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Angela Trigg

What was the last model year the Star had a hand-crank?

Hello, I'm writing a novel that is a blend of family stories and invention on my part. I want to have my main character drive a hand-crank car and I'd like to merge it with things I do know about my family, which is namely that an uncle used to sell Star cars here in...

Views: 445 Replies: 18

Last Post: Nov 19, 2009 8:26am
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

Durant Advertising - Lantern Slides

The picture at the top of the forum was scanned from a 1920’s lantern slide. These slides were shown in movie theaters at the beginning of a film as Durant advertising. I guess it shows that those adverting slides we see today are nothing new. In the case of th...

Views: 1247 Replies: 14

Last Post: Nov 18, 2009 2:38pm
by Carol Fogarazzo

Henri Houle

généalogy

Is it someone try to make a genealogy of is car?

Views: 484 Replies: 9

Last Post: Nov 18, 2009 2:23pm
by vernon acres

Frank Witkowski

New DMAC Banner picture

Hi All..... Thought you might enjoy a look at the new DMAC banner. We added the logo that is used on our plate toppers. Also added Locomobile to the list of cars. These are large banners at 3 feet by 8 feet. You may have to click on the picture to see the...

Views: 350 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 15, 2009 12:39pm
by Norm Toone

Don Shilling

New Production 11" Brake Drums for Star Cars

And now, for a limited time, we have a source of 11" X 2" rear brake drums from American Vintage Rims. These drums are used on later '26 thru early '28 Star 4 and 6 cyl Star cars, all styles. If we can place an order for 50 drums the price should be 100-125 each. I...

Views: 386 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 13, 2009 10:08am
by Don Shilling

Emil Oraskovich

genealogy

I was looking for a model a pickup. I located my Durant on a old farm, A older man (86) was on his porch swing and asked him about the pickup, He told me that he had a Durant, Not sure what it was he took me to the top of the field there was a shed. On the way we pa...

Views: 273 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 12, 2009 3:04pm
by Rick Botti

Levi

614 Frame For Sale

This frame came out of a 1930 614 coupe. The rails are very straight and it is missing the front cross member and rear... what you see in the pic’s is what you get. I need it all gone ASAP… Make offer…. 209-777-2169

Views: 374 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 10, 2009 9:54am
by Levi

Warren Rauch

Paint Chips

I have been trying to find information on the tan/brown color on my dad car. I have copies of the chips that are listed in the tech page for 1929. Its not one of them. Do you know what other colors were used? I have Mimax (PPG)chips and paint color combination ( upp...

Views: 1101 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 10, 2009 4:13am
by S. Blomquist

Ken McCormick

Oil Pan

If it aint 1 thing its 6. I am in need of an oil pan . Got the thing all back together yesterday--left it overnight and this afternoon went to find oil all over the floor. Pinhole in the pan. I would rather replace it with a new pan than try repairing this one. I am...

Views: 362 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 9, 2009 3:23pm
by Ken McCormick

Rick Botti

New Flint Pics

I have updated some of the pictures on the Flint page. First you find several pictures of Tom Twomey's beautiful 1926 Flint Junior Z-18. Second the owner of the only Flint in Switzerland found us and sent two more pictures of his 1924 E-55. Rick

Views: 344 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 8, 2009 11:23pm
by Rick Botti

gary k

EBAY 'S DURANT PARTS COLUMN PROBLEMS

HAS ANYONE ELSE BEEN BOTHERED BY THE 300 ADS FOR ANTENNAS FOR "DURANTS" THAT NEVER USED THEM...ON EBAY'S DURANT PARTS WEBSITE ???? WE HAVE TO LOOK THRU ALL THOSE FALSE ADS TO FIND THE FEW DURANT PARTS ON THE SITE. I HAVE TRIED AND FAILD TO COMPLAIN TO EBAY BUT THEY S...

Views: 562 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 8, 2009 7:42pm
by gary k

wayne

headlight surrounds and rediator surround for 26 rugby

i can any one out there help me with a set of headlight coversthe [crome bit that hold the lens in] and a radiator surround for a 6 cyl 26 model thanks wayne

Views: 251 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 8, 2009 5:02am
by Mike Linthicum

Keith N

1988 car show

Finally, I am able to download and share video. My '30 Durant at a car show in 1988 Enjoy! Kn

Views: 374 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 7, 2009 6:21pm
by Keith N

Henri Houle

wood

What kind of wood is used in cabin frame and floor?

