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Mike Linthicum

Firewall what color?

OK Got a questions for all my fellow Durantonians. What color was the firewall painted from the factory? Black or body color? Whats the general opinion?

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Last Post: Oct 9, 2011 11:46pm
by Ross Hoevet

Rick Botti

Need bearing part numbers

Does anyone the modern part numbers for: 1. Throw-out bearing 1930-31 22A engine. 2. Front and rear bearing for 1930-31 transmission w/22A engine

Views: 293 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 8, 2011 4:40pm
by Ross Hoevet

Gary Yelle

Results of RM auction at Hershey:

Hi All: Anyone with a laptop at Hershey please let me know how the RM auction came out. I am interested in one special car. Thanks, Gary garyyelle@msn.com

Views: 262 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 8, 2011 4:13pm
by Frank Witkowski

Frank Witkowski

Ed Vomero's 1923 Star Shines Again !!

Hi All....... Ed Vomero and his 1923 Star touring have been invited to attend the Monmouth County Concours d' Elegance. This is a very prestigious event and only the best are invited to attend. If you have seen Ed's Star you know this AACA Hershey Senior Awa...

Views: 698 Replies: 9

Last Post: Oct 7, 2011 3:54pm
by Mike Linthicum

Rod Van Pelt

1930 Durant Coupe 617 for sale

I found this Durant in my area. Didn't get to talk to the owner but he is open to offers. Original mohair there but needs some interior work and top. 20K might be original. Running boards are wood. Runs. Fuel system changed to newer style pump, has new gas tank. Has...

Views: 1414 Replies: 4

Last Post: Oct 7, 2011 3:51pm
by Mike Linthicum

Frank Witkowski

Harry C. Breckbill Durant Dealer Strasburg Pennsylvania

Hi All.... The picture of these ink blotters was posted in our guest book by John Lloyd. Anyone know any history of this dealer?? Frank --- http://www.flickr.com/photos/hugo90/6193068827/

Views: 235 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 2, 2011 4:55pm
by Frank Witkowski

Phil Peters

King Pin Kit for Durant/Star/Flint

I have an extra Franz Fraitzl produced King Pin Kit with bearings, pins, bushings and spacers for Durants/Stars and Flints. Same price-$300 Phil Peters

Views: 306 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 30, 2011 7:22am
by Paul

Glenn Guild

Body Work

A while back someone posted about body restoration & was putting it all on a C D . Anyone remember who to contact? Thanks Glenn

Views: 339 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 29, 2011 5:18pm
by Glenn Guild

René Müller

A-22 Durant Questions

Hello. First, i´d like to excuse me for my english, because i´am from germany. I try to write as good as possible. Hope you can understand me. My boss buy last week a durant Typ A22 Touring or Sport Touring. The car was looked in stone walls for many...

Views: 1284 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 29, 2011 4:33pm
by Frank Witkowski

Frank Witkowski

Free Star Motor Logansport Indiana YES FREE !!

Hi All... Here is an opportunity for any Durantonians in the Midwest. This is a copy of the email Wendy sent me, hope someone will claim this motor. "The motor is located in Logansport, Indiana. Dad says that it's a 1924 STAR Motor. It ran freely he said...

Views: 453 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 29, 2011 7:30am
by Wendy Alvarez

Norm Toone

1930 614 deluxe sedan

Received this email in Aug from joe 90 mackinson@live.com.ar Hi Norm. I´ve picked your e-mail from Durant´s Forum. A month ago I bought my Durant and I´ve just started it´s restoring. I´m attaching few pictures. Could you sugge...

Views: 366 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 29, 2011 4:34am
by S. Blomquist

Dave McVeda

Durant engine and transmission for sale.

I have a Durant engine and transmission that my father believed was out of a Star. It is a 4 cylinder Continental with carb and distributor. The engine and transmission both turn over freely. It is mounted on the original frame and also has the bulkhead. I would like...

Views: 257 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 28, 2011 9:10pm
by Dave McVeda

Lance Chabot

Possible hauling from Florida to Oklahoma, late Oct.

