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Rick Botti

This New Forum

Restoration Recommendations We are always looking for a company or person who can sell us a part; perform a service such as painting, upholstery, welding, part rebuilding, electrical, etc. So here you can use this forum to suggest those vendors, part numbers, peopl...

Views: 1214 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 8, 2011 10:51am
by james humphreys

steve mustaikis

fan belt

Checking out under the hood today and noticed the fabric fan belt is getting a little taterd . Where would one find something to replace it with? Still holding but loose and not quite sure if it would hold much longer.

Views: 31 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 28, 2024 4:06pm
by steve mustaikis

Frank Witkowski

Source for rear wheel hub pullers

Hi All... This fellow can make new hub pullers for any vehicle......Frank George's excellent hub pullers (308)586-1930. www.customhubpullers.com

Views: 609 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jun 12, 2024 12:42pm
by Mike Linthicum

Alan Irwin

Rear wheel removal

Restoring my car and struggling to get the rear wheels off. I believe they may of been on for 50 years and not removed. I think it is a cone end on the driveshaft, have made a puller that spreads across 3 wooden spokes on two sides of the wheel and a bar that connec...

Views: 68 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 22, 2024 9:16am
by Alan Irwin

Jens Henrik Jeppesen

Autolite ignition coil

I am looking for an original autolite ignition coil for my b22 1922. I have seen a few for sale on ebay but I am not sure of there condition and I do not know if they can be renovated as I will not drive around with a 100 year old coil not knowing its exactely condi...

Views: 96 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 7, 2023 6:39am
by Jens Henrik Jepp...

Dean

Carburetor troubleshooting

Hello all, I have three problems I would love input on. I recently purchased a beautiful 1929 Durant Sedan in an auction. The car is in wonderful condition, no rot, rust or damage. I have never owned a Durant before so this is exciting. My problems are as follows...

Views: 147 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 10, 2023 4:32pm
by Rick Botti

Gil Winje

Interior door panels

I am looking for suggestions for the material that I should use for the interior panels on my 1928 Durant M-2 4-door sedan. Is Cowlboard the standard material used or something else? Who is a good supplier?

Views: 86 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 7, 2023 9:13am
by Gil Winje

Gil Winje

Interior Carpet/Rubber

I have a 1928 M2 4-door sedan. When I bought the car it had a carpet for the rear floor with snaps on the floor to hold it in place. I'm not sure what the material is? Would it be wool? The front had no floor covering and no snaps. Since the front floor had no snaps...

Views: 91 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 15, 2023 2:40pm
by Gil Winje

Todd E Frye

Continental A-22 Engine Rebuilder Recommendations?

Might be a long shot, but does anyone know of a good place (anywhere in the US) that specializes in rebuilding early Continental engines? I have an original 200ci OHV for my A-22 that I was going to try and tackle myself, but I think it's beyond my abilities. I have...

Views: 523 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 16, 2023 9:58am
by Marcus Smith

curtis bartell

paint in door jams

Finally painting my 26'M sedan. Been a long time since I stripped the car. I cant remember how the door jams were painted. The car will be black from the belt up, and Bronze green from the belt down. Are the jams painted two tone or they black top to bottom. Curt

Views: 90 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 29, 2023 5:45pm
by curtis bartell

Gil Winje

Reproduction Parts

I was wondering if anybody has bought any parts from a Brisbane, Australian company called Vintage Reproduction. They are listed on the Technical Page of the Durant Club website. Their email is vintagereproductions@bigpond.com. I am interested in several reproduction...

Views: 280 Replies: 10

Last Post: Mar 18, 2023 12:26pm
by Mike Linthicum

Ross Hoevet

Respoking wood wheels

For those of you lucky enough to own a wooden wheel Durant product; at last weekend's Portland Swap Meet vendor offering--Wood Wheels Respoked Tom Dessert 815 NE 235th Street Ridgefield Washinton 98642 Phone is (360)910-4362. Email DESSERTT@Hotmail.com. No ideas abou...

