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Rick Botti

New Durant picture update

Just added picture of Don Shilling's new 1929 Durant D60 with Mifflinburg body to the Durant Photographs page. Rick

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Last Post: Apr 1, 2012 1:01pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Ricardo H.Colombo

Second Argentina Durant cars meet - Segundo encuentro de Argentina de autos Durant.

By this way we are trying to inform not contacted yet Argentine Durant Motors products owners, that we are organizing for March 25th the second meet. Interested contact me or Walter Pre. Por este medio estamos tratando de informar a propietarios de productos de D...

Views: 586 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 31, 2012 1:34pm
by Walter Pre

Rick Botti

New Argentina Update

I have added three links to the Previous Events page of last weeks Argentina Meet. Use the Previous Events button to your left. Rick

Views: 255 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 31, 2012 12:14am
by Rick Botti

Dennis W. Nutter

Engine color

What is the correct engine color for a 1925 Star F with Serial # C, black or gray/green? Thank you.

Views: 632 Replies: 10

Last Post: Mar 30, 2012 2:33pm
by Mike Linthicum

Ross Hoevet

Sedan for sale

Sedan for sale in NY. 1931 4dr Durant. Basket case needing restoration. In Rochester NY. The fellow's name is Parnell Hauser, phone number is 585-216-5656. He did not give a price.He has some pictures. Ross

Views: 306 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 28, 2012 9:12am
by Ross Hoevet

Brian D.

Flywheel timing marks

I took my flywheel off and did not note the position of the timing marks. I have my number one cylinder at T.D.C. and am now wondering where to position the flywheel. Any help appreciated. Thanks, Brian.

Views: 432 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 27, 2012 10:54pm
by Brian D.

Don Shilling

Camshaft Regrinding

Has anyone had any experience with regrinding a 14L camshaft for modern day operation and fuels? I called Kenyon Machine Shop in San Diego and whoever I talked to literally blew me off and said to find someone in Dallas.

Views: 291 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 26, 2012 8:36pm
by Don Shilling

Phil Peters

Re: Tillotson Carburetor for W5

Does anyone have the basic specifications for the 1929 Durant 40 Tillotson Carburetor R-6A for the W5? I am looking for float level setting, idle adjustment turns, idle speed and high speed adjustment turns. Any help in finding the above would be appreciated. Phil

Views: 314 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 26, 2012 7:22pm
by Phil Peters

Brian D.

Using different wheels

I am having trouble finding good usable wheels for my '26 coupe and got to wondering if wheels from different manufacturers that would fit? Any thoughts or has anyone tried?

Views: 289 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 25, 2012 1:32pm
by Brian D.

Mike Linthicum

Last day to register at the hotel in Charleston for DMAC ECC Spring Meet

Just a reminder that today is the last day to register at the hotel in Charleston to get the DMAC discount rate. If you have not done so yet and even think you might go, contact the hotel and register today! You can always cancel later if your plans change. See the p...

Views: 278 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 19, 2012 5:57pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Ben

Star speedster color choices

Hi Star guys. I am completing the bodywork and am now preparing to paint the Star. It is a speedster body. It once had a painted green frame, varnish on the wood spokes, red centers and rims, and siver painted wheels. The body was once yellow with black fenders,...

Views: 602 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 17, 2012 9:47am
by Lance Chabot

Ross Hoevet

Durant musuem in Detroit

In this week's Autoweek magazine(3/19), on page 20 there is an article about Ted Stahl's garage/museum in Detroit Michigan. One of the paragraph's states how Ted is a big fan of Billy Durant and how important Durant was to the Detroit area. Someone from the area shou...

Views: 315 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 16, 2012 11:55am
by Ross Hoevet

Rick Botti

Updates

Added pictures of Don Palla's 1925 Star Race car to Star Photographs section. Added info and downloadable Registration and Agenda forms to Club Events page. Added Four BIG events this year from Canada to Argentina to Club Events page! Updated items and prices in...

