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Gary Yelle

Web site:

Hi All: Follow this web site: www.prewarcar.com. You will understand. More will be told Tuesday. Gary

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Last Post: Sep 12, 2010 11:34pm
by Gary Yelle

Jeri Stewart

Seats, Upholstery, Interior Ideas, Please?

So, my boyfriend, Phillip Butterfield, owns a Durant. I LOVE this car. I would love to get the interior redone, but I have no idea where to start. First of all, the seat springs we currently have in the poor girl are all wrong. Can anyone tell me of a good place to g...

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Last Post: Sep 12, 2010 4:51pm
by Jeri Stewart

Tom Allan

DeVaux literature

I have some DeVaux dealer literature listed on Ebay, and because I don't think your Ebay link includes DeVaux, though I would put it out here. Thanks, TTA

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Last Post: Sep 8, 2010 10:14pm
by Gary Yelle

Paul

Generator Output

Driving my car around at dusk, I've turned on the headlights and the ammeter goes from about +10amp to -5amp. I can rev the engine but it doesn't go positive so I'm assuming I'm draining battery. Is there an adjustment I should make so that this doesn't happen or s...

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Last Post: Sep 6, 2010 8:08am
by paul

steve dobbing

1928 wood restoration questions

i am currently restoring a 1928 m2 and there is a bunch of wood rot,some not usable as templates.how do i find out what kind or wood was original and is there such a thing as plans i could acquire.if anybody could help with info would be greatly appreciated.

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Last Post: Sep 5, 2010 9:58am
by Bill Hoaglan

Frank Witkowski

DeVaux brochure on AACA forum

Hi All..... Any DeVaux owners able to identify this brochure in the AACA forum?? Just follow this link: http://forums.aaca.org/f170/de-vaux-brochure-288353.html Frank ---

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Last Post: Sep 4, 2010 11:45am
by Frank Witkowski

Frank Witkowski

Lancaster Agenda Final Edition

Hi All..... Here is the revised agenda for the meet. Some additions and corrections made. Weather looks very pleasant for next week. Don't forget the camera and the vintage clothes........ Frank --- DMAC National Meet September 9th through 12th 2010...

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Last Post: Sep 3, 2010 10:14am
by Frank Witkowski

Guy Belzil

Gas Mileage

Sirs : Did amother good jaunt with the Star last weekend, 235 miles... **** near run out of gas. The literature says 25 mpg and I calculated my trip at 20 mpg @ 35 mph mainly. This is part of my "tuning", so I am wondering other peoples' numbers (mpg's)....

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Last Post: Sep 3, 2010 4:57am
by Guy Belzil

K Nordquist

No go

Well my summer touring is over and I missed out on some really big events in the N.W. this year.. But what's more important getting together with family,who may not be with us much longer or buggin' around in the old buggy? I think the the Durant will be around lon...

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Last Post: Sep 2, 2010 11:33pm
by K Nordquist

Don Gaskill

Rod Knock

Well after waiting 6 weeks for the return of my distributor put in in timed it went to a car show and about half way there I got a rod knock thank God for AAA now it is pull the engine.

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Last Post: Aug 28, 2010 7:51pm
by Don Gaskill

JOHN AMRINE

1917 Dort Touring Car for sale

For sale Restored 1917 Dort touring car.Frame up restoration.

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Last Post: Aug 28, 2010 7:47pm
by Don Gaskill

dave enrico

fender lights

hello everyone my 1932 devaux has had fender lights in the past,over the years theyve gotten damaged or removed for some reason,my question is where they the same as the late durants,does any body have a picture of a durant fender light, would like to see the lens,m...

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Last Post: Aug 28, 2010 9:13am
by Norm Toone

Frank Witkowski

Lancaster Car Count !!!

Hi All........ Mike L, tells me that the car count for Lancaster is increasing every day!! So far we have 4 Durants, 4 Stars and a Rugby. Still time to add your car to this unique group. Hey it doesn't matter what condition, push, pull drag or trailer it in...

