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pprather · 10-18-2011, 04:24 PM

I've learned on here that all known Victoria bodies were produced by Murray.

Over the weekend a friend with a 400A asked if I knew whether his car had a Briggs or Murray body.

Any help? Thanks.

peters180a/170b · 10-18-2011, 04:57 PM

Murray ,, and i am glad you said 400A

[NOT A400

] .

Arlen · 10-18-2011, 06:54 PM

Pete's right. All Murray. Should have a Murray body tag on the firewall. Also a give away are the square clinch nuts used only on Murrays. For example the two under the hood down at the bottom of the steering column where the peddle pad screws on from inside the car. On a side note, I think A-400 sounds nicer off the tonge

Roadster62 · 10-18-2011, 07:35 PM

400-A sounds Canadian...............not that there is anything wrong with that.

Joop · 10-18-2011, 08:12 PM

What is your friends name?
Is he a member of the A400A Group?

Have him contact me

[email protected]

Thanks Joop

PS. Arlen gave the right answer No Briggs bodys only Murray

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Bick in New Zealand · 10-19-2011, 02:34 AM

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I have seen both screws and rivets attaching Murray Body plates to both 400A and 190A bodies. Are there any dates attached to these changes or do the occur randomly?

Joop · 10-19-2011, 06:24 AM

I want to go on a limb but think that all of them were screwed on

It are the aftermarket tags that are mostly attached with rivets.

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Bick in New Zealand · 10-19-2011, 04:10 PM

My observations have been the opposite to yours, pretty much 100% on Victorias. Because both bodies were built by Murray and they share a number of body parts I assumed that the practice of attaching body tags would be the same. My 190-43230 was screwed on.

10-18-2011, 04:24 PM	#1
pprather Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Roselle, IL Posts: 37	400A body manufacturer I've learned on here that all known Victoria bodies were produced by Murray. Over the weekend a friend with a 400A asked if I knew whether his car had a Briggs or Murray body. Any help? Thanks.

10-18-2011, 04:57 PM	#2
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: 400A body manufacturer Murray ,, and i am glad you said 400A [NOT A400 ] .

10-18-2011, 06:54 PM	#3
Arlen Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 524	Re: 400A body manufacturer Pete's right. All Murray. Should have a Murray body tag on the firewall. Also a give away are the square clinch nuts used only on Murrays. For example the two under the hood down at the bottom of the steering column where the peddle pad screws on from inside the car. On a side note, I think A-400 sounds nicer off the tonge __________________ DMAFC

10-18-2011, 07:35 PM	#4
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,443	Re: 400A body manufacturer 400-A sounds Canadian...............not that there is anything wrong with that. __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

10-19-2011, 02:34 AM	#6
Bick in New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier New Zealand Posts: 931	Re: 400A body manufacturer Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have seen both screws and rivets attaching Murray Body plates to both 400A and 190A bodies. Are there any dates attached to these changes or do the occur randomly? __________________ 1928 Roadster (CA67) 1931 Deluxe Coupe RHD 1931 Victoria RHD Model A's don't leak oil they just mark their territory.

10-19-2011, 06:24 AM	#7
Joop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 2,953	Re: 400A body manufacturer I want to go on a limb but think that all of them were screwed on It are the aftermarket tags that are mostly attached with rivets. ..

10-19-2011, 04:10 PM	#8
Bick in New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier New Zealand Posts: 931	Re: 400A body manufacturer My observations have been the opposite to yours, pretty much 100% on Victorias. Because both bodies were built by Murray and they share a number of body parts I assumed that the practice of attaching body tags would be the same. My 190-43230 was screwed on. __________________ 1928 Roadster (CA67) 1931 Deluxe Coupe RHD 1931 Victoria RHD Model A's don't leak oil they just mark their territory.