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Hi All...
I have located a source for the ignition switch key cylinder. This is the pot metal part that is always broken. These are used on the combination lighting and ignition switch as made by Clum that is used on most of our cars up to 1930
The new part is machined from stainless steel and polished. It will never need replaced. It takes the old original flat key.
Am also looking at having the key reproduced
Mac Irvine up in Canada has my prototype that he is using to rebuild his ignition switch.
If you would be interested in one of these I will have a run made of them. The cost for the cylinder will be approximately $45 US. This will include shipping in either the US or Canada.
Let me know what you think.......
Frank 
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Frank, I would be interested in one for my 25 Star.
Will it be complete with key?
Glenn
Frank: I have installed your new ignition switch cylinder and it works like a charm!!!!! My old one literally fell into my hand in pieces when I removed the faceplate. The real beauty of your part is that, being stainless steel, it will last forever. I was able to pick up a couple of flat key blanks and made myself a key in just a few minutes with a file. Thanks for the great addition to your parts list!!
Hi All..
Thanks for all the interest. I have the first group of cylinders on order, will let everyone know when they are ready to ship.
Still working on a source for keys at a reasonable price. I will include a tracing of an original key with the cylinders, as Mac said they are not that hard to make.
This cylinder will not work with the later cars that have the switch on the back of the coil, they only work for the combination lighting and ignition switch as made by Clum.
Got a few more repo parts in the planning stages. Let me know if you have a need for anything specific.
Frank ---
Hi All
To answer some questions:
Yes this is the replacement for the pot metal cylinder, it is made of stainless steel and polished.
It is designed to work with the original key, which is a flat steel key with a fork on the end. I do not have a source for the key ,at a resonable price as yet, but am working on it.
This cylinder is used in the Clum combination light and ignition switch used on the Durant & Star cars up through 1929, it is not used for the switch that is on the back of the coil as used from 1930 on.
This cylinder may work on some other brands of cars that use a Clum switch, have orders from some Dodge Club members, if you have other cars let me know and I can get you some details.
My initial production run is almost sold out so if you need one let me know and I will put you on the list for them.
Should be ready to ship in about 6 weeks
Thanks for all the interest...Frank ---
Any update on when the switch will be available?
Thanks
Chuck
Hi All
Cylinders should be available by the end of January.
Will keep you posted, Thanks for all the interest.
Frank ---
Hi All.
The switch cylinders are here and ready to ship.
If you would like one they are $45 which includes shipping in the US and Canada. Foreign orders add $5 for shipping. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax.
If you would like one of these send me an email with your shipping address. If you are a member of the DMAC, I will ship one to you with a bill and you can send me a check.
Non members send a check to me at 576 McCleary Road, Hookstown, PA 15050, And I will ship you one the next day.
I will include a tracing of an original key, that can be made from flat stock, Have not found a source for a reasonably priced key as yet, but still working on that
Thanks for all the interest, many more items are comming.........Frank ---
To: Frank Witkowski et al
Hi all,
I am now the proud owner of a 1927 Durant STAR model M coupe, that I got from David Haggland.I guess David never did get an ignition switch and key, as I have to use a screwdriver inserted into existing switch housing to light the thing up! I have noticed that there isn't much info on a '27 Star coupe out there and that parts are somewhat more difficult to obtain than I thought. The coupe's in pretty decent shape, but if I'm not too successful in finding parts, I may decide to sell it or ( God forbid ) take it apart and turn it in to a hot rod! 
Is there anybody in the Sacramento Ca. region that can give me any info on this beauty?
Thanks, Andrew 
Do You own a car built by Durant? Yes.....a Durant STAR that I got from David Haggland via a trade
Hi Brian......
OK I'll put one in the mail to you......
Frank ---
Do You own a car built by Durant? 13 Durant & Star cars & a Durant Dort Buggy
hi frank, i would like to have the ignition switch replacement part for 23 durant
Do You own a car built by Durant? yes 1923 durant
Hi Shane.....
I've been sold out of the cylinders for a long time.
A very similar key and cylinder was used in the 4 cylinder Chevies. Check with Gary Wallace Early Chevy Parts (listed in parts & services)he should have them available......
Frank ---
Where Are You From? Hookstown Pennsylvania
Do You own a car built by Durant? yes a few