Views: 421 Replies: 6

Last Post: Nov 7, 2009 4:07am
by Norm Toone

Bonnie Duncan

Dort for Sale

I have a 1917 Dort Cloverleaf Roadster made in Flint Michigan for sale. It has a partially restored body, interior and chassis with the original four-cylinder Lycoming engine. We have a spare chassis for some parts and the original wooden braces for the top, that ar...

Views: 352 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 6, 2009 2:42pm
by Bonnie Duncan

Henri Houle

rims

I am loking for rims for Star Coupster 1926

Views: 353 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 6, 2009 1:12pm
by Don Shilling

S. Blomquist

Starter motor brushes

I am looking for a set of starter motor brushes to fit a starter serial number MAD 4101 on a 1928 Durant. It has the 4 brushes of which 2 are insulated and 2 are the grounded type. Part numbers on the brushes are MZ-12 and MZ-1034. Thanks in advance for your help.

Views: 350 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 5, 2009 3:37pm
by Frank Witkowski

Paul Matthews

Durant Transmission For Sale - Canada

1928 - 1929 Durant 3 speed Transmission For Sale with Spicer u-joint and Driveshaft. Good Condition. Located in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Pics available. $140 for all. 905-793-7730

Views: 424 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 4, 2009 9:30am
by Paul Matthews

wayne

need parts for rugby

hi iam from queensland australia and i am trying to do up a rugby 6 and it not in to bad condition but if any has any parts could you please drop me an email at wayneanddesree@bigpond.com your spares might be better then mine iam trying to fix thanks for looking at m...

Views: 373 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 3, 2009 10:41pm
by Sid Semple

janice

1927 Star Touring

Hi, We have a 1927 Star Touring that my Dad restored. Beautiful car but sad to say we need to sell to settle the estate. Have any idea what would be a good asking price?

Views: 377 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 3, 2009 9:53am
by Chris Walton

Shaun Murphy

Chrome plating disappointment

I just received everything back that I sent out for plating a month ago. Problem is I feel rather disappointed with the work. There is a fair amount of pitting on each piece and some interior flash rust on spots like the inner of the headlight buckets. Speaking of he...

Views: 770 Replies: 8

Last Post: Nov 1, 2009 9:31pm
by Gary Warden

Guy Belzil

Speedometer cable - Mine has just failed & I need one !!

I have been driving my old Star around this summer; fixing as needed and found. And some jobs being reserved for the winter (i.e. stearingbox, front wheels, throughoutbearing). My latest dilemna : My speedometer quit on my last trip; I removed the cabling and...

Views: 569 Replies: 6

Last Post: Oct 31, 2009 8:52pm
by brian boys

Bob O'Brien

setting the timing

I need to find out how to time a 6 cylinder Durant engine? Would appreciate any help anyone can give me. -bob

Views: 459 Replies: 9

Last Post: Oct 30, 2009 7:17pm
by Dave Schulte

Catt in Ottawa, Canada

Wheel and 16 inch Tire from ? Durant 1928?

I have 2 wheels from a ? 1928 Durant Truck? One wheel is in good shape. Wires, small Durant Grease caps were on wheels until a neighbour? stole them from our work bench. Sicko! One wheel needs welding, as it was dragged on a flat tire by a neighbour. The tires...

Views: 580 Replies: 8

Last Post: Oct 30, 2009 6:10pm
by Norm Toone

Leif Tougaard

Autolite MN 4001 starter

Hello I have a Durant B22 from 1922 which I am so happy, but starter has collapsed is an AUTOLITE MN 4001 start at how I can buy a new or maybe just an armature there. Sincerely, Leif Tougaard

Views: 375 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 30, 2009 11:48am
by Leif Tougaard

Ken McCormick

Fenders

I am looking to find a set of fenders for this car that are in better shape than mine.These are pretty rough. Been welded by a real amateur and they are pretty bad.If I can get some in fair shape it would make my body work a lot easier . Long as the price is right I...

