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Brian

Model and serial number

Hi, I am looking at purchasing a Star Car Model R. Car number T-1913. I am looking for any information on the car. Thank, Brian.

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Last Post: Sep 13, 2007 9:49pm
by Fred Scholl

brian boysj

looking for

does anyone out their own a 26 star coach 6cyl ser.352277. if you do i want you to call me 604 803 2834. brian boys

Views: 326 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 13, 2007 4:51pm
by Bruce Hargin

Don Shilling

Pending Roadtrip to Denver

Butch and I are planning a trip to Denver to deliver a late model (Throw Away Car)to one of his relatives. We do not care to come back to East Texas with an empty trailer. So,,,, does anybody have a Star Car derelict,("Pasture Princess"), or a pile of parts for sal...

Views: 247 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 12, 2007 6:25pm
by Don Shilling

Don Shilling

Need Help,,,,,Will it Fit???

Roy Contarino, over in Sicily, is needing a rear axle gear set for a Durant 666. It has a 10 tooth pinion with a 38 tooth ring. All I have is Star parts which uses an 8 tooth pinion with a 38 tooth ring. Will the Star pinion and ring gear/carrier assy fit in the 6...

Views: 483 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 11, 2007 2:17pm
by Don Shilling

brent chalmers

engine Identification

I have three Continentail engine blocks from Star Cars with slight diferences, One has cast-in front engine mounts and an enginetag # 277882, the other two have bolt on front engine mounts,with higher tag #'s two have cover plates for rectangular frost plugs n...

Views: 258 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 11, 2007 2:07pm
by Don Shilling

Franz Fraitzl

Headlight clips

Hello everyone, just a short update on my latest project. After I finished the punch die set and had it hardened I went ahead and tried it out on my ironworker. Since my ironworker operates via hydraulic ram, it pivots in a slight radius. This makes the spring ste...

Views: 337 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 11, 2007 6:33am
by Chuck Faulkner

Dennis McBride

Correction- M2 For Sale

When I sent in the pictures last year of my M-2, it was labelled a "coupe" by the Club editorial staff.Gale Crenshaw feels that it is a 2-Door Sedan. If so, my apologies. Thanks, Gale.

Views: 225 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 11, 2007 6:00am
by Dennis McBride

Fred Scholl

flywheel ring gear

Just joined the club and am very happy with the magazine. It really helps with my restoration project. My Continental 14L badly needs a flywheel ring gear. Does anybody have any ideas to where I could find one? Thanks Just finished making the splash guards and no...

Views: 320 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 10, 2007 1:06pm
by Jim Ketchum

brian boysj

address change

has anyone had trouble getting the club to respond to an address change,notice was in the partner but 1.5 yrs later my info is still going to my old address! on the possitive side the owner of my old house is getting the durant disease we may have a new member soon....

Views: 250 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 9, 2007 1:22pm
by brian boysj

Hugh Hemphill

1928 radiator & gas caps

Hello, this is my first post to this forum so I hope I don't violate any protocols. I am the manager of the Texas Transportation Museum in San Antonio which delights in owning a 1928 Durant Star Coupe which I believe is more correctly referred to as an M2. Than...

Views: 426 Replies: 5

Last Post: Sep 9, 2007 6:52am
by Gale Crenshaw

Stan Morris

rebuild info

I have my Duarnt stripped down to frame and am in process of wire brushing frame. What treatment should i use when down to shiny metal. I have rust-olium black paint. Is that acceptable for restoration or is there a particular type i should use? What species...

Views: 313 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 8, 2007 3:31am
by Andrew Passadore

Sid Semple

selling D63

Hi. I have decided to sell my 1929 D63 sedan. 614 & Toyota Crown coupe projects along with restord D65 & Crown sedan are enough. Photos are on DMAC site Any Aussie people interested? Regards Sid

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Last Post: Sep 8, 2007 3:07am
by Sid Semple

Ann Soehrmann ( For : TAD HALL )

1928 DURANT M2 - 2 door Sedan

My friend,Tad Hall doesn't have a computer and has asked me to get the word out that he has one For Sale. It is a 1928 DURANT ... M2 - 2 door Sedan It looks like brand new as it has been completely redone from the underside on up. Color : Medium Green with...

