Recent content by Bigsweet75

I finally did raise the body up and put a string line from front to back on both sides. Each side was straight meaning it had no sag near the rear motor mount area. It turns out I am not going to have to make any frame adjustments now. Thank you all for your experience advice and knowledge...

I just assumed I could use the bottom of the frame, I didn’t know it was tapered. I will raise up the body and check the topside of the frame.

Good afternoon to all, The 1931 Briggs four-door I purchased had what appeared to be a restored chassis, including a rebuilt engine with 1500 miles on it most of the hydraulic brakes set up, but the body was original. I replaced all the wood in the floor of the body including the two main...

Here a couple of pictures when I first got the Briggs Model A. There is an original dealer sticker on the drivers side calling the body a 1931. Can you look at the gas tank and tell which year it may be?

No this is not a slant windshield body it is a Briggs Fordor. The underside of the Body is "wood sills". The body had the original wood sills and black paint. I bought it from previous owner who had purchased all new "wood sills" but hadn't replaced(or installed) it. I also noticed in a box of...

The oval speedometer came with the car car in a box of parts when I purchased it from someone in 2015. I think some of the parts that came with the car were extras they picked up at swap meets back in the 80s. I’m pretty sure my body is a 1931 Briggs Model A Fordoor. It appeared all original...

I believe I just came across the speedometer/odometer? Also, does anybody know how to tell which speedometer drive housing fits my 1931 car? Mikes Affordable A’s parts has two different ones listed for 1931.

Ah ha I learned something new today. Speedometer drive housing goes there! Truthfully, I have personally never driven this Model A nor any Model A. I started working on restoring this one 7-8 years ago and hit a wall in my efforts a few years ago. I finally started back at it a month ago and I...

Good afternoon, I was under my 1931 Briggs Fordoor model A and noticed an opening on the driveshaft housing that looks like needs some type of cover plate. Can anyone tell me if there needs to be a cover there and what the name of it is?

Wheeler- Schebler, marvel carb, got it! Thank you for the help and the attached file with the specifications!

I believe you’re right…

Good morning, I’m curious if anyone here can identify this carburetor I have on my 1931 Fordoor Briggs model a. Though it is not all original. I was thinking about buying a rebuild kit from a parts supplier and have no idea where to start or if I should get a different carb? Any advice would be...

I was wondering if I should put the second bracket on? Sounds like great insurance against a future gas leaks. I think I will purchase one and install it. And yes I know when "roundtoit" is! I sure can't wait to finally drive my A. It seems like such a long time from now! Sent from my iPhone...

Larry I am not sure what you mean by rubber? I don't notice any of the suppliers that sell rubber that goes in between the clamp and bracket around the steering column. Do I use rubber from an old tire tube in between the clamp and bracket? Thank you all very much for the advice.

Okay sounds like I shouldn't use spacer. I definitely don't want the steering wheel in my lap. Also I would like it to stay close to original. I am hopefull loosening the steering box bolts gets me up in the clamp!