Views: 164 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 20, 2023 3:40pm
by Rick Bottt

Rick Botti

headlamp reflectors plating service

I've used two outfits for headlamp reflectors First is Chidgey & Son. I spoke with the founder a few years ago and he gave me a great price. He and his son are Silver platers and the old man told me a story about when he was young, his first car was a worn out...

Views: 100 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 15, 2023 12:14pm
by Rick Botti

Gil Winje

Gluing rubber mat to running board

I have made new oak running boards for my 1928 Durant. I ordered rubber mats from Metro Moulded Parts and trim from Restoration Supply. I was planning on gluing the rubber mat to the running board at least around the edges. Does anyone have a suggestion on the type/b...

Views: 132 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 1, 2022 9:27am
by Gil Winje

Phil Peters

LightinSight.com

Hi All-For those that have a hard time seeing the traffic lights when driving our old cars, there is a neat little product out that makes seeing all the traffic lights without bending your head down. It is a flexible stick on plastic lens (Fresnel) that can be applie...

Views: 106 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 27, 2022 3:12pm
by Phil Peters

Ross hoevet

"Best" products

Found this YouTube channel (Project Farm) that does tests of the best products that we would use in our restorations (along with many other things). His tests seem well thought out and bias free. For example, he has tested penetrating liquids/rust dissolvers (of impo...

Views: 118 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 19, 2022 9:50pm
by Ross hoevet

Mike Linthicum

Nickel & Chrome plating

Over the past couple of years, I have had a number of parts nickeled for my Durant as well as parts chromed for my Triumph TR6 by Librandi's plating. I've had no issue with them and their work is excellent. I had one small area that had not been fixed before plating...

Views: 114 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 5, 2022 9:09am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Leather fan belts fro our cars

I just found a site called "Then and Now Auto" which lists a number of fan belts for our cars. I purchased a 1" x 40" size for my Model 65 and it came in. Looks good and is stitched well to join it. Doesn't use metal stitches though, but does look strong enough. Fast...

Views: 129 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 21, 2022 10:06am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Phillips

Flat belt fan assembly

I am looking for a replacement flat belt fan assembly. Continental W4 on a 1926 Star Coupster.

Views: 151 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 21, 2022 10:03am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Phillips

Head Lamps

I am looking for a pair of headlights for a 1926 Star Coupster. The original body color matched can style lights were replaced with larger dual beam chrome bodied lights.

Views: 98 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 21, 2021 7:43pm
by Mike Phillips

Mike Linthicum

Nickel/chrome plating in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area

Anyone looking for a great plater for your nickle or chrome parts, I recommend Librandi's just outside of Harrisburg, PA. Many of the AACA people use them, and I've used them on my parts and am 100% satisfied. They are at Hershey Car show each year in October and wil...

Views: 118 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 25, 2021 7:08am
by Mike Linthicum

Michael Phillips

Speedometer ends

Anyone know the speedometer cable end piece dimensions (transmission side) and where you might find cable repair components. Also inner cable diameter. Thank you for your input.

Views: 235 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 23, 2021 9:56am
by Curtis Bartell

Norm Toone

J&M Machine Co Inc.

New Star member has this business. Specializes in the complete rebuilding of Antique and Modern engines for Automobiles, Trucks, Tractors, Industrial Marine, Coaches and more. http://jandm-machine.com/index.html

Views: 245 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 22, 2020 6:54am
by Norm Toone

Curtis Bartell

rubber balls

One inch rubber balls as used in our Spicer u-joints available from "McMaster Carr". High strength neoprene. Around $8.00 for a package of five. Pretty cheap. These guys supply high quality products for reasonable money. I've never been disappointed yet.

Views: 218 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 1, 2020 7:10pm
by Curtis Bartell

Michael Phillips

Distributor

Looking for recommendations on replacing the distributor housing and re-building generator. Greatly appreciate any help. Engine is running but the cast distributor housing is falling apart and a second generator is mounted on a separate pully.

