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Gigio Isola

Brake Shoes for 6-60

Dear Sirs, I'm still looking for brake shoes and other internal brake parts for my 6-60 (two shoe system), Any help will be welcomed. Thanks Gigio

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Last Post: May 11, 2008 6:24am
by Gigio Isola

gary kauffman

TAKE PICTURES OF YOUR CAR PARTS

HELLO MEN, NO DOUBT WE ARE ALL WORKING ON OUR PARTS. PLEASE REMEMBER MY ATTEMPT TO MAKE A CATALOGUE OF SMALL PARTS IDENTIFICATION FOR OUR CARS. TAKE PICS OF HUBCAPS, DOOR HANDLES IN AND OUT, RAD CAPS AND CRANKHOLE COVERS...DASH BOARDS AND EVEN A WHEEL OR ITS PARTS,...

Views: 305 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 10, 2008 7:34pm
by gary kauffman

Rick Botti

1929 Roadster Came Home :-)

Bert Babick and I drove to Modesto to collect my roadster from the painter where it had been since August. All of the old paint (sevral layers) were removed and stripped down to the bare metal. Various repiars to the cowl metal and all four fenders were completed....

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Last Post: May 4, 2008 5:48pm
by Rick Botti

Norm Toone

1931 Durant 3Window Coupe - $7495

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pts/643451381.html

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Last Post: Apr 27, 2008 4:10am
by Norm Toone

larry waltke

for sale

1928 durant 2dr for sale ruff realy ruff.no wood but every other thing looks there. non running but turns over. no keys or title. email lgwaltke@localnet.com or call 269 483 2064.i was told i should ask 2500.00 or best offer. if you call do it after 5:00 am to 7:00 p...

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Last Post: Apr 20, 2008 1:48pm
by larry waltke

Levi

614 Parts On E-Bay

I Decided to try this route to see the rest of my 614 stash....just wanted to give you all a heads up... E-Bay Item Numbers 170209892676 170209890218 170209893768

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Last Post: Apr 11, 2008 2:04pm
by Levi

Terry Harris

WIRE WHEELS

Does any one or know of any one with a set of wire wheels to my 1929D60 Tourer I would love to find a set in fairly good condition As you are all aware we a vey dry climate here and the old wood spokes suffer. I also think they would set my old girl off just beautifu...

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Last Post: Apr 7, 2008 1:10am
by Terry Harris

gary kauffman

ebay 407 pamphlet

sorry men, i did not win the 407 booklet so no copies will be made...it went for over 30 dollars plus 8.50 postage to finland...not worth it ....gary

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Last Post: Mar 20, 2008 8:08pm
by gary kauffman

Dan Marx

DeJon Coil

I have a DeJon coil available. This does not have the flat round bottom that mounts on the side of the Flint engine. The base is curved as if it sits on a generator. Dan

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Last Post: Mar 20, 2008 6:35pm
by Dan Marx

Franz Fraitzl

Horn Buttons

Just finished the first batch of horn buttons. I will post a picture asap. Franz Fraitzl

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Last Post: Mar 19, 2008 11:25am
by Franz Fraitzl

Norm Toone

Late hood hinge / ends, another source.

By accident bidding on ebay on the hood hinge ends same as the B series Mack trucks that fit 31 / 32 Durant / Fronty (and DeVaux ? Can't tell in pics if DeVaux had rod or hinge strip)I discovered another source in Frank's backyard, almost, for the Mack strip and ends...

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Last Post: Mar 9, 2008 5:16am
by Norm Toone

ken cook

put Exhaust valves NOS Ebay # 200205494131 raised letters on top of valve

just wondering if any body needs any early New old stock exhaust valves ? these have [Durant] in raised letters on the top of the valves plus more . look on Ebay # 200205494131

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Last Post: Mar 5, 2008 6:19pm
by ken cook

Rick Miller

oil filter

I haven't taken it apart yet but does the oil filter take a cartridge?

