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Rick Botti

2008 Memebership Dues - Renew Early

Calling All Durantonians, 2008 is getting here fast and now is a good time to renew your membership dues. Don't put it off, get an early start and renew now. Dues are $35 for USA,$37 for Canada and $40 for International. You will find a Renew Dues button to...

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Last Post: Nov 21, 2007 9:38am
by Rick Botti

stan morris

Craigslist find

1929 Durant - $2500 (sonoma) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reply to: sale-478796302@craigslist.org Date: 2007-11-14, 11:31AM PST 1929 Durant 4dr. sed This item has been posted by-owner. it's...

Views: 530 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 20, 2007 5:25pm
by Rick Botti

Lance Haynes

Parts Man Frank Witkowski

Hello Durant, Star Car Owners. I am in the process of selling our dear faithful member Frank Witkowski most of my Durant and Star parts so I am advising everyone to contact Frank for parts from now on. The city of San Diego is forcing me to get rid of everything. F...

Views: 754 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 20, 2007 2:21pm
by Rick Botti

Art Langevin

What is it and is it worth anything

Hi, I recently bought a pile of stuff at an auction - in a box of old car stuff I found a different looking radiator cap. It says Boyce on one side and has a little STAR logo on the other side. It has a glass tube inside that I am affraid is loose inside the housing....

Views: 405 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 19, 2007 5:34pm
by Vince O'Brien

stan morris

rear end rebuild

Does anyone have the part #'s and location to purchase bearings and seals for rebuild of my 1929 Durant 2dr sedan rear end? Thanks Stan

Views: 462 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 16, 2007 1:06pm
by stan morris

Orville

vehicle Identification plate

1928 Rugby Model X 1 ton truck I am looking for the wording on a vin plate and if you can a picture of it. I also need to find someone who will refinish it. Can any one help Orville

Views: 413 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 15, 2007 9:19am
by Gordon F. Curl

Andrew Passadore

1926 Durant Star on Ebay

I just saw what I think is quite a deal for someone on Ebay, listed as a 1926 Star pickup? Great one for parts or restore. Wish I had the room to store another fixer upper. If anyone's interested, take a look. it is item number 330187394886. Has two days left...

Views: 445 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 15, 2007 8:58am
by Andrew Passadore

Mike Miller

a question

It says that membership is for the calender year on the membership sheet. Dose this mean i would need to renew again in January 2008? I would like to thank Frank for responding to my post. After looking at the pic on the site, I have decided to build my Star...

Views: 313 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 14, 2007 6:04pm
by Mike Miller

Brian D.

Flint Fenders

I was looking at a Flint rear fender on ebay. It looks it would fit on my star. The part number on the fender is listed as 30598 but I don't have any information to verify its application. There are also front fenders available and I would like to know if it is po...

Views: 521 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 14, 2007 4:01pm
by Frank Witkowski

Ken Brink

Bill Vigus 1925 Flint

Just received my copy of Old Car Weekly. On page 29 lower right hand corner is a photo of Bill Vigas 1925 Flint, waiting to drive into the Hershey Show Oct, 10/13 2007.

Views: 433 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 13, 2007 3:48pm
by Frank Witkowski

Glenn Guild

Maxwell Wheel Rims

Anyone out there interested in 4 1910 Maxwell wheel rims (the part the tire sets in)? They measure 2 1/2 in. across bead, 21 1/2 inside diameter, 23 in. outside diameter. Solid rims. They are in fair shape & could be fixed and used. Thanks, Glenn

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Last Post: Nov 13, 2007 3:02pm
by Glenn Guild

Frank Witkowski

Thank You Veterans

Hi ALL..... Lets take time today to thank all the Veterans out there You may not know what this picture represented. These are the Veterans in the DMAC who where at Auburn. Picture taken by Charlie Spitz (who should be in it also) at the Kruse Museum....

