A Rat by Any Other Name?

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foakes

February 15, 2018, 08:31:26 PM Last Edit: February 15, 2018, 08:33:05 PM by foakes
Helping a friend and neighbor move to Oregon last week.

He was getting rid of old rakes, sledge hammers, tools, hardware — said to take whatever I wanted.

In the back behind 30 or 40 rusted outdoor implements was this old 2052 Shakes on a cheap 5 1/2' rod.

Been out in the lean-to for about 17 years.

Handle frozen, too filthy to even take in the reel shop until it gets squirted off.

Anyway, a nice challenge.

Nice thing about these old quality metal spinners — generally, a good restoration will bring them back to 100%.

We will see...

Best,

Fred
The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

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The first rule of fishing is to fish where the fish are. The second rule of fishing is to never forget the first rule.

"Enjoy the little things in Life — For someday, you may look back — and realize that they were the big things"
                                                     Fred O.

thorhammer

#1
February 15, 2018, 08:42:37 PM
The right man for the job!

El Pescador

#2
February 15, 2018, 09:12:02 PM
My Money is ON YOU Fred!!!!

Wayne
Never let the skinny guys make the sandwiches!!  NEVER!!!!

Midway Tommy

#3
February 15, 2018, 09:46:55 PM
All things considered, that spool is surprisingly white.  :o Must not have seen the light of day for about 40 years, or, the dirt protected it from the UV rays.  ;D 

Mike knows all about those little guys, Fred, if you come to an impasse.   :D
Love those open face spinning reels! (Especially ABU & ABU/Zebco Cardinals)

Tommy D (ORCA), NE



Favorite Activity? ............... In our boat fishing
RELAXING w/ MY BEST FRIEND (My wife Bonnie)

mo65

#4
February 15, 2018, 11:21:54 PM
   That's rich Tommy...like Fred would need my help...hardy, har, har...:D
~YOU CAN TUNA GEETAR...BUT YOU CAN'T TUNA FEESH~

nelz

#5
February 15, 2018, 11:54:11 PM
It'll clean up nice!

Midway Tommy

#6
February 16, 2018, 12:14:30 AM
Quote from: mo65 on February 15, 2018, 11:21:54 PM
   That's rich Tommy...like Fred would need my help...hardy, har, har...:D

I've seen your work, Mike. You know your stuff!  8) A little compliment never hurt anybody!   :)
Love those open face spinning reels! (Especially ABU & ABU/Zebco Cardinals)

Tommy D (ORCA), NE



Favorite Activity? ............... In our boat fishing
RELAXING w/ MY BEST FRIEND (My wife Bonnie)

festus

#7
February 16, 2018, 12:36:27 AM
Yep that should clean up very well.  And it even has the medallion.  Very similar insides of a DAM Quick but much easier to service.



Dominick

#8
February 16, 2018, 12:54:56 AM
It has chipped paint.  Throw it away.   ::) Dominick
Leave the gun.  Take the cannolis.

There are two things I don't like about fishing.  Getting up early in the morning and boats.  The rest of it is fun.

mo65

#9
February 16, 2018, 12:58:15 AM
Quote from: Midway Tommy on February 16, 2018, 12:14:30 AM
Quote from: mo65 on February 15, 2018, 11:21:54 PM
   That's rich Tommy...like Fred would need my help...hardy, har, har...:D

I've seen your work, Mike. You know your stuff!  8) A little compliment never hurt anybody!   :)

   Thanks Tommy, I appreciate the compliment. Hey, wait a minute, there is one tidbit I can offer Fred on this reel. The slide screw is left hand thread. I bet Fred already knows that. 8)
~YOU CAN TUNA GEETAR...BUT YOU CAN'T TUNA FEESH~

foakes

#10
March 09, 2018, 05:12:54 PM Last Edit: March 09, 2018, 05:16:15 PM by foakes
Finished this up yesterday in between other reel jobs.

Turns super smooth and ticks like a Swiss watch.

100% restore from the inside out.

Best,

Fred
The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

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The first rule of fishing is to fish where the fish are. The second rule of fishing is to never forget the first rule.

"Enjoy the little things in Life — For someday, you may look back — and realize that they were the big things"
                                                     Fred O.

mo65

#11
March 09, 2018, 05:44:48 PM Last Edit: March 09, 2018, 05:53:18 PM by mo65
  Dynamite Fred! That's a favorite ultralight...an absolute beastly reel. Is that a new side plate? It has paint now...hee hee! Top shelf resurrection.  8)
~YOU CAN TUNA GEETAR...BUT YOU CAN'T TUNA FEESH~

Bryan Young

#12
March 09, 2018, 05:49:22 PM
Fred, you are a reel miracle worker.
:D I talk with every part I send out and each reel I repair so that they perform at the top of their game. :D

foakes

#13
March 09, 2018, 06:13:57 PM
Quote from: mo65 on March 09, 2018, 05:44:48 PM
  Dynamite Fred! That's a favorite ultralight...an absolute beastly reel. Is that a new side plate? It has paint now...hee hee! Top shelf resurrection.  8)

Not new Mike, but better than was on there.  Just swapped it out.

Best,

Fred
The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

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The first rule of fishing is to fish where the fish are. The second rule of fishing is to never forget the first rule.

"Enjoy the little things in Life — For someday, you may look back — and realize that they were the big things"
                                                     Fred O.

Alto Mare

#14
March 09, 2018, 06:22:47 PM Last Edit: March 09, 2018, 06:23:54 PM by Alto Mare
Great job as usual Fred. Some of my  customers tell me that the house smile's when it sees my truck pull up on the driveway, reels do the same when they walk in your shop😁
Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.
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