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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...
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Last Post: Apr 24, 2025 11:36am
by Mike Linthicum
IT security solutions
IT security solutions are essential for protecting business networks, data, and applications from cyber threats. These include firewalls, antivirus software, intrusion prevention systems, and secure access controls. Implementing a strong IT security framework helps...
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Last Post: Jun 17, 2025 12:10am
by Senthil K
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: 49   Replies: 2
Last Post: Jun 16, 2025 8:57am
by Gordon F. Curl
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.
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Last Post: Jun 14, 2025 1:22pm
by JACK Connor
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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: 23   Replies: 0
Last Post: Jun 12, 2025 2:31pm
by Reid
direction
Bonjour, comment faire pour remonter le bouton du clackson?
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Last Post: Jun 10, 2025 12:24am
by perin
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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: 49   Replies: 2
Last Post: Jun 5, 2025 7:07pm
by Herbie
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
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Last Post: Jun 4, 2025 2:25pm
by Bill Hoge
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: 452   Replies: 5
Last Post: May 28, 2025 2:49pm
by Richard Bandel J...
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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: 38   Replies: 1
Last Post: May 26, 2025 7:50pm
by Shawn
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...
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Last Post: May 25, 2025 11:36am
by mike
distributor
I got a new VW distributor now need to know where to put the green wire hookup?
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Last Post: Apr 28, 2025 3:33pm
by Richard
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: 56   Replies: 1
Last Post: Apr 24, 2025 4:50am
by Norm Toone
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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...
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Last Post: Apr 20, 2025 5:05pm
by Tom Schaffer
distributor
What distributor from a VW works in a Durant?
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Last Post: Apr 19, 2025 6:10am
by Mike Linthicum
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.
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Last Post: Apr 17, 2025 1:01pm
by Gene Jacobs
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...
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Last Post: Apr 13, 2025 10:38am
by Mary Carroll Col...
distributor
I need a distributor for my '29 Durant M4 with a W5 motor with advance built in need help
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Last Post: Apr 5, 2025 5:16pm
by Don M Gaskill
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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: 499   Replies: 10
Last Post: Mar 23, 2025 7:53pm
by Vince O'Brien
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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: 148   Replies: 6
Last Post: Mar 19, 2025 6:44pm
by Steve
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: 183   Replies: 5
Last Post: Mar 12, 2025 4:41am
by Charles Musselma...
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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: 38   Replies: 0
Last Post: Mar 9, 2025 1:33pm
by Mike b
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: 139   Replies: 4
Last Post: Feb 16, 2025 8:58am
by Frank witkowski
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: 130   Replies: 5
Last Post: Jan 30, 2025 7:59am
by Frank Witkowski
amp gauge
how do I hook up a amp gauge in my '29 Durant M4?
Views: 105   Replies: 1
Last Post: Jan 13, 2025 10:25am
by ross
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: 80   Replies: 0
Last Post: Jan 5, 2025 12:11pm
by Jason Lea
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: 69   Replies: 1
Last Post: Dec 26, 2024 10:01am
by Mike Linthicum
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: 189   Replies: 4
Last Post: Dec 26, 2024 9:53am
by Mike Linthicum
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...
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Last Post: Dec 20, 2024 2:45pm
by Darren Edwards
Happy 163rd Birthday
William Crapo Durant 12-8-1861 - 3-18-1947
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Last Post: Dec 8, 2024 5:24am
by Bob Smith
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...
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Last Post: Dec 1, 2024 7:15am
by 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...
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Last Post: Nov 16, 2024 8:21am
by Mike Linthicum
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: 149   Replies: 2
Last Post: Nov 20, 2024 3:54am
by Norm Toone
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: 121   Replies: 0
Last Post: Aug 14, 2024 7:10am
by Mike Linthicum
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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: 83   Replies: 1
Last Post: Oct 31, 2024 9:36am
by Rick Botti
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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: 188   Replies: 6
Last Post: Oct 28, 2024 1:13pm
by Reid S
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perin
vidange
Bonjour, comment faire la vidange de mon moteur 14L ? Quel huile et quantité ? Quel filtre a huile ? Merci
Views: 145   Replies: 5
Last Post: Oct 21, 2024 10:44am
by Rick Botti
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: 91   Replies: 1
Last Post: Oct 13, 2024 11:57am
by 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: 72   Replies: 0
Last Post: Oct 12, 2024 1:40pm
by S. Blomquist
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: 102   Replies: 1
Last Post: Sep 28, 2024 4:48pm
by Bob Smith
Transmission Shop needed
Does anyone know of person or shop that can rebuild a 31 Durant tranny?
Views: 112   Replies: 2
Last Post: Sep 25, 2024 4:15am
by Norman Toone
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: 110   Replies: 2
Last Post: Sep 13, 2024 8:00am
by Mac Irvine
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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
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Last Post: Aug 29, 2024 7:45am
by pein
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: 130   Replies: 2
Last Post: Aug 26, 2024 4:44pm
by Don Palla
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: 155   Replies: 5
Last Post: Aug 22, 2024 5:28pm
by Norman Toone
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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: 85   Replies: 1
Last Post: Aug 16, 2024 8:20am
by mike b
New Durant Motors Automobile Museum Foundation website!
Hello Durantonians; The Durant Motors Automobile Museum Foundation aka Durant Foundation Inc. has a new web site! The website is designed to be informative and reflective of the goals and ambitions of the Foundation in creating a fantastic museum to honor the life...
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Last Post: Aug 14, 2024 7:03am
by Mike Linthicum
New Block - 2024 Canada Meet
I was able to get a block at a nearby hotel - Best Western on Liberty St, Bowmanville. https://reservationcounter.hotelplanner.com/eh/4p3rw-3hly Best Western Plus Bowmanville 160 Liberty Street S, Clarington, ON L1C 2W4 CA Reservations: (888) 240-0509 Ple...
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Last Post: Aug 9, 2024 12:39pm
by Jennifer Topping
New articles
Hey everyone - I hope you're enjoying your summer! It's getting to be that time again, time for the fall edition. I'd love to hear your stories of rescue, restoration, and road trips to get new parts and meet members around the world. That goes for new members too...
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Last Post: Aug 6, 2024 7:23pm
by Shawn Humphrey
Update: Annual Event 2024 in Oshawa Itinerary
Noteworthy Tour: A Celebration of Vintage Wheels ~ Hosted by the Durant Club - Canada Chapter Other clubs by invitation Thursday, September 18th to Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 Holiday Inn Express, Bowmanville, On. 37 Spicer Square, Bowmanville, ON L1C 5M2 HOTE...
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Last Post: Aug 6, 2024 2:02pm
by Jenn Topping
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