Views: 376 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 15, 2012 8:35am
by Rick Botti

Brian D.

Help to Identify

A fellow I know bought this at auction and is looking for some help identifying what it may be. Here are a few pics. http://s986.photobucket.com/albums/ae347/BDomney/Unknown%20chassis/

Views: 468 Replies: 12

Last Post: Mar 14, 2012 4:11pm
by Brian D.

Frank Witkowski

1926 Flint B-40 For Sale

Hi All...... Here is a link to a Flint for sale in Utah. Looks like a lot of good parts for $2,000 Enjoy......Frank http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list%2Fview&ad=6881429

Views: 480 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 14, 2012 11:23am
by Frank Witkowski

Steve Jansen

Can you identify?

I just purchased a 1929 and have found many things that don't add up. This car was purchased new in 1931 at the Oakland plant by my great grandfather. He owned it until atleast 1942. I have some old 16mm. family movies that show it but are only from a distance. my qu...

Views: 693 Replies: 11

Last Post: Mar 12, 2012 1:17pm
by Norm Toone

Dennis Olson

1926 Star Front Wheel Seals

Anyone out there know the make and number of the front wheel seals for a 1926 Star "M" ?

Views: 282 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 10, 2012 8:26pm
by Dennis Olson

Russell

The Split Diff

Stop worrying Durant enthusiasts.The diecast insert came out intact, although the metal looks like chip board. My plan is to remove the rest of the spigot so no more metal can cycle through the gears. Then bush the bolt holes so the bolts are a neat fit, all the load...

Views: 225 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 10, 2012 1:25am
by Russell

Dennis W. Nutter

Viewing the cars.

Will there be a central location that the cars will be displayed (i.e. Main hotel) to view at a specific time? I'm a new member and haven't been to any of your meetings. Thank you.

Views: 207 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 9, 2012 10:46am
by Frank Witkowski

Brian D.

Timing marks on cam and crank gears

I am looking for input on the timing marks on the cam and crank gears on my 14L. I see an 0 mark on each gear but they don't line up with each at any time in the rotation on the gears. Here a couple of pics of the location of the marks. I tried to mark them with wh...

Views: 332 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 8, 2012 1:19pm
by Brian D.

Brian D.

Production totals

Just wondering where the production totals went on the website. I just get directed to the Hemmings website when I click on the link in the technical section. Does anyone have any of this information? Looking specifically for the model R coupe numbers. Thanks...

Views: 275 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 7, 2012 11:41am
by Norm Toone

RUSSELL

SPLIT DIFF

SHOULD I TRY TO GET IT OUT. THE PINION HOUSING HAS A DIECAST INSERT. MOST OF THE SPIGOT HAS BROKEN AWAY AND THE METAL LOOKS CRUMBLY. WHAT DOES EVERONE ELSE DO?THE BEARING IS WORN BUT OK BUT I'D PREFER TO REPLACE IT.

Views: 248 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 4, 2012 10:26pm
by RUSSELL

Frank Witkowski

1931 DeVaux At Auction Hershey PA No Reserve

Hi All.... If you look at the upcoming RM auction at the AACA meet in Hershey you will find this car. Listing says it is from the Nethercutt collection and is offered at no reserve. Follow this link or click on website at bottom of this post...... http://...

Views: 438 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 29, 2012 2:21pm
by Gary Yelle

Bob Cook

correct engine for a 1923 Durant

I know a lady that has a 1923 Durant. How would I identify the correct engine for this car? I know it has a fuel problem in that her husband says it has a vacuum tank for the fuel and that it won't start. If gas is provided via a gravity feed I think it runs. Wo...

