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Mike Linthicum

Durant Dealerships

Any Durantonians know of any Durant/Star dealership buildings left standing? There was one reported in upstate New York. Any more throughout the country. If so I would be interested in obtaining any pictures of them. Frank W. was compiling a list of dealerships, but...

Views: 9117 Replies: 102

Last Post: Jun 30, 2025 2:50pm
by Mike Linthicum

Bob Smith

Planning a trip to Colorado attending the Annual Meet

Don't be the last one to arrive in Colorado Springs this September. It's just over the hill now!

Views: 6 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 16, 2025 12:35pm
by Bob Smith

Mary Carroll Colageo

Fire at Elizabeth NJ plant 1926

Hello all. My grandfather worked at the Hayes-Hunt location of Durant in Elizabeth NJ. He was killed in the explosion/fire July, 1926. My father was not yet 4 years old. I have never seen a Durant Star car, and am happy to have found the link to the museum. There is...

Views: 69 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 16, 2025 12:20pm
by Bob Smith

Horacio HIDALGO

Durant Motors Of Canada - Magazine

Hello, I'm Horacio Hidalgo from San Juan, Argentina. I restored a 1929 Rugby D40 Touring, which was assembled at the Leaside plant in Canada. If I can, I'll attach images. I ask you a favor: On the DMAC's previous website, they published a magazine produced by Du...

Views: 53 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 8, 2025 5:36am
by Horacio HIDALGO

Scott Rasmussen

Head gasket

Hey everyone, I have a 1931 614 sedan with a 22A motor with a blown head gasket. Where could I possibly find the necessary gaskets I need. Thank you Scott

Views: 77 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 4, 2025 3:34am
by Scott Rasmussen

Torrey Harvey

New to me 1929 Durant model 60 delux

Hi everyone, I just acquired a gorgeous survivor 1929 Durant model 60 deluxe at one point owned by a man named C.L. Lawien. With the car I received all of the original documentation including title, bill of sale and receipts of registration for years! Also in the car...

Views: 64 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 30, 2025 2:48pm
by Mike Linthicum

Vince O'Brien

1925 Star Starter wrong part number

My starter burned up on the recent Bert Babick Memorial Tour. Fortunately, there were several kind members who gave me a few pushes. The car is a Star Model F and the vintage Autolite manual in the tech section says it takes an MO4012. It just says Model F but not...

Views: 91 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 25, 2025 3:49am
by Norm Toone

Reid

14L generator re-installation tips

I took the generator off my 1929 Model 63 engine to get repaired. To get it off, I removed the small timing chain inspection cover and removed the castle nut like the service manual says. I've left the gear resting in place within the timing chain and jimmied the gen...

Views: 29 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 24, 2025 12:30pm
by Reid

Stephan Riffault

Can we talk?

This is just an idea... In the past couple of years, alot of my job has moved from face to face meetings to online. The great thing about this is that I get to converse with clients from around the world on a regular basis. I was wondering if there would be an...

Views: 80 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 16, 2025 8:57am
by Gordon F. Curl

JACK Connor

E 55 Flint Rim sizes for spoked and disc wheels both Balloon tire and Narrow

I am in the process of moving and all my material is packed away. Can y0u help me with getting the correct wheel rims on my Chassis to make it roll on the trailer. I find that I have too many choices in my stock.

Views: 35 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 14, 2025 1:22pm
by JACK Connor

Reid

Model 63 Tie Rod Bushings and Pins

Hi all, I'm looking for the proper specifications for the tie rod pins and bushings for 1929 Durant. My car has about a 1/2" stack of shims and the bushings are properly worn. Causing a bit of the "death wobble" when driving at times of rough roads. Does anyone have...

Views: 42 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 12, 2025 2:31pm
by Reid

perin

direction

Bonjour, comment faire pour remonter le bouton du clackson?

