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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...
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Last Post: Aug 21, 2007 5:07am
by Andrew Passadore
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
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Last Post: Aug 20, 2007 4:23pm
by Dave Schulte
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...
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....
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Last Post: Aug 13, 2007 9:11pm
by Larry Rockey
Barn Find in Pasadena
Durant fans, Would anyone be interested in a barn find that looks to be in need of a total restoration? It's a neighbor's(that I don't know very well and who does not occupy the home anymore) and it's sitting under a tarp under his carport. A neighbor(that I do kn...
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Last Post: Aug 6, 2007 4:09pm
by Greg Wervey
Parts
I am looking for a rad for a 1 ton truck and other parts
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Last Post: Jul 30, 2007 8:42pm
by Orville Maerz
Loose Differential Housing
The housing (part no. 20309) that covers the universal joint between the clutch and the transmission on my 1925 Star is loose. I can easily wiggle it and it will rattle occasionally. The universal joint itself appears to be fine. Is this normal or is something out...
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Last Post: Jul 16, 2007 9:33pm
by Vince O'Brien
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rugby "speedster" on ebay
don't miss the Rugby speedster for sale on ebay...it isn't original but it is definitely interesting... regards, gary k
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Last Post: Jul 5, 2007 5:07pm
by gary k
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Durant Star Engine, 4-Cylinder, FOR SALE
1926 circa 4-Cylinder Durant Star Motor on a wooden skid. Radiator is included. Engine was mounted to the skid to drive a mill or other type of farm machinery. Engine is not frozen and still turns over by hand, but has not been run in several years. Serial Number...
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Last Post: Jul 5, 2007 2:44pm
by David
Rugby and Durant badges
Hi guys [oops, and gals] I currently have listed on eBay a 1924 Rugby badge [ 320132157331]. I was intrigued why this site did not pick up on the words Rugby and Durant in its eBay segment. It turns out that the segment is 'ebay motors' specific, and as i had liste...
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Last Post: Jun 30, 2007 5:43am
by Paul Durrant
re: Star 4 cylinder motor for sale
I have a not-siezed 4 cylinder Star motor for sale if anyone needs one. the price is negoitable. It has the brass tag as Installed by the Continental engine Co. I guess the serial # could be available if you were concerned about the year. I think it is for a 1926 but...
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Last Post: Jun 28, 2007 2:28pm
by brent chalmers
Brake Cables
I'm looking for a source for brake cables for my 1930 614. I have 2 complete, but they look a little sketchy. Any help would be appreciated!
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Last Post: Jun 27, 2007 5:56am
by Al DeWitt
latest Durant partner.
Good job Carol!
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Last Post: Jun 26, 2007 11:12pm
by Bert Babick
Star Touring Splash Aprons.
Hello All, I have a pair of side splash aprons left over from a 1925 Star F Touring restoration. I had two different shops make a set and these are ones I didn't use. They are 20 ga., the beading is done except for about one inch on rounded corner, the curved top is...
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Last Post: Jun 20, 2007 5:36am
by Greg Krueger
Found two Stars for sale....
At the recent Tiburon, CA antique and classic show, i was told of a 1923 Star roadster pickup: New black paint, top and interior -- hasn't run for at least 6 years - 4 cyl. has been garaged. (photo shows it's quite nice in appearance). Other is a 1927 Star pickup w...
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Last Post: Jun 19, 2007 2:04pm
by Ron Hast
generator
I am going to ask dum question I have driving my durant for two now and it runs good well when I put all new wiring on wiring diagrm it on wire going to the corl that is tremal closes to the out side the other tremal is next to the engine if you look at the diagrm it...
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Last Post: Jun 16, 2007 7:03pm
by bobby carter
Anyone needing Engine rebuild
Hey Everyone, just got motor back. Glen Deal out of Altoona, Pa. did the work. He is awesome. When I went to pick it up, he had it ready and fired it up. Purred like a kitten. Very reasonable price, he is retired and works on any motor in his garage at home. Anyone i...
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Last Post: Jun 10, 2007 8:30am
by Dave Ford
Seattle Dealer Pics
Greetings Durantists, just thought I would post some more pics for your veiwing pleasure. The last attempt was not very good. These will show up much better. Front and rear veiws of this beautiful old building show the very solid constuction not seen in todays build...
