what is a model a "murray town" sedan?

[jeff]

i found a 29 body, and i am woundering what the difference is from a reg. model a sedan? thanks. -jeff

[50Fraud]

Model A sedan bodies were built by two different companies, Briggs and Murray. The tops of the windows differ between the two; one is straight and the other is curved. I don't remember which is which.

[coupeHEAD]

Two companies made the 4 door sedans, Murray and Briggs. Murray has a gentle curve in the doors, at the top where the windows roll up and stop. The 28-29 cowls look very similar to the 30-31.They don't have the cuved a pillar near the bottom and the gas tank is narrower and more rounded.

[Dago Red]

There is a difference between Town Sedans and regular Fordor sedans. I can't remember exactly what the difference is, but the Town Sedan is a considerably more desirable body style, at least to restorers.

[cougardan]

Does it look like this one?

[jeff]

i havent seen it yet.. its a body for sale, and the description i have is just murray town sedan body.. it would be a foor door right???

thanks for all the quick imput. i will talk to the guy selling it tonight, but i thought you guys could fill me in right away. -jeff

[sawzall]

jeff

one of the models has a windshield thats laid back somewhat.. i think its the briggs though..

you didnt find a complete car did you?

[jeff]

jeff, no just a body

[Elrod]

This is how to remember if Murray or Briggs has an "arched" window for flat top window

McDonalds is "the golden arches"

Murray starts with an M like McDonalds, or "the golden Arches"

Yeah, it's stupid, but it works.


This is a 1929 Murray Town Sedan.

http://www.mafca.com/photos/29-murray.jpg

[DrJ]

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jeff

one of the models has a windshield thats laid back somewhat.. i think its the briggs though..

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I think that was only on the Victoria, Convertible sedan and the late 31-32 sedans right before the "Deuce" came out.They didn't have visors either.
(The "Deuce" came out late, not in September of the previous year llike had become custom, in the 60's they would have called it a "32-1/2" like they did when they brought out the fast back Fords
you didnt find a complete car did you?

[Dago Red]

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jeff

one of the models has a windshield thats laid back somewhat.. i think its the briggs though..

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I think that was only on the Victoria, Convertible sedan and the late 31-32 sedans right before the "Deuce" came out.They didn't have visors either.



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The 1931 Cabriolets (body style 68c) were also slant-windshield. Sharp-lookin' cars...

[jeff]

thanks guys,, i'll let you all know what happens with it.

-jeff

[gettingreasy]

I gotta model A(I think)cowl that doesn't bolt together and looks like Cabriolet posts on it, what is it then?
-Jesse

[daddyo54]

I've got two rear doors for a murry sedan if someone needs them.