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Last Post: Mar 1, 2008 8:08am
by Rick Miller

1926 Durant

I need to sell a 1926 Durant Star R 6cylinder Coupe. I don't want to, but the economy is forcing the sale! Needs restoration but starts and runs!! please call 970.225.2205 XT12 or Email me

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Last Post: Feb 25, 2008 1:07pm
by JJ

Dan Marx

1923 Flint Coil

I have a 1923 Flint coil for sale. This is different than the ones for the 24-29 Flint. It is a Brown and Caine 2872 coil, for the Autolite ignition. dlmarx@bellsouth.net. (803-425-8649) I will post this on ebay in a few days if no interest form this forum. Also...

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Last Post: Feb 24, 2008 10:53am
by Dan Marx

Dan Marx

1920-22 Dort coil available

I have a Jefferson Ignition Coil that fits the 1920-22 Dort. This coil also fits the Stephens , Skelton, Briscoe, Allen, Beggs Six, Monroe, Pilot, and a Metz. This coil is a Jefferson Ignition coil C-501. This is an NORS coil, new in the box. Thanks, Dan, dlmarx@...

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Last Post: Feb 21, 2008 4:22pm
by Dan Marx

Dan Marx

Star coils available

I have several coils that will fit the Star Automobile. Some are still in the original box. These are the Wells #873. Fits years 1922-27. $40.00 plus shipping. 803-425-8649. dlmarx@bellsouth.net Dan

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Last Post: Feb 21, 2008 2:58pm
by Dan Marx

Dan Marx

Early Dort Coil

I have a porcelain top coil that fits the Dort, late 1919-'23, Connecticut ignition, Model M and 225Y systems. Also fits the Gray-Dort. dlmarx@bellsouth.net Thanks Dan

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Last Post: Feb 19, 2008 5:15pm
by Dan Marx

carl

DUO SERVO

im looking for (2) cam plate and block assemblies for a 1928 two shoe set up. has anyone had luck rebuilding them? thanks....

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Last Post: Feb 18, 2008 2:56pm
by carl

Andrew Passadore

Cars & parts for sale

I finally found the '47 Ford I have wanted for a long time, so now I have to sell off my '27 Durant coupe, along with a lot of parts. Ie; .....2 radiators ( 1 with shell ) 2 transmisions, a front axle assembly from an Oakland built car, some springs, 3 spare motors...

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Last Post: Feb 17, 2008 8:07am
by Andrew Passadore

brent chalmers

engines for sale//sold

Thanks to this web site the Star engines have moved on to a new home. Great big thanks to the moderator for maintaining the site. Hopefully another Star will be back on the road soon. brent

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Last Post: Feb 9, 2008 3:28pm
by brent chalmers

Ricardo H.Colombo

REAR CRANCKSHAFT SEAL

Please, help me to clarify some doubts about the gasket that goes in the rear end of the cranckshft. I got from Olson gaskets the gasket that goes in the groove of the pot metal part, that colects the oil that may leak the gasket, returnig it to the oil pan, in...

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Last Post: Feb 6, 2008 2:13am
by Ricardo H.Colomb...

brent chalmers

clutches too!!

Forgot to mention a few clutch parts I can't figure out too. They are Star though. brent

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Last Post: Feb 1, 2008 7:24pm
by brent chalmers

brent chalmers

engines for sale

for sale: three 1926 +/- 4 cylinder Durant Star engines. actually one has a Durant tag on it. All are Canadian Durant. All three blocks have previously been repaired by blacksmiths. two have patches on the water jacket and one has a piece of plate rivited ove...

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Last Post: Feb 1, 2008 7:22pm
by brent chalmers

Dennis Murphy

Star Radiator Ornament Moto Meter on Ebay

Hello, Star Radiator Ornament Moto Meter on Ebay. Item number: 350019279379 Dennis

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Last Post: Feb 1, 2008 2:29pm
by Dennis Murphy

Lance Haynes

GM Heritage Center !

