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Dick Deegan 01-21-2017 01:57 PM

Murray vs Briggs
 

Hello All; It has been some time since I have participated in Fordbarn mainly due to the fact that I sold my beloved coupe several months ago.

I am in the process of purchasing a 1930 Town Sedan Deluxe that I have known for many years from an old friend. I don't know if it is a Murray or Briggs.

How can I tell the difference?

160B 01-21-2017 02:03 PM

Re: Murray vs Briggs
 

In 1930

Briggs had a square side window openings.

Murray had a curved top on the side window openings.

When Ford built the 31 Slant Window, he had Murray and Briggs build the bodies the same so parts were interchangeable. So all slant windows, Murray and Briggs, have the curved top on the side window openings.

C26Pinelake 01-21-2017 02:22 PM

Re: Murray vs Briggs
 

If you have a Macs catalogue, there is a picture. Good luck. Wayne

160B 01-21-2017 02:27 PM

Re: Murray vs Briggs
 

Here is a link to the MAFCA web site that has photos.

http://mafca.com/rt_briggs_or_murray.html

jm29henry 01-21-2017 02:32 PM

Re: Murray vs Briggs
 

The top,of the doors on the Briggs are straight,and the Murray has a slight curve on the top of the door

Del in NE Ohio 01-22-2017 09:25 AM

Re: Murray vs Briggs
 

Also, if you measure the door openings, on a Murray, front and rear openings are the same. On a Briggs, the front door opening is larger than the rear door.

C26Pinelake 01-22-2017 09:43 AM

Re: Murray vs Briggs
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Del in NE Ohio (Post 1417464)
Also, if you measure the door openings, on a Murray, front and rear openings are the same. On a Briggs, the front door opening is larger than the rear door.

Thanks, I did not know that! Wayne

HoarseWhisperer 01-22-2017 09:48 AM

Re: Murray vs Briggs
 

Can't wait to see the vehicle, Dick. Perhaps, on the "Get-A-Way" tour?

mhsprecher 01-22-2017 10:04 AM

Re: Murray vs Briggs
 

Congrats on getting another car!

jm29henry 01-22-2017 10:10 AM

Re: Murray vs Briggs
 

Do you have any pictures of the new baby

Gold Digger 01-22-2017 10:42 AM

Re: Murray vs Briggs
 

I wonder if there was any difference in quality between the two. I have both and can't tell any difference but what do I know.

Dick Deegan 01-22-2017 02:03 PM

Re: Murray vs Briggs
 

For sure Glenn

Dick Deegan 01-22-2017 02:06 PM

Re: Murray vs Briggs
 

Thanks to all for the information. I will be transporting the car this week. It's about a 350 km journey. I will post a pic as soon as I have the car home. The car is definitely a Murray.

jm29henry 01-22-2017 02:22 PM

Re: Murray vs Briggs
 

Looking forward to seeing it Dick

Tom Wesenberg 01-22-2017 05:10 PM

Re: Murray vs Briggs
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gold Digger (Post 1417500)
I wonder if there was any difference in quality between the two. I have both and can't tell any difference but what do I know.

I've liked the arch of the Murray windows, but can't say that I can detect any difference in quality, and I'd be happy to own either one. :)

To me the Fordor Sedan is the tops in luxury and comfort.

Mike V. Florida 01-23-2017 12:05 AM

Re: Murray vs Briggs
 

here you go. (there are fastener differences as well between the two companies).

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9BBOQSQ631...s%2BMurray.jpg


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