Hello Fellow Members,
Has anyone noticed the nice '24 Star touring car someone has for sale in Snohomish, washington. He's only asking $10,000 for this fine piece of history. I think this gentelman needs a shot or two of reality.
For those out East, this might be a drop-in conversion for a Durant: Contact Greg,
Dillsburg, PA. 717-432-8385. $475. Out of an
Ingersoll Rand compressor. From YT magazine ad.
1928 Durant Does run comes with extra transmission and sun visor. Needs top and wood working. Has title . would make great father son project and sunday driver. This is my sister's car and i am only posting it for her. first 3500.00 takes it all great car for the mon...
All,
Just back from a weeklong business trip. While there saw this. The National Auto Museum,10 S.Lake St. Reno Nv.89501-1558, (775) 333-9300. www.automuseum.org, Info@automuseum.org
It's in the center of Reno Nv. and is an excellent stop if you are in that area....
I received this a couple of days ago and am passing it on if someone wants to follow up. I replied thanks, but nothing pre 30 fits post 29 cars, however he should post on forum. I have no idea if its Canada or US.
Re: Durant Car Parts
We used to use, as a trai...
I am converting over to the Zenith carburetor that is being used by some members. Lance Haynes sent me both the straight and the 90 degree versions he had made when I was restoring my 30 Model Durant 614. I am in need of one that changes the carb. to a 90 degree angl...
Hi All.....
Thought you might enjoy a couple quick pictures from the ECC Luray meet.
We had cars from: Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, Michigan and Ontario Canada !
As always the Durantonians had a lot of fun and laughs.
See Y'all in Texarkana (or may...
I need help determining how the steering wheel was finished when the car was sold in 1925. I removed the wheel to work on it and discovered that there was some black paint on the wood portion. Was the entire wheel painted black when new? Did the paint on the wood get...
Greetings Fellow Durantians,
Can anyone tell me what the original rubber material looked like on a 1929' model 60 running board. Did it have groove in it? if so, which way did the groove run? or was it the diamond pattern, like some fords had?
Also does anyone kno...
I am basically a muscle car guy (mustangs), however, i have come across two star cars a roadster and coupe. i want to make an offer but do not know what the value range should be. they are both complete and had some restoration done years ago and have not been star...
Business forces me to sell my Mod. 70 Deluxe Sedan.
The car is fairly complete but needs a good restoration. This car may be the only one of its kind and deserves a good home.
Some Durant and Star 4 cylinder engine parts. Will post to E-Bay or call me at 804 761 4705
Does anyone have a repair manual that would cover the transmission for my 1928 D-55 Coupe? The front seal is bad and I thought it might not hurt to go through the entire transmission when I replace it, but I don’t want to tear into it blind. I would be happy...
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Those previous mentioned "unidentified" Headlight stands I have now found out are for 20's Six (6) Cylinder FLINT models. Two stands Complete with all mounting brackets, braces and original hardware. Good condition overall with slight surface rust.
I had advert...
I have for sale the "remains" of a 1923 Star, s/n
L34754. All that remains of the body is the firewall/cowl. The chassis parts include front and rear axles,hubs and rims. The rims are in poor shape from sitting in the dirt. The steering sector is intact. The tran...
1929 Durant Model 6-66 four door sedan for sale. Car is totally disassembled, frame has been powder coated,engine turns freely,started to replace wood in doors. Does not have wheels or rear end. Body is in good shape. All vin numbers and engine numbers match original...
Hi again.
What are the torque specs for the model 614 headbolts ? Just want to be ready to bolt the thing back down when the gasket arrives. Thanks again guys.
Sure nice to have a good club ro get info from -and boy do I ever need it too...
Hi folks I have some parts from a 1929 D40 4door I am not going to need for my car but of course there are parts I am looking for.
I am located near hamilton ontario and will ship the parts if someone really wants them enough to pay the shipping costs. It will take...
I just received our Durant Partner today
and want to thank Carol for publishing my artical on how I aquired our Durant. Another great issue as always thanks again Carol. Also a great artical on Alvin Anderson.
Ken Brink
Hi All.....
Here is a brief listing of the schedule for the ECC meet:
Wednesday 15th: afternoon Mike & I will arrive
Thursday 16th: check in day afternoon trip to New Market Civil War site
Friday 17th: Leave at 10:00 for Hood, Virginia and the "Roaring T...
Butch and I just got back from the Chickasha, OK pre-war swap meet with some Star Car goodies and several new contacts. Bill Hoaglan, from Yuma, Ariz, was there and took this pic.
The side aprons were built by Howell's Sheetmetal Co in Beaumont, Tex. (www.fordor.co...