Views: 784 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 7, 2007 6:27pm
by cdmn

Dave Ford

Having trouble getting rear wheels on ?

Hi Everyone,I can't seem to get my rear wheels to go completely on, either side. The brake drums are about 1/4 to 1/2 inch away from the back of plate area. It seems to stop on the axle before reaching through to the seal and to the bearing, make any sense ? I either...

Views: 618 Replies: 15

Last Post: Sep 4, 2007 7:53pm
by Don Shilling

Dennis Comer

6 cyl. gasket and paint color

Does anyone have a source for a complete refurbished gasket kit for a 1929 14-L engine. I also need a source for the correct blue/grey engine paint color or possibly borrowing a paint chip to match color. Thanks in advance for any help! Dennis

Views: 262 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 31, 2007 9:27pm
by Mike Rice

Wayne Farrand

Transmission oil

OK, it's probably in here someplace--- I got my transmission changed in my 31 model 619. But I cannot seem to find what weight oil to fill it with. I've have seen a couple different references that are very different. So does anybody know for sure? 30, 90 or 600?...

Views: 800 Replies: 12

Last Post: Aug 31, 2007 7:06pm
by gary k

Carol Fogarazzo for H Q Larson

Mr. Larson of Iowa is selling his 1926 Flint Jr.

Just found a classified that I did not get into the summer magazine. sorry email me and I will give you the particulars. It is a beauty!

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Last Post: Aug 30, 2007 7:43am
by Carol Fogarazzo ...

Andrew Passadore

New membership

Hi Rick, just read your note about '28 Coupe in Texas museum. That's a great site to browse through. Glad to hear that you got your '28 coupe running again. I have been wondering and SEARCHING for info & photos of the '27 Star coupe like I have, but they are few & fa...

Views: 271 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 29, 2007 3:35pm
by Mike Linthicum

Frank Witkowski

Win A Dusenberg Page 2

Hi All..... If you are wondering where the new Posts about the Dusenberg went, be sure to click next at the bottom of the original listing. There is a PAGE TWO ! Enjoy the ride ! Have Fun ! See Y'all in Auburn.... Frank ---

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Last Post: Aug 29, 2007 9:39am
by Frank Witkowski

Dave Schulte

Radiator Emblem Restoration

Does anyone out there know of anyone restoring radiator emblems? Dave

Views: 420 Replies: 6

Last Post: Aug 29, 2007 5:41am
by Dave Schulte

pete

durant starter motor help

g,day from oz , me and my 2 boys have picked up a durant we think its a 28 model , the starter motor clamps on , and the starter shaft is worn bad where it exits the housing i dont think i can build it up and turn it down as it is worn right next to the windings and...

Views: 353 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 29, 2007 2:43am
by Sid Semple

Rick Botti

1928 Durant M2 Coupe Runs again

The Texas Transportation Museum contacted me inform us that they have been able to get their 1928 Durant M2 Coupe back up and running. They have pictures at the link below. http://www.txtransportationmuseum.org/DURANT2007.htm Rick

Views: 241 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 28, 2007 7:39pm
by Rick Botti

Brian Tanguay

framing paterns

Are there any paterns available to cut the wood needed to frame the body of my 29 durant 6-63?

Views: 279 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 28, 2007 6:52pm
by Brian Tanguay

Wayne Farrand

'31 DeVaux

Did a club member get that '31 DeVaux on eBay? That was a good buy in my book. If it hadn't have been in New York, I probably would own it. Was real tempting. But I didn't need another project. Wayne

Views: 228 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 27, 2007 9:48pm
by Wayne Farrand

Brian Tanguay

26 star on ebay

1926 Star 4 door for sale on ebay, Indiana. Is this one from our club member? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180152888714

Views: 222 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 27, 2007 5:11pm
by Brian Tanguay

Terje Bratveit

Help! I need valves for my Flint

Hello Durant people. I wonder of some of you can help me to find 6 our 7 valves to my 1924 Flint E-55. The car has a Continental motor nr: 6E-6427 and car nr: 3755. The valve part nr is 30226. It has the same part # for intake and exhaust valves. (see picture) Ple...

