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lloyd franz

Hub cap

This may be dumb-but-What is the winged critter on the Star hub cap? Thanks Lloyd

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Last Post: Mar 25, 2014 4:18am
by Norm Toone

Norm Toone

Sending units repairs

Atwater Kent Manufacturing Company 2 Jacques St. Worcester, MA 01603 Telephone: +1.508.792.9500 http://atwaterkentmfg.com/

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Last Post: Jan 21, 2014 6:55pm
by gary k

Bill Hoaglan

Continental Piston Rings

If you are looking for NOS piston rings for our Continental engines, give Otto a call....Most ring suppliers don't carry the 3/16" wide rings...I had no problem getting a set of rings for my W-6 Continental with an .040 oversize, his prices are reasonable and were...

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Last Post: Dec 14, 2013 8:02am
by Bill Hoaglan

Gerald Eckland

Piston rings for W5

Does anyone know where rings for are W5 might be available ?

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Last Post: Nov 16, 2013 5:59am
by Mike Linthicum

Dennis W. Nutter

Color numbers/chips

In the technical page there is a listing of the later years for paints and names. Is there a chart for the numbers/colors that would reflect the current paint industry(paint company)? Thanks.

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Last Post: Sep 22, 2013 5:24am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Tillotson Carburetor Gasket sets and neele valves

While restoring my Tillotson Sp 13B carburetor I found the below company on EBAY that was advertising Gasket sets for various model Durant Tillotson carbs. In an email he stated he was working on some needle valves also. He did not advertise my particular carb but up...

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Last Post: Jul 13, 2013 6:16am
by Mike Linthicum

Curtis Bartell

spokes

Model T suppliers Have oak or hickory spokes for late Model Ts up to 1926 that will fit our 21" demountable felloes which are identicle to Model T Ford (Same manufacturer). The only thing I'm not sure of is the diameter of the Ford hub compared to the Star. Also, the...

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Last Post: May 12, 2013 4:53pm
by Wayne Walkley

David L. Coppess

Front Axle Seals

What will replace those front felt retainers/spindle seals ? Only good bearing place near me didn't have any suggestions.

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Last Post: Apr 18, 2013 8:47am
by Bill Hoaglan

Don Shilling

Running Board Trim

Hey Guys n Gals, Here's a promising source for running board and other trim for our cars. I have not done business or talked with them but intend to do so in the future. Anybody have any dealings with them? L&L Antique Auto Trim 403 Spruce St. Pierce City, MO 6...

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Last Post: Feb 25, 2013 8:39am
by Bob Smith

Mike Linthicum

Epithanes marine grade varnish for wood

Just wanted to let my fellow restorers know that I found a product to use on various wood parts that will be left natural on your restoration. I decided to do my wooden spokes in their natural wood appearance. The spokes are made of hickory and turned out great done...

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Last Post: Nov 10, 2012 5:36am
by Mike Linthicum

Claude Lavoie

Valve springs for Continental 14L

If you need new valve springs for a Continental 14L, you can have them custom made at OmniCoil, 307 Darrell Drive, Ayr, Ontario N0B 1E0 (sales@omnicoil.com). I've got 12 new high quality springs for just over $200.00 You can send them a good one (if you have one)...

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Last Post: Jul 11, 2012 7:17pm
by Claude Lavoie

Graham Batty

Prop shaft universal joint covers

Hi all. Both of the grease/oil covers at each end of the Spicer prop shaft are damaged. Does anyone know where I can purchase a new set? Preferably in the UK but anywhere will do!!!

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Last Post: May 17, 2012 8:07am
by Graham Batty

Graham Batty

W5A engine oil level measurement

I am about to complete the rebuild of my engine but need to make the oil level float mechanism for the 4cyl W5A engine. Does anyone have any detailed drawings; photos or materials of construction that I could use?