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Last Post: Aug 26, 2010 7:18am
by Frank Witkowski

Dave Schulte

Parts for sale

29 Model 70 parts Hood Cowl Front bumper Rear wood wheel 30 Model 617 parts Front brake drums (wire wheel) Front axle assy. Front brake backing plates 30 Model 614 parts Roof tin Dave Schulte Sperry, Iowa

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Last Post: Aug 26, 2010 3:36am
by S. Blomquist

Ken McCormick

Free pick up and delivery

Same deal as this spring, I am going to be driving a 1 ton chev P U to Lancaster from B C If anyone needs something picked up along the way just let me know. I will be happy to deliver things since I am going there anyway --Same holds true to items from there...

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Last Post: Aug 24, 2010 8:11pm
by Ken McCormick

Bill DeVries

Durant Hotel

As some of you know, the Durant Hotel in Flint Michigan has undergone a renovation and restoration. The Flint Chamber of Commerce has invited the DMAC to display some Durant vehicles in front of the hotel during the "Back to the Bricks" car show August 20 & 21 which...

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Last Post: Aug 23, 2010 10:36pm
by Rick Botti

Gary k

wanted - windshield stanchions (posts) for 1925 model f star

hello, i am hoping to find a pair of Reasonably priced windshield posts...i just picked up headlights and bar for $20 FROM GUY AT MACUNGIE PA. SHOW ..HE.HAD NO IDEA WHAT THEY WERE....MINE MOUNTS TO BODY STUBS WITH TWO BOLTS 1 AND 1/2" APART WITH MOUNT HOLES ON SHAF...

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Last Post: Aug 23, 2010 8:54pm
by Gary k

Rick Botti

Lance Haynes Progress

Some of you may know that Lance Haynes was diagnosed with Oral Cancer. Here is a note from Lance's girl friend regarding his condition. Friday, July 30, 2010 7:10 PM, PDT Hello All, this is Erica, Lance's girlfriend. He survived the 11 hour surgery yesterday...

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Last Post: Aug 23, 2010 3:51pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Rick Botti

Website Updates

Over the past few weeks I have been quietly updating the website with your pictures and tech docs. I have more to do but anywhere you see the word “new” I have updated or added new material. Today I added pictures of the 2010 Canadian Gathering and poste...

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Last Post: Aug 22, 2010 6:06pm
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

There is a 1931 Model 619 on Ebay

There is a 1931 619 Sedan for Sale on EBay Item number: 110571222389 Rick

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Last Post: Aug 19, 2010 9:04pm
by Gary k

Ken and Norma McCormick

Lancaster Meeting

Well I guess we are coming to see the eastern country. Made my hotel reservations today .Sending in my registration form this afternoon . Took a lot of talking but I have her convinced that it will be a good time. See you all in Lancaster. Ed V. if Franz is not goin...

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Last Post: Aug 19, 2010 12:45pm
by Bob Smith

Frank Witkowski

Attention Canadians Save this STAR !!!

Hi All....... Could be a good parts source for someone. This is an email I just received: FRANK: the easiest way to start this is as follows - my name is Doug Palmer and I live near Perth Ontario Canada.........a local car wrecker (yes a redneck)...

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Last Post: Aug 19, 2010 9:04am
by Frank Witkowski

Guy Belzil

35 mph+ bucking and performance failure - Thoughts needed

Hello Members Have done about 5 100+ miles trips this summer, plus multiple 10 / 25 miles jaunts, so far.. Runs like a dream, climbs the Peace River hills and down the road steady eddy, at 32 - 33 mph. Can get it up to 38-40 mph easily enough but after about a...

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Last Post: Aug 17, 2010 9:18pm
by Vince O'Brien

Ken McCormick

Upholstery

I am looking for help again. What material should be used in the rumble seat area of this car? For the seat and for the sidewalls as well. I have some pretty good fibreglass backing I can use as stiffener but dont know what to cover it with. I would think maybe it...

Views: 427 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 17, 2010 10:21am
by Ross Hoevet

Arthur Roberts

Hershey 2010

Hershey is Oct 6-9 this year, with a set up ( sneak peak) day the 5th. We have the opportunity to have 1 or 2 booths in the Chocalate field. Last year Frank and Gary and several others of our kin spent sdome good hours buying, selling, trading, and otherwise ki...

