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Lance Haynes

Larry Rockey club member has passed away

Long time DMAC member and Durant lover Larry Rockey of Black Diamond Washington State has just passed away from cancer mostly from the agent orange from his years of service in the army in Vietnam. He had been fighting this cancel since 2005. He also belongs to Th...

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Last Post: Sep 3, 2009 11:05pm
by Lance Haynes

DON GASKILL

PIC'S OF ROOF WOOD

I AM PUTTING ON A NEW ROOF OF MY M4 SOMEONE STARTED IT AND THEY HAVE A LARGE BOW AND I CAN'T FIND OUT WHERE IT GOES DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY PICTURES? I HAVE ALL THE BOOKS LIKE BODY BY FISHER AND CLOSED BODY CARS FROM 25 TO 32

Views: 431 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 2, 2009 8:55pm
by DON GASKILL

Dennis Murphy

King Pins

Frank, I was looking in a parts interchange manual and noticed that the 1931 Devaux uses to same King Pins as most of all the Durants & Starts. Do you have replacement sets available? Thanks, Dennis

Views: 334 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 2, 2009 4:23pm
by Frank Witkowski

Roger Allard

looking for heads

I'm acting as an intermediary for a computer-illiterate friend who has a 1929 Durant Sport which he races in historic races. It has a Continental 6-cylinder side-valve engine. He needs new cylinder heads for his motor. If anyone can help, it will be appreciated...

Views: 449 Replies: 5

Last Post: Sep 2, 2009 6:19am
by Roger Allard

Jim Greenamyer

DMAC election ballots

Hello everyone. Just a friendly reminder that the DMAC election ballots for club officers will be opened and counted next week at the annual meeting being held in Texarkana. I've recieved many ballots as members are showing great interest in their club. BUT... Ju...

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Last Post: Sep 1, 2009 6:03am
by Jim Greenamyer

Jan Arnett

How to read spark plugs

This is a very interesting article on how to read spark plugs once they have been in an engine. Jan http://www.4secondsflat.com/Spark_plug_reading.html

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Last Post: Aug 30, 2009 7:41am
by Jan Arnett

Vince O'Brien

Stripped Threads

Some of the sheet metal screws that hold the buttons on the top irons have come loose. The holes have gotten too big. I'd like to use the same screws rather than larger ones. Does anyone know of a way to fix this other than welding the hole shut and redrilling??

Views: 396 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 30, 2009 7:22am
by Bill Hoaglan

Ken McCormick

Driving to Texarkana

Only a few more days and we will be heading out . Should be an interesting drive . If anyone has anything they would like picked up and taken to the big meeting best let me know before wed. Thats take off time. I promise I am not trying to inherit a lot of durant par...

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Last Post: Aug 29, 2009 8:07pm
by Ken McCormick

Ken Brink

Article in cars & Parts Oct.09

I just received our Oct. copy of Cars & Parts magazine. Subject: Antiques on the Bay, Car show June 20th. 2009 page 78. Held in St. Ignace, MI. Short note, There was also a rare 1923 Durant fielded by Kenneth Brink of Muskegon, Michigan.

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Last Post: Aug 29, 2009 9:50am
by Ken Brink

Wayne Farrand

Texarkana

Haven't heard much banter about the meet - who is bringing cars, etc. If I can find an enclosed trailer, I want to bring mine. We had a blast in Auburn. Sounds like a great schedule. My wife suggested going. Be great to see a whole string of Durants. We have to be ba...

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Last Post: Aug 28, 2009 5:58am
by Mike Linthicum

Lance Haynes

pics Split rims and tires

First$495 takes all (5) 500/19" 4 ply B.F. Goodrich silver town blackwalls

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Last Post: Aug 27, 2009 9:46pm
by Lance Haynes

Lance Haynes

Split rims and tires

5 Brand new Tires and tubes brass stem's nickel plated w/powder coated dark blue 19" split rims for 28, 29 Durant Wood wheel cars will post pics soon Questions call Lance at 858-874-0535

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Last Post: Aug 27, 2009 8:42pm
by Lance Haynes

