1931 Reo Royale Limousine in Finland 8-52

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Original Post was by Juha Kaitanen in old forum:

Hi,

A friend of mine is still looking for parts car or separate spare parts for his Reo Royale Limousine (Murrey) from 1931. Hopefully someone out there has some parts to spare: frame, front fenders, gauges etc.. This Royale was formely used by the prime minister of Finland in 1930´s.

To what extent parts are exchangeable with other Reo models or different makes? With this knowledge it could be easier to find missing parts.

Juha Kaitanen
Finland

Jan 11, 201738 views

Replies (6)

· Jan 11, 2017

Hi Juha, John is correct, the only way to restore this car is to buy a 8-35 parts car. A few years ago a complete car could be found in the 10-12k range but there are none available that I know of.

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· Jan 12, 2017

Thanks for the link Tim. I have updated the 8-52 thread with pictures from the website.

· Jan 12, 2017

The 33 has the slanted radiator, and depending on short vs long wheelbase the hoods might not work either. Best to hold out for a 31/32 8-35 sedan as you will simply have to lengthen the chassis and everything else will work including much of the interior.

· Jan 14, 2017

Not sure on the interchange of parts. Some of the more seasoned REO guys on the forum may be able to help.

· Jan 19, 2017

Juha the best person I know who can help you out is Joe Asuchak in Alberta , Canada . I asked him which Flying Cloud parts would work on the Royale . Joe says the Royale fenders are rolled and the Flying Cloud fenders have beads on the edges . The biggest frame the Flying Cloud had was the 8 - 30 . 8 for cylinders and 30 for 130 inches from centre of axle to centre of axle . You could always cut the frame in the middle and add 22 inches to it ?
Joe would also be able to tell you what other mechanical parts would fit . Joe is a Reo member listed in the Reo directory . Mark

· Feb 14, 2017

There is a thread on a Royale in Belgium here:
https://app.rumbleseat.com/club/3/REO-Royale-Owners-Group/forums/5/topics/2430

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