All Club members, Another "300 car" collector auction is coming up in late Oct. in Westville Ok. 74965, mid-eastern border of OK, 25 miles west from Fayetteville Ark. I will be heading North 20 Oct to be at this VanDerBrink Auction listing (Tel:507-673-2517, 605...

Views: 244 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 28, 2011 6:37am
by Lance Chabot

Frank Witkowski

Durant Coupe / Parts for sale Honolulu Hawaii

Hi All... This Durant is for sale. If interested contact Glenn at his email: glennt@servco.com If the wife ? significant other has been bugging you for a trip to Hawaii, this might be the chance you've been waiting for!! Check out the data plate, what is a...

Views: 238 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 28, 2011 6:03am
by Frank Witkowski

keith n

Same Owner

I've owned my Durant for 31 years! Seems hard to believe,,I've never had a car that long. Just sayin'.........

Views: 498 Replies: 8

Last Post: Sep 27, 2011 5:28pm
by Norm Toone

Franz Fraitzl

2011 Annual Meet in Vancouver B.C.

Okay everyone, starting to worry, so far I have received four registrations for this years meet. Please give me at least heads up who will for sure attend. Just drop me an email to let me know if you will attend just have to get rough number for my planning. Than...

Views: 2552 Replies: 70

Last Post: Sep 21, 2011 8:24am
by Rick Botti

Len Darst

Lost interest and time

Some one needs this more than me. Restoration started years ago and stored in my barn. Pictures available.

Views: 439 Replies: 5

Last Post: Sep 27, 2011 10:48am
by Frank Witkowski

Gary Yelle

27 Star Landau for sale

Hi all: Every so often I look at a web site www.prewarcar.com and they just posted a real nice 27 Star Landau. Good pictures and interesting history. It is from the Colman Young Estate. Phone number is 734-730-4274. Price is listed at $9,400. This is a great...

Views: 244 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 26, 2011 10:38pm
by Gary Yelle

brian boys

new honeycomb rad

i have a recored honeycomb rad for sale 26/27 star model r may fit a 4 cyl. also ? 800$ plus shipping.

Views: 265 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 26, 2011 8:48pm
by brian boys

Rick Botti

What is an Avatar URL ?

Question: What is an Avatar URL? Answer: It's a new feature that allows to insert a small picture of your car, dog, cat, yourself, etc, as a way to identify yourself. I have inserted a small picture of my car as an example. Question: So how can I do that? An...

Views: 1593 Replies: 4

Last Post: Sep 26, 2011 10:51am
by Rick Botti

Leonard Burkholder

Possible hauling from PA to Wyoming

Hi Fellow Durantians, I just bought a 1919 Model T Ford in Wyoming. I'm planning to go pick up the car in October. We'll be leaving eastern PA on October 5th. Going out I will be traveling with an empty, open trailer from PA, to Wisconsin, To Western Onterio (Inte...

Views: 210 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 25, 2011 4:15pm
by Leonard Burkhold...

Rick Botti

Working on website

Over the next few days I will be moving a large number of files from an old server to a new one. This means that you will notice broken links primarily, but not limited to the Past Events and Photographs sections of the website. This will be a slow and tedious p...

Views: 415 Replies: 4

Last Post: Sep 25, 2011 1:08pm
by Norm Toone

Lance Chabot

1926 Star in Oct Auction and MANY early Cars.

All, Frank, There is a 1926 Star car ("cut coupe"?) in the VanDerBrink Auctions listing (Tel:507-673-2517, 605-201-7005 or www.vanderbrinkauctions.com); in "The Johnson Collection", on page 107 of the new Oct 2011 Hemmings magazine. Auction is 15 October at La Mo...

Views: 284 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 25, 2011 8:38am
by Lance Chabot

Frank Witkowski

Durant & Frontenac Tail light Lens & Bezels For Sale

Hi All...... There is an ad for these new reproduction Lens and Bezels on the AACA forum. These are the type with the beehive and etched name, used on later cars. The fellow is in New Zealand. You can follow the link for detailed info and pictures. http:/...

