Royal Duke

Thank you Tom. I will find a local auto body paint supply house and would like to drive my car there so they can scan the paint directly from various areas of the car. The firewall is probably the best spot of all. Duke

Thanks to all. I was hoping that this was going to be an easy fix, but based upon what all of you noted, my best bet is to go to an auto paint supply house. Duke

Guys, I need to touch up several spots on my 1941 Chrysler Royal. The paint code is 813 (Gunmetal Gray). My question is whether the Gunmetal Gray used on the newer Chrysler cars is the same as that used on my oldie but goodie. I know, I could buy cans of paint and proceed to find out, but I would like to avoid spending money needlessly and having multiple colors on the car. Any guidance would be appreciated. Duke

Thank you joe. I'll try it tomorrow.

I need to replace one of the headlights on my '41 Chrysler Royal. I removed the screw at the bottom of the door and tried to pry the door off without damaging it or scratching the paint on the old girl. I could not get it off. Is there a secret to removing these? Should I have pried harder? Duke

Before spending your hard earned money, I suggest you watch this video. It is very informative and could save you lots of trouble and expense down the road. https://www.motorbiscuit.com/giving-your-old-car-led-headlights-usually-isnt-worth-it/ I intend to drive my 1941 Chrysler Royal quite a bit and for safety's sake was going to update my lighting. This video gave me a lot to think about. Duke

Thank you Dodgeb4ya. I need to learn as much as possible so that I can enjoy and confidently drive my '41 Royal. Duke

I keep reading about arcing the shoes. How does one go about doing that if indeed needed?

Thanks Tod. I was not aware of that. I may try to get the special tool used to ensure that they are properly adjusted. I know the tool is few and far between and costly if one could even be found. Joy is.

I think my brake shoes are aligned properly within the drums. They aren't dragging or anything like that. I will be installing a new MC which I purchased from Kanter when I get back to CT later this month prior to shipping the car down here. I was thinking of driving the car down here sightseeing along the way. For the reasons mentioned in my prior reply and this reply, I just want to get the best stopping power available without changing everything out.

My car is original and I am not interested in driving fast. I am retired and don't need to get anywhere in a hurry. However, being in the Miami area of FL introduces dangers and crazies that I did not encounter in Connecticut. Not that there aren't crazies in CT, but the ones down here are in a much higher league. AA in CT versus Major League in FL.

Thanks to all for the advice. Duke

While speaking to another 1941 Chrysler Royal owner about the brakes on our cars, I mentioned investigating a disc brake conversion. He offered an alternative and so I am writing to ask if anyone on here has tried this idea, how it worked out, if you have any photos of the installation or shop manual pictures of it. What I am referring to is installing a 1953 -54 Chrysler vacuum operated brake booster under the car. Any and all advice/guidance would be appreciated. duke

Countryss - I think I'd like to do this conversion for my 1941 Chrysler Royal. Can you give me the exact name of the vendor you purchased the alternator from. I called both Kanter and Bernbaums. Neither one had it. I'd appreciate your guidance. Duke

If you need to have the clutch rebuilt, I suggest you contact Joe at H R Clutches (215) 639 7150 and tell him what you have. They might be able to build a clutch especially for you. Wayne