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, 20179 views

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· 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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