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S. Blomquist

Shock Webbing

I am on the hunt for woven webbing (flexible strap) material used with the Delco-Remy Lovejoy shocks on the 1928 D75. It is also the same size used in the Gabriel Snubbers (Cleveland, Ohio) on some of our cars. The original webbing size used was 1.25" wide by 3/16"(m...

Views: 354 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 8, 2011 6:28am
by Mike Linthicum

Ken McCormick

New issue of the partner

Just got my partner and as usual it is a great magazine. Read it cover to cover and kind of relived the Lancaster meet. Was a great time. Many good pictures as well Keep up the great work. Ken

Views: 387 Replies: 5

Last Post: Feb 7, 2011 8:34pm
by Carol Fogarazzo

GARY KAUFFMAN

THE BOTTI-MOBILE SEDAN

HEY RICK, HOW THE HELL DO YOU EVEN OPEN THE DOORS OF THAT BIG SEDAN IN THAT LOADED-TO-THE WALLS GARAGE???? YOU MAKE MY CROWDED LITTLE CUBBY HOLE LOOK HUGE...!!!!!!!

Views: 242 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 7, 2011 7:56pm
by Rick Botti

Norm Toone

619 brocheur

Just fooling around in search and found this if any 619 owner is interested. Price 1932 Durant Model 619 Five Passenger Sedan. 8-pg non-color folder ... Durant 1932 sales literature. Durant Model 619 Five Passenger Sedan. www.mclellansautomotive.com/lit/bymake...

Views: 271 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 6, 2011 3:26am
by Norm Toone

Norm Toone

621 / 622

Now there you go this place has parts for the 621 and 622. Just need to find such cars if they were even built or just an idea. 1932 DURANT Model 6-21 & 6-22 71hp 199-6cyl 109wb ELECTRICAL - Distributors, Ignition, Plugs, Wires, Tune-up http://www.hagensa...

Views: 263 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 3, 2011 5:39am
by Norm Toone

Paul Arculus

Founding of Durant Motors

I am writing a book on W.C Durant's son-in-law Dr Edwin Campbell who was one of the incorporators of the Chevrolet Motor Company. He was Durant's executive assistant from 1906 until his (Campbell's) death in 1929. I am trying to find out how much help he gave Durant...

Views: 355 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 2, 2011 12:51pm
by Paul Arculus

Norm Toone

Value of a Durant

Here's todays chuckle .. playing in Google Citizen, the worth of a 1930 Durant. Articles .For Sale . Ottawa Citizen - Google News Archive - May 17, 1930 ANYONE desirous of exchanging horse and harness team of horses or cattle on the new model Durant or Dodge ca...

Views: 392 Replies: 5

Last Post: Feb 1, 2011 8:26pm
by GARY KAUFFMAN

Norm Toone

Durant historians

You might be interested in a page and a half about Willian C Durant's history in http://news.google.ca/archivesearch/advanced_search Just put in the year or years you wish to look at and Durant, or Star, etc and Citizen or Ottawa Citizen. (no charge to look at thi...

Views: 271 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 30, 2011 11:22am
by Norm Toone

Smolders

Durant for sale

Want to sell a Durant Roadster G60 from 1929. Any interest?

Views: 307 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 30, 2011 10:21am
by Smolders

Ken Hoshowski

2011 Vancouver Meeting and Tour

For those of you planning to attend 2011 September gathering in Vancouver you may want to consider spending a few extra days and enjoy the beautiful province of British Columbia. You may want to check out the following alternatives, -visit Victoria, our provincial c...

Views: 202 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 29, 2011 10:03am
by Ken McCormick

Rick Botti

Can you Identify the car?

Dave Schulte has supplied this picture of a Durant dealership and a mystery car in front. Can you identify the car?

Views: 611 Replies: 26

Last Post: Jan 29, 2011 4:04am
by Norm Toone

GARY KAUFFMAN

EAST COAST MEET...

IS THERE ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN DRIVING OUT TO MICHIGAN TO THE EAST COAST MEET ?..I WOULD LIKE TO GO BUT DO NOT WISH TO DRIVE OUT ALONE....REGARDS, GARY K 610-279-3116

Views: 200 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 29, 2011 2:02am
by Tom and Karen Ed...