Views: 351 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 12, 2007 3:01pm
by Ken McCormick

Rick Botti

Current Projects Page

I just added Brian Tanguay's 1929 model 63 four door sedan to the "Current Projects" page in the Photographs section. Rick

Views: 399 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 12, 2007 6:32am
by Brian Tanguay

Mike Miller

need parts and help

After a great conversation with Rick I'm taking his suggestion and posting on your club forum. I have just purchased my Star a couple of weeks ago and I'm in need of a body for it. I'm open to what is out there but my wife and I are really partial to the touring bod...

Views: 364 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 11, 2007 6:35am
by Frank Witkowski

Rick Botti

Durant Stuff For Sale

Don't forget that DMAC items from the club store make excellent Christmas gifts and all proceeds go straight to the club. Original T-Shirts, the first item the club ever sold, are on sale now at only $8 each. Patches, decals, hats, shirt and step plates are ready...

Views: 539 Replies: 6

Last Post: Nov 9, 2007 6:20pm
by Frank Witkowski

Yates Milton

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Hi Y'all, Thought maybe a new post on the website might help our current President, Rick Botti, with his previous request for help on articles for the Durant Partner. Our Durant Partner Editor, Carol Fogarazzo, stated to me that she needed articles for the maga...

Views: 580 Replies: 7

Last Post: Nov 8, 2007 8:42am
by Rick Botti

Phil Donoghoe

Cam Followers needed; Engine rebuild update.

Looking for a supplier of the Cam Followers, adjusting screw & lock nut from Continental engine They are 3/8 national fine thread New or NOS or even good condition second hand. The spanner facings need to be in good order. Progress on Engine rebuild: Con rods straig...

Views: 377 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 8, 2007 2:36am
by Sid Semple

Dale Mills

Value of 1925 Star Coupester

I have located an above average vehicle, can be driven anywhere. Older restore in very good condition. I am looking for approximate values before I make offer. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks,

Views: 481 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 7, 2007 5:10pm
by Dave Roberts [TH...

John

Durant hub cap ID?

I have a Durant hub cap with the picture of the name DURANT across a thing that looks like a dragon. Would someone be interested in telling me what car it is off of if I emailed a photo of it?

Views: 434 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 7, 2007 4:55am
by Norm Toone

Nicolas

Water Pump

Hello, which is the diameter of the axis of water pump (STD measurement), for 4 and 6 cil. Thanks you Nicolas Scaparone

Views: 459 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 3, 2007 1:26pm
by cdmn

Ken Crowl

At Last!!

THANK YOU CHUCK! Do you mean I can actually send a pic of my BRIGHT YELLOW '24 Star roadster without fear of being tarred, feathered, and run out of town - or at least out of the club!?! It really only has a couple of minor changes - is MY car, the way I want it....

Views: 533 Replies: 7

Last Post: Nov 1, 2007 2:20pm
by cdmn

Brian

Body removal - 1926 R Coupe

I am starting to get my car taken apart and now am at the point where I am ready to take the body off the frame. I was thinking I could remove it in one piece until I started looking at the steering column. I have all of the hardware for the column removed but if I...

Views: 460 Replies: 8

Last Post: Oct 31, 2007 7:57pm
by Brian

Frank Witkowski

Share Your Memories of Auburn

Hi All..... As Rick mentioned in another post WE NEED YOUR HELP. The next super sized issue of the Partner is going to feature our 10th annual Meet in Auburn. We need your stories. If everyone who was there could write a couple lines about their experiences w...

Views: 327 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 31, 2007 7:37pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Jim Glover

Overdrive anyone?

Does anybody have an overdrive unit as an add on installed and working? I have seen some advertised in Classic Cars Mag. and wondered what are the ramifications of such a change, does it work as it should, what modifications has to be made, what is the success of the...

Views: 713 Replies: 10

Last Post: Oct 30, 2007 8:39pm
by cdmn

Rick Botti

WE NEED YOR HELP!!

The next issue of the Durant Partner is going to be a real Dusie(pun intended);-) But our Editor needs your help right away as November is the deadline for articles, ads, etc. If you have an article to submit, even if you think you can't write one, well write one...