Has anyone been to this great GM center? How about you Bob. Oh Bob Smith. Lots of Bob's out there. General Motors Corporation, the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, employs about 325,000 people globally. Founded in 1908, GM has been the global automotive sale...

Views: 239 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 31, 2008 12:34am
by Lance Haynes

Rick Miller

bug screen and windshield wipers

Does any body have a picture of how the bug screen fits to the radiator?, or any literature on the vac actuated wiper, trouble shooting, ect...

Views: 244 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 26, 2008 6:52am
by Rick Miller

Franz Fraitzl

My CNC machine

I hope this works now, always having trouble with uploading pics.

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Last Post: Jan 17, 2008 9:51pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Franz Fraitzl

here is my CNC machine

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Last Post: Jan 17, 2008 9:31pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Levi

Radiator for sale

1930 614 Radiator for sale see link for pic's....Make offer. http://evil1customs.com/for_sale/parts/1930_Durant_614_radiator.htm

Views: 308 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 8, 2008 1:50pm
by Levi

Norm Toone

Time is getting short

Seems you have until April for this 29 D front and then it will scrape and gone. Click on Listing then Durant (1929) to see a pic. Another yard being crushed. http://www.roblins.bigstep.com/homepage.html

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Last Post: Jan 8, 2008 3:32am
by Norm Toone

Dan Marx

Flint Coils available

I have several NORS Wells Mfg coils for the 1924-29 Flint. These a WELLS #871. Coils are $40.00 ea plus shipping. Some are still in the box!!! Thanks Dan Marx dlmarx@bellsouth.net Rembert, SC 803-425-8649

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Last Post: Jan 7, 2008 3:13pm
by Dan Marx

Ken McCormick

Parts numbers

Hello and happy new year everyone I have been given a bunch of parts for different cars. The problem is -I dont know what year or make or midel they are from. I have a few crank shafts -a head (six cylinder that I am sure is dodge0. Clutch plates and pressure plat...

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Last Post: Jan 2, 2008 9:19am
by Ken McCormick

Jim Glover

Clutch pedal grommets!

I have a puzzling question. How was the rubber grommets installed originally on Durant cars? The thing will not strech enough to go over the pedal, and looks very probablimatic to install from other end. (dissasemble from trans) This pedal is one piece, so how did th...

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Last Post: Dec 28, 2007 12:31pm
by Jim Glover

LeeAnn

Question on Star Station Wagons

Hello All, I hope everyone is getting ready for the holidays and I wish you all of the best for the season. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how many 1923 Star Station Wagon Hacks were made? My family is trying to decide how much to insure the 23 Station Wa...

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Last Post: Dec 14, 2007 10:18am
by LeeAnn

Airflyer

Engine/Car parts needed

I own a 1929 Durant D75 that has a Contintental 15U motor. I am hunting for a Distributor, Filtrator, and Starter motor for the engine and wiper motor. I would like to know if anyone has these items and would like to part with them. I know these parts were used in ot...

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Last Post: Dec 10, 2007 9:40am
by Airflyer

David Jansen

restoration book or guide

Is there a restoration book or manual available to cover the basic restoration for the 1929 Durant 4 door sedan. I have a good idea how to go about it from people in the club that I have talked to. However a book would be helpful. Dave Jansen

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Last Post: Dec 9, 2007 12:45pm
by David Jansen

Norm Toone

Lacing / Rivets etc

For those looking for lacing, rivets, fender welt and who knows what else, I was giving this site yesterday from a Ford A friend. Guess Frank is busy. It carrys the same lacing ,rivets etc as Frank has. Free catalogue also thicker than Bells yellow pages book. Sp...

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Last Post: Dec 5, 2007 2:46pm
by Norm Toone

stan morris

craigslist find

1929 Durant 4dr. sed - $2 (sonoma) Reply to: sale-496812131@craigslist.org Date: 2007-12-02, 7:13PM PST Good project car for resto or Rod good metal lots of work already done $2,500

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Last Post: Dec 3, 2007 9:27pm
by stan morris

Leonard Burkholder

Vacuum wiper motor for model 60?

