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Re: Source for rear wheel hub pullers

Sadly Geo. McMurtry passed in the fall of 2022. The hub puller he made for me works great, but I can't imagine that it would fit your Star. They have to screw onto the threads where the wood wheel hubcap fit exactly. The only margin for error is that the tool has a partial split in it that you can tighten up with a pinch bolt. I can send you a picture and maybe you can have one made in the UK? I believe your hubcaps are considerably smaller than 6-14 hubs. Ross

Where Are You From? orygun

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1930 6-14

Re: Source for rear wheel hub pullers

Alan, you need the puller that Ross described. The Model T Ford also uses the same size as Star'

Where Are You From? Texarkana, TX

Do You own a car built by Durant? Several

Re: Source for rear wheel hub pullers

When I spoke with him back then, he sounded like he was an older gentleman in his 80's then in 2015. Just another old time craftsman, a machinist that worked in his later years out of his garage out back. I still have my puller he made me for my 1928 Durant.

Where Are You From? Oviedo, Florida

Do You own a car built by Durant? YES, 1928 Durant Model 65 four door sedan

 

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