Views: 479 Replies: 7

Last Post: Feb 27, 2012 11:51am
by Norm Toone

Lance Chabot

Door Handles possible De Vaux or ??? Now on E-bay

Norm,et All, Check out these very special inside door handles 110829525083 now on E-bay tonight. Auction ends in 5 plus hours. Possible De Vaux, late Durant, Flint or others[Not Locomobile]? About $65.00 currently. Lance

Views: 287 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 26, 2012 11:55am
by Norm Toone

Gary Yelle

Stan Reynolds passes

I saw in a post on the AACA forum a few days ago that Stan Reynolds passed away on Feb. 9th. He was 88. Actually Mr. Reynolds was part of my connection to the DeVaux car. In our potographs section I posted most of the DeVaux pictures. The one of the "Rusting DeVa...

Views: 253 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 24, 2012 6:23pm
by Gordon F. Curl

George Francis

Looking for any Dort, Gray-Dort, speedsters and/or roadsters to help proj

I have a 1917 DORT Eagle. The back half of the auto is missing just about everything. I am guessing this was a speedster of some sort. Can anyone help with a pictures, drawings, etc. Many thanks. George

Views: 489 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 20, 2012 2:03pm
by stan uher

Brian D.

Paint colors available for 1926

Just wondering if anyone knows what colors were available for 1926? My coupe appears to have been painted a dark green color at some point in its life but underneath the repaint, and on the fire wall, there is a dark olive color. I assume this is the original color.

Views: 257 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 19, 2012 7:30pm
by gary kauffman

Brian D.

Brake Lining Installation

I found some woven semi metallic brake material and rivets from a supplier in Edmonton. Now that I have it, I need to cut it to length and drill holes for the rivets. When drilling the holes, do I need to worry about countersinking the holes to burry the head o...

Views: 276 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 18, 2012 2:36pm
by Brian D.

Rick Botti

Spammers

The forum was attacked by spammers three times today, twice the morning and once this evening. Unfortunately I had to turn Image Verification back on to put a stop to it. Yeah, I hate it too, but it works and keeps others from hijacking the forum. Rick

Views: 231 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 17, 2012 3:20am
by Norm Toone

Franz Fraitzl

2011 Annual Meet in Vancouver B.C.

The date is set to our next meet. It will be September 14 to 18 2011. I will try to get the tour schedule out in the next magazine. Hope to see you all in Vancouver and area.

Views: 1183 Replies: 26

Last Post: Mar 23, 2011 6:17pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Frank Witkowski

Durant B-22

Hi All....... I'm considering a 1922 Durant B-22 Touring. Cathy likes it!! Anyone have information or personal experience with this model? What about parts availability / interchangeability ? I think this was the largest sized Durant car made. A...

Views: 621 Replies: 9

Last Post: Feb 14, 2012 9:10am
by Jack Connor

Yates Milton

Happy Birthday Mr. Webmaster

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICK...... Understand that Thursday 2/9 is another milestone for one RICK BOTTI. Have a great one Rick...You deserve it.... Yates and Doris

Views: 250 Replies: 12

Last Post: Feb 10, 2012 8:00am
by Bill Hoaglan

DENNIS JACK

1911 MCLAUGHLIN-BUICK FOR SALE

MY FATHER BOUGHT THIS CAR OVER 40 YEARS AGO BEEN STORDED AND RUNS NEVER BEEN RESTORDED. THANKS DENNIS

Views: 641 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 9, 2012 7:00pm
by Thomas

Yates Milton

Ann Baraldi Passes Away

John Baraldi's wife Ann passed away Sunday Feb 5th. Our sympathy goes out to John and family. John attended our organizational meeting in 1998 and was on the first Board of Directors. Our prayers are with you on your loss. Yates Founding Pres.

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Last Post: Feb 9, 2012 10:48am
by Gordon F. Curl

Kenneth Brink

Durant Partner

Carol, another great Partner. Received today 1/27/12. Bob I really enjoyed the history about Continental Motors. Well done. Ken Brink

Views: 413 Replies: 9

Last Post: Feb 8, 2012 3:43am
by Norm Toone

Claude Lavoie

Rear window interior metal trim

Dear fellow Durant afficionados, I'm trying to locate the rectangular metal trim for the back window of my 1928 D-60 Durant Sedan. Would anyone know the whereabouts of such a piece? Thank you! Claude Lavoie Iroquois, Ontario

Views: 227 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 4, 2012 9:01pm
by gary kauffman

Dave Webster

Norm Miller

Norm Miller, Norm's Antique Auto Supply, died in January. He had a heart attack in his basement.

