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Yates Milton

Auction Sept 29th

Hi Y'all, Time has come for a part of life I truly dread and that is a liquidation of my old cars and stuff that I have collected over the last 60+ years. Having COPD and a form of Muscular Dystrophy has put me in a condition that limits me to any activity re...

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Last Post: Sep 7, 2012 10:07pm
by Lance Haynes

Dave G

Met Master Bert Babick and His lovely wife weekend last in Roseville

Past by a shop/store/parking lot in Roseville, Ca sunday past..well, as most.."Cool Cars" lets stop. As my wife and I strolled the parking area, My wife pointed out, Hey look.. Two Durants...what the heck?...Thats when I had the pleasure to meet my first fellow Du...

Views: 399 Replies: 5

Last Post: Sep 5, 2012 9:56am
by Bert & Sonia Bab...

Lance Haynes

Hemmings Classic Car Article "4-speeds of the 30's"

Hemmings Classic Car Sept 2012 magazine has a great reprinted 2 page article from SIA April-May 1972 titled.."Four-Speeds of the 30's". And you guessed it our very own Durant 4 speed tranny is in there. And they said right after the Chrysler 4-speed our Durant was...

Views: 499 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 2, 2012 11:35pm
by Ross Hoevet

John Jans

Help identify this vehicle please

Looking for help or information on this Durant Star Car. Tractor or what? Can't up load pictures

Views: 308 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 2, 2012 7:21pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Mike Linthicum

Wooden wheel hub bolts

The 19" wooden wheel hub bolts on my wheels were Peened on and beaten up pretty bad when they were installed on the car. Also appears they are a bit bent. I guess they did not want them to come off. The size is 3/8 inch by about 2" and #16 I believe course thread. D...

Views: 525 Replies: 5

Last Post: Sep 1, 2012 4:51am
by Mike Linthicum

Yates Milton

Early Durant Distributor

The distributor I have on my 23 4 cyl. Durant has 12 teeth on the gear at the bottom that engages the camshaft gear. The mechanic says that it should have more teeth because the timing gets off when trying to crank the engine. Frank says he has heard that later mod...

Views: 626 Replies: 8

Last Post: Aug 31, 2012 1:45pm
by Yates

Rick Botti

Posting Pictures is a littler Easier now

Recently I asked the folks at Bravenet the company that hosts our forum to make a change to the way code is entered into a post when you want to display pictures. Today they completed work that will remove some of the effort needed to display pictures in our posts...

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Last Post: Aug 31, 2012 11:08am
by Rick Botti

Eliot

Front Mounting Plate

The front mounting plate on my engine, the one that holds the generator and the timing chain cover needs to be replaced. At some point in time it has been broken and welded, not to bad of a job but the pieces are not quite lined up. It is on a 25 Star and bolts dir...

Views: 282 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 31, 2012 8:35am
by Don Shilling

Ken McCormick

setting up brakes

I have the instructions for setting up and adjusting steeldraulic Brakes but there are parts I cant quite figure out. Checking rods for proper adjustment-It says --first block the pedal back against the floor boards. Can some one clarify this? Is it the back...

Views: 267 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 30, 2012 6:51pm
by Ken

Claude Lavoie

Transmission and differential oil weight

I am about to refill both the transmission and differential of my 1928 D-60. The differential has new oil seals, but the transmission doesn't and has no provision for such. I'm afraid that the transmission will leak plenty if I use conventional 90 weight oil. I know...

Views: 320 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 29, 2012 5:09pm
by Claude Lavoie

Gwen and Michael Hegefeld

A new owner of a 1928 Durant

Just bought my father in laws 1928 Durant that he bought in 1968 in Illinois. Father in law started restoration in 1969 and he was transferred to San Angelo, car was stored in Illinois for several years then moved down to Texas. When my father in law retired he moved...

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Last Post: Aug 29, 2012 11:09am
by Frank Witkowski

Mike Linthicum

Auto Lite Coil, condensor, Rotor

OK Durantonians, you've come through for me in the past. Maybe someone can tell me the correct Auto Lite number for a coil, condensor and rotor for my 1928 15l engine. I have looked through the old club magazines but have not had any luck yet. I see the replacement t...

