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Yates Milton

The History Channel

I just posted a short article on The History Channel the title of which is "The Transportation Industries Forgotten Man". It is under the topic "Save Our History". Back in either 1999 or 2000 I tried to get our DMAC members to send live shots of their automobiles fo...

Views: 277 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 29, 2006 8:55pm
by Mike Rice

Don Shilling

Star Coupe Measurments

Hi Guys! Things are progressing nicely on the two M coupes. Butch is doing all the sandblasting and I'm doing the wood work. I've got the door hinge and latch posts made and the corresponding metal fitting nicely. Now, I'm ready to construct a jig to assemble the win...

Views: 208 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 29, 2006 6:15pm
by Don Shilling

Don Shilling

Star Coupe Wood

Does anyone have any pics of a de-skined Star M Coupe. The only info I have to study at present are pics of a '29 D-60 coupe and a '26 Coupester. I'm trying to recreate the wood framework and have precious little original wood to make patterns from. If you send by...

Views: 263 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 29, 2006 1:06pm
by Bill DeVries

Steve Large

TWO 4cyl Continental motors for Durants

I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and will have an even Happier New Years. I'm acting as a 3rd. party in trying to sell 2 Continental 4cyl motors for a friend in Flint Michigan. The 1st. one was removed from a 1927 Durant and is complete with attachments...

Views: 324 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 28, 2006 7:50pm
by zac piper

Mike Linthicum

Radiator or License plate topper for DMAC

OK Durantonians we have posted the pictures of the designs we have received so far on the web site. They will also be posted if possible in the next Durant Partner. Not this one but the next. Soooo let's start voting on them. You can send the votes to me if you'd lik...

Views: 223 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 28, 2006 6:34am
by Mike Linthicum

Don Shilling

2006 Dues

Can we still pay our club dues via Paypal? If so, where is the limk? Thanks, Don

Views: 601 Replies: 18

Last Post: Jan 27, 2006 6:18pm
by Jan Arnett

Frank Witkowski

List of Durant & Star Dealerships

Hi All I'm in the process of compiling a list of Durant & Star dealerships. I need your help ! ! Look on any literature and advertising materials you have in your collection. Any info that you can forward to me will be appreciated. What dates did the d...

Views: 758 Replies: 19

Last Post: Jan 27, 2006 2:32pm
by anon coward

Mike Linthicum

DMAC is now incorporated as a non-profit corporation!

Fellow Durantonians On January 18, 2006 we were officially incorporated as a non-profit corporation. In December with the approval of the Board of Directors I initiated the process for incorporation. Since the DMAC is a multi-state and worldwide organization w...

Views: 214 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 27, 2006 10:48am
by Lance Haynes

Ronald Hast

Thanks - and seeking wisdom....

Thanks Yates and Gordon for info leading to "dog bone and motometers." My 26 Star 6 cyl. has a 1 3/4" pipe externally threaded. All others available seem to be 2 inches. Also -- seeking wisdom: Have minor chip in "Star" emblem on front of chrome radiator housing....

Views: 614 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 26, 2006 2:40pm
by Ronald Hast

Clay Pass

Star Car Engine for Sale

I have discovered a Star Car 4-cyl Continental complete engine, s/n 41145 with frame and rear end in the backwoods. Please contact if interested.

Views: 327 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 26, 2006 7:07am
by Clay Pass

Ed Nugent

carburetor

Need a carburetor for a 1925 Star Touring Car equipped with a 4 cylinder Continental Engine. Existing Carb. made of white metal which is powdering or disintegrating. Need a modern manufactured after market unit for the Star.

Views: 305 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 26, 2006 6:51am
by Clay Pass

Ronald Hast

Model A sponsored swapmeet in Turlock, CA 1-28/29

Planning to attend the Turlock CA. event reportedly quite huge, sponsored by Model A clubs. Have former attendees found many Star items in the mix? Don't need much of anything, but would be fun to find such items as Star 6 radiator housing emblem (blue/red/white - 2"...

Views: 230 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jan 25, 2006 5:45pm
by Charles A. Spitz

Mike Linthicum

Durant Partner?

Have the Durant Partner's gone out yet? I've been looking for it and thought maybe it's been lost.