Views: 526 Replies: 10

Last Post: Oct 30, 2007 8:13pm
by Rick Botti

Larry Hand

I`m look`n for a durant coupe that is set to drive with vary little work

If I can drive it home I vary interested so email me if you have what I`m look`n for....Thanks Larry handh2o@yahoo.com

Views: 447 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 30, 2007 3:51am
by Dave Roberts [TH...

Les & Josie Young

More progress photos

Well after 12 weeks of sanding, filling, spraying, washing, sanding some more, filling some more, spraying some more, Gary the body restorer got her body smooth as, and then we finally got a colour on. Now for the buffing and polishing. The photos look like red in co...

Views: 516 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 28, 2007 6:48pm
by Phil Donoghoe

Ken McCormick

California fires

Just watching the news and thinking of all our friends from the club living in the path of that monster blaze. I send my sincere wish that they all come thru it safe and sound. Lance--take good care of all the great cars you have there in San Diego. I think we are a...

Views: 648 Replies: 15

Last Post: Oct 27, 2007 7:15am
by David Jansen

eric landry

need parts

Good day, i need engine parts as head gasket and piston please send me a e mail or phone eric 514-293-5102

Views: 432 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 27, 2007 5:33am
by Norm Toone

hector valladares

i want information on how to restore my car

i want information on how to restore my car soon i will post a picture of it it is a rugby i du not know the year

Views: 369 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 26, 2007 2:51pm
by Walter

Rick Botti

2007 Pictures posted

I just posted a few pictures from Auburn, 155 to be exact. It's actually a small part of the most photographed DMAC event ever. I'll post more and of course the next issue of the Durant Partner will contain many pictures and extra pages in color. Just click the 20...

Views: 389 Replies: 7

Last Post: Oct 26, 2007 7:06am
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

DMAC Sale

I’ve made a few updates to the online club store (Durant store button), and one of those changes was to place our DMAC T-Shirts on SALE. They are now offerd for only $8.00 each, that’s 47% off of their regular price. Remember the holidays are approachi...

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Last Post: Oct 24, 2007 2:52pm
by Rick Botti

Bert & Sonia Babick

Durant Partner

The second issue of the Durant Partner under our new editor is another excellent job. It has clear photos and good text. Keep up the good job Carol!!!

Views: 734 Replies: 17

Last Post: Oct 23, 2007 8:57pm
by Wayne Farrand

Wayne Farrand

2007 Auburn meet

Was excited to see under photographs, there is a 2007 annual meet (NEW) listing. But the photos are same as the 2006 meet. Musta been a slip of the curser or it's a placeholder, but I know we'll see them soon. Wayne

Views: 301 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 23, 2007 8:14pm
by Rick Botti

Ron Hast

Part Search

Colleagues: While carefully replacing the internal wire in the steering shaft to activate the horn, we accidentally broke the upper throttle control lever (appears to be pot metal) while tapping it in place. So, am searching for either the single casting for the thr...

Views: 375 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 23, 2007 6:31pm
by Bruce Hargin

David L Jansen

my car, my dad's garage

I have posted a similar message recently but haven't seen it on the forum page. sometimes the cp and I don't get along. my car: I am headed to CA on 11-08-08 to pick up the 29/30 4 door sport sedan model 6-63 deluxe from Bob Krause. Wish me luck and please send some...

Views: 381 Replies: 5

Last Post: Oct 23, 2007 10:52am
by Vince O'Brien

Phil Donoghoe

Pre-ignition problem, solution sought.

Third time UN-lucky!!! returning home from a very nice tour of the mid section of the Murray river and the "Boorigal Rally" in Albury NSW (8th to 14th October) the engine of my 1929 D66 sedan failed once again. On dismantling it appears that the engine seems to be pr...

