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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

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

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...

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

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Last Post: Jan 21, 2022 10:06am
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.

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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...

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

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

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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.

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

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...

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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:...

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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...

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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...

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

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...

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

Trevor Corner

U/Joint flywheel to G/box or complete assembly

Please can any one supply the above new or used, for my roadster which I use for vintage sporting trials. Regards Trevor

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Last Post: Jan 19, 2015 12:18pm
by Trevor Corner

Gerry Gouin

torque

Hi Claude, We are almost neighbours and if I remember right you have rebuilt your car too.I would like to chat with you on a few subjects when you have a few minutes.

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Last Post: Jan 3, 2015 1:34pm
by Gerry Gouin

Mike Linthicum

Snubber Shock Material

The supply of this product is quickly drying up and it is getting harder and harder to find. Restoration Supply I believe is totally out of it and does not plan on getting any back in EVER! They advised that the manufacturer has stopped production and wants between $...

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Last Post: Jan 2, 2015 4:08pm
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Period Clothing

Many of our members enjoy dressing the part in period cloths that were the fashion of our era cars, especially for our Annual Banquet. I received a postcard in the mail from a place called "Gentleman's Emporium" who sell such cloths. Their web site is www.gentlemanse...

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Last Post: Sep 29, 2014 12:23pm
by Mike Linthicum

Steve Large

Clutch & Pressure plate rebuilding

Came across this information from the Reo club site, someone was asking where the best place to get their clutch and pressure plate rebuilt and the following info was given. Fort Wayne Clutch located in Indiana phone # 800-258-8243 hope this is a new source for clu...

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Last Post: Mar 31, 2014 1:32pm
by Steve Large

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rick

test

2134

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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

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

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...

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

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