Views: 195 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 25, 2006 5:30pm
by Rick Botti

Jan Arnett

What information do you want to see in the magazine

Ok. I would like for everyone to chime in and tell me what subject of articles you would like to see in the magazine. There was a time when a lot of people asked for specific information but that time seems to have passed. Two subjects I am working on are one, how...

Views: 388 Replies: 9

Last Post: Jan 25, 2006 10:29am
by Ricardo H.Colomb...

Mike Linthicum

Durant Motors detailed cloisonné lapel or hat pin ¾ “in size in full color.

Custom designed highly detailed brand new cloisonné Durant Motors lapel or hat pin. Brand new manufactured limited edition ¾” Cloisonné lapel or hat pin in full color. Copy of the Durant Motors first radiator emblem. Send $6.99 plus $.50 Postage...

Views: 490 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jan 25, 2006 7:37am
by Rick Botti

John Kulas

1915 Star canvas top assembly

Looking for pics or help in assembly of the canvas roof for the restoration of a 1915 Star. Now running, done with interior, have roof frame but stuck on fabric and correct assembly. Have no model of correct assembly or pictures.

Views: 226 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 24, 2006 2:26pm
by John Kulas

Mike Linthicum

Star & Durant Reamers on Ebay

Ok Durantonians I have a question for you. There is a set of Star or Durant Reamers for sale now on Ebay. I think Bob has bid on them. What the heck are the for? what would you Ream?

Views: 182 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 24, 2006 12:40pm
by Frank Witkowski

Ronald Hast

Looking for Dog Bone (?) radiator cap for 26 Star R

New member...trying to find source for new radiator cap. Car frame off restoration, last item is radiator cap to fit externally threaded pipe affixed to internal radiator. Thanks!!

Views: 253 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 23, 2006 12:45pm
by Yates Milton

Yates Milton

Sad News

Bob Krause sent me a Christmas card and a letter recaping his activities for 2005. It is with sadness I report that Bob lost his son John at age 57 from a massive heart attack. Bob also lost his second wife Martha of 17 years on December 18th. Must admit this bad ne...

Views: 408 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 23, 2006 12:10am
by Lance Haynes

Don Shilling

Star Coupe and A-22 Sedan Project

I have two Star M coupe projects in progress. One belonging to Butch James is a ’26 and mine is a ’27. Both have been previously attempted to restore. We have enough parts to partially complete both but not enough parts to build one car. In addition, the...

Views: 191 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 21, 2006 11:40am
by Don Shilling

Ronald Hast

Seeking 26 Star Radiator Badge (6 cylinder)

Looking for (new or ?) blue radiator badge for 26 Star 6 cylinder

Views: 180 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 21, 2006 11:00am
by Ronald Hast

Ken Brink

Stop Light/Turn Signals for Safety sake.

Since people today do not realize that these Old Cars do not stop as quick as the more Modern ones. We need to give them advance notice of what we are going to do. Because of this I installed a dual element bulb in my Tail Light. To get it to work I used a rocker ar...

Views: 328 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 20, 2006 5:24pm
by Jan Arnett

Joe Osbone

14L Overhaul specs

My 14L engine in the 1929 Model 60 has develope some BAD oil leaks and I'm thinking of pulling it to reseat the bearings and reseal the the parts. It also has a drop in Oil pressure to about 7lbs when it warms up. Anyone know were I might find srevice or build specs...

Views: 172 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 18, 2006 9:40pm
by Joe Osbone

Rick Botti

New Pictures

Added new pictures of Louis Quenneville's 1923 Depot Hack Restoration project to the Star Page. Rick

Views: 225 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 17, 2006 11:23pm
by Rick Botti

Franz Fraitzl

water pump parts

Hello everyone, just finished a batch of replacment parts for water pumps. I have availible the pump packing nut and it fits the models M M2 M4 40 R 55 60. Also availible the water pump cover which is usually very thin and corroded. I have these in stainless steel...

Views: 206 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 17, 2006 9:37pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Rick Botti

There may possibly be some downtime

Our Forum service provider will be performing major system upgrades this weekend in an effort to keep up with demand and growth. While they do not anticipate lengthy periods of downtime users may experience intermittent periods where their services are not online....

