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Ken McCormick

rumble seat spring

I need the spring for the back rest for my rumble seat. I have the seat . What would you experts recomend for this piece if I cant find one? I have all the front seat --only need the back rest and I will be ready to take the car to the upholstery shop. If I keep it...

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Last Post: Jul 12, 2010 5:23am
by Frank Witkowski

Guy Belzil

So last trip went fishing...

So I have been having a good summer with the Star. Been doing trips of 50 to 100 miles a weekend. Mostly hiway, but 1/3 gravel and some "gumbo". Last trip July 01 went fishing. Came home with our limit of 2 lbs rainbows, it semi drizzled all day, but we are expe...

Views: 258 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 11, 2010 2:37pm
by Guy Belzil

Mike Linthicum

Durant personal papers & items for sale on EBAY

Wow has anyone seen the latest EBAY auction of items from Mrs. Durant of Billy's. Appears to be a good collection of items belonging once to Billy. The price is a bit hefty but we'll see if they get it. I like his hat and some of the Durant Motors year stuff. Some of...

Views: 374 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 10, 2010 12:04am
by Lance Haynes

paul

Priming oil system?

I've pulled the oil pan on the D65 I have - it's been sitting for quite some time and the pan and strainer in the pan were filled and blocked with sludge. I cleaned everything up and I'm hoping to fire up the car this weekend. Is there anything I should do to make...

Views: 243 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 8, 2010 4:59pm
by Don Shilling

Bob DeAngelis

Curb Weight for 1924 Star Touring

I am looking at a trailer for my Star. Does anyone know the curb weight of a 1924 Star Touring. This would be the weight without passengers, but full of all fluids.

Views: 458 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 8, 2010 6:09am
by Bob DeAngelis

Mac Irvine

Fan Pulley and Damper

I am installing a late 14L motor in a Star, Model R. It was necessary to remove the front motor support plate and chain cover and replace these with a timing chain case and cover from an early 14L. The crank on the motor being installed has an OD of 1 7/16" and the...

Views: 490 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 7, 2010 10:03pm
by cdmn

Angelo Bosco

Roadster for Sale

Hello gentleman, I have been told that this car is a 1931 Roadster, I unfortunately no longer have the time it will take to finish this restoration. I have had several offers from people who want to turn this car into a street rod, but after researching the cars hist...

Views: 894 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 5, 2010 10:27pm
by Ross Hoevet

Mike Linthicum

Check out this Ebay item a Durant Topper

Hey Gary they are selling one of your toppers on Ebay as an antique. Makes you feel old doesn't it! I suppose if the topper is an antique so is the guy who created it huh? Check out item # 310229307173 on Ebay. Isn't this one of your early toppers from the 60's?

Views: 455 Replies: 9

Last Post: Jul 5, 2010 8:10pm
by Gary k

Henri Houle

Tires

What was the tire company used by Durant?

Views: 269 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 5, 2010 4:50pm
by Dave Webster

Frank Witkowski

Thank You Canadians Guelph Meet Pictures

Hi All..... Just returned from the Guelph Ontario meet. What a great gathering of people and cars. Got a chance to meet some old friends and make some new ones. This was a joint meet with a couple other Clubs so a wide variety of cars. Got to ride in a Whi...

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Last Post: Jul 4, 2010 4:38pm
by Frank Witkowski

Ray Walton

Top materials & colors.

We have an A-22 Durant-1923. Not a sport model, has no nickel plated trim. It needs a new top. Present one is black leatherette with tan or faded white inside. Was this standard colors or an option? Hope to replace as near original as possible.

Views: 289 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 30, 2010 7:42pm
by Ray Walton

Levi

1930 614 Parts

Dash Brace Front roof corner braces I would like to see the parts go to good use Name your Price e-mail levi@evil1customs.com for more info

Views: 253 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 29, 2010 4:38pm
by Levi

Don Gaskill

Distributor rebuild

can anyone tell where to get my distributor rebuilt?

Views: 341 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 28, 2010 8:41am
by Don Gaskill

Henri Houle

Durant touring

We are looking for pics for Durant M2 Touring 1928 Thank you.

Views: 606 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 27, 2010 8:47pm
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

1928 Durant for Sale on ebay in Canada

There is a 1928 Durant for Sale on ebay Item number: 130402729446 Rick

Views: 282 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 26, 2010 9:39am
by Rick Botti

Bryan Gross

pics of 27 Star

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Last Post: Jun 26, 2010 9:19am
by Bryan Gross

Mike Linthicum

Durantonions on Facebook

Any Durantonians on Facebook. I am.

Views: 401 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jun 26, 2010 8:52am
by Charles A. Spitz...

Arthur Roberts

Mod 70 Deluxe Sedan for Sale

Mod 70 Deluxe Sedan for sale. Complete, I think. $15,000. This car may be the only one of it's kind. I have heard of one on the west coast but do not have any particulars,. SAVE this unique car, e-mail me for pics. Call 804 580 6427 before 9:00 pm, e. s. t.,...