Ya right not 1926 nor Star nor 614.
Claims to be fully restored M2 coup. Right hand drive. Has rad shell of 28 / 29.
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1926 Durant Star M-2 Coupe. Completely Retored. Near Showroom Condition ... Spar...
I picked up a drive axle the other day for spare parts.I pulled it from,what I figured to be, a model F chassis. I got it home and started disassembly when I noticed that regular STAR hubcaps are too big for the hubs.The rest of the axle parts look correct. Even all...
Hello Gentlemen:
I appreciate being able to ask questions / opinions as I dismantle, clean and prepare parts for a mechanical refurbishment.
Current Point:
Clutch Pedal Shaft Yoke.
As my photographs indicate, my grandpa had sleeves (one is a squared cop...
I have been all over town today looking for a spring for my horn button (30 durant coupe)--No luck.
Does anyone have one for sale?? If not I may have to have a guy make one for me. I have a machinist friend who is very good at that kind of job but he is qui...
Saw this tonight with 2 Hours left on An e-bay item #: 350170423652
NICE Black and White Ad: for 1926 STAR Six Landau Sedan, from Saturday Evening Post.
Ad measures 10-1/4" X 13-1/2". Price $6.00 Dollars
Lance C.
Hi guys.
I was in Calgary Alberta last week delivering my W5 block for babitting.
Mr. Horace Bauer of the Alberta Antique Car Association is in charge of their babitting operations.
I was given a tour of babitting shop and was very impressed with knowledges known...
Hi Durantonians.I am wondering if some of you out there know what parts are interchangeable with each other on the w4 and w5 engines. crankshaft? rods? other parts? Thx, Rusty
Rick .. you back from your sales trip yet ? Re missing serial numbers for Durant and our emails between Terry and us ?
1929 40 (1/29) missing in all plants, plus one or more changes ? M2 (8/28)to 28 etc and 1933 633 L 1001 up. Just wiping out emails before OE corr...
It looks like I'll be returning to San Francisco from Los Angeles with an empty enclosed car hauler sometime in the next 4 to 8 weeks. If someone needs a car hauled I'd be happy to carry it. Free to club members.
Likewise, on the way down, there will be room to...
This was sent to me by Bob Kruse. When you listen to it you will realize the narator doesn't know what a convertible is.
http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=S4KrIMZpwCY
We would like to invite the Durants to the Colorado/Wyoming tour on June 12th. The tour is 6 days long and will reach a new town each night. It is limited to 120 cars 1927 and older. This tour takes place in the most scenic areas of the Unted States. For information...
A 1925 Durant Star 2 door sedan rolling chassis. Has the W-5 35HP Continental engine. Engine turns over with crank, have not tried to start. Throttle and spark controls work. Drive train appears to be in good working order. Steering, break and linkages are in workin...
I would like to replace the original tube which the plug wires ran through on my 29 Model 60 engine. I know most of these were thrown out at the first tune up. Since I probably won't be able to buy an original, could any one help me with a drawing showing the corre...
This video is about the old Ford Model T, but nevertheless, I found it very interesting.
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=S4KrIMZpwCY
Looks like you may have to copy/paste the address into your browser, I don't see how to enter it as a link.
RonJ
I just received two items of interest on Norman DeVaux. The first is a copy of a letter he sent to a man in Portland in 1924 when he was running the Star factory in Oakland and the second is a article from the Saturday Evening Post on forming DeVaux Hall Motors.
Co...
Dear friends,
I already told President Rick Botti by email about my passionate research "MUSIC & AUTOMOBILE, a possible interface".
I would like then to explain a bit about it:
I am a pianist and teacher at the University of Brasilia and last month I presented...
Wanted to allow club members to know that I have found George at Olcar Bearing Co. to be a valuable resource for axle and pinion bearings and seals for my 1926 Star
Model M Touring.
Thanks George
To contact George - 1.910.693.3324
Looking thru the parts books I see wheels and rims pertaining to "High Pressure", "Balloon", and "Cord" tires. "High Pressure" means clincher type rims but what is the difference between "Cord" and "Balloon" construction?
Mike,
I will be forwarding you and Rick pictures of my Locomobiles for inclusion in the Photographs section. Plus I've also been approached by several other Locomobile owner's (with pictures)in the US and worldwide for information and help, who I have asked to join...
Are there any 2 1/4 inch wheel pullers out there for sale? I have seen early Durant ones for sale on Ebay but none that would fit an M-2. I would rather not have to fabricate one if at all possible. Thanks for any tips or leads. John Parrish 541-514-5084 johnkatepar...