Views: 342 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 27, 2007 3:49pm
by Jim Ketchum

David Traver Adolphus

'29 for sale

Howdy, haven't dropped by in a while, but I noticed an ad for an unrestored/#4 or 5 '29 Durant sedan, thought I'd send it along. Good news: Asking $1,800 Bad news: Argentina http://www.arcar.com.ar/AutosAntiguosDet.aspx?qAuto=5333 Dave

Views: 544 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 27, 2007 3:22pm
by Walter Pre

Yates Milton

Computer Crash and Change of Email Address

Hi Fellows, May be that this is not the place to post this request. Oh well, you know me.... Lost everything stored in my computer crash about two weeks ago including my address book and basically everything. I have changed my ISP to Time Warner. Please note my e...

Views: 209 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 25, 2007 1:31pm
by Ken McCormick

gary k

DURANT FOR SALE ON EBAY

1930 DURANT ...LOOKS LIKE A 2 DOOR ....DOR SALE ON EBAY/....NEAR LARAMIE, WYOMING.... ITEM # 230163822068...NOT COMPLETE BUT BODY IS THERE PLUS DASH, AND MORE

Views: 478 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 24, 2007 7:15pm
by gary k

Carl Moore

Literature

Have an original issue of the Durant Standard vol.1 no. 5 dated Feb. 1923. It is in decent condition. Best offer takes

Views: 186 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 24, 2007 5:08am
by Carl Moore

Dave Schulte

30 Dlx bumper rear bracket wanted

I need the rear bumper bracket for a 30 DeLuxe Durant with the full rear bumper. It is the unplated bar with the big hump in it that bolts to the frame and the chrome face bars bolt to it. THANKS! Dave

Views: 244 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 23, 2007 9:36pm
by ross hoevet

Lou Gerard

Rear main filler block

By chance, I ran across an ad in our local paper for a Star engine. The engine had come from a mining operation in Nevada and was semi-stripped and very rusty. The pan was off and I immediately noticed an in tact rear main filler block, that miserable pot metal shiel...

Views: 483 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 23, 2007 11:06am
by Lou Gerard

Paul Hoffman

front wheel hub seals and bearings

Looking for modern day front hub seals and bearings for 1926 star sedan model M. Tech page shows bearing and seals for 1929 model 60. Are these the same for all? Please reply with any info. Thank You Very Much, Paul...

Views: 370 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 23, 2007 8:39am
by nicolas

Dave Ford

I need gauges

Hi All, does anyone know where I can get a amp and oil gauge for my M2. Thanks, see you in Auburn. Dave

Views: 250 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 22, 2007 4:59pm
by Dave Ford

Andrew Passadore

Question on window crank mechanism

Just talked to Rick Botti this evening. Going to send in my membership dues & join the club I'm begining to find a lot about the '27 coupe that I have. Boy....talk about good therapy Question for today is....How to remove the window crank, aside from removing...

Views: 231 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 21, 2007 5:07am
by Andrew Passadore

Shane Hoffmann

Timber for body re-build

I just getting in to the re-build of the body on my 29 D40 Rugby. I have read previously on the forum of people overseas using Oak or similar in the rebuild of the timber work for the body. I am just wondering what others from Australia have used that is readil...

Views: 361 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 20, 2007 10:35pm
by Shane Hoffmann

Dave Schulte

30 Parts Car on Ebay

There is a 30 parts car on Ebay and if you look closely it's a rare 30 "Coach" with blind quarter windows. Dave

Views: 271 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 20, 2007 4:23pm
by Dave Schulte

Mike Linthicum

Pictures of Cars from new members

Some time ago I posted a message on the forum about members sending in their photographs of their cars to Rick for inclusion on this web site's photograph section. The responce was great and we updated our photograph section with many photographs. Well it's time agai...