Views: 285 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 26, 2010 8:07am
by Arthur Roberts

Frank Witkowski

Durant A-22 Motor For Sale

Hi All.... Fellow called me who has an A-22 Durant 4 cylinder Overhead valve motor and running gear for sale. Was made into a buzz saw rig. Complete from radiator to cowl, transmission, rear end and front end are there as well as all accessories and disk whe...

Views: 292 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 25, 2010 6:50pm
by Frank Witkowski

Bruce Butler

Bearings

Hey everyone, Hope you are all enjoying your summer so far. I need new bearings for my pinion housing. the mumbers are timken R 319 M with a R312 M timken F 2689 M with a 2631 M Seal is a National 450068 Tried to ge...

Views: 290 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 24, 2010 5:06pm
by Frank Witkowski

Bryan Gross

1927 Star

Hi. My father has a 1927 Star, 2 door sedan, wooden wheels. Spare is on the back. He refurbished the inside and roof (35 yrs ago) but everything else is original (as far a I can tell or what he has told me). My circumstances do not permit me to keep the car. He is i...

Views: 609 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jun 24, 2010 4:52pm
by Bryan Gross

Guy Belzil

French Speaking (I think) Star for Sale Canada Auto Trader

found this in canadian auto trader. http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_Car_details/LAVALTRIE_Quebec_1923_STAR_DURANT_1590451.html?srcID=35&frnID=9959899&prv=Quebec&r=30

Views: 268 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 23, 2010 5:01pm
by Guy Belzil

Guy Belzil

OH oh - Water (lots of it) in the oilpan - Help Please

Sirs: So Did a 120 miles drive yesterday, 3/4 way through it started to overheat. It certainly was hot and require about 1 gallon of water.. (if not more); I thought it was leaking out of water pump bushing which I allowed for cooling purposes. But on gettin...

Views: 417 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jun 23, 2010 12:54pm
by Ricardo H. Colom...

Frank Witkowski

Durant items & apparel at Guelph meet ??

Hi All.... Cathy and I are going to the meet over 4th of July weekend. I have had some requests for parts that we will bring to the Canadian meet. I also just got some Durant Store items from Bob Smith that we will bring, So if you need hats, shirts, step pla...

Views: 246 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 22, 2010 6:37pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Rick Botti

Tire Cover Lettering

I want to send my tire covers to someplace that can add the words " Durant Sixty" on them just like in the picture. Any recommendations for people or places I can send them to?? Rick

Views: 294 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 22, 2010 12:25pm
by Bob Smith

kevin mccarthy

collectable sales booklets

i have a few of sales booklets one fromm 1922 and others from 1923 and 1924 if interested contact me @860 639 0873

Views: 237 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 21, 2010 7:08pm
by kevin mccarthy

Rick Botti

Durants in Canada

I found this very wonderful website Blog that had written three stories with pictures of our DMAC members up in Canada. The link is below and if you click on the pictures you will received a nice enlarged version. Rick http://blogs.canoe.ca/time_machines/20...

Views: 291 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 21, 2010 6:11am
by Gordon F. Curl

Vince O'Brien

I'm stumped!

The W5 in my Star is acting strange these days. The only way I can start it is to fully retard the spark and to have the choke on. This is true even when the engine is hot. The other day, I drove it 20 miles, shut it off and tried to start it immediately. It stil...

Views: 476 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 20, 2010 12:11pm
by Vince O'Brien

Guy Belzil

Wheel alignment Question ?

Ignorance requires this question. First point, my front end is tight, pins, tie rods,etc. Do i set my 1/8 toe in with the tires on the ground or in the air. I have about 700 miles on these tires and I can sure tell they are wearing wrongly. Right now seem...

Views: 353 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 19, 2010 8:50am
by Bill Hoaglan

Charles A. Spitz, AIA, NCARB

National Car Collector Appreciation Day

The United States Senate past a resolution declaring July 9, 2010 as National Car Collector Appreciation Day. Here is a link to see the entire resolution: http://www.vintageautomotive.net/?tag=national-collector-car-appreciation-day

Views: 269 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 17, 2010 9:39pm
by Keith n

Wendy Raymer Alvarez

Transporting Antique Car / Durant Motor & Parts

Hello everyone...I am Odus Raymer's daughter, Wendy. Dad has his 1931 Durant in the albums at this website. Many of you know him from past years. Dad is 90 now and he lives with us in Oklahoma. He wants to bring his Durant from Indiana to Oklahoma soon. I thou...

Views: 594 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 15, 2010 1:37pm
by Dave Melendy

Frank Sebroski

Durant Model A22 Instruction owbers manual

I have recently obtain an original;. Durant Model A 22 Intruction manual Is this a desirable manual. What is it rarity?

Views: 208 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 14, 2010 8:51am
by Frank Sebroski

Christopher Lang

General questions about a Star car.

So, here are my curious questions. I have seen locally a few Star cars for sale, needing restoration of course. I have a Model T currently, and I am wondering how the Star compares. With more power, and the three speed transmission, are they better able to cope...