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Last Post: Jun 9, 2007 5:30am
by Keith Nordquist
Gas tank and horn ring
I am looking for a gas tank and a horn ring for my car. The tank is the round one --10 inch diameter and 36 1/2 inches long. The horn ring is the piece that fits on the steering wheel -to hold the button in place . 3 bolts hold the ring in place. I have the button bu...
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Last Post: Jun 7, 2007 2:40pm
by Ken McCormick
1928 Durant for Sale
Hello All, I inherited a 1928 Durant in good condition from my dad and would like to sell it. It was running before it was stored a few years ago. It is 4 cyl, 36 hp, 4 dr. sedan, green with wooden-spoke wheels and running boards. Electric and hand start. 6V batte...
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Last Post: Jun 5, 2007 9:28am
by Joe D. Chandler
1928 Durant 4 Cyl. for sale on Ebay
Hello All, Just saw a complete engine and radiator on Ebay from 28 Durant. Item #130120910442, It has a $499.00 starting bid with a reserve price, about 4 days left on bidding. Greg
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Last Post: Jun 5, 2007 1:58am
by Greg Krueger
Pics Seattle Durant Dearship
Here are some pics of the Seattle Durant Dealership. As you can see the building is in pristine condition, I will be going there today for some detailed interior shots.. hope this works.. Keith N
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Last Post: Jun 2, 2007 9:51am
by Keith Nordquist
Seattle Durant Dealership
Greetings Durantists..... Say, can anyone tell me how to post pics on the web forum? I'v tried and failed to get it. I understand that Jeff Gillis once printed a calender with this dealership on it. Does anyone know which issue, what year it was published? I woul...
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Last Post: May 31, 2007 6:00am
by Keith Nordquist
1927 Star Coupe on Ebay
There is currently on Ebay a 1927 Star 2 door coupe six cylinder up for auction. The ebay item # is 120124261178. This is an auction item and you have to register to bid. Good luck to all club bidders
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Last Post: May 29, 2007 10:24am
by Steve Large
North East Horn on eBay
There is a North East Horn on eBay Looks decent Item 220115673231 Gord
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Last Post: May 26, 2007 6:58pm
by Gordon F. Curl
New 407 Pics
Just posted pictures from new member John Neil of his 1930 Durant 407, Deluxe Sedan. This is the car once owned by Harvey Frid. Rick
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Last Post: May 26, 2007 10:55am
by Rick Botti
2007 Tour
On the bottom of the left side, I've added a button for the Auburn Tour.
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Last Post: May 22, 2007 9:23pm
by Rick Botti
6 volt LED Replacement Bulbs
They now have 6 volt LED single eliment and duel eliment stop/tail light bulbs and also the smaller base instrament type bulbs on the market which will replace the standard filiment type bulbs...the 6volt LEDs are as bright as the 12 volt LEDs both of which are brigh...
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Last Post: May 20, 2007 11:02am
by Bill Hoaglan
frank ...call gary k
HEY FRANK....CALL GARY K
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Last Post: Apr 30, 2007 6:32pm
by gary kauffman
1929 Grill Shell & Emblem For Sale
Hi All........ Had a call from a fellow in Idaho that has a nice shell and embelm (white with blue D ) for sale. Sounds to be in good shape. Asking price is reasonable. Email me for contact info. Frank ---
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Last Post: Apr 25, 2007 4:43pm
by Frank Witkowski
spoke duplicator tool on ebay
hello, i see a spoke duplicator tool on ebay fpr saLE . EBAY #140107980566 COST $950 BY LEE DAVIS TELE# 505-239-1441 NOT CHEAP BUT PICTURES SHOW CONSTRUCTION AND MAYBE SOMEONE CAN BUILD HIS OWN..IT USES A MECHANICAL SETUP AND A ROUTER MOVED BY HAND. GO DUR...
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Last Post: Apr 21, 2007 8:21pm
by gary kauffman
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Last Post: Apr 20, 2007 5:38pm
by Levi
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Last Post: Apr 20, 2007 5:35pm
by Levi
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Last Post: Apr 20, 2007 5:34pm
by Levi
29 D-40 coupe for sale:
There is an add in Hemmings for a 29 Durant D-40 coupe for sale. The car is in Puyallup, Washington so I called the man. This man had belonged to the first Durant club. He restored the car some years back. He indicated he had not had the car out or started for a...
