012 11:07am
by Norm Toone

david Piggott

Old star sign

Old star sign on an online auction in owosso,mi. the website is www.narhiauctions.com . the auction is the Fisher online auction in owosso,mi

Views: 405 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 19, 2012 5:28am
by Mike Linthicum

J&W Garage

Durant Statue in Flint

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...

Views: 247 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 18, 2012 1:33pm
by J&W Garage

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