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1930artdeco · 05-12-2010, 11:52 AM

I am just curious so I though I would start an unscientific poll. I just want to know how many 29-31 Briggs and Murry Townsedans are out there. Please vote which body style you have. I think I have all years and body styles covered.

Thanks,

Mike

Jay Dodge · 05-12-2010, 03:06 PM

160B restamped firewall July 1931

Jeff P. / MN · 05-12-2010, 03:17 PM

160-B restamped firewall April 1931 #4591989

It is actually a Murray built body.

MikeK · 05-12-2010, 04:33 PM

Your poll does NOT have all the body styles! In '31 one of the three slant window fordors, the 160B was a "Town Sedan". The 160's were made by Briggs, Murray, and Ford to identical prints, all body parts interchangable. They were not specifically I.D.'d with a body builders tag, but minor fastener details may reveal who made the particular Slant Window 160x. My Town Sedan (160B) was made by Murray, I think. The 160A was a standard slant fordor and the 160C was a Deluxe blindback slant fordor. I believe, technically, only the 160B was called a "Town Sedan". The 160C was a "Deluxe fordor". I'm not sure why the 160C wasn't a "Blindback Town Sedan".

BruceKC · 05-12-2010, 04:43 PM

Mine is a 160B murray.

Jeff P. / MN · 05-12-2010, 06:02 PM

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Mike,
One way to tell Murray vs Briggs on the 160's is the shape of the encapsulated nuts on the gas tank. I cannot remember which for sure, but I think "D" shaped ones were used by Murray and Hex ones were used by Briggs. My 160-B was determined to be a Murray by the muslin material (stamped "Murray Boby Corp") under the original rotted upholstery. Jeff P. / MN

Paul from Maine · 05-12-2010, 07:10 PM

My Townsedan is a 155B '29 Briggs.

Chris in WNC · 05-12-2010, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeK

Your poll does NOT have all the body styles! In '31 one of the three slant window fordors, the 160B was a "Town Sedan". The 160's were made by Briggs, Murray, and Ford to identical prints, all body parts interchangable. They were not specifically I.D.'d with a body builders tag, but minor fastener details may reveal who made the particular Slant Window 160x. My Town Sedan (160B) was made by Murray, I think. The 160A was a standard slant fordor and the 160C was a Deluxe blindback slant fordor. I believe, technically, only the 160B was called a "Town Sedan". The 160C was a "Deluxe fordor". I'm not sure why the 160C wasn't a "Blindback Town Sedan".

the devil, you say!

we bought our first Town Sedan in Nov. it is an early slant window, flat firewall with a March 31 engine# matching the title, restored in 1990.

it has a Briggs body tag on the firewall with the number 141-1516.

what's the significance of the Briggs number, and did the tag not come on this car?

curious as always,
-C in J.

redmodelt · 05-12-2010, 10:57 PM

I would like to get a general date made for my 1929 155B Briggs. I can not find a date on the gas tank and the body number is in the 4000 to 5000 range. The frame is toast and the engine has been changed I am sure as it is Oct of 1929 date.

redmodelt · 05-12-2010, 11:24 PM

Some of us start with less!

TerryH · 05-13-2010, 01:37 AM

Mine is a 1930 Murray 155C

Del in NE Ohio · 05-13-2010, 06:00 AM

MURRAYs RULE!!!

1930artdeco · 05-14-2010, 08:55 AM

Del,

I am sorry say this but ahhhh BRIGGS are better and there are more of us

-at least at this point in time.

Mike

Mitch Bunkin in PA · 05-14-2010, 08:19 PM

Mine is a 1930 Murray with a dealer tag dated 6/21/30

Montana Slick · 05-15-2010, 12:56 AM

I am owned by a 1931 slant window fordor seadan. Bernice is a Briggs body according to her nuts and bolts and the tag on the firewall. She ain't a town seadan.

Seadan mispelled on porpoise.

Brian SATX · 05-15-2010, 06:59 AM

160B made Assembled in Dallas, Texas.

Bob in Ga · 05-15-2010, 08:16 AM

Have a 160B Slant in the Murray style restored in Ind. back in 84.