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Last Post: Apr 19, 2007 11:13pm
by Gary Yelle
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Vintage Durant Catalog FOR SALE
Any offers before I post it on E-Bay….. original Durant paper back catalog……… please check out the link………… http://evil1customs.com/durant/catalog/Durant_parts_catalog.htm
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Last Post: Apr 16, 2007 2:57pm
by Levi
1929 Durant Four Door Sedan
Just posted four pictures of a 1929 Durant Four Door Sedan owned by Albert Henderson of Pefferlaw, Ontario, Canada. They can be found on the Durant and Current Projects pages. Picture number one shows the barn where is rested for 26 years, but picture number three s...
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Last Post: Apr 15, 2007 8:59am
by Rick Botti
New Pictures of 1928 model 65
Just posted pictures of Mike Linthicum's 1928 Durant model 65 on both the Durant and Current Projects pages. Rick
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Last Post: Apr 14, 2007 6:15pm
by Rick Botti
For Sale
1929Durant M4 4dr sed for sale 2500.00 this is a project car in good cond.
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Last Post: Apr 13, 2007 11:54am
by Tony Howlett
cars for sale
My bro in law sent me these cars he found. Perhaps I'll get a convert yet. He thinks the 32 would look better with V8 etc and street rod. I don't think so !! http://www.americandreamcars.com/1929durantstarcp.htm This is a rare 1929 Star six model R. Hum you mea...
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Last Post: Apr 10, 2007 4:16am
by Norm Toone
aussie money problem cured
hey men, thanx for the input...but good news....when my son got home to los angeles,. he found a stash of aussie cash his wife brought back and forgot to cash in....so he is sending the money in aussie currency direct to the man....prblem solved....regards, gary
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Last Post: Apr 7, 2007 9:13pm
by gary kauffman
Durant's Standard Update
Thanks to Terje Bråtveit for donating yet another copy of the Durant's Standard magazine. The newest addition to the website is the December 1923 issue. You can find it in the Special Interest section. Rick Botti
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Last Post: Apr 2, 2007 10:08pm
by Rick Botti
Looking for detailed pics of 1925 Stars and early car/tractor conversions
Hi, I just bought a 1925 star chassis with front disk wheels and a tractor conversion kit on the rear. I suspect the vehicle was a pickup (because of the disk wheels), but don't know because the body is missing. Also, I don't know the make of the tractor conversion,...
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Last Post: Apr 2, 2007 5:40pm
by Brandon Beard
Windshield post stanchion
With the best intention to improve the look of my Rugby M2 28 y removed stanchions and windshield posts and sent for re-chroming to a shop. Unfortunately the right stanchion that had several welds exploded when trying to repair it. What appeared then, was that the le...
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Last Post: Mar 29, 2007 6:08am
by Ricardo H. Colom...
Generator Part
I need a generator drive end head assembly for generator model GAL-4104. It is part number GAL-1068. The part itself likely has GAL-68 stamped on the inside. Thanks for your help. Mac
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Last Post: Mar 27, 2007 10:13am
by Mac Irvine
1925 Locomobile
Hello:)There is a 1925 Locomobile JR-8 Straight 8 Sedan Barn Fresh for sale on ebay. This is the first time I see this model for sale on eBay. Here is the adress: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Locomobile-JR-8-1925-Locomobile-JR-8-Straight-8-Sedan-Ba...
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Last Post: Mar 24, 2007 11:58am
by Terje Bratveit
Brake pedal return spring
What is the specs for the return spring for the brake pedal in the 30 coupe . How long is it --whats the tension ?? Any one able to answer this ?? Best would be a picture I guess but any info would be a help Thanks Ken
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Last Post: Mar 22, 2007 12:21am
by Ken McCormick
Top Iron Sockets
If you are looking for a source for top Bow Sockets for your roadster or touring, I spoke with "Mel's" at the Chickasha swap meet, Mel had a set on display and they looked good...He said he could make the castings from your drawing (or tracing)..The sockets are made...
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Last Post: Mar 19, 2007 9:14pm
by Bill Hoaglan
For Sale
1929 Durant M-4 four-door sedan. Project car. Make offer. Pictures available on request. Contact myself or Rick Botti.
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Last Post: Mar 17, 2007 7:00pm
by Anthony Howlett
29 Durant 19 Gray Dort
Thought someone might be interested in this. Was asking about 32 D parts and got this back. Unfortunately, what we have here is just the the from the cowl forward of a '29 Durant without any body metal. A scrap dealer found a '29 Durant and a '19 Gray Dort in...
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Last Post: Mar 15, 2007 1:59pm
by Norm Toone
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