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Gene House

Interesting site I've found

I've discovered a website that is offering archieval newspapers from as early as the early 1900s. On this site I found several articles relating to the Flint Motor Company. The Anaconda Standard in Butte, MT stated that the Flint Roadster, driver that day in the cont...

Views: 233 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 22, 2018 12:21pm
by Norm Toone

Claude Lavoie

Battery not charging

It appears that the cut off relay is no longer functioning. I tried to find a replacement on the web without success. Would anyone know of where to find one eithter identical or that can be modified to fit? The generator is Auto-Lite model GAL. Thank you!

Views: 218 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 17, 2018 2:32pm
by Claude Lavoie

John P Langan

1923 A22

Hello, I just bought Bobby Carter 1923 A22 out of Ohio. Lots of questions! Continental I4 Runs great, starts right up, no smoke, shifts fine, stops decent. Recent paint, new top and interior, chrome is amazing for 95 years old! What type of oil 30 Non dete...

Views: 297 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jun 15, 2018 12:26pm
by Kenneth Brink

Terry Rhodes

Durant/Star valve stem cap find

Can you help me I.D. this cap? Found it in my shed. Thank you, Terry

Views: 136 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 15, 2018 9:36am
by Terry Rhodes

Don Shilling

DIY Upholstery

Due the the high cost of having upholstery done, I've decided to give it a try myself. Therefore, to get started, I would like to obtain some original upholstery from a Star C or F model touring car to create some patterns. Anybody have such items to lend out? Don...

Views: 229 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 14, 2018 7:27am
by Don Shilling

Christna Williams

1928 durant 2 ton pickup 1926 durant yout parts

The cab and frame are a 1928 durant 2 ton pickup and the other one is 1926 durant yout I have a number of parts from my dad's estate. I don't have the knowledge or means to make use of them and i have to liquidate them anyway to pay his bills but i cannot find a w...

Views: 166 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 7, 2018 11:12pm
by Christna William...

Rick Botti

Need old body wood

My 31 model 619 has finally arrived at the replacement wood stage in its restoration. The body is the same used on models 614 and 407. The roof in my car had a fire in the distance past and I could use old roof wood to use as templates. If anyone out there has one or...

Views: 474 Replies: 18

Last Post: Jun 7, 2018 5:43pm
by Rick Botti

Sid Semple

Bumper Badges

Given this bumper badge. Recent forum post had one but this one is a little different. Sid Semple

Views: 167 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 5, 2018 4:56pm
by Sid Semple

Rick Botti

Pacific Coast Spring Fling Tour

Our Spring Fling Tour is coming up real fast! Many of you that have attended an event in the past will received a registration form in the mail. If you need one the very same registration form can be download this direct link: Registration Form Here Rick

Views: 369 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 3, 2018 10:18pm
by Rick Botti

Peggy Spitz

Staten Island Tech Session

We are working on the tech session at the Annual Meet in Staten Island. Roger and Bert will be the hosts of this event. Roger asked if those of you with questions about our cars (and how to keep them running) to let them know what you would like the tech session to b...

Views: 109 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 1, 2018 8:58am
by Peggy Spitz

frank witkowski

Photo Bucket images are back

Hi All... Anyone else notice that Photo Bucket has restored all the images? Saw on another forum and they are back on here. Frank

Views: 120 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 31, 2018 7:47pm
by frank witkowski

mt arledge

mason truck

I have found what I was told was a 1927 Durant truck that is still all together and in good restorable shape. I am trying to learn as much as I can about it. Any information would be muchly appriecated. Any idea on what it is worth? Please help, thanks. mt arledge

Views: 857 Replies: 7

Last Post: May 27, 2018 7:32am
by Steve Rocca

VINCE O'BRIEN

Torque specs for W5 head bolts

I need to re-torque my W5 head bolts. I couldn't find anything in the Star repair manual or on this site. Anyone got the specs?

Views: 142 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 25, 2018 6:46pm
by Don Shilling

dave enrico

GENERATOR TO WATERPUMP HOSE AND CAPS

HELLO EVERYONE DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO GET THE RED HOSE AND CAPS THAT DRIVE THE WATER PUMP OFF THE GENERATOR FOR MY DEVAUX,NEW PROJECJ AND THERE MISSING, THANKS DAVE

Views: 199 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 24, 2018 10:12pm
by VINCE O'BRIEN

Peggy Spitz

Lastest Updates on the Staten Island Meet

I just spoke to Ed tonight about the upcoming Durant Conference in Staten Island. He is very proud of Staten Island, and wanted me to share the website for Old Richmond Town with the group. It is www.historicrichmondtown.org if you would like to check it out. TripA...

