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Jerry Bozarth

parts

I have some parts(grill shell, grill(not in the best shape) and a rad. from a DeVaux. I thought someone might be interested in them.

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Last Post: Jun 9, 2008 11:05am
by Jerry Bozarth

Franz Fraitzl

A dear friend has passed away

Hello fellow Durant fans. Just wanted to inform everyone that my dear friend and Durant fan Dave Peaker has passed away two weeks ago. After dealing with heart problems for several years Dave finally found rest. He loved working on his Durant and was just about r...

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Last Post: Jun 2, 2008 9:27pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Steve Large

2 Durants for Sale

In this months edition of Classic & Antique Trader (Canada National Edition) There are 2 Durants for sale 1. A 1930 Durant 407 @ Vermilion Alberta for $3,200 phone 780-853-2142 and can be viewed on pg.G-36 2. A 1930 Durant Roadster @ Winchester Ontario for $19,...

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Last Post: May 30, 2008 3:18pm
by Steve Large

Dan Marx

Star coils are all sold

Thanks forum members. All the star coils listed sold as a lot. Dan Marx.

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Last Post: May 29, 2008 5:36pm
by Dan Marx

Dan Marx

Star coils; correct phone number!!

As one of your members pointed out, I listed my phone number wrong. Oh well, that is what happens when brain gets ahead of fingers. The correct number is 803-425-8649. I hope!!:-) Dan

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Last Post: May 29, 2008 10:14am
by Dan Marx

Dan Marx

Star coils

I have approx 10 coils available for the Star 1926-27. These are Wells #873 coils. This coil only fits the Star '26-27. $40.00 ea. Buy them all, let's make a deal. postage included. 803-425-8549

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Last Post: May 28, 2008 6:24pm
by Dan Marx

Jerry Handlos

1924 STAR 4DR TOURING CAR FOR SALE

a friend would like to sell this car. was restored in the 80's. very presentable today. can be viewed by appointment. asking 21.000. 651-464-7278 THANKS

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Last Post: May 21, 2008 5:29am
by Jerry Handlos

Lance Chabot

For Sale: Complete 28 Durant 4 Cyl driveline! CHEAP w/ Poss Delivery

For Sale (extra, unneeded) is my 1928 Durant M2 ("Doodlebug Tractor"). This a "home-made" tractor from a cut down car. It has a complete/correct 4 cylinder M5 engine & driveline (Eng Plate numbers: Durant, Continental W5 505465. Block Casting numbers; W5A 607-A G...

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Last Post: May 19, 2008 7:39am
by Lance Chabot

S. Blomquist

Touring doors for sale

I ran into a person when I was at the Carlyle Pa swap meet a couple of weeks ago that is looking to sell some Antique car doors. He says that he has 3 doors and they were from a 1927 Durant/Star touring car. If anyone is interested in them, call Denis at (814)-754-51...

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Last Post: May 16, 2008 8:16am
by S. Blomquist

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,...

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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...

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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...

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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

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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

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