Views: 343 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 22, 2007 7:19pm
by brian boys

Robert Shirley

Wanted: Timing Belt for 6cyl 22A motor

Hello! I am looking for a timing belt for a 6 cylinder, 22A motor. If you can help me out, give me a call or email. Thanks, Bob 519-942-9167

Views: 473 Replies: 8

Last Post: Oct 22, 2007 8:22am
by Robert Shirley

Norm Toone

another estate auction

October 20, 10 AM at 6192 Bank Street (Hwy 31) Greely Ontario 1929 Durant Roadster green restored 1928 Durant Sedan white rough restored Number of parts ( 28 / 29 ) see www.theauctionfever.com for full details (it says)

Views: 451 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 21, 2007 1:28pm
by Norm Toone

Mike Linthicum

2nd Junior Award goes to Bill Vigus 1925 Flint at Hershey

Don't know if anyone has seen it yet, but our very own DMAC member Bill Vigus and his 25 Flint took a 2nd Junior in his class at Hershey. Way to go Bill! Congratulations for sure!

Views: 300 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 21, 2007 6:38am
by Gordon F. Curl

Dave Schulte

Rudie Auction Results

The Terry Rudie auction was today. Here are some prices........ 30 Durant Street Rod $10,900 30 Durant Coupe (original) $5,500 31 Durant sedan converted to a truck $2,350 29 Rugby truck $5,100 28 Rugby truck (original) $7,600 Sorry.....

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Last Post: Oct 20, 2007 7:13pm
by Dave Schulte

zeller

Where is based this website?

I would like to know where this website is based,for example usually most of the adverts where are located? Thank you Zeller

Views: 310 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 20, 2007 6:58pm
by gary k

Tim Orr

continental engine

wish to sell rebuilt Durant motor, with rebuilt carb. Just wish to cover my costs, rebuilt motor $2,558.oo carb rebuild cost $185.00 total $2,743.00 O.B.O. extra parts included

Views: 916 Replies: 8

Last Post: Oct 19, 2007 10:16pm
by Tim Orr

Gordon F. Curl

Auction sale - Ogden, Utah

All you chaps out in the mid-west. Check out www.nixonauctioneers.com under Carl Nelson Auction on Saturday October 20. Lots of items, including unrestored vehicles, and a 1929 Durant Coupe that doesn't look bad. If you are anywhere in the vicinity would make an...

Views: 358 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 18, 2007 11:38am
by Gordon F. Curl

Wayne Farrand

Auburn meet - 23 Star hack

Who belongs to the Star hack station wagon that was at Auburn. Not sure I met them. I have an Avon bottle (whoopee)that is supposed to be a 23 Star that has some resemblance. They might like to have it Wayne Farrand

Views: 467 Replies: 6

Last Post: Oct 16, 2007 9:54pm
by Fritz Kuenzel

Les & Josie Young

A Big THANKYOU from Josie

Thanks to all - Les is happy with the information provided, this will save us time and money. Thanks to Don.

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Last Post: Oct 15, 2007 5:11pm
by Les & Josie Youn...

Les & Josie Young

Fitting of engine

Thanks for the replies we got, but can anyone please tell us now if the W4A engine which came out of the 1924 Rugby model F will fit into our 1926 Rugby model M which has a W5A engine in it at the moment. We are going to fit the W4A. Will we lose power? Is this...

Views: 357 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 15, 2007 8:33am
by Don Shilling

David L. Jansen

trip to California

I am looking for someone that might going to California soon. If you are interested in hauling a dissambelled car back for me, contact me;or I may be interested in meeting you there and drive back togather in separate vehicles. My family does want me to make the tri...

Views: 352 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 14, 2007 9:45pm
by Ken McCormick

John Vitek

Value of 1928 Rugby X Truck

I'have an opportunity to purchase a 1928 Rugby X 1 ton truck with grain box. All original, mint condition, runs. Can folks offer me thoughts on what a fair price might be--going value of--this vehicle? Thanks.

Views: 392 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 14, 2007 4:22pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Brian Tanguay

Win A Duesenberg at Auburn

Did I miss something? I read all the entries in the forum and I don't quite understand what was given? I see that Yates won, I saw the Cord model car, but I didn't see any Duesenberg. Are there any images of this giveaway? Was it a real car or a model? I'm confuse...

Views: 289 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 14, 2007 3:44pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

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