Views: 671 Replies: 11

Last Post: Oct 29, 2009 3:17am
by Norm Toone

Brian Byrnes

26 R Model Steering Box

Have a problem!!! Worm gear and steering column tending to climb up and down. What anchors it in position? On top of shaft under spark and throttle levers there is a large keyway slot with no key. Is something missing there? Brian

Views: 345 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 27, 2009 11:49pm
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

DMAC Club Logo

I’m very excited to announce that the board met today October 18th 2009 and voted unanimously to officially adopt the graphic currently used on our license toppers as the new logo of the Durant Motors Automobile Club. You will now see it on both the main pa...

Views: 1379 Replies: 28

Last Post: Oct 27, 2009 8:27pm
by Bert & Sonia Bab...

Rusty Buchanan

Spare tire sidemounts

I really like the looks of John Baroldi's 1924 STAR Deluxe Roadster on the back cover of the Fall issue of the Durant Partner. One thing that caught my eye was how great the side mounted spare tire looked. My question is this; Did Durant offer this as an option on t...

Views: 286 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 27, 2009 4:25pm
by Frank Witkowski

Gerard hengeveld

Don't know to buy it or not

Hi to all of you, who now much more about Durant then me. This 65 year old ( Dutchman ) bad in writing English ,No's about model A Fords ( have two ) but thinks it is time to ad another car/ brand to my shop. Was looking into the Durant's and found them by looking a...

Views: 439 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 25, 2009 4:31pm
by Gerard hengeveld

Chuck Faulkner

Radiator Hose Connection

I pull the radiator hose off the head of my '25 Star, it's nothing but rust. Does anybody have a spare in good condition? If so I would be interested. Thanks Chuck

Views: 297 Replies: 4

Last Post: Oct 25, 2009 1:07pm
by Chuck Faulkner

Gordon F. Curl

September Partner

What a pleasure it was to receive the Sept. partner and see the photos from the July Durant meet in Guelph, Ontario. Thank you Carol, for doing such a superb job, issue after issue. We sure had a great time at the meet and have found it very successful to join up...

Views: 339 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 25, 2009 12:40pm
by Carol Fogarazzo

Jim Glover

Selling my car

Just listed my Durant on Ebay, if any interest, see item #250517909762

Views: 419 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 25, 2009 6:38am
by Mike Linthicum

Frank Witkowski

Trains Buggys & Automobiles Lancaster PA September 2010

Hi All... Just an update on the 2010 National Convention to be held September 8 through 13 , 2010. The dates are finalized, still working on hotels. Should have that done within a couple weeks. This will be the largest gathering of Durant products ever seen i...

Views: 500 Replies: 8

Last Post: Oct 24, 2009 7:49am
by Charles A. Spitz...

Guy Belzil

Top Bows - Information Needed

Guestbook entry is showing 1923 top bows for a Star touring. Question : Would these bows be appropriate for a 1926 Star touring ???? All answers appreciated Guy

Views: 268 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 22, 2009 8:02pm
by Don Shilling

Mike Linthicum

Hershey 2009

For those of us who missed Hershey this year follow the link to a slide show of some of the cars on the judging field on Saturday. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruthjane/sets/72157622466043701/show/

Views: 298 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 21, 2009 3:25pm
by Mike Linthicum

CARLOS CARMONA

FAROLES DELANTEROS

Estimados amigos, soy el feliz poseedor de un Durant modelo 60 tourin,año 1929, se que de este auto se construyeron pocos, estoy en plena restauración, con los detalles de fabrica,estoy buscando un par de faroles delanteros completos, y el trasero, tambi...

Views: 388 Replies: 9

Last Post: Oct 21, 2009 11:12am
by Rick Botti

carlos Carmona

Durant D60 1929 Touring

Estimados Amigos: Gracias por comunicarse conmigo por la búsqueda de mis faros,y otros accesorios. De mi auto quería saber si hay información de cuantos se fabricaron,busco su historia y tengo muy poco, quisiera con...