Views: 182 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 17, 2006 8:24pm
by Rick Botti

Dave Schulte

Gauge Source

Greg Gleason at gpg@cableone.net specializes in antique automotive gauges. When contacting him please try to send a photo of the front and back of the gauge you need. Dave

Views: 258 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 17, 2006 10:13am
by Dave Schulte

Gary Yelle

Automotive Books

I just received an advertisement from McFarland and Company, Publishers, on their Automotive Books for 2005-2006. One caught my eye. "Chrysler, Ford, Durant and Sloan, Founding Giants of the American Automotive Industry". On checking the web site I found a lot of g...

Views: 239 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 16, 2006 8:54pm
by Gary Yelle

Wayne Farrand

tail lights/turn signals

I've been wanting to ask this for some time and keep forgetting. Jan's Dodge tail light and magazine article question reminded me. My 31 model 619 as most Durants has one tail light. Getting out on the road more, I am consious that many people today do not know why m...

Views: 301 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 14, 2006 6:49pm
by Jan Arnett

Gary Yelle

31 614 vs 31 DeVaux

David's question got me thinking. We all know that a lot of Durant technology was used to make the DeVaux. I know the 22A engine has the same gaskets as the DeVaux 40A engine except for the manafold. The brakes are also the same. The wheelbase for the DeVaux is...

Views: 260 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 13, 2006 10:51pm
by Gary Yelle

Dave Schulte

1930 Durant Roadster

Hi, I'm sure many of you have seen the very nice 30 roadster on Ebay. How many of them are there out there? Here are the ones I know about. Al Scholes on the East Coast. Reg Bent in Canada. Will Dyck in California. Jim Colbert in Utah? Mine in Iowa The one on...

Views: 300 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 13, 2006 10:48am
by Lance Haynes

Yates Milton

Texaco Products

My son, Mike, has purchased many Texaco Products from an estate. Items such as oil filters, points and condensers, HD flashers, oil filler caps, thermostats and other items. For example Texaco # cc30 Contact & Condenser Texaco # cc60 Contact & Condense...

Views: 283 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 13, 2006 7:53am
by Jack Malpass

D. Traver Adolphus

Durant article in Hemmings

Hello. For only the second time in the last 35 years, Hemmings will be running a full driveReport on a Durant, in this case a 1931 614 De Luxe sedan. I would like to enlist the help of this group, if possible, in ensuring my data are accurate. To that end, I'm pos...

Views: 1037 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 12, 2006 3:47pm
by Lance Haynes

bob smith

1928/29 Durant Coupe

Becky Leach has her grandfather's 1928 or 1929 Durant Coupe 4 cyl. She is thinking of having it crush if she can not find a new home for it. It is rough but could be a good project or parts car. She is in Ohio and can be reached at leachbm@sbcglobal.net I am sure a...

Views: 259 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 12, 2006 4:07am
by bob smith

Ken McCormick

Rad emblem and cap

Does anyone have a spare radiator emblem to sell, and maybe also a rad cap ?? I am not really sure which of the rad emblems are right for my 30 deluxe coupe -Any info would be usefull. Sure having fun rebuilding this baby . Hahaha. Almost like creating a car from no...

Views: 229 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 10, 2006 9:55pm
by Ken McCormick

gary kauffman

DORT MOTOR AND STAR RAD SHELLS FOR SALE

HEY CLUBBERS, A DORT MOTOR IS AVAILABLE, AS ARE SOME STAR RAD SHELLS FROM STEVEN JORGENSON..AT SJORGENSON@DRTEL.NET.......HOPE SOMEONE GETS THEM ...GARY K

Views: 372 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 9, 2006 6:23pm
by brad johnson

Steve Goscinsky

Star Automobiles

Hello everyone---I left an email message for one of the members of the club, but I thought I would go ahead and post one to the entire group. I am interested to find out what the values are of the Star Autos. Specifically, a 1923 coupe. Figure 2 condition or high 3....

Views: 559 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jan 9, 2006 4:22pm
by Charles A. Spitz

Mike Linthicum

Early Star emblems & Durant Emblem

I'm looking for the early Star emblem and the Star 6 emblem as well as the Durant D emblem with the Blue background to ad to my collection. Anyone have any extras out there that they might want to sell. Give me an email. Thanks.

