Penn 704 706 to 705 707 handle conversion

[surfcaster]

Hi, working on a green 705 reel to make a 707z. 705z parts are still around but A lot of the parts are expensive.
Penn used to sell just the collar. but now I can only find complete $35 handles.
I bought a tap & experimented with a few old 704 handle collars ruined one,[that was already junk}
  before success. then had the confidence to tap the handle& harvest the parts from my donor right handed reel . The aluminum  is very soft, use oil
& turn slowly to keep the tap plumb. lefty's have standard threads & righty's have reverse threads.
That 3 dollar tap paid for itself , a little oven cleaner to strip off the green painted frame
some black spray paint  a new 705z sideplate. Tight Lines, Richie


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[foakes]

Nice work, Richie...

Best,

Fred

[Alto Mare]

Very good job Richie, thanks for showing us how its done.

Sal

[surfcaster]

Thanks Fred & Sal  I was trying to reply with a picture& shut the screen.That reel has a steel main gear too. I ordered a lefty frame from Scotts and decided to chop up my new 706z when it gets here. It took about a month to find the other parts. I'll keep you posted

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[foakes]

Richie --

Looks like your in good shape -- but if you need other parts -- let us know.

I may have some of what you need.

Best,

Fred