Rick Botti

Need head for 22A

I am helping a member overseas that needs a head for a 22A. Any help or leads would be appreciated. Thanks, Rick Botti 510 796--2522 rick@botti.us

Views: 585 Replies: 9

Last Post: Aug 27, 2009 8:15pm
by Rick Botti

Wayne Farrand

Hood lacing installation

What is the proper way to install the hood lacing both radiator and cowl? Do you run a wire down the center and then push a bent wire thru the lacing and hole and bend the ends over? Wayne

Views: 688 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 27, 2009 8:50am
by Bob Krause

chris

1928 Durant coup FOR SALE CHEAP!

I have a 1928 model M4 car#C3201. The car is located in Mammoth Lakes,CA. It has been mostly taken apart for restorartion. Chasis is still together and Ihave no top or floor.Other than that I have all other parts for this car. Possible to restore or would make an ex...

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Last Post: Aug 26, 2009 8:55pm
by chris

gary k

request for parts pictures of 1925 star F

fellow durantonians, i need to know what the missing parts look like on the car i just got...a 1925 star roadster model F. If possible please email to "FROGGYSROD @ COMCAST.NET" or mail to me at 3106 plymouth rock rd. plymouth meeting, pa. 19462 pictu...

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Last Post: Aug 25, 2009 5:45pm
by Frank Witkowski

stephen Aldrich

Gas Caps

thank you for your response. I will be looking for your response regarding the quality and fitting of the cap. I do have a gas cap, but, it would be nice, to have one with a "D" on it.

Views: 290 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 25, 2009 4:33pm
by stephen Aldrich

Paul Wicklander

JR5 Carburator

I have a JR5 Carburator. My grandfather had a Durant. I think I have other parts such as the head lamps. I'm still working on identifying them. I wanted to sell my JR5 and was hoping to get an idea on what they go for. My research has yielded nothing. Thanks for...

Views: 342 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 24, 2009 5:05pm
by Paul Wicklander

Ken McCormick

1930 Durant roadster model 614 for sale

I have been contacted by a man name of Jason who has a 30 roadster he would like to sell. Anyone know what a fair price would be for this unrestored car?? From the pics I have seen it looks pretty complete. Been stored inside for a quite a while. Any one inter...

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Last Post: Aug 24, 2009 3:06pm
by Ken McCormick

Mike Linthicum

Australian company that casts door handles etc.

Does anybody know the web site for the Australian company that made door handles and carb bodies for Durant & Rugby that used to be on our links page? I'd like to contact them about some door handles.

Views: 307 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 22, 2009 7:17am
by Frank Witkowski

lynne

Not sure which one yet but I think its the h40 or the b40

Will tske pictures tomorrow and post, but even the original rear window shade is still in it. Wheel base is 115"

Views: 308 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 21, 2009 4:51pm
by Darren Anderson

Ken McCormick

Free delivery service

I will be leaving here on sept 2 heading for Texarkana . I will be driving a 1 ton chev pick up and have a lot of room to haul stuff if anyone has anything they want taken to the meeting. I will be going through all the following cities and if it is not to far off th...

Views: 323 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 20, 2009 7:09pm
by Ken McCormick

Vince O'Brien

Lifetime Antifreeze

The local NAPA store has a lifetime antifreeze by Pentosin. It claims to be absoilutely neutral to metals. Does this mean no rust? Has anyone had any experience with it?

Views: 317 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 19, 2009 11:02am
by Vince O'Brien

Max Tunbridge

Rear Brake on 26 Star Pickup

I'm missing the linkage between brake shoe to pull brakes on. Does anyone have a picture or are you able to describe part. Many thanks Max

Views: 423 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 17, 2009 3:41am
by Rick Starick

Guy Belzil

A Treasure found again...

Firstly, apologizes for 1st post... have found out FireFox is not allowing editing to messages as does Explorer. But here we go : Found this 5 miles north of home Found this 1936 Nash sedan chopped into a pickup sitting a top 1926 Star The rails , front...

