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Rick Botti

Durants in the movies

Here is a link to a webpage that lists seven movies that Durants have appeared in with pictures. Enjoy http://imcdb.org/vehicles.php?make=durant&model=

Views: 316 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 23, 2009 11:24pm
by Rick Botti

Franz Fraitzl

Water pump impeller

Hello everyone, here is a new addition to the parts inventory. This is a waterpump impeller for newer model Durant. Billet aluminum with stainless thrust bushing. Enjoy Franz

Views: 341 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 23, 2009 9:29pm
by Franz Fraitzl

S. Blomquist

Carb replacements?

I have been considering replacing the Tillotson V2 carburator on my Durant continental 15U (248) cu.in motor to one that is readily available. I have pored though some literature and am not clear as to the performance of the updrafts that will physically bolt up. Wha...

Views: 329 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 23, 2009 8:05pm
by Rick Botti

Dave Ford

Need hood latches

Hi All, in the need of 4 chrome hood latches.Any idea's. Thanks

Views: 577 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jul 23, 2009 1:34pm
by Norm Toone

Bert Babick

Durant Partner

Hay everyone!! The new pardner is out. Gooood job Carol.Great Issue. hope to seeee ya'll in Texarkana.

Views: 425 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 22, 2009 1:03pm
by Norm Toone

Keith

Amazing!

Amazing new technology for those hard to find parts. It is called NextEngine 3D and it is featured on Jay Leno's Garage.... Check out this link http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/video_player.shtml?vid=944641

Views: 325 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 22, 2009 10:51am
by Keith

Wayne Farrand

Star engine and split rim tool

See the Star engine on eBay? looked a little high but if someone is interested I could get it from Iowa to the Texarkana meet. Do the old split rim crank tools fit Durant rims? I have one that has no purpose in my shop. Wayne

Views: 332 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 22, 2009 8:10am
by Frank Witkowski

Rick Starick

Timing chains and rubber balls.

Can anyone tell me if I can buy new split rims for my 1926 Star Durant Tourer? The rim size is 21" and has 4 lugs welded to each rim. The tyre size on the rim is 4.50-21". Also, I am looking for somewhere that can suppply me with inch rubber balls for my Spicer t...

Views: 476 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jul 21, 2009 3:27am
by Norm Toone

thorsten

RUGBY Pick-up truck, Axle-Hubs, for front and rear axle ( 1929 - 2000Lbs)

HI all together, since last week I own a Rugby truck built in 1929.( 2000 LBS) It was delievered to Norway, went the way down to sweden, danmark and now into my hands. It is in very good condition and without problems driveable. My Idea is to find some more...

Views: 270 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 20, 2009 1:22pm
by thorsten

Bert Babick

1925 Star

Hi everyone. I am sure that you'all (trying to get the southern way of talking dialed in ) have seen the real nice 25 Star on e-bay. Club member James & Aleeta Miller are bidding on it, with my help. The Millers are very excited. If you haven;t seen it yet, go on e-b...

Views: 507 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 20, 2009 5:20am
by Jim Greenamyer

Shaun Murphy

22A Head

I'm in dire need of a head for the continental 22A. If you have one you could part with, or know someone who has one please contact me. Thanks Shaun Murphy

Views: 339 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 17, 2009 4:41pm
by Keith Nordquist

A. Nickel

Champion C-7 spark plug

Going through my Dad's basement I found a few spark plugs. Looks like they are "New" old ones still in boxes. One is a Champion C-7 wrapped in Champion paper in its original box. The box also says C-7 Champion 18 MM 1" HEX. I also have two other identical Champi...

Views: 381 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 17, 2009 12:12am
by A. Nickel

Ken McCormick

1930 614 roadster???

Has anyone ever heard of a 30 614 roadster? I had an email from a Jason about his inherited car and he sent a picture. Hard to tell if someone just cut the upper parts off or if it is a roadster.Looks like sealed beam lights. maybe someone just cut the top off but...