Views: 107 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 20, 2018 5:38pm
by Peggy Spitz

Robert Bush

Brake lining 1930

I need to reline the brakes on my 1930 407. Where can I get correct replacement linings and brass rivets so I can reline my brakes?

Views: 406 Replies: 11

Last Post: May 16, 2018 9:10am
by Bill Hoaglan

DJ Federlein

Treatment of Durants

Last night I was watching a prerecorded segment of “****ATION” which aired on USA channel the 4th of January 2018. called “The goodness of men”. At about three minutes before the end of the program there was a shootout that included a 1930...

Views: 277 Replies: 6

Last Post: May 14, 2018 6:29am
by Rick Botti

Mike Rice

sold my star

I sold my car. The guys name is Jim Linc and his wife Dixie so watch for them as they are going to be new members soon. Jim is going to keep the car original and that makes me happy. I've reached that point where the best for the car was to let someone who can take i...

Views: 199 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 13, 2018 7:21pm
by Mike Rice

Mike Linthicum

Articles for the Partner

As always we need articles for the Partner. The next issue is the Summer issue due out in June and we need articles for that and future issues. Everyone has a story to tell about their car or cars. How did you find it? What restoration of parts have you done? What pi...

Views: 109 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 13, 2018 12:04pm
by Mike Linthicum

Victor

Is this a Durant Automobile Part

Hello, I found an old Schrader valve cover that has a 5 point star in the center. I tried to upload a pic but it wouldn't allow me to. Curious, can anyone tell me if Durant automobiles used a valve stem cover like what I described?

Views: 180 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 11, 2018 9:05am
by Don Shilling

dave enrico

TRUNK RACK

HELLO EVERYONE DOES ANYONE HAVE A DEVAUX CUSTOM COUPE THAT THEY COULD TAKE SOME PICS OF THE TRUNK RACK AND ATTACHING BRACKETS,I BOUGHT THE GREG OTTERSEN DEVAUX CUSTOM COUPE AND THE TRUNK RACK IS MISSING,IT HAD SOME BRACKETS TO HOLD THE TRUNK ON THE BACK BUT NO RACK...

Views: 151 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 9, 2018 1:54pm
by dave enrico

Kaye jaff

Value of Star/Durant Motors brass id or vin plate

I'm an estate sale picker and I came across a brass plate for a "Star Made for Durant Motors by Continental Motors Corporation Detroit and Muskegon Detroit". I'm looking to sell it and trying to find out a value. I found some on eBay but not exactly like mine. Any...

Views: 147 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 6, 2018 7:13pm
by Kaye jaff

Gordon F. Curl

Annual meet - Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Hi There: Make sure that you book the date now! This will be the 23rd Annual meet for the Canadian group. The dates this year are JUNE 29 TO JULY 2nd YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT. The registration forms and information are listed under Club Events. We look...

Views: 158 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 4, 2018 10:57am
by Jack Connor

frank witkowski

Speedometer cable parts source

Saw this over on the AACA forum http://www.texasindustrialelectric.com/speedo.asp frank

Views: 156 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 28, 2018 6:45am
by frank witkowski

Don Shilling

Springfield Meet

I was just wondering if a date has been considered for this meet next April? It's only about four months away and I'm getting ansy for this road trip! I already have a motel room for Chickashay swap meet in March but this is just in by back yard!

Views: 741 Replies: 21

Last Post: Apr 27, 2018 8:03am
by Gordon F. Curl

Peggy Spitz

Staten Island Meet Update

Hi Everyone. I spoke to Ed today (actually he called me). He wanted me to share the following in the Forum about the September Meet 1. Staten Island is one of the 5 boros of NYC, but it is the Residential Neighborhood of them all. This means less traffic and more...

Views: 148 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 23, 2018 6:23am
by Charles A. Spitz...