Views: 311 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 21, 2009 8:11am
by carlos Carmona

Lance Chabot

Two Houdaille rear shocks; Locomobile, Fronty, Durant, 1926 on,

Norm, et all, Thanks for the e-Bay tip on 320437222566:($24,99, 4 Days left, 0 Bids). "Two Houdaille rear shocks with slight variations Used by 1926 - 30 Pierce-Arrow, Lincoln, Locomobile, McFarlan. Both need rebuilding. Shock arm length c-c is 10 1/2", link i...

Views: 273 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 21, 2009 3:42am
by Norm Toone

Lance Chabot

LOCOMOBILE Emblems and Patches

Hi Rick, et all, I looked in the Club store to see the old emblems. When are we going to have a Club "LOCOMOBILE" Emblem, Patch, or Stickers available? Or maybe just a big script "L", which was popular with the company at the time? Thanks for the update an cla...

Views: 282 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 20, 2009 5:19am
by Lance Chabot

Lance Chabot

LOCOMOBILE Info, Tech Data, and Pictures

Frank & Rick, et all, Thanks for the update Frank on the "New" Banner, adding "LOCOMOBILE" etc., Great News!! Previously I have sent in Loco Data and Pictures but have not seen them posted. Should I re-send, and to whom? Currently I have more LOCOMOBILE Dat...

Views: 263 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 19, 2009 7:59pm
by Rick Botti

Fritz Kuenzel

Throw-out beariing revisited

A recent forum letter from Guy Belzil about noise from the throw-out bearing unit recieved very little response. For those of us that own these Durant and Star models with the open clutch (no bell housing), It would be helpful for us with this problem area to find o...

Views: 428 Replies: 4

Last Post: Oct 18, 2009 11:01am
by Rick Botti

Ken McCormick

seats

Where can I find seat springs for my car. Do I have to have them built and if so where can I get them made? I have thought of using foam but dont know if that would work okay. Any info is appreciated. Thanks Ken

Views: 531 Replies: 8

Last Post: Oct 16, 2009 2:57pm
by Norm Toone

Lance Chabot

Star, Durant, Flint: Boyce-MotoMeter Rad Ornament/Temp Gauges

All, As mentioned earlier this Hershey seller had original Boyce MotoMeter Rad ornament/Temp gauges for our Star, Durant, and Flint cars (as well as Many other makes!). Priced from $100 to $150 depending on condition and outside surface treatment . Price probably ne...

Views: 432 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 15, 2009 7:18pm
by Lance Chabot

Ken McCormick

seats

Views: 285 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 15, 2009 8:43am
by Ken McCormick

Frank Witkowski

DeVaux Wins at Hershey

Hi All..... Just looked over the winners list from the AACA Fall meet at Hershey. Long time member Myron Cummings won a First Junior with his 1931 DeVaux in Class 20A. Congratulations Myron, a very well deserved award. It was a pleasure talking to you a...

Views: 561 Replies: 4

Last Post: Oct 14, 2009 10:44pm
by dave enrico

brad

'29 W-5 engine parts

looking for some W-5 engine parts now,rear seal block disintigrated along with the jb weld that was holding it together, head gasket, ect. Thanks

Views: 281 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 14, 2009 11:14am
by brad

Brad Griffin

Front geartrain timing

I am working on a W5, does anyone have a manual that shows cam / crank / generator timing? There appears to be a timing pointer just above the generator gear, two timing dots on the crank gear, 1 on cam gear and 1 on generator gear. They dont ever seem to line up whe...

Views: 360 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 13, 2009 5:12am
by brad

Mike Linthicum

1928 Durant outside door handle

My Model 65 uses these door handles on the outside (4dr sedan). I have found a supplier in Australia that makes the matching inside door handles and window cranks etc and is fairly reasonable. He will cast these door handles for me but he needs a minimum order of 12...

Views: 320 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 12, 2009 6:40am
by Mike Linthicum

Rory Deaton

Hershey

Just back from Hershey Heart felt thanks to Karen and Tom Edmonds for putting me up and putting up with me during the event. I was going to sleep in my truck. That's what I like about our club, we take care of each other. This was my first time, what an experience!...

Views: 332 Replies: 8

Last Post: Oct 12, 2009 3:47am
by Norm Toone

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