Views: 534 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 13, 2009 8:20pm
by Rick Botti

Arthur Roberts

Mod 70 Sedan for sale

Because of other opportunities I have decided to sell my Mod. 70. Some of you knbow that I have been edging toward this for several months. It needs a good home and some restoration. It's a 20 footer. 99% complete. It's almost, sort of, one of a kind....

Views: 349 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 13, 2009 10:05am
by Arthur Roberts

Guy Belzil

Hail to Canadian Members

Baptized the ole Star with its 1st drivethru at Tim Hortons !!!!! The Star was not impressed with the coffee. Could be broke down on side of road with tin can on campfire is its preference !!! If this message is lost on you Gringoes .. don't forget "we" burn...

Views: 349 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 13, 2009 5:21pm
by Guy Belzil

Guy Belzil

Using spark advance ?????

Good day to all.... I have started driving my Star around town (have regular licence and insurance on it). Am testing and learning. My question is "How is the spark advance used ? " I can relate how a 1970's vacuum advance works (i.e. advances spark as lo...

Views: 430 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 12, 2009 9:40pm
by Vince O'Brien

Guy Belzil

1928 Durant Dealers Convention

This picture was found 2 weeks ago in my Granpa's garage. Grandpa, J.A. Lapierre was a dealer at this convention and I have the "Star" cufflinks he was given at the time. Picture is 15 megs so.. Microsoft Photo Editor has a hard time... Use Microsoft Paint... vie...

Views: 368 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 12, 2009 8:25pm
by Rick Botti

brian

Rear end gears any options?

I was wondering if there was any other gears I can put into my D40 rear end. Currently it has a 2:1 ratio My problem is since I no longer have the original running gear I wanted to run a L6 250 motor and th350 tranny, but most of the calculators are showing I will...

Views: 338 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 10, 2009 9:13pm
by cdmn

Guy Belzil

Air Pressure in tires

Am wondering what people are generally running for air pressure in their tires. I have a Model 40 Touring with 4.40 by 21 inches. Would appreciate any comment Guy

Views: 428 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 10, 2009 9:43am
by Bill Hoaglan

Jack Malpass

Tillotson Carb

I have found a Tillotson carb in a box of carbs and parts. It is the only up-draft carb in the box. Does anyone know what it fits from the info below??. Is it Durant material?? Thanks The Tillotson Mfg. Co. Pat. D 12-30-1919 1-31-1922 12-18-1928 Toledo, O...

Views: 292 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 10, 2009 9:14am
by Jack Malpass

Gordon Curl

DMAC Gathering - Guelph, Ont.

Thanks to all the members who turned out for our gathering. We had a great 3 days of touring and Sunday was just gorgeous weather. "Only in Canada, you say" We had a total of 26 cars on the Sunday and to all reports, no one went away hungry or dissatisfied. We eve...

Views: 319 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 9, 2009 11:59am
by Ed Vomero

Frank Witkowski

Data Plate Photos

Hi All.... Here is a collection of data plates that I acquired. I will be bringing this to Texarkana for show and tell. I have shown some close ups of some unique ones. Enjoy.....See Y'all in Texarkana....Frank

Views: 393 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 8, 2009 6:39am
by Frank Witkowski

Ken McCormick

torque specs

hi Surely someone out there knows the torque specs for this car?? I would guess that Frank Witkowski or Don Shilling have both had to use them at one time . Any help available out there ?? I need the torque ( foot lbs ) for the main bearings and the con rod...

Views: 301 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 6, 2009 12:29pm
by S. Blomquist

Ken McCormick

torque specs

Hi everyone What are the torque specs for the main and con rod bearings >? I had all the info but cant find it anywhere now that I need it. Isnt that the way it always works?? Thanks Ken

Views: 308 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 4, 2009 10:26pm
by Ken McCormick

Keith N

Happy 4th!

Have a great 4th of July all in Cyber DurantVille! With care, Keith & Jeanne N

Views: 286 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 4, 2009 9:40pm
by Keith N

Don Shilling

Star Goodies in Oklahoma!