GARY KAUFFMAN

titles

i went to our allentown pa. winter flea market and saw my friendly title man....hen has several titles for sale....1926 star coach 1927 star coupe 1929 durant coupe and a 1927 star roadster and touring that i bought to use/trade for a 1925...

Views: 286 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 28, 2011 8:08am
by GARY KAUFFMAN

Ken Brink

Photo of Damaged car.

My input. We have a 1932 Beacon in our museum here in Muskegon (made in Muskegon) so today I went over to see if I could match the picture to the damaged car, with an enlarged copy it looks very much as to the Beacon. And no I could not take a decent photo of it, th...

Views: 264 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 25, 2011 1:10pm
by Ken Brink

S. Blomquist

Looking for an original front bumper

As some of you know, I own a partly dismanled 1928 (titled 1929) D75 Sedan with the 6 wire wheels. I have been on a hunt for the correct year factory front bumper and mounting hardware for sometime now and haven't found one. If anyone has the correct bumper or knows...

Views: 645 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jan 25, 2011 11:49am
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

Need part for 22A

I need a water neck for a 22A, re 1931 model 619. Rick

Views: 255 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 22, 2011 11:46am
by Rick Botti

Bryan pique

1928 complete engine for sale 4cyl

I HAVE A 1928 COMPLETE RUNNING (LESS CARBURATOR) STAR 4CYL ENGINE. HAS THE CLUTCH/flywheel,GENERATOR,DISTRIBUTOR STILL ATTACHED. STARTER WORKS GOOD. date coded: 1/22/28 block numbers: W5A 808 AB? M 22 L E TAG: W5-553002 THANKS BRYAN

Views: 313 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 20, 2011 8:58pm
by Bryan pique

TIm

HAVE 1924 STAR IN ALL ORIGIONAL SHAPE AND WANT TO SELL

HI I found your guys forum and thought maybe one of you would be interusted in buying my star or could give me some info on how much it is worth. I cant find anyone who knows much about stars but i think i have found the place. I have a all origional 1924 star Tourin...

Views: 1325 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 18, 2011 9:25pm
by TIm

Phil Peters

New Wood Wheels

Hello Everyone, I just got some new hickory spokes put in my front wheels and was looking for input in regards to how they should be finished. The fellow that did the wheels suggested a coat of clear sealer and then numerous coats of marine varnish. Does anybody know...

Views: 354 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 17, 2011 1:00pm
by Norm Toone

Keith

New Idea

Just stopping by and was wondering, has anyone considered haveing a Durant FaceBook page? I noticed that the Duesenberg boys started one. Why not the Durant club? Might be easier to share pics and videos,,,, Just a thought,,what do all think?

Views: 326 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 15, 2011 5:15am
by Norm Toone

Rick

Saw this 1923 Durant for sale on craigslist

I saw this 1923 Durant for sale on craigslist for the San Francisco area. I don't know the car or the seller, but tought someone may find it helpful. Yes, it's overpriced and not truely restored, but it's a pretty Durant anyway. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby...

Views: 419 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 14, 2011 10:05pm
by Rick

Mike Linthicum

Radiator Question

Has anyone in the club had luck with a company to make a new or repair the old radiators on our cars? Mine is a Fedders for the model 65 and is a bit larger than the standard M-2 or 55 of the period. Can't swap it out, but need this one fixed or have a new one made....

Views: 1520 Replies: 25

Last Post: Jan 14, 2011 4:19am
by Mike Butters

GARY KAUFFMAN

our appreciation

DEAR FRIENDS, My daughter Jennifer, son Nathan and I wish to thank everyone for the continued outpouring of cards and calls expressing sympathy over the loss of our dear Marcia. It certainly does help to get us through those sad times ....by reminding us of all the...

Views: 234 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 12, 2011 7:51pm
by GARY KAUFFMAN

Phillip Butterfield

The great Durant archiving/ digitation project is in full swing! But I need your help!

Good Afternoon Everyone! I don't know if you are aware but I have purchased from Lance Haynes maybe the biggest collection of Durant lititure in existence! I have begun accessioning, digitizing,and archiving all of it with the intent to get every last manual, ad...