Views: 395 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 25, 2011 4:53am
by Norm Toone

GARY KAUFFMAN

PICTURES OF GARY'S 1931 DURANT

IF YOU GO TO "PHOTOBUCKET.COM" AND FIND GARALLARD'S ALBUM....LOOK IN 1931 DURANT 6-14 COACH IT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND SEE CAR HERE IS DIRECT LINK, http://s488.photobucket.com/albums/rr245/garallard/1931%20DURANT

Views: 308 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 25, 2011 4:14am
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

Updates

I am happy to announce that Mac Irvine has completed the restoration of his 1929 Model 40 Sedan. Current pictures have been added to the Durant page of the Photographs section. Rick

Views: 220 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 24, 2011 8:12pm
by Rick Botti

Don Shilling

Unusual Model of Rugby/Star

Nosing thru Ebay I came across a 1926 Rugby for sale down under. This car has several unusual features that I noticed. The engine side firewall is different than any M or F Star that I have ever seen. On the inside, the instruments are the same as a '26 Star or Rugb...

Views: 326 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 22, 2011 11:30am
by Frank Witkowski

Tom Edmonds

Hershey

Are any of the club members going to Hershey this year? I plan to go 3 of the days. Tom

Views: 287 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 20, 2011 10:40am
by Ed Vomero

Frank Witkowski

New Board of Directors Members

Hi All..... Had a great time in Vancouver!! Got a chance to meet some old friends and make new ones. I have added these members to the BOD: Don Shilling, Central region Gary Yelle, Western region With these two additions the Board is com...

Views: 216 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 20, 2011 10:29am
by Frank Witkowski

Rick Botti

Spicer Failed

Recently I started to hear a chatter or knocking sound coming from the rear of the motor. The sound was present even at idle and the car developed a weird vibration at 30-45mph. So after a phone call with Lance Haynes, I checked the Spicer. It appeared to be time to...

Views: 316 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 20, 2011 9:42am
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

Looking for parts

Starting my search for some parts that will be needed in my restoration. Not at the point of needing them just yet, but want to put it out there. 1. Robe Rail for back of seat 2. Foot Rest for Floor 3. Coincidental ignition switch & Locking device. Doesn't need...

Views: 245 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 15, 2011 7:34am
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

Canada Meet is underway

Cars arrived today. Thursday starts first day of touring. Rick

Views: 243 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 15, 2011 7:27am
by Bill Hoaglan

Yates Milton

Looking For Info.

I know this is not Durant related but really need information on the 1939 Cadillac Series 6119f or just plain 6119. The AACA Library had nothing and I talked to GM Archives and they had nothing on the 6119f. The 6119f had a division or partition between the front and...

Views: 644 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 14, 2011 5:21pm
by Lance Chabot

Lance Chabot

More Tow and Trailer tips.

Vince and all; More Tow and Trailer tips. Currently I own 5 trucks and a Jeep of various ages and sizes from ¼ ton to 1 Ton, 4 X 4 and regular axle, automatic and stick trans., which are all good for some things. Some are antiques; 1947 Jeep CJ-2A , 59 Chevy...

Views: 391 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 12, 2011 8:42pm
by Lance Chabot

Dave Hoover

car for sale

Hello all. We are offering for sale a beautiful 1931 Durant 6-14 Sedan for sale. Its a perfect runner and ready to go, asking price is $21,000.00 or best offer. The car is located in Edmonton. If your interested write me at canadiansteamengines@gmail.com

Views: 297 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 10, 2011 2:55pm
by Dave Hoover

Vince O'Brien

Trailer question

I'm trailering my Star to Vancouver and back and then my Model T to another tour near Santa Barbara. 3000+ miles. I bought the trailer used about 1000 miles ago and have never inspected the brakes. I know nothing about trailer brakes. The nearest trailer service d...

Views: 350 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 9, 2011 10:10pm
by Lance Chabot

Kenneth Brink

Need New valve Springs

After having the engine rebuilt, the new higher compression is to much for the old valve springs. Looking as to where I can acquire new ones or at least the Out side dimensions, and the installation height of new ones. For A-22 engine.

Views: 349 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 7, 2011 5:32am
by Lewis Mendenhall

S. Blomquist

Leaf spring mtg pins

I am reworking the leaf springs on a D75 and noticed wear on the pins that are press-fit through the leaf and hold them to the shackles. These are hardened pins that are 0.875" in diameter and have a taper on both ends that ride in the shackle. I am thinking to make...

