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Hello. I just acquired my first Royce, a Silver Shadow. It is currently in need of restoration. As is typical, it had been sitting for 5 years before I acquired it.
It runs and drives, but the brakes and hydraulic self-leveling suspension must be replaced. Yes, I know that this repair is extremely costly, but I wish to at least try to repair it using the vast amount of info I've found on the internet.
My last daily driver was a Jaguar and my current daily driver is a Saab, so I am well acquainted with quirky cars with silly designs and constant repairs.
I need to refinish all of the wood, redo the interior, all of the electronics, tune-up the engine, replace the Lucas lights, and repaint the car. I am looking for experts for the wood restoriation, for sure.
For now, I am simply trying to decide on the most appropriate paint job and interior colors. The original color is Mason Black with tan interior and black dash.
While it was a recommended color, I really dislike the black dash and feel it would appear more elegant if it matched the interior color.
I would like to perhaps make the car Black over Silver or Silver over Black with a Tan or Mahogany (discouraged) interior and matching pipes.
I am up for suggestions on the best color combinations. I am not interested in making a show car, so I basically want to exercise creativity while keeping it as authentic as I can.
Regards,
Shane - Jacksonville, FL
It runs and drives, but the brakes and hydraulic self-leveling suspension must be replaced. Yes, I know that this repair is extremely costly, but I wish to at least try to repair it using the vast amount of info I've found on the internet.
My last daily driver was a Jaguar and my current daily driver is a Saab, so I am well acquainted with quirky cars with silly designs and constant repairs.
I need to refinish all of the wood, redo the interior, all of the electronics, tune-up the engine, replace the Lucas lights, and repaint the car. I am looking for experts for the wood restoriation, for sure.
For now, I am simply trying to decide on the most appropriate paint job and interior colors. The original color is Mason Black with tan interior and black dash.
While it was a recommended color, I really dislike the black dash and feel it would appear more elegant if it matched the interior color.
I would like to perhaps make the car Black over Silver or Silver over Black with a Tan or Mahogany (discouraged) interior and matching pipes.
I am up for suggestions on the best color combinations. I am not interested in making a show car, so I basically want to exercise creativity while keeping it as authentic as I can.
Regards,
Shane - Jacksonville, FL