Ken McCormick( better known as -Yukon jack)

woodspoke wheels-- 1930 Durant

I have six wood spoke wheels for a 30 Durant They may well fit other cars as well They have to be rebuilt but I know I would not have the patience to tackle this job. If anyone needs them they are available for whatever the cost to ship them would be. I would be...

Views: 210 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 19, 2018 8:03pm
by Ken McCormick( b...

Mike Linthicum

What did you do to your Durant (or other cars) Today?

Well I spend a couple of hours on my brakes, rebuilding them. One thing I learned was that I did not take enough pictures when I took them apart but hey I think I got them back together. Now I just have to source some new springs for them.

Views: 239 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 17, 2018 12:47pm
by Mike Linthicum

Chris Durkee

1928 Locomobile 8-80

I just took delivery of a 1928 8-80 Locomobile, car number 255. The seller told me that it was a sedan, but the title calls out a convertible. The body from the cowl back is missing. The rest of the car is fairly complete. The seller has owned the car since the ea...

Views: 444 Replies: 15

Last Post: Apr 13, 2018 8:48am
by dave enrico

Mike Linthicum

Pinion housing and differencial gaskets ?

I picked up my differential parts from the blaster painter today and i'm panicking as it is in pieces. It looks nice, but the differential is in two pieces and the pinion housing is separate. I think the gearing is all together in a bag along with the other parts. It...

Views: 306 Replies: 8

Last Post: Apr 9, 2018 6:05am
by Mike Linthicum

Duncan Smeaton

1928 Continental engine block clean-up

Hi everyone I recently purchased a crack tested 4 cylinder engine block. Basically, it's in good condition but I want to de-rust the outside, clean it up and paint it before cleaning and oiling the cylinders. I'll then measure it up to see how much work it needs d...

Views: 197 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 9, 2018 3:12am
by Duncan Smeaton

Peggy SPitz

DMAC Staten Island Meet

Time is counting down until our Annual Meet in Staten Island this year! I just checked the hotel rooms and we have 17 booked to date! This hotel IS the nicest on Staten Island so it will fill up by the time our Meet rolls around. So-IF you have NOT booked a room yet...

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Last Post: Apr 4, 2018 8:09pm
by Peggy SPitz

Mike Linthicum

Chrome or nickel, what say ye!

Original model 65 sales literature I have says this model has the "new chromium metal process on the outside on parts" doesn't say what parts though. Inside is not problem looks like all the parts were nickel. Can't seem to tell on my radiator shell and headlight buc...

Views: 323 Replies: 11

Last Post: Apr 4, 2018 6:22am
by Mike Linthicum

Frank Witkowski

Star R for sale Craig's list

Hi All...... not mine in Eastern PA. 1927 Durant Four Door Model R Star Six Cylinder Sedan Car - $5000 (Wilkes Barre) image 1 of 3 1 1 2 3 1927 Durant condition: good fuel: gas odometer: 28663 title status: clean transmission: manual Old warehou...

Views: 179 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 3, 2018 6:59am
by Norm Toone

Gary Yelle

Wood wheels:

I am happy and sad after I got a E-mail a little bit ago. I just got a picture from a DeVaux owner in the Mid West and the picture is of his Standard Coupe with wood wheels. I have never seen wood wheels on a DeVaux. I wanted to call Howard to share this picture....

Views: 425 Replies: 9

Last Post: Mar 31, 2018 5:52am
by Norm Toone

Mike Linthicum

DMAC East Coast Chapter Spring Meet April 19 -22, 2018, Springfield, Illinois

Start making those reservations and let's see a good turnout this April! DMAC East Coast Spring Meet April 19 throgh April 22, 2018 Hilton Garden Inn 3100 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois, 62703, USA TEL: +1-217-529-7171 ROOM RATE of $89.95 per...

Views: 249 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 27, 2018 2:35pm
by Don Shilling

Ken McCormick( better known as -Yukon jack)

Car and parts to be had cheap

I had a call from a guy in Vernon B C --not to far from here . He has a 23 or 24 durant truck he wants to get rid of. Apparently he has a lot of parts as well but he doesnt want them He is easy to talk to and says he would not be able to do the job of rebuildin...

Views: 372 Replies: 16

Last Post: Mar 26, 2018 9:03am
by Ken McCormick( b...