Views: 283 Replies: 6

Last Post: Feb 4, 2012 7:09am
by Yates Milton

Ricardo H.Colombo

Manifold vacuum to Stewart connection

Does somebody has a drawing or picture of the original connection between the admision manifold and the Stewart for an M2? My manuals always show drawings of the engine from the oposite side. Was all cooper? Had some hose and clamps? how was routed? had any curls...

Views: 261 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 3, 2012 2:53pm
by Ricardo H.Colomb...

Franz Fraitzl

Parts and other things

Dear friends, I wanted to let everyone know how much I have enjoyed hosting the car meet last year. It made me feel very special to be part of such a wonderful group of people. At the same time I have to apologize for my slow response on email or other. Don't th...

Views: 327 Replies: 6

Last Post: Feb 3, 2012 8:17am
by Frank Witkowski

Frank Witkowski

What Would You Like To See in The Partner ???

Hi All...... Just as the title says...... We need ideas and articles for the Partner. Put on your thinking caps and make some suggestions. We have one of the best publications in the hobby, how can we make it better?? See Y'all in Traverse City..........

Views: 406 Replies: 9

Last Post: Feb 2, 2012 8:09am
by Carol Fogarazzo

MIKE SALA

HEAD GASKET

LOOKING FOR A HEAD GASKET FOR A 1930 4CYL DURANT BORE IS 3-15/16 THIS IS ALL THE INFO I HAVE THE ENGINE IS IN A OLD HOT ROD BUILT IN 1945

Views: 451 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 31, 2012 8:45pm
by gary kauffman

gary kauffman

1931 durant 6-14 for sale

i see my 1931 model 6-14 4 door coach sedan, 6 wooden wheels twin fender mounts, complete and almost rust free is for sale for $7200 in Auto Roundup magazine...

Views: 314 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 31, 2012 8:43pm
by gary kauffman

cdmn

Durant Pickup

I've got several 28-29 Durant chasses and some 28 Chevrolet trucks. Do you think it's feasible to take a Chevrolet body and put it on the Durant frame, and end up with something worthwhile? Did by chance Durant use the same cabs? Is anyone interested in a project...

Views: 251 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 31, 2012 11:49am
by Norm Toone

Arthur Thomas

Engine Paint Color

Shermwin Williams Automotive in Calgary gave me another code for JX-6386 Gray/Green Color it is Federal Standard Colors 16165.

Views: 269 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 31, 2012 8:20am
by Arthur Thomas

Brian D.

Common Parts

So I got to thinking, I know only certain body parts etc. will fit my R but what about other parts that would be common through other models and years? Lets say window cranks for example, would the ones used on my R have been used on other Stars or Durants in the sa...

Views: 265 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 29, 2012 6:35pm
by Brian D.

Brian D.

'26-'27 Star R coupe parts

Just posted a want add in the classifieds, looking for some parts. Brian.

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Last Post: Jan 28, 2012 11:14am
by Brian D.

Brian D.

Drive shaft u-joints

Just wondering if anyone could shed some light on taking these guys out. I have all the grease housing, spring and retainer removed and am wondering where to go next to get the joint itself out. I am also looking for info on replacement u-joints, one is shot and...

Views: 439 Replies: 13

Last Post: Jan 26, 2012 9:26pm
by Brian D.

GENE

wood artilery wheel

I am looking for a 19 in.wood artilery wheel 6 bolt. to be used for a spairtire that mounts on the rear for my durant.

Views: 301 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jan 25, 2012 3:49am
by Norm Toone

Edward Vomero

Charleston SC Spring Meet

Hi All, Just booked my air flight to Charleston. Will see you all on the afternoon of the 19th.

Views: 216 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 24, 2012 8:34pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

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