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Last Post: Aug 13, 2010 9:21pm
by Gary k

S. Blomquist

King pins

I am looking to replace the king pins and bushings on my D75. King pin diameter is 0.874" dia x 5.25" long with the locking slot centered on the length. The bushings are 1.0" outside dia x 1.25" long with a spiral grease groove. Does anyone know where I could purchas...

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Last Post: Aug 12, 2010 12:44pm
by S. Blomquist

Keith N

drivin'

Hey Durantonians, Well I'v managed to get some driving in this summer with the Ol' girl despite a very busy summer touring with a Pink Floyd tribute band. However, she has devoloped some issues .. I have a vibration when I get up to around 30-35 but subsides at lowe...

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Last Post: Aug 12, 2010 12:34pm
by Keith N

James Woods

6 volt ignition

we cannot get the coil to fire as it should. We have got voltage all over and have triple checked everything-we think!! Do any of you have any ideas that may lead us to something we have overlooked? someone is bound to be able to shed some light on this. We just g...

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Last Post: Aug 10, 2010 7:44pm
by James

Ken McCormick

Upholstry Material and methods

Going to try again and see if there is any info out there to help me. I am trying to get the material and fasteners for my upholstry. What kind of stuff is used as stiffener behind the material on the door panels and the other interior walls. I have found a source f...

Views: 385 Replies: 6

Last Post: Aug 7, 2010 8:54pm
by Jack Connor

Ken Brink

noise in my A22 engine

3 weeks ago went to a car show, when I drove in to our Drive way I heard a noise sound to me like a rod nock. Today the person that has worked on my Durant said that he had pulled the oil pan looking to see what he could see. Says he I don't know how to work on this...

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Last Post: Aug 7, 2010 8:22pm
by cdmn

Charles Evans

depo hack

Any one know in what year was the name depo hack changed to station wagon ? I HAVE A 1926 STAR and wondering what to call it , and what to say it is when i have it registered . Chuck.

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Last Post: Aug 7, 2010 8:18pm
by cdmn

Frank Witkowski

For Sale 1929 Durant Model 60 Roadster

Hi All..... This car is for sale in Europe. Located in the Netherlands. Owner is in Germany, so has German paper work. The car is pictured in the photographs section under roadster showroom. It is the gray roadster, top row middle. I have additional pictu...

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Last Post: Aug 3, 2010 6:05am
by Frank Witkowski

kenn young

first post

I am Kenn Young, the new owner of a partially restored 1931 Durant roadster. I bought it on ebay about a month ago and I am gearing up to finish it by next summer. I am searching for parts and would appreciate any help/info that is sent my way. I need; tail light br...

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Last Post: Aug 2, 2010 2:59pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Eliot Smith

Exhaust Manifold

On the manifold I have for my 25 Star Model F Coach the exhaust pipe is at the front of the engine. My parts book, dated Dec 1926, shows a manifold with the exhaust at the rear. My repair manual, Jan 1929, in most of the pictures shows the exhaust pipe at the rear,...

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Last Post: Jul 31, 2010 6:39pm
by Don Shilling

Bryan Gross

Star front axle+ for sale

1927 (maybe 26) front axle and wheel for sale Northwest PA. Call Paul at (814)431-0045 starting 7/31/10 Saturday. Please do not email me, I will just direct you to him.

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Last Post: Jul 30, 2010 5:23pm
by Bryan Gross

Bryan Gross

1927 Star M for sale

In Northwest PA. Call Paul at (814)431-0045 starting 7/31/10 Saturday. Please do not email me, I will just direct you to him.

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Last Post: Jul 30, 2010 5:25pm
by Bryan Gross

Brian Tanguay

What type of car is this?

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Last Post: Jul 30, 2010 11:06am
by cdmn

Brian Tanguay

wood spoke wheels

I'm looking for 4 wooden spoke wheels for my 1929 6-63 Durant. Anyone have a set for sale?