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Last Post: Apr 30, 2012 7:01am
by Graham Batty

Norm Toone

Australia repro of some parts

I was given this in Australia as another repro parts maker for Durant and Rugby parts. http://www.vintageandclassicreproductions.com/Catalogue.htm

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Last Post: Apr 6, 2012 12:59pm
by Norm Toone

Dennis W. Nutter

R. Rear fender,etc.

I'm a new member and I'm looking for the following parts: (R) rear fender, accelerator/linkage, reflector(both) for headlights (cannister), original speedometer. Thank you for your time.

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Last Post: Mar 6, 2012 3:57pm
by Dennis W. Nutter

Eliot

Wood Spokes

Trying to get serious aboout the Star. Looking for recommendations of who can replace the wood spokes in my wheels. Thanks for any help you can give me.

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Last Post: Feb 22, 2012 6:05am
by Eliot

Graham Batty

Radiator surround

The chrome radiator surround (see photos of my car on the DMAC 'photos' webpage) is in a poor state and repairs are very difficult and re-chroming nearly impossible. What I really need is a new, or nearly new, surround. Anyone any ideas where I can get one?

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Last Post: Jan 24, 2012 5:22am
by Graham Batty

Mike Linthicum

Headlight resilvering, brass plating, nickel plating small parts etc.

I needed a small part plated for my car and contacted American Plating Company who I found on the internet. They advised that they also had resilvered headlight reflectors for old cars. I sent them my headlight reflectors for my 1928 Durant that were in good shape j...

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Last Post: Jan 19, 2012 5:20pm
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

Souce for honey comb radiator cores

http://www.maineradiator.com/jaz_mar_antique_frame.html Maine Auto Radiator PO Box 1916 14 Forrestal St. Lewiston, Maine 04241-1916 207 784-0189 American Honeycomb Manufacturing 171 Highway 34 Homdel, NJ 07733 718 948-7772

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Last Post: Jan 4, 2011 11:25pm
by Rick Botti

Fritz Kuenzel

Vacuum Tanks

Vacuum Tank Restorations - Hal Houghton, C. P. C. (short for Classic Preservation Coalition) 3253 Albany St., Schenectady, N.Y. Ph. 518-374-5078 About a 6 week turnover. $242.00 Hotchkiss is no longer in business. I sent my tank in to C. P. C. a few days...

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Last Post: Jan 9, 2012 10:52pm
by Fritz Kuenzel

Mike Butters

Reproduction Parts

Reproduction Parts Doorhandles, Inside and Outside, Window cranks, Hood Ornaments, Rad Caps, Gas Caps, Crankhole Covers, Along with many more parts and patterns on hand. Mike Butters 905 372-6926 nbutters@eagle.ca

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Last Post: Dec 17, 2011 11:38pm
by Chuck Faulkner

Graham Batty

Valve Tappet clearances

Further to my last posting on 18th October it appears I have given the wrong engine type. Mine is a W5 by Continental Motors. With this new information anyone have the 'cold' valve tappet clearances??

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Last Post: Nov 24, 2011 5:58am
by kevshaz

Graham Batty

Tappet clearances

I've just had my M40 piston conrods remetalled and am starting to rebuil the engine. I only have a manual for an M2 model and this refers to tappet clearances measured 'hot'. Can anyone give me the M40 tappet clearances when the engine is cold. kindest regards

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Last Post: Oct 18, 2011 6:48am
by Graham Batty

Jim Heslop

Hood Lace/Welt

Does anyone know what material was used between the hood and firewall and how it was secured? Mine overlaps about 1 3/4 inches and there doesn't seem to be any evidence of rivets. I'm thinking of using 2" fender welt. Also, I'm assuming that the front hood-to-radia...

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Last Post: Sep 29, 2011 9:45am
by Glenn Guild

S. Blomquist

Bendix 3 shoe brake linings

I am working on the brakes on a Durant D75 and need the riveted linings. It is the Bendix 12 inch diameter, 3 shoe mechanical set-up with linings that measure about 0.190-0.200" in thickness by 1.75" wide. The 2 shoes measure 10" in length and the 3rd shoe measures 1...