Views: 150 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jun 10, 2025 12:24am
by perin

Herbie

Scrap Metel

I got a lot of star stuff that I need to go to the right place. I've hired a scrap iron Co. And they keep looking at Star axels on top of the old disk blades. I keep saying; not yet. Is there any value to original Star parts, or can I let it all go to scrap iron?

Views: 66 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 5, 2025 7:07pm
by Herbie

Bill Hoge

Star F questions

I need a little help as I am in the final stages of assembly for my 1925 Star F. Where should I attach the armored horn ground wire? What size amp fuse is used the Star F? Thanks, Bill Hoge

Views: 33 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 4, 2025 2:25pm
by Bill Hoge

Yates Milton

Exhaust Seal

Looking for help in finding an exhaust seal or gasket for my 24 Flint E-55. Outside diameter is 2 3/4". Gasket fits inside exhaust manifold. Any ideas would be very helpful. Yates

Views: 463 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 28, 2025 2:49pm
by Richard Bandel J...

Shawn

Stories welcome! Coming soon: The Durant Partner Summer Edition

Hello everyone! Just a friendly reminder that I am always interested in your stories. If you have a tale to tell, don't hesitate to email me and let me know. Pictures are always appreciated as well. Looking forward to getting you that Summer Edition. Have a gre...

Views: 51 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 26, 2025 7:50pm
by Shawn

Bob Smith

openings in the new 2026 calendar .... help needed

It's that time of year. Looking for photos to fill the pages of the 2026 Durant Motors Calendar. Photos with a little margin (we want to be able to crop, photos are rectangular, calendar pictures are square?). Rust is a color, projects welcome. Avoid modern cars an...

Views: 47 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 25, 2025 11:36am
by mike

Don M Gaskill

distributor

I got a new VW distributor now need to know where to put the green wire hookup?

Views: 103 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 28, 2025 3:33pm
by Richard

Debbie

Stewart fuel system rebuild

Stewart vacumn fuel canister I have is 189A . It is 8 screw top. Looks really good other than rust and some pitting . I’ve cleaned up the rust with steel wool but would like to seal the rust somehow . I can hand cut the 2 cork gaskets but wonder if I need to pu...

Views: 98 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 20, 2025 5:05pm
by Tom Schaffer

Don M Gaskill

distributor

What distributor from a VW works in a Durant?

Views: 78 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 19, 2025 6:10am
by Mike Linthicum

Gene Jacobs

FLINT. Boyce Moto-Meter winged radiator cap for sale with Flint logo. Very good condition. $300.

Will email pictures for serious inquiries. I don't like Ebay but will post it there if it doesn't sell here.

Views: 45 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 17, 2025 1:01pm
by Gene Jacobs

Don M Gaskill

distributor

I need a distributor for my '29 Durant M4 with a W5 motor with advance built in need help

Views: 49 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 5, 2025 5:16pm
by Don M Gaskill

Shane

Fan Hub Rebuild

Just rebuilding the fan assembly as part of my restoration, and note that Franz in Vancouver has managed to rebuild some with modern bearings, and do away with the felt seals etc and the associated leaks. It's a bit problematic to send my bits to Vancouver and bac...

Views: 507 Replies: 10

Last Post: Mar 23, 2025 7:53pm
by Vince O'Brien

Steve

Looking for advice on purchasing two Durants

I have a seller wanting to sell me two Durants. One is a 29' model 60 coupe 6 cyl. The other is a 30' 4dr sedan also a 6cyl. Both are barn finds and mostly complete with interior but very dirty. I know nothing about these Durants and I would buy both of these but wou...

Views: 165 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 19, 2025 6:44pm
by Steve

Richard

Need some measurements for 27 star 4

Hey everyone, I finally got the wood for my project. I'm wondering if someone has a 1927 Star four that could give me a few measurements? My wood is almost completely gone, and my body settled. Id like to get at least ballpark to original. Mostly I need to know the w...

Views: 202 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 12, 2025 4:41am
by Charles Musselma...