Views: 267 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 28, 2012 7:43am
by Frank Witkowski

gary k

considering sale of model 60 1929 wire wheel coupe

please read my item in parts wanted/sale

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Last Post: Aug 27, 2012 5:47pm
by gary k

Wayne Farrand

Tires

I have the Coker recommended 475/500 x 19 tires on my 31 Durant. They dont have much braking surface and don't look quite right to me. What size/brand tire would work best and look good?

Views: 1417 Replies: 19

Last Post: Aug 27, 2012 1:59pm
by tienie pitzer

Don Gaskill

Dist gear set

"HELP" I need a set of gears for my '29 M4 distbutor and gen it is a W5 4cly. motor would like NOS if i can get them. Come boys dig in the garage and help me out.

Views: 254 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 26, 2012 8:09pm
by Don Gaskill

Brian D.

Wheels from a '25 on a '26

I have been looking a long time for wheels for my '26 and haven't had any luck. I did manage to find a good set off a '25 for a reasonable price. Just wondering if there will be any size difference that will cause me any issues?

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Last Post: Aug 26, 2012 4:21pm
by Brian D.

Eliot

Radiator Emblem

What is the difference in the raditor emblems of the 23,24,25,26 Stars?

Views: 302 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 25, 2012 6:17pm
by Don Shilling

Rick Botti

DMAC on the radio !!

DMAC on the radio Tomorrow, Sunday August 18th at 9:00am Pacific time I will be on the radio talking to the hosts of the Way Back Now Show on KYAA 1200am in Monterey, California. For a few minutes we'll talk about Durants and the DMAC National meet in Traverse...

Views: 377 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 25, 2012 2:06pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Dennis & Rose Olson

Transporting of Fender from Sperry to Traverse

I've bought a fender for a '26 Star from Dave Schulte in Sperry, Iowa and need to get it to Ken McCormick at the Traverse, Michigan meet of Sept. 19th... Anyone going by that way that I could beg, borrow or pay to get it to Traverse.? Your consideration would be ap...

Views: 326 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 24, 2012 8:31am
by Ken McCormick

Bob Smith

Traverse City...it's next month

Hello DMAC members It's time to get off the bubble, there are only a couple of weeks left, to receive a DMAC discount on room reservations; call Sleep Inn (231-938-7000) soon. Mention Durant Looking at the registrations that I have received, it looks like...

Views: 2911 Replies: 19

Last Post: Aug 23, 2012 10:22am
by mike Linthicum

Charles A. Spitz, AIA, NCARB

Lance is recovering!

The following is the content of an email that Lance sent earlier this evening..... Hello everyone. Well l survived a heart attack this last Thursday and the great fast acting San Diego fire dept with a ambulance got here with in about 3 to 4 minutes and speed m...

Views: 486 Replies: 11

Last Post: Aug 20, 2012 6:46pm
by Ken McCormick

Ken McCormick

Differential

Has anyone got some info on removing the crown gear from the diff? Would really appreciate seeing a picture with instructions on how to do this. I cant seem to get it apart enough to get it out of the case -And cant get the diff apart far enough to get at it well....

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Last Post: Aug 18, 2012 9:10am
by Ken McCormick

Charles A. Spitz, AIA, NCARB

Security code to post

there has to be a better way, Those letters/numbers are very hard to figure out sometimes.....there has to be a better way to display them so that you can figure them out....this is the second time today that it took me twice to post something because I cannot figur...

Views: 299 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 16, 2012 4:43pm
by Rick Botti

Charles A. Spitz, AIA, NCARB

Boy Scout Photo Contest

How many of you are on Facebook? If you are, we would like your assistance, and some of you already have helped. One of our grandsons, and those of you that attended the Lancaster Meet met Donovan, too a photograph at the Boy Scout Summit Shakedown last week. That...

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Last Post: Aug 15, 2012 4:24pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Ken McCormick

Pinion gear and bearings

I need a new pinion gear if anyone has one for sale- Mine got a bit of damage when the nut came off the end of the shaft and The inner bearing got chewed up. I see that both inner and outer bearings are the same? ( I think) I could use a pair of these as well D...