Views: 389 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 20, 2007 12:09pm
by gary k

Lance Haynes

Club Member Terry Rudi dies of Wisconsin

Some sad news here with one of our very faithful Durant Club members Terry Rudi of Wisconsin passed away this last Saturday. I had been helping Terry with some parts for his cars and spent a bunch of time on the phone with him over a pretty long period of time now. H...

Views: 673 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 17, 2007 9:12pm
by Lance Haynes

Brent

Durant M2 Coupe..Help?

Hello all, i have found a 1928 Durant M2 coupe Serial # E 19730. I don't know much about these cars, they do look pretty cool. I would like to buy it from this guy. I would like to know if his asking price is a good deal or not. Also, how hard are these parts to come...

Views: 299 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 17, 2007 5:58pm
by Frank Witkowski

Schneeberger, José Manuel

Red color.

I´m doing a baquette 1929 with a Durant 66 deluxe 1929.I need the technical specification of a red color of Durant 1929. Yours sincerely. José Schneeberger.

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Last Post: Aug 17, 2007 2:49pm
by Schneeberger, Jo...

al dewitt

Paint colour

Hi I'm looking for the paint formula for Parkdale Blue, a 1930 Durant Colour - Any help would be appreciated.

Views: 251 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 17, 2007 9:48am
by Lance Haynes

nicolas

1928 Durant on film (youtube)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZfIoKTTZuUo

Views: 340 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 17, 2007 8:46am
by Dave Schulte

Ron Hast

Fan belt search

Looking for a fan belt or two (for backup just in case). The existing is one inch wide and appears to be made of leather. Engine is Continental 6 cyl. (26 Star Coach.) Guidance please, with appreciation.

Views: 671 Replies: 8

Last Post: Aug 16, 2007 10:22pm
by Fritz Kuenzel

Rick Botti

Photograph Updates

I've aded three updates tot he Photographs section, one Star and two Durants. 1925 Star Touring owned by Greg Krueger, Eau Claire Wisconsin. 1929 D40 Sedan-C owned by Cumberland Heritage Village in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Pictures were submitted by David True...

Views: 488 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 16, 2007 6:38pm
by Rick Botti

Gary Yelle

1931 DeVaux for sale

A few members had previously talked to this lady about her car in upstate NY. She has now put it on E-bay. The number is 141581199. The search "DeVaux" will also pull it up. This can be a good one for some "East Coaster". She has the car running. It just needs...

Views: 339 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 15, 2007 11:22am
by Danielle Koenig

Dave Ford

Need Wheel Clincher Tool

Hey Everyone, car is going together awesome, does anyone have a tool for putting rims on tires for sale, or a picture of one to possibly make one,they keep binding when they spring together, not square end to end. Hope this makes sense. Thanks Dave

Views: 282 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 15, 2007 3:02am
by Dave Ford

Larry Rockey

Extra parts

We have what i think is a 29 durant driver door, its to good to haul to the dump and a pair of fenders taken off our coupe when it was a truck. would love to find a home for these items as we will be moving cross county and trying to down size. free to a good home....

Views: 298 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 13, 2007 9:11pm
by Larry Rockey

Rudy Eberstadt

Durant engine block available

My ex-father-in-law passed away a few months ago. I am helping to clean out his workshop/machine shop in his basement. I have found an engine that was made by the Continental Motor Co. and is marked Durant. It is a straight six and does not seem to have the head for...

Views: 209 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 13, 2007 8:59pm
by Wayne Farrand

Don Shilling

What's Wrong With This Picture?

In the days when interchangeable parts were commonplace, components of our cars could be assembled more than one way. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn’t. In the picture below is one occasion where this was done. What’s wrong with this picture?

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Last Post: Aug 12, 2007 10:31am
by Don Shilling

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