Views: 806 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 16, 2009 6:07am
by Guy Belzil

Shaun Murphy

Rust

I'm getting ready to replace most of the wood inside the cabin of my 6-14. The vehical inside and out is covered in a light to moderate surface rust. Nothing rusted out. Any advice in dealing with the interior rust. Some metal would seem extremely hard to access. Not...

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Last Post: Aug 15, 2009 6:56pm
by Don Shilling

Guy Belzil

A treasure (hic) found

this is a test

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Last Post: Aug 14, 2009 7:44pm
by Guy Belzil

Don Shilling

Up Coming Road Trip

I'm in the process of selling my '17 Dodge Touring and will be delivering it to Phoenix about the end of Sept or so. I would really like to find something to haul back to Texarkana if possible. I'll haul most anything except wives and spare girlfriends,,,,,,,,,,....

Views: 317 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 14, 2009 5:59pm
by Don Shilling

Dave Schulte

OH NO !! Not Oil Again !!!

What are the latest recommendations for oil? I have my 29 15L apart again after about 2000 miles on a complete rebuild. Wrist pin noise alerted me to problems. Knurling worn off the piston skirts, oil in the bottom of the oil pan looked like metallic paint. My model...

Views: 463 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 14, 2009 7:18am
by Mike Linthicum

DON GASKILL

U-JOINT RESTORATION

I READ IN THE "DURANT'S STANDARD" VOL.6 NOV 1981 NO. 3 PAGE 4-5 THAT I CAN GET THE 16 RUBBER BALLS FOR THE REPAIR FROM THE CLUB OFFICE IS THIS STILL TRUE? IF NOT DOES ANYONE TELL ME I CAN?

Views: 355 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 13, 2009 9:38pm
by Gary Yelle

Timothy Parrott

1925 Star Model F coupe

This is probably an unusual request... I'm writing a local history booklet that involves an anecdote concerning a Star automobile (manufactured by Durant Motors), and I need to know if this model had a crank on the front, which was used to start it. If the 1925 Star...

Views: 379 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 12, 2009 4:38pm
by Timothy Parrott

DON GASKILL

CARB

WHAT IS THE CORRECT CARBURATOR FOR MY CAR IT'S A 1929 M4 4 CLY.?

Views: 371 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 12, 2009 5:27am
by Frank Witkowski

Lee DeWire

1922/23 Star Engine for sale

I have a Star engine that I have tentatively identified as being from 1922 or 1923 that I am interested in selling. Photos are available upon request as well as additional information such as serial numbers, etc. Engine is in excellent shape. Was running when stored...

Views: 332 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 11, 2009 1:45pm
by Lee DeWire

Arthur Roberts

HERSHEY, Durant Base Camp and Parts Finding Service

Our Club will have a site at Hershey. You are invited to "come on in" as often, for as long, as you like. The address will be posted soon. Our Base Camp will be open from Tuesday morning through Saturday afternoon. Rest facilities and refreshment will be...

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Last Post: Aug 9, 2009 5:27am
by Arthur Roberts

Rick Starick

Secondhand Continental Piston

My 1923 Continental W4 has 3 aluminium pistons and one cast iron piston with a damaged gudgeon pin bush. I am looking for a secondhand piston as I'm not reboring the engine at this stage. Details written on the piston are: Continental W4A-405. Number on top...

Views: 507 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 9, 2009 4:49am
by Arthur Roberts

Don Shilling

Fresh Wood Wheels

Butch and I made a run up to Johnson's Wood Wheels last Monday to pick up our freshly re-spoked wheels. Their shop is located between Ardmore and Durant, OK. The work is exceptional and very reasonably priced. If you are in need of their services contact Tommy or St...

Views: 475 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 7, 2009 1:18pm
by Lar

Dave Truemner

On the Road again - finally

After 7 months of work by several volunteers, our '29 D40 is operational again, after 43 years on static display. It has not been totally restored, but it has been returned to safe and reliable operation, for use within the Museum property only. A short video clip is...

Views: 338 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 7, 2009 12:55pm
by Norm Toone

Norm Toone

Loco info ??