Try This Again,,,,, I've been on the road since Wednesday and have a trip toward Dallas in the morning so my mind and fingers are a little out of sync. Howell sheet metal, Beaumont,Tex: We took all our wheel metal parts to Tommy Johnson, (Ardmore, OK) for ne...

Views: 815 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jul 4, 2009 9:32am
by Bill Hoaglan

Lance Haynes

La Mesa Car Show 7-02-2009

Hello. I just had my Wife's son in law Mike upload some pictures last night we took out at a weekly street car show in La Mesa where New Jersey member Charlie Spitz and I and Mike attended with our 27 Star, & 29 Durant, & the 31 Durant 619 I sold Charlie. The 29...

Views: 303 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 3, 2009 7:44pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Lance Haynes

La Mesa Car Show (click for full image)

Views: 326 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 3, 2009 12:27pm
by Lance Haynes

Lou Dube'

Durant engine for sale

I posted on july 1 about an engine I have. With Bob Smiths help I can tell you more about what I have. This is a Continental engine used in the A-22,8 bolt head with heat box exh. Date on head is 5-8-23 and date on block is in the other posting.If anyone has any inte...

Views: 341 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 3, 2009 11:40am
by Lou Dube'

Lou Dube'

Durant engine for sale

Hi, I have recently acquired a Durant engine converted to a power unit which powered a saw mill. The engine is quite complete, although the valve cover is missing and it has sat outside uncovered. The engine is free and turns, but about half the valves are frozen.The...

Views: 413 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 1, 2009 7:00pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Gordon Curl

HAPPY CANADA DAY

Hi Folks: Happy Canada Day. It is not too late to think about coming to the DMAC gathering in Guelph. Come today, tomorrow, Friday, Saturday or Sunday. There will be a short tour on each of Thursday, Friday and a longer tour on Saturday. Sunday will be a day o...

Views: 299 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 1, 2009 5:34pm
by Bill DeVries

Ken McCormick

La Crosse hotel phone number

I tried the phone number listed for the La Crosse Hotel to make my reservations and got some place in Arizona.. Can some one give me a good number to call? Sure want to get to the right hotel when we go there . Thanks --Ken

Views: 374 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jun 30, 2009 9:43pm
by Rick Botti

brian

d40 wood pattern for main platform to frame needed

I am looking for a pattern for the approx 2x6 wood that runs on top the frame from front to back, where the body is mounted onto. My wood is so rotted it would be all guess work. Does anyone know where I can find a pattern? thanks

Views: 311 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 30, 2009 9:34pm
by Don Shilling

Guy Belzil

Headlight Bulbs 30 cp versus 50 cp

My Star had 50 cp bulbs in headlights. I could not find 50 cp but I found 30 cp. I installed new 30 cp headlight bulbs. They were bright for 3 seconds then filaments burned out. Would someone please explain to me the difference between 50 cp and 30 cp which I...

Views: 354 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 30, 2009 7:56pm
by Guy Belzil

Jack Connor

Mason/ Durant/ Rugby TRUCK

Lucky you--I have a rear axle assembly and transmission, all heavy duty,sitting in my driveway looking for a new home. Do you want more info, pictures?????

Views: 326 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 30, 2009 2:43pm
by Jack Connor

Jim Reed

Starter

I recently bough a 1931 Durant, At first the starter turned over (very begrudgingly) and the car started. Now it does nothing - no clicking - no noise. I removed the starter to test it by grounding it and putting 6 volt power to the hot wire - Result - nothing. Is th...

Views: 352 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 30, 2009 5:41am
by Jim Reed

Lloyd Winslow

Help! Parts needed

Hi, I have a 1925 Star car with a cracked block. The engine is the W5 Continental. Does anyone have a block in good condition for sale? Also the distributor housing broke. The distributor his an Autolite IGB 4005A 2H. Does anyone have a housing or whole distrib...