Views: 283 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 7, 2020 9:08am
by Ken Hoshowski

Herman Kohnke

Rebabbitting Service

Kohnke Rebabbitting Service, 60615 330th Avenue, Clare, Iowa, 50524. This is our 55th Year. We rebuild all Cars, Tractors, and Machine bearings, and others. We rebuild Rods, Mains, Cam Bearings, Ect. Many Bearings are Spun, or Centrifugally poured. Shop Phone 515-303...

Views: 252 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 8, 2019 2:02pm
by Herman Kohnke

Mike Linthicum

Gasket for Durant product cars

At Hershey this year a gentleman came by from the below business. He advised that he carries Gaskets for all of our Durant cars. Gasket City 39 Saveryn Road, Hamilton Ontario, Canada L98 1N4 Toll Free 1-888-335-4686 email: alambert@gasketcity.com WEBSITE:...

Views: 283 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 15, 2019 10:47am
by Mike Linthicum

Jim Moore

Water Pump issues

I have came into ownership of a 1924 Flint E55. Got it running but have some coolant leaks that need to be taken care of. Specifically out of the shaft of the water pump. Looks to have a brass compression sleeve or bushing that the shaft passes through. Coolant is co...

Views: 301 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 6, 2019 10:09pm
by Jim Moore

wayne woodruff

Restoration info, pics, mechanical, structual

We have been tasked with restoring a 1926 Star and are looking for anything we can find to help guide us with this one. Anyone have anything to help us?

Views: 421 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 27, 2019 8:45am
by Don Shilling

Todd E Frye

W4 Breakdown, Rebuild Manual

Can anyone recommend a good source for a breakdown or rebuild manual for the Continental W4 engine? The plan is to replace the little Star engine in my A-22 , but I have plans for the engine and it is suddenly (and mysteriously) using oil. There is seeping around t...

Views: 602 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 22, 2019 6:31pm
by Dylan

jeff quicksell

wiring and electric parts

I found an option for wires looms spark plugs the company is brillmans wiring harness I have ordered plug wires,boots and wire fittings cost is less then rhode island wiring and they usually ship the same day

Views: 313 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 15, 2018 1:40pm
by jeff quicksell

jeff quicksell

star exhaust

I have a 1924 star had a hole in front pipe to manifold had to send front pipe to waldrons exhaust so the are making copies and you will be able to order a pipe if needed

Views: 240 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 2, 2018 1:36pm
by jeff quicksell

Parker Edmondson

Water pump parts and restoration

I am in need of information on a vendor who sells parts for or will rebuild a water pump for an M-2 motor?

Views: 313 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 24, 2018 6:18am
by Mike Linthicum

Norm Toone

Body wood made

Have a look in Facebook under Automotive Wood Bodies where Robin Baker down Toronto way, is making a new body wood for a 1928 M2 sedan.

Views: 572 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 13, 2018 6:00am
by Robin Baker

Mike Linthicum

1930 Durant Model 614 Rumble Seat Coupe

I was contacted by Laura Boyer who can be reached at Laurab0317@yahoo.com who has a 1930 Durant Model 16 rumble seat coupe for sail in New Jersey. The car has been garaged since the 1970's and was driven up until about 5 years ago when her husband took ill. She also...

Views: 504 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 12, 2018 6:45pm
by Ken McCormick( b...

Parker Edmondson

Oil header flange gaskets

I received a set of gaskets from Olsen’s that included 4 identical gaskets listed for the oil header flange however i can not figure out where they belong What is the oil header flange and where is it located?

