hot rodding penn 3/0

[TheReelGuy850]

Got a decent little penn 3/0 laying around in a Ziploc and want to get it put back together for the upcoming season here on the gulf coast. Its pretty much all there minus a few things but ive got the foundation. What aftermarket bearings are available for a longer and smoother cast? Does boca make any? Are stainless internals available?

[floating doc]

Which reel? The black sideplate 112 or the red sideplate 112H? Neither has bearings.

BTW, don't store it in a baggie. The condensation will corrode it.

[TheReelGuy850]

Its the red sideplate 112. Yea didnt think about the corrosion from condensation.out of the bag it comes.thanks

[BMITCH]

That is a bullet proof, non bearing, bushing sportIng, fish killing machine there. Put it together and post pics.

[floating doc]

ooh, be careful! I found one in a box when I last moved. I've been slowly building it, and by now have spent enough to buy a new avet!

[Ron Jones]

We don't talk about how much money we put into 112H Senators. It's just not nice.
Ron

[TheReelGuy850]

Well I guess its time for new bushings and some stainless gut! going to double dog and mag it!

[floating doc]

Go for it!

[Bryan Young]

Anything is possible...I just built one up for one of my customers. 

BNOS (Brand New Old Stock) USA 112H (Someone on Oahu) - $100 (price includes shipping and a little gift for a friend to pick it up and mail it)
Cobalt Tiburion Frame and Spool (Greg Chow) - $175
SS Gear Sleeve (AT) - $20
SS Gears (BP) - $50
SS Handle Arm (AT) - $8
3/0 Handle (AT) - $27
two SS Dawgs (Keta) - $6
SS leave Spring (ReelSpeed) - $2
5+1 Drag Kit (ReelSpeed) -  $27

Total for parts to make this reel was $415.  This reel was built out of his love for a reliable, no nonsense reel.

Yes, it adds up quickly, but it all doesn't have to be done all at once.

[Ron Jones]

Bryan!
I said it isn't nice to do that! If my wife ever reads this. Well, I guess she does want another coach purse and a set of shoes.
Ron

[BMITCH]

Maybe $400+ but anything you buy will need the bling so where to start. Start with a proven reel with years of experience and parts availablity. Just build it piece by piece. That way it hardly hurts

[Alto Mare]

Don't get scared reelguy, you could get away with under $200. No need for Gregg chow's kits or a new 112H.
If you shop around, you might get one that doesn't need much more, here is one, just to give an example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Penn-112H-Senator-Newell-Tuna-Special-Reel-2-7-16-inches-wide-Made-in-USA-/141135802950?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20dc597246
I've seen 112H's go for as low as $40, add a couple of options available and you'll end up with a nice reel for a fraction of what Bryan spent

[Ron Jones]

The owner of the Tuna Special on Ebay is proud of it. I got my kit for $60.00ish and I think the dilapidated reel was $25.00ish. You can do real good with these reels if you are patient.
Ron

[floating doc]

I am not sure where my reel came from. I think my wife picked it up at a garage sale, but anyhow i already owned it. Sometimes free is the most expensive!

Bryan, the spring for the second dog is the hardest part for me. It looks like you used a leaf spring. Details?

[TheReelGuy850]

Well guys im very impressed at the wealth of knowledge here.Im definitely going to build it.Itll take some time but ill get there.Just new to building these so forgive me if i ask a ton of questions

Color combination wise i want black and lime green..sound crazy?? if im gonna do it i might as well go all the way!