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Bob Bidonde · 05-16-2023, 07:13 AM

What are the physical differences in bodies between the Briggs 170-B Standard Fordor of 1929 & '30, and the 165-D Standard Fordor of 1930-'31? Please post some pictures of these cars.

1930artdeco · 05-16-2023, 02:38 PM

I don't "think" there is a difference except for the A pillar forward. I mean the shape of the cowl and gas tank-body wise. Maybe the door dimensions? I do know the door handles are different for the Townsedans-not sure about the standards. Sorry no pics to show.

Mike

Y-Blockhead · 05-16-2023, 05:55 PM

The 170 Type is a 2 window (Blind Back) Fordor where as the 165 type is a 3 Window Fordor. The 155 type is the Town Sedan.

All Briggs Fordors used the same doors. (excluding S/W).

A good book for reference is "Henry's Lady". This book has a lot of pictures and text to show the difference in the models/years.

MAC's catalog also had a page showing the different models.

Y-Blockhead · 05-16-2023, 06:05 PM

Found it!

https://www.macsautoparts.com/modela_specs#vehid

mercman from oz · 05-17-2023, 02:57 AM

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Bob Bidonde · 05-17-2023, 06:23 AM

Thanks all for the enlightening info about Briggs sedans.

Gary WA · 05-17-2023, 09:33 AM

170b 30

mercman from oz · 05-17-2023, 04:22 PM

Gary WA - 170b 30

Gary WA · 05-17-2023, 04:31 PM

Mercman of oz, have you heard of UES Marine in Queensland Australia?

05-16-2023, 07:13 AM	#1
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,463	Differences Between Briggs Sedans What are the physical differences in bodies between the Briggs 170-B Standard Fordor of 1929 & '30, and the 165-D Standard Fordor of 1930-'31? Please post some pictures of these cars. __________________ Bob Bidonde

05-16-2023, 02:38 PM	#2
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,551	Re: Differences Between Briggs Sedans I don't "think" there is a difference except for the A pillar forward. I mean the shape of the cowl and gas tank-body wise. Maybe the door dimensions? I do know the door handles are different for the Townsedans-not sure about the standards. Sorry no pics to show. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

05-16-2023, 05:55 PM	#3
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Differences Between Briggs Sedans The 170 Type is a 2 window (Blind Back) Fordor where as the 165 type is a 3 Window Fordor. The 155 type is the Town Sedan. All Briggs Fordors used the same doors. (excluding S/W). A good book for reference is "Henry's Lady". This book has a lot of pictures and text to show the difference in the models/years. MAC's catalog also had a page showing the different models.

05-17-2023, 02:57 AM	#5
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: Differences Between Briggs Sedans The New Three Window Fordor Sedan - 1930

05-17-2023, 02:58 AM	#6
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05-17-2023, 06:23 AM	#7
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,463	Re: Differences Between Briggs Sedans Thanks all for the enlightening info about Briggs sedans. __________________ Bob Bidonde

05-17-2023, 09:33 AM	#8
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,104	Re: Differences Between Briggs Sedans 170b 30 __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com Last edited by Gary WA; 12-30-2023 at 02:36 PM.

05-17-2023, 04:22 PM	#9
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: Differences Between Briggs Sedans Gary WA - 170b 30

05-17-2023, 04:31 PM	#10
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,104	Re: Differences Between Briggs Sedans Mercman of oz, have you heard of UES Marine in Queensland Australia? __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com