Views: 274 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 4, 2018 10:31am
by Don Shilling

Parker Edmondson

Grey green motor paint formula

Can anyone provide me with the formula and where to buy the Grey-Green paint for the motor

Views: 407 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 3, 2018 4:23pm
by Parker Edmondson

Mike Linthicum

Clutch and Brake relining

Found a recommendation on the AACA forum for a company in upstate New York that specializes in clutch and brake relining. I Spoke with the gentleman and they primarily work on antique car items. Sent my clutch and front brakes off and they relined them for me. Price...

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Last Post: Aug 21, 2017 2:40pm
by Mike Linthicum

Ken McCormick( better known as -Yukon jack)

Replacing oil pan gaskets

Any hints on replacing gaskets without pulling the engine out of the car I sure don't want to go thru that again but I have a bad leak and have to stop it. I pulled the oil pan off and found the rear gasket was not installed right ( It was in crooked a...

Views: 480 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 21, 2017 8:55am
by Bill

Luke Huotari

Valves Angle

I am having the valves redone and I am wondering if anybody has the angles/specs for the valves. Your help would be appreciated as I have searched high and low. Thank you!

Views: 289 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 8, 2017 8:26am
by Don Shilling

Brian D.

U-Joint rubber ball source

Hi all, looking for a source for the 1" rubber balls in the Spicer U-Joint.

Views: 630 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 20, 2016 6:06pm
by Jason Greenwood

jim schouviller

i have a rolling frame no motor or tranny hub caps have stars on them wheels are in grate shape

frame rear end front end good wheels rolling frame

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Last Post: Feb 17, 2016 3:09pm
by jim schouviller

Mike Linthicum

Correct Gray/Green color for Durant/Star engines

Took my bell housing with the original Gray/Green paint used on Durants and Stars to my local PPG automotive paint dealer. they computer matched the color perfectly and now has the formula/code on record for anyone that wants to have the authentic color used. I purch...

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Last Post: Dec 23, 2015 8:18am
by Mike Linthicum

Frank Witkowski

Zenith Carbs source

http://www.autotestsys.com/

Views: 632 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 24, 2015 2:04pm
by Ken Hoshowski

Gary Yelle

Radiator repair/replace

A friend North of me needs help on what to do with a leaking radiator. What is the best approach? The cost to repair is to much. Can he put modern parts in the shell? Thanks, Gary

Views: 622 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 10, 2015 5:25pm
by jeff martin

Todd E. Frye

Tillotson Carburetor Needle & Seat Kit

For anyone like me out there still running a Tillotson MV-1A or MV-1B carb, there is a fellow name Gary making a brand new needle and seat kit. To my knowledge, there is nobody else out there making these and I can testify to their working like a charm. Gary is a r...

Views: 773 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 9, 2015 11:14am
by David M. Saleh

chuck pierce

i have parts for sale

i have a 28 coupe that i`m going to hotrod. parts for sale trany 4 tires & wood wheels rear end & alot of small parts email cwpierce48@yahoo.com

Views: 1171 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 31, 2015 2:00pm
by Henry Ruzicka

Mike Linthicum

Vintage Reproductions for Durant & Rugby parts.

I just received yesterday from Vintage Reproductions in Australia my window winders and escutcheons for my interior doors and windows. Previously I had ordered my door handles to open the doors. The quality is excellent and they're made in stainless steel that when b...

Views: 550 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 8, 2015 6:48am
by Mike Linthicum

Jim

Gas Tank Replacement

Has anyone had any luck getting a replacement gas tank made? I'm trying to get estimates at local sheet metal fabricators now. Any idea what a reasonable price should be? I need a better gas tank for my '29 Durant Model 63. We've got an old spare tank, but it is t...

Views: 526 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 22, 2015 6:59pm
by Jim

Frank Witkowski

Source for ignition & door keys

Hi All... here is a link to a source that can supply key blanks for our cars as well as cut new keys to code. Frank http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_14223643297246&key=c81177253a52b296f324af540b3d8eea&libId=e55392b8-2db0-4c49-bcd3-ee193...

Views: 406 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 27, 2015 5:14am
by Frank Witkowski

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