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Rock Hornbuckle · 06-27-2013, 02:29 PM

Did Briggs date stamp their tanks? If so, where would it be on a '31 2W Fordor Sedan? I had my tank sandblasted and couldn't find a date. I've seen mention of tank dates here on the forum.

Rich in Tucson · 06-27-2013, 02:37 PM

The tanks were stamped by Ford, presumably after tank construction and/or testing. They were used in Briggs bodied cars but I do not believe any were stamped in 1931.

They are typically on the upper driver's side.

Rock Hornbuckle · 06-27-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich in Tucson

The tanks were stamped by Ford, presumably after tank construction and/or testing. They were used in Briggs bodied cars but I do not believe any were stamped in 1931.

They are typically on the upper driver's side.

Thanks Rich. I guess my '31 wasn't date stamped. HF must have eliminated that worker.

Great Lakes Greg · 06-27-2013, 06:48 PM

I think the last stamps were in the August/September range of 1929.

Steve Plucker · 06-27-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Great Lakes Greg

I think the last stamps were in the August/September range of 1929.

You are correct Greg...September I think is the last known date I have recorded.

Pluck

06-27-2013, 02:29 PM	#1
Rock Hornbuckle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Noxon Montana Posts: 532	Gas tank dates Did Briggs date stamp their tanks? If so, where would it be on a '31 2W Fordor Sedan? I had my tank sandblasted and couldn't find a date. I've seen mention of tank dates here on the forum. __________________ '31 Fordor Deluxe 2W Briggs 170-B / blackwalls '41 Fordor Deluxe / 2-duece flattie '66 1/2 Dodge Charger '14 100th Anniversary Challenger Limited Edition. Semper Fidelis

06-27-2013, 02:37 PM	#2
Rich in Tucson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 374	Re: Gas tank dates The tanks were stamped by Ford, presumably after tank construction and/or testing. They were used in Briggs bodied cars but I do not believe any were stamped in 1931. They are typically on the upper driver's side.

06-27-2013, 06:48 PM	#4
Great Lakes Greg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,369	Re: Gas tank dates I think the last stamps were in the August/September range of 1929. Last edited by Great Lakes Greg; 06-27-2013 at 06:48 PM. Reason: forgot to include the year.