The 99 Club

[Keta]

I just wanted a 99.

Me too, they are not that common now though.  I have a rat and a nice one.

[doradoben]

For a different perspective, did you have a look at the one Gman built??

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=11259.0

[Shark Hunter]

Yes I did, But I can't make myself modify the original reel. It is in great shape and I want to leave it original now. I went to put it all back together after work yesterday and I can't find that tiny Dog spring. Drats! I must have lost it cleaning the parts in Solvent.
I only gave $35 for the complete reel, shipped. I should have stopped there. The frame cost me $75 and the spool another $40. I will put it them to good use.

[doradoben]

I think that you've made a good choice. Your Accurate frame and spool can be completed with parts that will bolt right on for a very nice finished reel.

[Aiala]

Just out of curiosity, will Tiburon's P29 frame fit a stock Silver Beach 99 (without drilling etc.)?   

~A~

[George4741]

Just out of curiosity, will Tiburon's P29 frame fit a stock Silver Beach 99 (without drilling etc.)?  

~A~

No.

Daron,
I know you aren't a Newell guy, but a Newell YTS frame will fit.

Ron

A Newell YTS reel foot won't fit my 99.  The screw holes are slightly off and don't line up.

[Shark Hunter]

Aiala,
To the best of my Knowledge, There is no aftermarket Aluminum frame made to fit a stock 99. The stand holes are different. I found this out the Hard way. There are all kinds of combinations with different plates, but if you want to keep it stock. No Dice.
Ron says a Newell YTS frame will work. I'm not crossing that Bridge.

[Ron Jones]

All my bridges are currently on YTSs, but I'll pull one apart to check.
Ron

[Shark Hunter]

  You misunderstood me Ron.
By "not crossing that bridge", I mean I'm not going to do it.

[Big Tim]

This should be a dumb question, but you did reach out to Chowderpuff? If it's available he would be my first choice.

Tim

I have another that's going to get the 501 treatment

[foakes]

Hey Daron --

Dog spring #14-99 -- on its way to you!

Best,

Fred

[Big Tim]

Hey Daron --

Dog spring #14-99 -- on its way to you!

Best,

Fred

Reely D.  even I have that spring  Fred I'm glad you bailed him out.

[Shark Hunter]

When I got home from work this morning, I searched Hi and low. Crawling around under the kitchen table. that is usually where I find it. No luck. I am so use to the surfmasters that have the piece of brass. I cleaned the parts in solvent last weekend. dumped them out, and put them on a rag to dry. I looked out there, It has rained pretty good since then. Its gone. I tried using a different one. its too big. I will order several of these when I place my next order to scotts. My Man Fred hooked me up!

[George4741]

Y'all remember how Irish Jigger modified his 99?  Check out this link.

http://alantani.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=q1l5tlb4u40ga9vn7rnuhogla7&topic=6437.msg54778#msg54778

The cut down 500 bars aren't any more rigid than the Newell bars, but it shows how to handle a problem in a very innovative way.  It also gives the old 99 a different look.  I suppose one could use the same idea to adapt a narrow reel foot to a wider reel.

[Shark Hunter]

I didn't see that one George. Tom does good work!