Views: 281 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 14, 2012 10:50pm
by Ross Hoevet

Ken McCormick

Drove 4 blocks and had to trailer it back

I am beginning to wonder if I will ever get this car to go anywhere. I thought I would go to the gas sta down the hill . Never got there. Rear end seized up tight so I had to skid it up onto my trailer and get it back in the shop. I found the nut from the pinion gea...

Views: 287 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 14, 2012 7:45pm
by Vince O'Brien

Ken McCormick

crown gear and pinion

After taking the rear end apart i found all sorts of metal chips in the rear housing. Crown gear teeth are chewed up pretty good --Has anyone got a crown gear and pinion they would part with For my car ?? I sure need one now. I will take mine out and try to find s...

Views: 228 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 13, 2012 4:42pm
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

Model 612 Coupe Restoration

Yesterday I took some photographs of a Durant undergoing restoration owned by Frank Lersch of Hayward, California. The car has an interesting story behind it and is currently undergoing restoration. The car is and will continue to be a driver, not trailer queen. It h...

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Last Post: Aug 12, 2012 4:21pm
by Rick Botti

Bert & Sonia Babick

Traverse City

Our reservations have been made. Check sent to Bob and cashed and made hotel reservations. Meeting up with Pam & Roger Von Bergen to fly into Grand Rapids. Driving into Traverse City trailing their Cord as they are attending a meet two weeks earlier and leaving th...

Views: 275 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 10, 2012 7:18pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

cobourg-kid

618 tire cover

Many years ago my grandfather owned a rare 32 durant model 618 apparently it was only produced in limited quantities and those made were used in the showrooms of dealers to promote the 32 line. He sold the car in the mid 1950s but kept the spare tire cover which he g...

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Last Post: Aug 10, 2012 11:50am
by Gordon F. Curl

Ken McCormick

Rotor and dist cap

I dont know how this happened but I seem to have a short rotor and a tall cap Just wont work that way. Has anyone got a part number for a tall rotor --Or if not maybe for a short cap. The mystery is that I had the car running one time. Part numbers and make would...

Views: 283 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 6, 2012 9:43pm
by Ken

Ken McCormick

Picture of cross shaft and return springs attached

does anyone have a picture showing the cross shaft with all compnents attached? I need to see some thing about the clutch and brake pedal return springs. There has to be something to bring them back up after they are used.Also be nice to see the Brake lever rod att...

Views: 383 Replies: 6

Last Post: Aug 3, 2012 9:12am
by Ken McCormick

Rick Botti

Over two Hundred new pictures posted on website.

Many new pictures posted on website. Thanks to John Neil who sent me 54 pictures of the this year's Durant Gathering. Carol Fogarazzo for material from East Coast tours 2005, 2006,2007,2010, 2011 & 2012. Judy Woodard for sending me pictures from the 2001 Flint,...

Views: 340 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 3, 2012 6:53am
by mike Linthicum

Curtis Bartell

wheel

Does anyone know of a Durant car that had a 20" Hayes split demountable rim, with four attached lug ears? 21" outside to outside. 20" bead seat to bead seat. Thanks Curt

Views: 325 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 31, 2012 8:58am
by Curtis Bartell

Jim Greenamyer

Distributor replacement parts

Does anyone know the correct NAPA part numbers for the distributor cap, rotor, points and condensor for the Autolite distributor from a 1926 Flint 6E continental motor? The numbers listed on the tech page under Durant cars appear to be incorrect....

Views: 731 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 26, 2012 8:52pm
by Jim Greenamyer

Eliot

Clutch

I am makings progress on my STAR, 1925 Model F Coach, but I have a lot of questions. I need to know what material is used for the clutch. McMaster sells low friction, medium friction and high friction material. They also have some that is metal free. Which one of...

Views: 317 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 25, 2012 9:00pm
by Don Gaskill

Jay

Looking for Pictures of 26 Star Model M

I found a web page (http://www.tomstrongman.com/ClassicCars/Star/Index.htm) with a few good pictures of a 26 Star Model M owned by Jim and Carol Roberts. Not sure if they still own it and or are this forum. I'd love to see more pictures of anyone's Star of this year....

