New Guy - Penn 706z & Crack (Luxor) 300

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LFEngineering

February 27, 2025, 11:27:14 AM
Hello everyone, new guy here!

First off I want to say thank you to the combined knowledge of the forum: I use the threads about the 704z/706z & Crack 300 as my primary references when rebuilding my reels this winter. 

As a part time machine shop owner, avid surfcaster & a sucker for history I decided to modify a few derelict classics this winter.  My choices were the 706z and a Crack/Luxor 300.  I will write up individual threads on each reel, but here's the preview.
 
Each got stripped, cleaned, milled / drilled, bead blast, cerakote, new bearings, updated drag, stainless hardware & rebuilds.

OhReely

#1
February 27, 2025, 12:46:30 PM
Welcome. Striking looking reels. I'm interested in the Crack drag upgrade.

Donnyboat

#2
February 27, 2025, 12:49:35 PM
Nice reels your restoring, and welcome from Sunny Western Australia, cheers Don.
Don, or donnyboat

JasonGotaProblem

#3
February 27, 2025, 02:29:59 PM
I like it. You were not nearly as aggressive as some I've seen where they took something strong and made it weak for the sake of making it look cool. But it definitely still looks cool. You got it just right.  :d
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Brewcrafter

#4
February 27, 2025, 02:50:17 PM
Welcome from the SoCal Inland Empire. - john

foakes

#5
February 27, 2025, 03:22:11 PM
Welcome aboard!

Best, Fred
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#6
February 27, 2025, 04:17:21 PM
Wow!  Great work on those reels. Bill
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alantani

#7
February 27, 2025, 06:21:06 PM
Welcome!!!
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

oldmanjoe

#8
February 27, 2025, 08:29:12 PM
Welcome and nice work on those reels 
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Crow

#9
February 28, 2025, 06:34:14 PM
Howdy!!
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Johndixon177

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April 25, 2025, 02:11:26 PM
Quote from: LFEngineering on February 27, 2025, 11:27:14 AMHello everyone, new guy here!

First off I want to say thank you to the combined knowledge of the forum: I use the threads about the 704z/706z & Crack 300 as my primary references when rebuilding my reels this winter. 

As a part time machine shop owner, avid surfcaster & a sucker for history I decided to modify a few derelict classics this winter.  My choices were the 706z and a Crack/Luxor 300.  I will write up individual threads on each reel, but here's the preview.
 
Each got stripped, cleaned, milled / drilled, bead blast, cerakote, new bearings, updated drag, stainless hardware & rebuilds.

Very clean! The colors and finish are killer!  That being said.....
Are you gonna move on to custom handles/ knobs? You are obviously talented! Keep it up

MACflyer

#11
April 25, 2025, 03:38:18 PM
Welcome, and your reels look great.
Rick

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