Views: 314 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 12, 2011 7:48pm
by Phillip Butterfi...

brian boys

star engine

i have 26 27 star engine for sale runs well and totally complete 1100$ 14l small bore

Views: 255 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 12, 2011 9:54am
by brian boys

Norm Toone

Continental 41 ??

While looking in Dons Bulbs http://www.donsbulbs.com/cgi-bin/r/t.pl/library1937guide.html Under Continental it has lenses for 1933 Beacon and Flyer ... Stabilite CB 1249 1933 Ace ... Satabilite B 1781 1934 41 ... Stabilite CB 1934 What the heck is a Cont...

Views: 262 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 9, 2011 11:40am
by Norm Toone

GARY KAUFFMAN

SAD NEWS

Dear Durant Family and Friends, I am sorry to inform you all of the death of my beautiful wife, Marcia Kauffman. She passed away this morning at 6:45 A. M. after suffering a stroke and seizure on November 16th. She was at home with her loving family and passed pe...

Views: 687 Replies: 22

Last Post: Jan 7, 2011 6:04pm
by Ken & Dorothy Br...

Bill Hoaglan

(Prototype) Durant Radiator Badge

There was a radiator badge/emblem sold on ebay today...As far as I know this rectangular shaped badge has never appeared on any of our cars, the badge looks very similar to the early A-22 but the griffon/Welsh Dragon is contained within the square or actually rectan...

Views: 368 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 7, 2011 8:11am
by Bill Hoaglan

Barry Wolk

Continental C-600 intake/exhaust gasket

My car was fitted with a Victor #18764 intake/exhaust gasket. I could use a new one. Barry

Views: 215 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 6, 2011 9:55pm
by Lance Haynes

Bob Smith

Membership drive...Skinned Knuckles

Just a FYI Anyone receiving the January issue of Skinned Knuckles will noticed an ad from the DMAC announcing itself and looking for members. At this time the ad will run for 12 months. The artwork will rotate monthly (thanks to Carol). That said, the best sour...

Views: 288 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 2, 2011 11:55am
by Bob Smith

gregg cope

its titled a 1922 but is it ??????????

i bought a star coupe the title says 1922 the vin is 124539 though reseach i learned star did not sell cars to the public in till 1923 could this car be that rare

Views: 394 Replies: 6

Last Post: Dec 26, 2010 12:46pm
by Norm Toone

Ken McCormick

compliments of the season

Just want to take this opportunity to wish all the Durantonians a very merry Christmas and a perfectly happy and prosperous New Year. Sure hope to meet a lot more of you this year at the meet in Vancouver B C . Ken and Norma McCormick

Views: 475 Replies: 14

Last Post: Dec 26, 2010 12:04pm
by Don Palla

Kevin

Where to get parts!!

I have a 1925 star Coupster and was wondering if anyone knew of a place to get parts. such as radiator cap, doors,ect. Thanks

Views: 455 Replies: 5

Last Post: Dec 25, 2010 7:40pm
by Rusty Buchanan

Phillip Butterfield

anyone in the club have a Star model C roadster 1923-1924 serial #126613 ?

I have some history on your car that you may like ... -Phillip

Views: 230 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 22, 2010 4:53pm
by Phillip Butterfi...

Ed Vomero

Holiday Wishes

Happy holidays to all and the best of health for the new year and beyond.

Views: 188 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 21, 2010 10:27am
by Ed Vomero

tom edmonds

durant motor

need the gear for cam and crank for a durant overhead valve motor date stamped on block is 3-8-24

Views: 319 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 19, 2010 2:24am
by tom edmonds

gary k

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GOOD WISHES

DEAR DURANT FAMILY, MARCIA RECEIVED YOUR CARD TODAY, WISHING HER A SPEEDY RECOVERY. SHE WAS GREATLY CHEERED BY IT. ON NOVEMBER 16TH, SHE HAD A SEIZURE WHICH APPARENTLY WAS THE CULMINATING ACTION OF A STROKE DURING THE PREVIOUS WEEK. SHE HAS BEEN HOSPITALIZED SINCE...