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Last Post: Aug 25, 2011 6:33am
by S. Blomquist

Lewis Mendenhall

A22 Back-bone pipe

Several years ago, someone reproduced and offered for sale the inner pipe for the backbone. Can anyone remember who? Can you provide contact info for this part? Thanks Lew

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Last Post: Aug 25, 2011 3:51am
by S. Blomquist

Gustavo Mackinson

Engine & other restoration procedure

Hi, I´ve just bought a Durant 614 Sedan De luxe 1930. I would like to know if somebody could suggest where to find information, to start it´s restoring. This cars was stopped many years ago and I would like to disassembly it´s engine (6 cyl) to check i...

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Last Post: Aug 17, 2011 6:32pm
by Gustavo Mackinso...

Loretta Cruz

What's it worth?

I'll be completly honest I don't know much about Durants. For my entire life my father has had a 1930 something (1931?) Durant sitting in our barn. Recently, a man has been coming around wanting to buy the Durant off my father. My mother is pushing him to sell and...

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Last Post: Jul 27, 2011 11:54am
by Loretta Cruz

Kerry Lewis

Star Four Radiator cap

I'm looking for a 2 1/4 inch threaded radiator cap for Boyce Moto meter. Does anybody know where I can find one? Thanks, Kerry

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Last Post: Jul 14, 2011 10:03am
by Gordon F. Curl

Rick Botti

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Last Post: Jul 7, 2011 5:12pm
by al manning

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Last Post: Jun 11, 2011 10:22pm
by rick

Frank Lersch

Brakes

Anyone thinking about rebuilding your brakes? I just had new linings put on my shoes, and the drums turned, on all four wheels for $304.00. I like doing business with people like this. Fast, reasonable. They are located at 3637 Adeline St. in Emeryvllle, CA 94608....

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Last Post: May 24, 2011 12:35am
by Frank Lersch

Chuck Faulkner

Star Roadster on Ebay

I just saw this posted on Ebay. It's in sad condition with no doors but the body that is there is in fairly good shape. Follow this link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1932-STAR-ROADSTER-FORD-OTHER-RATROD-/170643068453?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item27bb1e9625

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Last Post: May 22, 2011 9:41pm
by Chuck Faulkner

Mike Linthicum

Wheel or Hub Puller Source

I found this guy who lives in Nebraska that will custom make any wheel or hub puller size you want. He's a very good machinist and a car guy too. Has several old cars himself. His work is top notch and he guarantees his work. George McMurtry P.O. Box 112 1605 We...

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Last Post: May 8, 2011 4:50am
by Mike Linthicum

Nestor

Carburator

I have a Rugby 1928 and am looking for an original carburetor. Toledo Tillotson ,model R-6A. where can find one? I appreciate your comments.

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Last Post: Apr 3, 2011 3:34pm
by Mike Linthicum

Alan Keith

1931 Frontenac Transmission

My father has a transmission from a Frontenac and is wondering if there is any interest out there for it. He is pretty sure the car was a 1931. Unfortunatly it seems that the transmission is the only thing he has left from the car. He lives in Chilliwack, B.C.

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Last Post: Apr 2, 2011 11:36am
by Alan Keith

Darc Walter

Radiator questions

hello I havea couple of questions regarding the radiator shell. 1. Were the rad shells crome plated or nickle plated? 2. Were any of the rad shells painted? 3. Is there anyone that knows where I could find a badge for the front of the rad shell or have a picture...

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Last Post: Mar 6, 2011 5:14am
by Mike Linthicum

Guy Belzil

Snow Bunny

Well this is what we do with our Stars @ 20 below farenheit... The scene is my 1926 Star's damage being looked at after I have supposed run into a railway cross sign. The scale is 2/3 The Star posed for the sculpture last saturday... have cover for rad.. but geez...