Mike b

Bert Babick Memorial Tour

Get ready to have fun and tour with your fellow Durantonians. The routes are Complete and dinner banquet is ready to go. There is still time to join in on the fun. Remember, events are what you make them. I sure my dad would like for you to enjoy his old stomping gro...

Views: 44 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 9, 2025 1:33pm
by Mike b

Mike Linthicum

East Coast Chapter Spring Meet 2025

All those DMAC members and anyone interested East of the Mississippi it's time to start thinking about where and when we want to have are East Coast Chapter Spring Meet. Post your suggestions here and we'll start working on putting the even together! Just let us know.

Views: 146 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 16, 2025 8:58am
by Frank witkowski

kenn young

Reg Bent

I don't know if this information has already been shared. Marilyn Bent phoned me a couple days ago to let me know that our friend Reg Bent has passed. Reg was the one who welcomed me to the world of Durant. He was always kind and helpful to me and I regard him as a f...

Views: 134 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 30, 2025 7:59am
by Frank Witkowski

Don M Gaskill

amp gauge

how do I hook up a amp gauge in my '29 Durant M4?

Views: 112 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 13, 2025 10:25am
by ross

Jason Lea

Durant collector auction

It took me a while to find this, but if anyone needs anything see the below auction ending 1/7/25 in Texarkana, TX. The owner /collector passed away and it’s all on the block. https://www.nuttauction.com/auctions/6204-don-shilling-estate-online-auction-pha...

Views: 85 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 5, 2025 12:11pm
by Jason Lea

Mike Linthicum

Think about sending a donation to the Durant Motors Automobile Foundation Inc this year end.

It's that time of the year again when those in the United States celebrating the Christmas Season will soon turn to finalizing the year end tax situation to the Internal Revenue Service. Those looking for a worthwhile cause to donate to, please consider a donation to...

Views: 72 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 26, 2024 10:01am
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

Don Shilling

Over on the DMAC Facebook page, Don Shilling‘s best friend Butch just reported that Don passed away on Sunday. It comes as a shock to me as I spoke with Don on the phone just a few weeks ago, I’m sure Don is in a better place with his wife Shirley who pa...

Views: 201 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 26, 2024 9:53am
by Mike Linthicum

Darren Edwards

Don Shilling Estate.

My name is Darren Edwards and I am part of Nutt Auction Company in Texarkana, TX. Nutt Auction Company is responsible for liquidating the estate of Mr. Don Shilling. All items in the no reserve online auction will be sold to the highest bidder. Due to the quantity of...

Views: 435 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 20, 2024 2:45pm
by Darren Edwards

Bob Smith

Happy 163rd Birthday

William Crapo Durant 12-8-1861 - 3-18-1947

Views: 64 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 8, 2024 5:24am
by Bob Smith

Mike Linthicum

New Exhibits uploaded to the Virtual Museum!

I've been busy over the Thanksgiving week uploading over 50 new exhibits to the Virtual Museum. New photographs, advertising and corporate correspondence has been uploaded for everyone to see. My next project is the get the links re-established for everyone to be abl...

Views: 92 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 1, 2024 7:15am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Durant Virtual Museum is back up again! Check it out!

Hello everyone! The Durant Motors Virtual Museum is back up and running again! After almost a year of it being down, you can now check it out again by going to the "virtual museum" link at the DMAC home page or by going directly to the museum home page at www.dura...

Views: 99 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 16, 2024 8:21am
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

Oil Filters 1930-31 Durants

I found a source for NOS oil filter foe the 1930-31 @@A engines. This may work for DeVaux,. Every time I looked for these oil filters on eBay if I could find one they ran for $70 and up, even the defectives repro filter are priced at $70 plus shipping. Well I found...

Views: 160 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 20, 2024 3:54am
by Norm Toone

Mike Linthicum

Durant Virtual Museum still down

The Durant Virtual Museum site has been down for quite some time as many of you know. Problems began when the DMAC moved their website from the hosting company they had to a new hosting company and many of the Virtual Museum files were lost or inaccessible. I've had...