Views: 328 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 13, 2010 2:52pm
by brian boys

Rick Botti

Durant Ready for Weekend Tour

I'm getting the Durant (Ole Besty) ready to run in next week's 100 mile Lowland Tour. I too part in this tour last year for the first time and had a fantastic time. Below are a few pictures from last year. Rick

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Last Post: Jun 13, 2010 5:23am
by Rick Botti

Melvin Wagner

Flywheel

Need a Flywheel for 1925 Star 4cyl A-22 112 teeth Mel

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Last Post: Jun 11, 2010 7:00pm
by Melvin Wagner

Don Gaskill

W5 tune-up

Where can i find turn-up spec's for a W5 motor like dist advance?

Views: 322 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 11, 2010 10:59am
by Vince O'Brien

Don Gaskill

dist advance

What is the dist advancement on a W5 motor?

Views: 276 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 10, 2010 4:26pm
by cdmn

Jack Connor

Parts I could use---right now!

My wish list includes: 1-since I'm using 619 bumpers I need another centre of the bumper medalion. Sort of triangular shaped. 2-A dome light with switch might lighten my load. 3-a nice looking 32 ignition switch I think that should cover it. Also...

Views: 300 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 10, 2010 1:47pm
by Wayne Farrand

jason klippel

advance and retard leavers

i am doing up a 1926 rugby and i was woundering if anybody out there had a spare advance and retard leavers as well as the steering coulumn attachment for the leavers this would help me a great deal thanks alot jason australia

Views: 580 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 8, 2010 6:14pm
by jason klippel

Keith Nordquist

ready

The good weather is starting up little by little here in the PNW and I'm getting those fenders polished up to mount some of them fancy figureines to parade around with....As long as Jeanne approves that is...

Views: 301 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 7, 2010 11:29am
by Ross Hoevet

Don Gaskill

Car shows

Yesterday SAT. I took the POLICE CHEIF AWARD at the 25th street car show not to bad out of 243 cars The brown and black paints draws a crowd

Views: 283 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 7, 2010 8:29am
by Mike Linthicumm

Vince O'Brien

Compression testing

I want to test the compression on my W5 but my guage is threaded for modern plugs. I see there is an adapter for Model T engines available so they can use modern plugs. Would one of these work? Does anyone have any other ideas?

Views: 252 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 6, 2010 4:51pm
by Don Gaskill

Don Shilling

Durant Auto Trim Accessories

Hey, I likes the new photo at the top of this page!! Now, I want to know where I can get a pair of fender lights like those,,,,,,

Views: 359 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 5, 2010 11:27am
by Rick Botti

Gordon Bowen

Chatering brakes

Hi fellow Duranties I have a problem with my brakes they just started to chatter when i stop.Is there a fix for this? I did take both drums off and cleaned them of oil of there was any. A fellow collector thought maybe putting Neel Oil on the shoes like they did on...

Views: 192 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 4, 2010 7:25pm
by Ross Hoevet

D J Federlein

"Badges of Honor"

I was just paging through the latest HAGERTY’S magazine (Summer 2010) and saw an article on “Badges of Honor” by Carl Bomstead. The article was about the collection of marquee badges by Jerry Lettieri. The point is that Durant products were repre...

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Last Post: Jun 4, 2010 10:29am
by D J Federlein

Lisa

have a 1931 Durant..for sale..66 model sedan wood spokes.

I have a durant don't know too much..about car..someone said it is rare and to post something on here..about the wooden spokes it has and double vents on the crowl..would like information..for my ebay page..Thank you..

Views: 668 Replies: 12

Last Post: Jun 3, 2010 6:52pm
by Frank Witkowski

Justin Schiess

Car for sale?

I have been thinking of selling my Durant. It is a lovely car that has been trouble free for years now but I haven't' had the luxury of really driving it much for some time and as I continue to struggle to get the bills paid after a long period of unemployment I am...

Views: 477 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 2, 2010 6:50pm
by Justin Schiess

Dennis Murphy

1926 Durant Star coupe FOR SALE (Pensacola Florida Craigslist)

antique car - $7500 (Gulf Breeze) Date: 2010-05-18, 11:56AM EDT Reply to: sale-z9dwa-1747001797@craigslist.org 1926 Durant Star coupe. Runs good, very little rust, new stainless steel gas tank. Great projecr car!

Views: 2639 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 2, 2010 5:36am
by Dennis Murphy

Dennis Murphy

1929 Durant front fender (Chicago Craigslist)

1929 Durant front fender - $200 (Michigan City, in) Date: 2010-06-01, 5:18PM CDT Reply to: sale-ffdxt-1770352503@craigslist.org This is a original Durant Fender and it is solid. Will have to be picked up in Michigan City,In

Views: 257 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 2, 2010 5:22am
by Dennis Murphy

Guy Belzil

Required - spring for starter bendix

Sirs : Just a progress note, car did 50 miles, running 40 mph on highway with no problems, yesterday. But today, going out to start the car.... zing...zing... zing.. the starter is not engaging, the spring on the bendix is broken..... da... da... Could anyone...

Views: 546 Replies: 9

Last Post: May 28, 2010 5:21am
by Frank Witkowski

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