Views: 416 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 29, 2009 8:11pm
by Rick Botti

Dave Truemner

First drive since 1965

Our 1929 D-40 was finally driven again this past weekend. It was the first time it has been running since 1965. It was donated to another Musuem in '65, from which we later inherited it, in 1990. The car had been on static display all of those last 43 years. Last Nov...

Views: 330 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 29, 2009 7:53pm
by Rick Botti

Frank Witkowski

75 MPH in a Durant !!

Hi All..... Just to prove the advertising was correct for the 1929 Model 70 Durant... I had mine up to 75 mph across Interstate 80 on Tuesday.... It rolled along fine and kept up with the modern traffic. We sure did get some interesting reactions... Oh it...

Views: 378 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 27, 2009 5:16pm
by Keith N

Ken McCormick

Tour registration

Well it is finally confirmed--I am definitely going to be there . Another long drive for this old man but I got time to spare We will be leaving here early enough to make it for the whole thing. Only problem at the moment is trying to download the registra...

Views: 274 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 26, 2009 10:28am
by Ken McCormick

Rick Starick

Rugby Engine Restoration

I am wanting to remove the engine from my 1926 Durant. Does anyone know what process I could use without taking the transmission back? ie, How do I slide the coupling backwards or forwards between the engine without disassembling? -Rick

Views: 294 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 25, 2009 5:14am
by Frank Witkowski

Chuck Faulkner

Star radiator shell

First of all happy Father's to one and all. I just returned from 45th annual L.A. Roadster's Father's Day Swap Meet and Car Show at the L.A. County Fair grounds. The first thing I saw in the swapping area was a Star radiator shell! It was severely pitted & rusted out...

Views: 371 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 24, 2009 10:12am
by Hal Vandevord

Mike Linthicum

Another Model 70?

Anyone see the 29 Durant for sale on Ebay? Is that another Model 70? Couldn't quite make out the ID plate but it looks like a Model 70 from Lansing? If so another rare car has surfaced?

Views: 605 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jun 23, 2009 3:30am
by Karen Edmonds

Keith Nordquist

Torrid -Hete

This is my Torrid -Hete Heater Acc. But I need the three inch flex pipe to complete it which is no longer available over the counter in auto stores or hardware stores because of regulations. Anyone know where to get flex pipe? Thx! Kn

Views: 385 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 21, 2009 12:48pm
by Dave Schulte

Guy Belzil

Wow - skipped a generation with taillight setup....

Wow... Bought some REMOTE taillights from EASY ON wireless taillights. 1-866-889-8386. $289 US No extra wires or hardware and I`ve got full taillights. I feel like a 3rd world person with a cellular. Wow Guy

Views: 460 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jun 20, 2009 9:06pm
by Guy Belzil

Matthew Lombard

Rugby engine numbers

My name is Matthew Lombard; I am the curator at the National Motor Museum (Australia). I often get asked many questions, and not all of which I have the answer for, recently I was asked about a Rugby engine. I noted that on the Durant web forum people had asked a que...

Views: 299 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 18, 2009 10:32pm
by Matthew Lombard

Mike

Star transmission

I think I have a Star transmission, bought a house from an old guy who said it is a Star transmission in the barn. Don't know if anyone would be interested.

Views: 288 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 18, 2009 10:19am
by Don Shilling

David Blyler

carburator float

Looking for parts to a carburator specifically the float for it. Mine split in half. cork material

Views: 332 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 16, 2009 6:39pm
by Vince O'Brien

Jim Glover

Luray Durant/Star meet!

Even though I have been a member of the club for a number of years,this was my first meet, WHAT A GREAT TIME!!! I found out there are NO strangers in the club, just a lot of nice folks who love getting together with their D/S cars. Thanks to all who made me and Ruth...

Views: 705 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jun 15, 2009 7:46pm
by garykauffman

JOHN PRICE

HEADLIGHT RINGS

I AM LOOKING FOR A PAIR OF HEADLIGHT RINGS FOR A '28 DURANT M2 BULLET TYPE HEADLIGHTS?

Views: 290 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 15, 2009 6:49pm
by JOHN PRICE

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