Views: 133 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 14, 2024 7:10am
by Mike Linthicum

perin

démarreur

Bonjour, J'ai un problème avec mon démarreur, je l'ai démonter pour un bon nettoyage car il ne voulais plus rien savoir et maintenant il tourne a l'envers, même si j'inverse la polarisée !!!! ( essais fait sur l'établi et pas sur la voi...

Views: 90 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 31, 2024 9:36am
by Rick Botti

Reid S

1929 Durant Model 63 Canadian Body Tag

Hi there, I've recently purchased a 1929 Durant 6-63, that was made at the Leaside, Ontario factory. The body tag on the car is basically sanded down to nothing and is illegible. Does anyone with a similar car have a high quality photo of their body tag so I can mak...

Views: 201 Replies: 6

Last Post: Oct 28, 2024 1:13pm
by Reid S

perin

vidange

Bonjour, comment faire la vidange de mon moteur 14L ? Quel huile et quantité ? Quel filtre a huile ? Merci

Views: 161 Replies: 5

Last Post: Oct 21, 2024 10:44am
by Rick Botti

Mac Irvine

Dip Stick in a D60 Motor

The collar has come loose on the dip stick of a 14L in a D60. What is the correct distance from the top of the FULL mark to the collar? I want to be sure the dip stick is measuring accurately before I reattach the collar. Thanks

Views: 100 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 13, 2024 11:57am
by S. Blomquist

S. Blomquist

Courtesy lights

The 1928 Durant D75 model has two courtesy lights on each side of the rear seat at eye level. I am missing the glass inserts that cover the bulbs. Does anyone have a spare set or can send me photos of them for reference? I would appreciate all the help. Thanks Steve...

Views: 84 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 12, 2024 1:40pm
by S. Blomquist

Bob Smith

2025 DMAC calendars are available

The new 2025 Durant Motors Calendars are now available. Payment can be sent to Ryan Calvin, 55 E. Fifth St. Suite 1110, St. Paul, MN 55101 Cost is the same as last year: $15.00 US each plus postage: $3.00 US in the US, $5US Canada, $10US elsewhere These will b...

Views: 115 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 28, 2024 4:48pm
by Bob Smith

Rick Botti

Transmission Shop needed

Does anyone know of person or shop that can rebuild a 31 Durant tranny?

Views: 127 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 25, 2024 4:15am
by Norman Toone

Mac Irvine

D60 Dip Stick

Collar has come loose on the dip stick for my D60. What's the correct distance from the top of the FULL mark on the stick to the collar?

Views: 119 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 13, 2024 8:00am
by Mac Irvine

pein

avis

Bonjour, je suis en France et je vais voir une 6-17 de 1930 avez-vous des conseil a me donner et choses a vérifier avens de l'acheter ? Disponibilité de pièces ? Merci

Views: 329 Replies: 26

Last Post: Aug 29, 2024 7:45am
by pein

Don Palla

Bert Babick

Dear Sonia, Dear Mike and family, You know how I met Bert, at the Bako swap meet. I had this single seat meadow find that was unidentifiable with a star tag on the motor. Without seeing it Burt and I talked in disbelief, so he invites me to Sonoma to see under hi...

Views: 140 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 26, 2024 4:44pm
by Don Palla

Dave Gregory

DVLA UK Registration of my Durant Rugby

Can anyone help me getting dating evidence to satisfy UK DVLA registration? I sent a screenshot of the club page showing that Durant Rugby E-392995 is from 1927. But this alone isn't enough evidence. DVLA will accept: Dating evidence from an alternative reliabl...

Views: 162 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 22, 2024 5:28pm
by Norman Toone

mike b

Bert Babick Memorial Tour

The Beet Babick Memorial tour #2 will be held in Lodi, Ca. The hotel is the Hampton Inn. The dates are April 14th - 18th. Mention "DMC" when booking. For best results call the hotel instead of on line booking. The special rate is NOT on the website. We will be viewin...

Views: 91 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 16, 2024 8:20am
by mike b

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