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Last Post: Jul 30, 2010 8:17am
by Ken McCormick

bobby carter

electric fuel pump

about a electric fuel pump if would like to buy one go to o'reilly auto parts store they have 6 vote or can get one for about $40.00 , but you may need to cut down on the supply so what i did i put a in line shut off valve and it works ok most good auto parts stor...

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Last Post: Jul 29, 2010 8:05pm
by Rick Botti

Frank Witkowski

Splash Apron Manufacture ???

Hi All..... I need 2 pair of splash aprons for my 1926 Stars. Any suggestions for a good quality manufacture? Over 4 months ago I ordered 2 pair from Howells sheet metal in Texas. They do not answer their phone or return messages or emails. Guess they clo...

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Last Post: Jul 29, 2010 6:00pm
by Ed Vomero

Mac Irvine

Valve Tappet Guide Springs

I have a source that will produce new, replacement valve tappet guide springs for W5 (Part No. 20691) and 14L (Part No. 22376) engines. If I have a minimum order of two dozen, the unit price will be in the range of $2.75 to $3.00. If my order is at least six dozen,...

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Last Post: Jul 29, 2010 6:38am
by Mac Irvine

Don Gaskill

Distributors timing curve

I need HELP I sent my distributor to Willy's to have rebilt and now he says he needs the timing curve to make it work can anyone tell me what it is? DON

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Last Post: Jul 27, 2010 9:08am
by Bill Hoaglan

Vince Lewis

Parts

Greetings: I was just inquiring if anyone has brake parts that might fit my durant or know where I can get after market pruducts that will do the job.. For I have the back but not the front. I have been emailing Ken. He has beeen most helpful, Thank You Ken. If an...

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Last Post: Jul 27, 2010 5:33am
by Dave Schulte

bobby carter

credle to let the down in

I would like know where I could get a picture or drawing of the credle in which the sits in when it is down

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Last Post: Jul 25, 2010 3:45pm
by Frank Witkowski

Frank Witkowski

Flint & Star Axle in Oregon $50

Hi All..... There is a Flint & Star front axle listed on the AACA forum. They are located in Oregon. Asking $50 each. Just scroll down to the Durant section of the AACA forums. There are even some pictures. Hate to see these junked, might help one of our...

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Last Post: Jul 25, 2010 8:12am
by Frank Witkowski

Guy Belzil

Ugh ...making oil again .. head gasket

Well I replaced head gasket about 3 weeks (or 300 miles) ago.... Followed all directives, as received in previous thread on subject, and (after consistent checking) head bolts were holding 70 lbs no problem prior to last weekend. Last weekend the engine did 200 mi...

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Last Post: Jul 25, 2010 7:36am
by Frank Witkowski

Jason

Top bows for 1925 F Touring

The '25 F I have does not have a top... Can anyone let me know if the bows/tops on these are interchangeable with other years? thanks Jason jason.johnson@sap.com 612.618.2277

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Last Post: Jul 21, 2010 8:52pm
by Don Shilling

Dave Schulte

30 Door Handle On Ebay

If the buyer of the 30 door handle on Ebay needs the curved escutcheon instead of the flat one. Contact me. I'll trade you. Dave

Views: 374 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 23, 2010 4:36pm
by Mike Butters

Dave

Production figures

As the Historian at the R. E. Olds Transportation Museum, I have been compiling production figures on all Lansing built vehicles. Can someone help me on Durant/Star? If not specific Lansing figures, then totals? I can estimate Lansing's portion. Thank you. Dave.

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Last Post: Jul 23, 2010 6:57am
by Dave

Gary k

ANOTHER GREAT "DURANT PARTNER" ARRIVES

HELLO FRIENDS....AS USUAL, ANOTHER EXCELLENT DURANT PARTNER IS OUT. THE STORY OF GRAHAM MOCK AND HIS CAR WAS MOST AMAZING....BUT THOSE WHO MET THE MAN AND HIS LOVELY WIFE AT THE MEET HE ATTENDED IN U.S., NO DOUBT FOUND HIM TO BE AN AMAZING AND INTERESTING PERSON. IT...

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Last Post: Jul 22, 2010 8:16pm
by Gary k

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