Greetings Club, I am still restoring my 29 Model 60 touring. This project has become a slow and expensive process. I need another bit of information. The one part I am missing is the wiper motor. Can anyone tell me what kind of wiper motor my car had and where I...

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Last Post: Dec 2, 2007 6:42pm
by Leonard Burkhold...

EDDIE V

CARS FOR SALE

HI IN THE DECEMBER HEMMINGS: FOR SALE: PAGE 459-31 DURANT MODEL 619 PAGE 649- RM AUCTION ON NOV 30- DEC 1 A 1925 STAR MODEL F25,FROM THE AL WEISMAN COLLECTION, WAS AUCTIONED WITH NO RESERVE.I WOULD LIKE TO SEE WHAT IT WENT FOR.

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Last Post: Dec 1, 2007 4:31pm
by EDDIE V

Abel Aguilera

I' need help to restore my Durant 6-14 roadster

Hello . i need help to restore a durant 6-14 roadster, 1930. Please, send me size of the doors , because my doors is not originaly. Whrite me to my e- mail. marcosgabina@yahoo.com.ar Thanks

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Last Post: Dec 1, 2007 11:25am
by Abel Aguilera

Dave Schulte

Rear Spring Ride Height

On my 30 roadster I noticed the rear of the car seemed too high.There seemed way too much room from the top of the tire to the top of the fender opening. I checked my 30 coupe and it rides almost 2 inches lower than the roadster. I have removed one of the springs and...

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Last Post: Nov 30, 2007 3:09pm
by Dave Schulte

Levi

Monroe knee action shocks For Sale

time to clear some more parts Monroe knee action shocks off a 1930 614 coupe all 4 shocks for $215 shipped (US only) one is broken all are complete see pic’s

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Last Post: Nov 30, 2007 10:44am
by Levi

Andrew Passadore

Catalogs order

Frank, I was wondering if you had received my check for the parts catalog & repair manual. My wife mailed it on Nov. 16th & it hasn't cleared our account yet. Let me know if the SNAIL MAIL has lost it! Thanks, Andrew

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Last Post: Nov 29, 2007 7:27am
by Andrew Passadore

Norm Toone

407 in NB ad

1930 Durant model 407 95% rust free & in running condition looks completely original and in very restorable condition also with car 4 new tires,spare wheels and wooden spokes, front fenders. - $NEG - contact, Jimmy Pitre. Ccampbelltown , New Brunswick, E3N5G7, Canada...

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Last Post: Nov 23, 2007 3:08am
by Norm Toone

Mike Miller

Durant ignition keys

To enyone looking for the Clum key to fit the Ignition Durants, I found a place you can find them. Go to Key-Men.com item # C2624-oem. Hope this helps everyone in need.

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Last Post: Nov 21, 2007 3:55pm
by Mike Miller

STEVEN REEVE

VALUE OF A DURANT SIX-SIXTY

HI COULD ANYONE HELP A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE HAS A 1929? DURANT SIX -SIXTY WHICH HE NO LONGER WONTS COULD ANYONE GIVE US SOME INDICATION OF THE VALUE? IT IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AND HAS BEEN DRY STORED SINCE RESTORATION 3 YEARS AGO . DONT KNOW IF ITS ANY HELP BUT TH...

Views: 250 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 21, 2007 2:11pm
by STEVEN REEVE

Rick Botti

2008 Memebership Dues - Renew Early

Calling All Durantonians, 2008 is getting here fast and now is a good time to renew your membership dues. Don't put it off, get an early start and renew now. Dues are $35 for USA,$37 for Canada and $40 for International. You will find a Renew Dues button to...

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Last Post: Nov 21, 2007 9:38am
by Rick Botti

Mike Miller

a question

It says that membership is for the calender year on the membership sheet. Dose this mean i would need to renew again in January 2008? I would like to thank Frank for responding to my post. After looking at the pic on the site, I have decided to build my Star...

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Last Post: Nov 14, 2007 6:04pm
by Mike Miller

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