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Thread: Restoration of Ford Briggs Body, Model A Fordor

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    Restoration of Ford Briggs Body, Model A Fordor

    Hi, I am in the process of nearly completing a restoration of the above named car. Previously built in 1980s by John Cross (Gosport) Purchased by Budweiser and eventually found its way to me. I have had it for a few years but just got around to close to completion and hope to attend some meetings in the not too distant future.
    Andy

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    Welcome

    Hi Andy, thanks for the intro and welcome to the UK NSRA forum - enjoy.

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    I spent a fair time working on that when being built and until John sold it. I still remember most bits about it if you get stuck,
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    Thanks kapri it has been off the road for a long time but is very close to completion (are they Ever completed?) hope to show it soon

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    Will send a photo as soon as finished; close now.

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    Can you remember how the roof gutters were fitted

    my pop riveter the head is to large to get past the edge of the roof rail

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    Cool. That's a piece of UK hotrodding history! One of the top cars in its day. Didn't Brendan Clarke have in in the red / burgundy guise for quite a few years? Looking forward to seeing it again. What colour is it now? Running the chrome wires?

    Chris
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    I bought it off Brendon, but only recently been able to get around to restoring it. It is now back to green (but different shade to John’s green) The Tru spoke wheels are still on it.

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    Looking forward to seeing it out and about again!
    Cheers,
    Brendan.

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