Views: 583 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jan 9, 2006 3:47am
by bob smith

Vince O'Brien

Need Correct Color for 25 Star Radiator

I'm having the radiator recored (honeycomb type)for my 25 Touring (W5 engine). Were these painted? If so, what color? Flat, semi-gloss or gloss? Thanks.

Views: 303 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 8, 2006 4:32pm
by Jan Arnett

Jan & Patty Arnett

Needed Dodge tail light

Ok before anyone says anything about this not being Durant, you are correct. I decided to add turn signals to my 1923 Dodge. I need a second tailight to add to the rear of the car. I am looking for the dodge tailight which has two bulbs and the dodge logo on the t...

Views: 166 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 8, 2006 4:29pm
by Jan & Patty Arne...

Jack Malpass

1930 Durant For Sale

In my travels I ran across a 1930 Durant Coupe avertized in the SUN HERALD news paper classified in Biloxi, Miss. Asking price is $11,500. Phone number 228-392-7774. (Search Sun Herald newspaper on-line) This is not my car and I have not seen it. Just passing a...

Views: 306 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 5, 2006 1:08pm
by Jack Malpass

Bill Hoaglan

Durant Step Plates

Hello to all... I have just picked up a new shipment of our Durant Script Step Plates from the Polisher here in Yuma,AZ and they are georgous...Will get them shiped off to our good member Bob Smith in Flushing,MI in the morning,...

Views: 294 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 3, 2006 5:58pm
by Lance Haynes

Mike Linthicum

Most unusual Durant or Star

Lets get a report from members of the most unusual Durant or Star they have seen or have seen pictures of? Ambulance, Hearse, Pop corn wagon, police paddy wagon etc. and where they have seen one.

Views: 417 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 2, 2006 6:13am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

The New Year 2006

Happy New Year fellow Durnatonians! First I'd like to wish all of you the happiest, wealthiest and most important healthiest New Year. Second I'd like to say may this year find you finishing that Durant project, finding that hard to find part and becoming more active...

Views: 211 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 2, 2006 6:12am
by Mike Linthicum

Levi

trunck lid, wind shield frame

I have a 1930 Durant 614 and all I need is a trunk lid and windshield frame. Is it possible that I could use the wind shield frame and trunk lid off other makes of cars?? Any info would be great thank you

Views: 315 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 29, 2005 10:06pm
by Lance Haynes

Lawrence

What type of wood used.

Could somebody please tell me what type of wood was used in the floor boards of my 1928 D65. Also any help with the demensions would be greatly appreciated as the present floor boards in my car don't seem to fit right. and Iwould think that they should be easy to rem...

Views: 509 Replies: 11

Last Post: Dec 29, 2005 7:15am
by Jim Greenamyer

Yates Milton

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Doris and I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! We hope each of you will strive to make 2006 a banner year for the DMAC. Yates Milton Founder, DMAC

Views: 393 Replies: 17

Last Post: Dec 27, 2005 11:37pm
by Ken McCormick

Diana

Durant porcelain sign for sale

We have avaialable for sale a nice Durant 2-sided 35 x 24” Star porcelain sign. Detailed photos can be viewed at this web site you can copy and past into your address bar: http://jbjohn.eaph2.com/viewalbum.cgi?December/SignsB/PluginPics We are asking $2500 b...

Views: 290 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 27, 2005 8:29pm
by gary kauffman

Steve Nimz

1926 Star

I am looking for the shop or owners manual for the 1926 Star. Have just purchased a Star Six Coach and need to know how to take care of my jewel of the fleet. If anyone knows where I can get my hands on the manuals please email or give me a call. 1-800-700-6725

Views: 269 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 23, 2005 11:07am
by Steve Nimz

Curtis Smith

Needed -- ring and pinion gear set for '29 Model 40 rear axle.

Hey guys, I'm in the process of having my neighbor (who owns a drive-line business) go through the axle of my 1929 Model 40. He found the ring gear rivets that attach the gear to the carrier are loose and were allowing the gear to slop around on the carrier. The...

Views: 381 Replies: 5

Last Post: Dec 21, 2005 8:52pm
by Curtis Smith

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