I was given a challenge

[Jerseymic]

Hi Everyone,

The guys in my local bar are always joking about me 'Playing with fishing reels' as they put it.

Last week one of them came in, put this Ambassadeur 7000 on the bar, and said, see what you can do with this without buying any replacement parts.


When I got it home and removed the tape, I found this


Not one to turn down a challenge, I stripped and cleaned it

Next, plenty of JB weld

Sanded down

Primed

All sprayed up and ready for assembly

The finished article





As you can see the level wind is missing, but he said spend no money, just use what you have at home.

He is going to try it out sometime, so we will see if the filler holds up.

The paint will probably scratch easily, as all I had was a part can of auto spray in satin black.

Mike.

[MFB]

Very well done

Rgds

Mark

[Frank]

Nice work Mike. I would say he owes you a few rounds after that one.

[Jerseymic]

Thanks guys,

Like I said it was a challenge.

Frank, he has bought me a couple of beers already!!

Mike.

[Irish Jigger]

Well done Mike, you must have the patience of Job. Salt water is hard on those side plates.

[HOLEINTHEWATER]

LOOKS GOOD

[Alto Mare]

Impressive Mike.
Sal

[Tiddlerbasher]

X2 Mike
I also have friends who would like me to perform miracles.
Sometimes I still surprise them
Chris.

[Newell Nut]

Very nice work. Challenges like that bring out some good creativity.

[DaBigOno]

Wow!   A "reel" makeover...

That's the way to grab the bull by its horns!!

[Cone]

It looks good! I'm glad no one has challenged me!      Bob

[Keta]

Nice job.

[Shark Hunter]

Good Job Mike!

[alantani]

brilliant post!  you have a pm.  thanks!  alan

[Makule]

I might have thrown the reel out, but you did a great job.