Lance ... for your thoughts. Reading the piece in the Ottawa Citizen July 3 by Bill Vance on Mercier's he comments the Mercier was bought by a Wall Street syndicate after 1918 and Emlen Hares a former Packard VP was put in charge of the Co. Name was changed to Hare's...

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Last Post: Aug 7, 2009 10:50am
by Lance Chabot

Arthur Roberts

Hershey Heads Up

Hello you heroes of the highways, we have a hangout at Hershey, Hoo Rah Durant Base Camp to be established. Our Durant Club has at least 2 spaces at Hershey, The spaces are not yet registered as official Durant Club Spaces because there may be some even better...

Views: 397 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 5, 2009 5:42am
by Frank Witkowski

Dave enrico

STAR MOTOR

HELLO EVERYONE THERES AN AD IN MY AREA FOR A STAR 4 CYLINDER CONTINENTAL MOTOR ONLY SEEN 1 SIDE LOOKS LIKE WATER PUMP AN GENERATOR ARE THERE NO OTHER INFO,IF ANY ONE IS INTRESTED ILL CHECK IT OUT, NEED DEVAUX CARS & PARTS DAVE

Views: 378 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 4, 2009 4:46pm
by Dave enrico

Guy Belzil

Radiator repair _ Advice required !!!

I have radiator problems. Must initial state that my grandpa had replaced the original radiator core with a 1928 Chev radiator core and soldered to Star grill holder and steel bottom bar with 2 studs to new core. So there is solder everywhere. Have developed...

Views: 516 Replies: 8

Last Post: Aug 4, 2009 11:56am
by Norm Toone

Ken McCormick

Texarkana tour

I am going to be driving from Kamloops to the tour with a one ton pickup. I will have room for hauling parts if anyone has some they want sent to the tour .I am taking the most direct route but will be happy to stop along the way to pick up items as long as they are...

Views: 422 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 3, 2009 12:21am
by Rick Botti

Don Shilling

Star 21" Split Rims for Hays Wheels

Just to let everybody know, I'm still working with American Vintage Rims to procure replacement rims for our cars. As you know, the only difference between Ford and Star use is the location of the valve stem hole. You'ns could help me greatly by posting on this th...

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Last Post: Jul 31, 2009 10:50am
by Don Shilling

Dave Schulte

Optima Battery

Hi, Anyone out there using an Optima battery? Know anything about the fake plastic battery cases used to hide them in? Thanks, Dave

Views: 455 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jul 29, 2009 11:38pm
by Vince O'Brien

Dean Hamann

plans for wood

Looking for plans wood for the body for 1923 star 4 coupe

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Last Post: Jul 28, 2009 11:50pm
by Ken McCormick

real meilleur July 13/09

Canadian Durant meet

Fellow Durantonians After attending the Durant meet in Guelph let me tell you this is one of the best. Lots of touring, food and best of all the people !!!! Althogh I had trouble with the Star the very knowlegable help to get it going was second to none. I also...

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Last Post: Jul 26, 2009 2:39pm
by Ed Vomero

Mike Linthicum

Pre War Auto Notes Magazine

Way to go Rick! I received my August issue of Prewar Auto Notes magazine and in the Calendar of Events section I saw you and your car picture advertising Texarkana. Great publicity for the meet and great picture. Anyone that has not tried a subscription to the magaz...

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Last Post: Jul 26, 2009 11:14am
by Rick Botti

Dan Marx

Dort eagle

Oh well, if I had searched the web first, I would have found the car. It is a 1917 and he wants $3k for it. Ouch? Dan

Views: 333 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 25, 2009 1:13pm
by Dan Marx

Dan Marx

Dort Eagle

Ok folks, I found a Dort Eagle in a classic car "yard". The engine tag was brass and from the Lycoming Engine Company made for the Dort Car Company. There was not much metal left of the car , but the drive train and radiator were in tact. The oval shape gas tank wa...

Views: 333 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 25, 2009 1:09pm
by Dan Marx

Keith N

SU carb

I need an SU carb like the one pictured. Any condition will do as I really need the brass parts. Any spare parts bins out there? kn

Views: 596 Replies: 9

Last Post: Jul 24, 2009 9:49pm
by Keith N

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