Views: 287 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 25, 2012 6:01pm
by gary k

Don Gaskill

Distributor Gears

I am looking for a new (NOS) distributor gear set #GT-21 and GJ-168 anyone Help?

Views: 267 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 23, 2012 5:53pm
by Don Shilling

gary k

1926 star parts pictures needed

hello men. i have had a request from a member for pics of the following parts....steering wheel, top bows for touring, door hinges. door latches....for a 1926 star touring with regular rear doors...can anyone help them out???? send pictures to me, gary k at froggys...

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Last Post: Jul 20, 2012 9:11pm
by gary k

mike Linthicum

Velocity channel Carfellos

Came across an amusing television show on the Velocity channel on Direct TV. It was called Carfello's about three guys that own a New York used car lot. Seems the owner went to jail for racketeering and is now out and his friends own this car lot. Anyway was watching...

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Last Post: Jul 20, 2012 6:28am
by mike Linthicum

Jay

Got me a Star...

Wow... ok here we go. Sorry about the repost for anyone that's seen me goofing around. Trying to figure this stuff out. I got me a 26 Star from Idaho for $1. =) So it's not in the best condition... Sorry if this thread brings hate down on me... Without s...

Views: 369 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 19, 2012 9:36pm
by Jay

Ron Petzold

Front pulley removal on a 4 cylinder W5 engine

I'm looking for information for a 4 cylinder W-5 engine. I need to replace timing chain, but not sure how to remove front crank pulley.Is this pulley only pressed on? Thanks.

Views: 312 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 17, 2012 12:49pm
by Don Shilling

Don Shilling

Durant Carbs

I've rounded up 4 old junker Tillotson carbs, 3 JR1's and a JR5A. I would like to send them to a professional shop to have one built for my '29 D60. Who has any recommendations from past experience? Also, what is the difference between a JR1 and a JR5? Both have t...

Views: 375 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 15, 2012 7:02pm
by Vince O'Brien

Martyn Hough

Spark / throttle contols

Hello again and thanks very much to all who answered my previous question regarding body -to - frame welting. This time I'm seeking information regarding the Spark/Throttle controls. I have the levers at the top and bottom of the steering wheel but am a bit confused...

Views: 325 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 15, 2012 6:58pm
by Vince O'Brien

mike Linthicum

Photographs of your cars.

It's time all you new members to send in photographs of your cars for us to see. Doesn't matter if they are a project car, on the trailer, behind the house, next to the tree or wherever and in whatever state of restoration. Take a good picture and send it to Rick so...

Views: 396 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 13, 2012 2:22pm
by mike Linthicum

mike Linthicum

Robe Rail photographs

No one seems to have one of these and I haven't contacted the Butters yet, but this weekend when your out puttering around your car, can someone take some pictures of their robe rail for me? Particularly the 28 or 29 year 4 door sedans. Probably would be OK if someon...

Views: 368 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 13, 2012 2:19pm
by mike Linthicum

Claude Lavoie

valve clearance

Would anyone know what the valve clearance should be fo a Continental 14L engine? Are they to be adjusted hot or cold? Is the clearance for the intake valves the same as for the exhaust valves? Also, what should the head bolts be torqued to? Kind regards and th...

Views: 422 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 11, 2012 7:00pm
by Claude Lavoie

Frank Witkowski

1924 Flint at Auction

Hi All..... Just a heads up. If anyone needs a "road trip" There is an upcoming auction listed on the HCCA web site. It is in Farmington MO. On June 30th. Real interesting estate collection. Among the many cars is a 1924 Flint. Here is the link to the S...

Views: 870 Replies: 17

Last Post: Jul 11, 2012 8:41am
by mike Linthicum

Jim Glover

Summer edition

Anyone receive their summer edition of the Durant Magazine yet? I have not, maybe too soon....

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Last Post: Jul 10, 2012 10:13pm
by Ken McCormick

Eliot

Stars up for aucton.

Thought someone in the general area may be interested. Old Cars weekly has an ad in the July 20th issue for the following Stars, 1927 Star Coupe, 1923 Star Touring, 1926 Star running chassis and a 1926 Star Coupster. To be auctioned July 22 2012, Cambridge IL.

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Last Post: Jul 10, 2012 8:09pm
by Gary Yelle

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