Views: 1291 Replies: 7

Last Post: Sep 6, 2011 10:16am
by Bill Hoaglan

Jim Glover

Car for sale

If you want a Durant car that is ready to drive and enjoy, not just to work on all the time, mine is for sale. Pictures can be seen in the photograph section of this website. Asking 16,000. email jgrg101@yahoo.com or phone 740.282.6667

Views: 296 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 6, 2011 7:29am
by Jim Glover

Adam Ford

Durant Restoration Video

After getting a lot of questions from people about the restoration job of the car, I thought I would video my grandfather with the car going over his restoration work. If anyone is interested, I was planning on bringing the DVD to the meet in Vancouver next week....

Views: 252 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 6, 2011 5:01am
by Frank Witkowski

Lewis Mendenhall

A-22 Oil Pump

For years people in the know complemented me on the great oil pressure on my 22. I assumed it was due to the very low mileage and every thing was tight. I was blissful in my ignorance!! I removed the oil pump and ran some parts cleaner through it to remove the...

Views: 568 Replies: 11

Last Post: Sep 5, 2011 11:08am
by Bill Hoaglan

Guy Belzil

Whose Star is (are) this (these /

did youtube "new westminister easter car parade, 4-24-2011" Wondering if these are club members ? guy

Views: 253 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 5, 2011 8:28am
by Gordon F. Curl

Justin Schiess

Pool Noodles

Labor Day brings about a lot of end-of-season sales on toys and other goodies meant for summer. Each year I buy a few foam pool noodles to protect me and the cars in the garage. They are usually under a dollar, often way under a dollar. Run a string through on...

Views: 248 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 4, 2011 2:31pm
by Justin Schiess

SGM EUGENE PANTANO

BAD HEALTH - CAR IS FOR SALE

Have had 3 seizures - a fall....and now a bad hip and shoulder.... Must sell the DORT...can not finish it... Is a 4 Door - Convertible...over half restored...runs.... I have pics of course - and can send them if you mail me..... ?? I figure at least 16k for it.......

Views: 358 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 4, 2011 7:06am
by Justin Schiess

Wendy Alvarez

Snap Ring Tool for Durant Tires

Hello everyone... Does anyone have a photo of the tool that is used to take off the snap ring around the tire of the Durant. My Dad said he had one but we could not find it in the garage. I need a photo for my sister to do a search for it in the garage. We have mo...

Views: 216 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 2, 2011 8:12pm
by Wendy Alvarez

GARY KAUFFMAN

1931 DURANT 6-14

IT LOOKS LIKE THE DURANT HAS BEEN SOLD....JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW

Views: 204 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 31, 2011 8:27pm
by GARY KAUFFMAN

Don Shilling

Freshly Rescued Dealer Sign for the New DMAC Museum

OK guys n gals, as soon as the rest of ya'll get the Museum built I have the perfect entry sign for the front door!!!! I've never seen one like this before and it may be rare. It was rescued from Billings, OK. Billings is 75 miles North of OK City on the West side o...

Views: 348 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 31, 2011 5:16pm
by Ken McCormick

Dave Schulte

Parts Hauled From Vancouver.

If I can get a pair of 30 Durant rear fenders and a hood to Vancouver, would anyone be willing to haul them to anywhere closer to Iowa? The parts are in BC now. I'm hoping I can get them hauled to Vancouver by that moose farmer in Kamloops. Thanks, Dave

Views: 229 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 31, 2011 12:26am
by Ken (Mosse farme...

Shane Hoffmann

Tie Rod Ball

What do others do with worn tie rod balls? Does anyone make replicas, or do you just repair them and try to make them as round as possible? A local engineering shop said they can set up to make me a couple new ones, but it was far from a cheap price. Thanks

Views: 214 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 30, 2011 4:18am
by Shane Hoffmann

Justin Schiess

New Zenith Carb Follow-up??

I have decided to go with a modern carburetor to replace the Model A Ford unit that my car came to me with in 2001. Research has me looking at three Zenith models, 14544, 13922, and 14991. The first two were written up here in the tech section by Rick and the 14991...

Views: 1486 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 30, 2011 4:02am
by Justin Schiess

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