Ron

1933 Contenental Beacon

I have a 1933 Contenental Beacon. I was wondering if anyone knows the value of this vehicle, and where is the best place to buy parts for it. Thanks

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Last Post: Mar 24, 2018 5:18pm
by Ron

Roger Toppenberg

Information: The last Flint Z18 Jr. on the planet !

I recently purchased a 1926 Flint Z18 Jr. two door that was in the process of being restored after the previous owner was unable to complete it. It has been in storage with probably eighty five percent of it being finished ( plus it will need new wiring and an interi...

Views: 142 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 23, 2018 4:13pm
by Roger Toppenberg

Rick Botti

Cowl band help needed

Wanted one 1930 or 31 Durant Cowl band. I believe the cowl band is the same for most models of those years. However I realize finding one of these is a long shot so I also need to repair mine. A 5" inch bottom piece on both ends is too far rusted to preserve, so I...

Views: 242 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 23, 2018 3:40pm
by Rick Botti

Gerry Gouin

torqueing chart

Hi fellow members.Iam rebuilding 2 continental 6 cilider L engines an I would need the torque chart for the whole engine as soon as possible please.

Views: 500 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 22, 2018 5:37am
by Norm Toone

Gary Yelle

Howard Reinke

I got a call from Howard's son tonight to tell me of Howard's passing. He died March 15th, 2018. Howard was 85. I have known Howard for almost 20 years. We had many DeVaux discussions over the years. I only met Howard once at the 2011 gathering in Traverse Cit...

Views: 135 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 20, 2018 8:19am
by DAVID ENRICO

Mike Linthicum

Continental Motor Oil Filtrator

OK Durantonians. The Continental 14L & 15L engine used in 1928/1928 Durant cars had a first attempt device to filter the oil, called an oil filtrator. It was a large thing on the side of the block that originally contained felt washer rings to filter the oil. I've re...

Views: 1638 Replies: 36

Last Post: Mar 14, 2018 1:07pm
by Tom Schaffer

Peggy Spitz

2018 Durant Meet in Staten Island

Just an update for everyone. I checked with the hotel and we have a total of 17 rooms booked for the event. Remember if you have NOT made your reservations for a room yet do it ASAP. This hotel in the NYC are sells out about every weekend and well in advance of any...

Views: 160 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 11, 2018 5:50pm
by Peggy Spitz

Mike Linthicum

I've seen it all now! A 29 Durant Rat Rod.

Well fellow Durantonians I've seen it all now. Check out the Ebay page and look at the 29 Durant Rat Rod that's for sale in Miami. I've seen Durant hot rods, but not a Rat Rod yet. Looks like there is one out there now!

Views: 270 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 10, 2018 7:31pm
by VINCE O'BRIEN

Frank Witkowski

DMAC Election of Officers

Hi All.... We are approaching that time again when the membership will vote for Club Officers. As past president I am the chairman of the elections committee. Other members are Bill DeVries and Don Shilling. If you are considering running for any offices pl...

Views: 134 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 8, 2018 5:11am
by Frank Witkowski

VINCE O'BRIEN

Top Clip

The previous owner of my car fashioned an S-shaped clip that is inserted between the outside frame rail to keep the top from sagging. It's hard to insert and not very elegant. What was used when the car was new? anonymous image hosting

Views: 246 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 7, 2018 11:09am
by Don Shilling

Rick Botti

Our Founder Yates Milton

It is with great sadness that I tell you this, the founder of our wonderful Durant Motors Auto Club passed away last night. Yates was a good friend to us and a true Southern Gentleman. The organization he created reaches around the world and is now twenty years old...

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Last Post: Mar 7, 2018 8:01am
by Gordon F. Curl

Mike Linthicum

Passing of Yates Milton, 1st President of the DMAC

It is with great sadness that I report that Yates Milton passed this evening in a hospital in Greenville, North Carolina. By his side was Doris his Wife and Michael and Cindy his two children. A true Southern Gentleman if ever there was one, Yates was very active in...

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Last Post: Mar 5, 2018 8:24pm
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

Running board rubber and metal trim

Ok, got a question for you all. What is the proper rubber to cover the top of the running boards with? Who supplies it? I know there is a couple of different patterns, but what is factory correct? Also the metal running board aluminum trim. What is correct for the 19...

Views: 306 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 4, 2018 10:35pm
by Hilkka Brucksch

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