Views: 343 Replies: 8

Last Post: Dec 17, 2010 8:22am
by Ed Vomero

Phillip Butterfield

Durant poster for sale proceeds going to a good cause!

just wondering if anyone would be interested in buying a Durant 6-14 poster as I will be making prints of my original design. the poster is about 4' wide and 2' high and full color ! I havent gone to the printer yet but I think I will be selling them for $200 e...

Views: 294 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 16, 2010 7:43pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Harris Economides

Rugby 1920 since located in Cyprus

I have a Rugby that is on the island of Cyprus since 1920,The car is complete and in working order. I want to contact people who have similar Rugby's of that age, I have not seen similar car on the web. Only very general references but not detail information, My Rugb...

Views: 2309 Replies: 23

Last Post: Dec 15, 2010 12:14pm
by cdmn

Phillip Butterfield

could Durant have a role in It's a wonderful life?

Is it just me, or is the car George gets picked up in after learning of his fathers stroke a 1923 Star Touring Car?

Views: 317 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 15, 2010 7:32am
by Rick Botti

Bruce Hargin

W5 Engine

Hello fellow Durantonians, I just picked up a W5 engine out of a 1928 or 29 Durant. This engine does not look to bad and can be turned over by hand at the flywheel. The starter and generator are on the engine but I looted the distributor mount of of it. Would like to...

Views: 434 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 13, 2010 3:29pm
by Bruce Hargin

Justin Schiess

Can I share a link?

I recently bought on eBay a Durant catalog of parts. I have tried telex, telegram, and even a private detective but I can't find anyone at the offices in Flint to take an order. Maybe you will have better luck. At the following link you will find an index to scans...

Views: 306 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 13, 2010 9:12am
by Mike Linthicum

Bill Hoaglan

Wire Wheel Hub Cap Alternative

As some of you may know the earlier wire wheel hub caps are pretty scarce...Rick brought it to my attention that one reason for this is that people would remove their wheels with the hub caps in place and often the wheels would fall over landing on and flatening, cra...

Views: 322 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 11, 2010 1:26pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Ken Brink

Oil pressure gage

To all my Durant friends I am in need of a working Oil Pressure Gage for our 1923 A22 Durant. Our newly rebuild engine is now in, and as of yesterday is home after 4 months. I was told that I need a working oil pressure gage. So if anyone can help it would be much a...

Views: 259 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 11, 2010 7:20am
by Bill Hoaglan

TERRY HARRIS

Help me find

does anyone have or know of wheel caps to fit wire wheels for 29 Durant I have the wheels and i do need to find the caps to fit them I will be happy to even find 1 2 3 or 4 dont mind what condition I will consdider anything so long as they are the right type

Views: 305 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 8, 2010 3:23pm
by TERRY HARRIS

Frank Witkowski

New Star Technical Advisor

Hi All......... I'm pleased to announce that Don Shilling has accepted the position of Star technical adviser. You can find a direct email link to Don ,and the other techs, on the contact us button. Don brings a wealth of knowledge and hands on experience to...

Views: 316 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 8, 2010 1:58pm
by Yates Milton

Don

motor rebuild

Well I am loading up my engine and heading to the EGGE Co. in California to have them rebabbit the rods and mains i have had it rebored (30 over) and new valve guides installed can't wait for next season car shows.

Views: 316 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 1, 2010 11:31pm
by Don

DAN

1924 Star Touring model

seattle craigslist > snohomish co > for sale / wanted > cars & trucks - by owner please flag with care: miscategorized prohibited spam/overpost best of craigslist Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving West...

Views: 565 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 1, 2010 7:15pm
by DAN

Ron Jackson

Looking for a rear fender

I have a 29 Rugby 1 ton and am looking for a rear fender. Have built a new ash cab and have most of the engine work machined but not assembled. Long term project. Also if anyone has a distributor adaptor for the back of the generator and a distributor for a W5 engi...

Views: 203 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 1, 2010 11:32am
by Norm Toone

Norm Toone

Rugby truck for sale

Heads up on a call I got from a neighbour about a Rugby truck for sale in Old Auto's, plus a pile of other none D Motors cars. Old Auto's has a 29 Rugby truck at Carleton Place for sale for $3500. Phone number 257-5587 email mmashton@yahoo.ca . He rattled off a pil...

Views: 444 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 1, 2010 11:10am
by Norm Toone

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