Aerocraft · 05-15-2010, 12:42 PM

Mine is an early June '29 Murray - "The Queen of the Fleet ! "

Robert Putnam · 05-15-2010, 06:38 PM

Mine is a 1930 Murray Body 155-C

Deluxe Delivery · 10-12-2011, 12:18 PM

Proud new addition to the stable is my 1930 Kewanee Green Briggs Town Sedan.

View Poll Results: Which Townsedan body style do you have?
1929 Briggs	17	11.49%
1929 Murry	24	16.22%
1930 Briggs	32	21.62%
1930 Murry	43	29.05%
1931 Briggs	20	13.51%
1931 Murry	23	15.54%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 148. You may not vote on this poll

05-12-2010, 11:52 AM	#1
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,552	Townsedan body style poll I am just curious so I though I would start an unscientific poll. I just want to know how many 29-31 Briggs and Murry Townsedans are out there. Please vote which body style you have. I think I have all years and body styles covered. Thanks, Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

05-12-2010, 03:06 PM	#2
Jay Dodge Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plainfield, CT Posts: 3	Re: Townsedan body style poll 160B restamped firewall July 1931

05-12-2010, 03:17 PM	#3
Jeff P. / MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeland, MN Posts: 310	Re: Townsedan body style poll 160-B restamped firewall April 1931 #4591989 It is actually a Murray built body.

05-12-2010, 04:43 PM	#5
BruceKC Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas City, Kansas Posts: 28	Re: Townsedan body style poll Mine is a 160B murray.

05-12-2010, 06:02 PM	#6
Jeff P. / MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeland, MN Posts: 310	Re: Townsedan body style poll Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Mike, One way to tell Murray vs Briggs on the 160's is the shape of the encapsulated nuts on the gas tank. I cannot remember which for sure, but I think "D" shaped ones were used by Murray and Hex ones were used by Briggs. My 160-B was determined to be a Murray by the muslin material (stamped "Murray Boby Corp") under the original rotted upholstery. Jeff P. / MN

05-12-2010, 07:10 PM	#7
Paul from Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oxford Hills, Maine Posts: 325	Re: Townsedan body style poll My Townsedan is a 155B '29 Briggs.

05-12-2010, 10:57 PM	#9
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Townsedan body style poll I would like to get a general date made for my 1929 155B Briggs. I can not find a date on the gas tank and the body number is in the 4000 to 5000 range. The frame is toast and the engine has been changed I am sure as it is Oct of 1929 date.

05-12-2010, 11:24 PM	#10
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Townsedan body style poll Some of us start with less! Last edited by redmodelt; 02-17-2016 at 01:49 AM.

05-13-2010, 01:37 AM	#11
TerryH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, Calif. Posts: 937	Re: Townsedan body style poll Mine is a 1930 Murray 155C

05-13-2010, 06:00 AM	#12
Del in NE Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbiana,OH Posts: 461	Re: Townsedan body style poll MURRAYs RULE!!!

05-14-2010, 08:55 AM	#13
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,552	Re: Townsedan body style poll Del, I am sorry say this but ahhhh BRIGGS are better and there are more of us-at least at this point in time. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

05-15-2010, 12:56 AM	#15
Montana Slick Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 7	Re: Townsedan body style poll I am owned by a 1931 slant window fordor seadan. Bernice is a Briggs body according to her nuts and bolts and the tag on the firewall. She ain't a town seadan. Seadan mispelled on porpoise.

05-15-2010, 06:59 AM	#16
Brian SATX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 821	Re: Townsedan body style poll 160B made Assembled in Dallas, Texas. __________________ Brian SATX

05-15-2010, 08:16 AM	#17
Bob in Ga Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbus, Ga Posts: 15	Re: Townsedan body style poll Have a 160B Slant in the Murray style restored in Ind. back in 84.

05-15-2010, 12:42 PM	#18
Aerocraft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,387	Re: Townsedan body style poll Mine is an early June '29 Murray - "The Queen of the Fleet ! "

10-12-2011, 12:18 PM	#20
Deluxe Delivery Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 370	Re: Townsedan body style poll Proud new addition to the stable is my 1930 Kewanee Green Briggs Town Sedan.