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Last Post: Feb 19, 2011 7:08pm
by Guy Belzil

Don Shilling

Engine and Suspension Parts

While still looking for parts for my antique forklift I came across this interesting website down in OZ. It might be helpful. http://www.autosurplus.com.au/ Cuzin Don

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Last Post: Feb 5, 2011 9:45am
by Don Shilling

kenn young

ID numbers

I've been trying to establish where my car was built without having the benefit of an ID tag. the registration paperwork just lists #23917 -no letter to idenitfy the city of origin. Any chance that the number alone will give a clue? Kenn

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Last Post: Dec 6, 2010 3:12pm
by kenn young

Harris Economides

a Rugby located in Cyprus since 1920

I have a Rugby that is in Cyprus since 1920, it is an original car, I 'm intrasted for more information regarding my Rugby, since now I was not able to locate a similar car, any help will greatly apriciated thanking you in advance Harris

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Last Post: Nov 29, 2010 11:46am
by Harris Economide...

S. Blomquist

Sources for out-of-date differential carrier bearings?

I am in the process of rebuilding a differential and have run into a snag. I need a source for a timken bearing with the number 29177 and a race with the number 29334. I have tried Egge Machine Co and the local auto part stores. The auto parts stores that i have chec...

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Last Post: Oct 26, 2010 5:29am
by S. Blomquist

Norm Toone

some rubber and hood parts 30 - 33

Re post Lance's mail for some parts with modifications to orig. OK fellows you are in luck. I just finished a 619 and lots of server damage and missing parts sent me shopping all over in Ford etc old car catalog's and on the web. And guess what Mac’s Antique...

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Last Post: Oct 16, 2010 4:07am
by Norm Toone

Norm Toone

Wire wheel painting

Bast Tire Service (Scott Lloyd) Wheel refinishing with Nucote powder coat system, include's blasting. (wheels must be straight before process), Friday mornings. 1 Bast Place St. Jacob's Ont (off of #15 Lobsinger Line) 800-265-8852 www.basttire.com

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Last Post: Oct 16, 2010 3:05am
by Norm Toone

Dennis Comer

Carburetor

I have a 1929 Durant Model 60. Have engine totally rebuilt. Runs great however original carburetor is leaking gas. Could anyone suggest a dependable replacement for the original for open road driving. Thanks!

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Last Post: Sep 24, 2010 5:59am
by Dennis Comer

Mike Linthicum

Gas tank sending unit & Temperature sending unit for 15L & 14L engine

Contacted a company called Atwater Kent Manufacturing Company about restoring my gas tank sending unit. Spoke to "Mike" who advised they could restore or build a new unit. Also was able to manufacture a new temperature sending unit that sits on top of the head on a 1...

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Last Post: Sep 21, 2010 6:57am
by Mike Linthicum

Jeri Stewart

Seats, Upholstery, Interior Ideas, Please?

So, my boyfriend, Phillip Butterfield, owns a Durant. I LOVE this car. I would love to get the interior redone, but I have no idea where to start. First of all, the seat springs we currently have in the poor girl are all wrong. Can anyone tell me of a good place to g...

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Last Post: Sep 12, 2010 4:45pm
by Jeri Stewart

Frank Witkowski

Fuel pump kits for the 1930 and up Durants

Great idea Rick !!! I'll start it off with this info: Fuel pump kits for the 1930 and up Durants. The Fordson House 717 Stephenson Ave Escanaba, MI 49829 906-786-5120 www.thefordsonhouse.com Just tell them it is for a F-12 or F-14 Farmall tractor F...

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Last Post: Aug 14, 2010 12:58pm
by Frank Witkowski

Rick Botti

Engine Parts

Rich has rebuilt several Durant generators and starters for me and even does 12 volt conversations. He loves old cars and it's always interesting to see what he has on the rack in his shop. Fremont Auto Air & Electric 37555A Centralmont Place Fremont, Californ...

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Last Post: Aug 14, 2010 12:53pm
by Gary Yelle

Rusty Buchanan

Durant Tubular Backbone (muffler)

If anyone is interested, I can reproduce the nearly famous Durant tubular backbone like the one I made for my '25 Star. They are rather labor intensive so the ballpark price is around $500. They are usually gone or totally rusted out on our cars and they really do ad...

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Last Post: Aug 11, 2010 7:58am
by Rusty Buchanan

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