Went down to SoCal last Thursday to pick up a truck load of reels & reel parts.
2/3rds of the load was mostly vintage stuff from the mid 50's to late 70's. It is going to a good member on our site. Lots of brands and dealer repair kits, plus lots of reels and parts.
1/3, about 400 pounds — was DAM Quick parts. They were all mixed up in large bins — no order.
Started Sunday after Church — finished up today about mid day.
Put as many frames, rotors, sideplates, cranks, spools, etc. — in the numbered Library organizers — if there was room.
These are the parts left over that will not fit in the bins.
Found many, many treasures — of note was a box of 14 bodies, rotors, sideplates — for the very rare 1000 & 1001.
I will be going down again to pick up another truck load in about 2 weeks.
Best, Fred
You've found your niche (or, maybe, it has found you?)
Frank
You're gonna need a bigger... everything! :o :D
~A~
Great news on the 1000 parts...that little reel has to be one of the best spinning reels ever made. 8)
Quote from: mo65 on June 24, 2021, 12:39:50 PM
Great news on the 1000 parts...that little reel has to be one of the best spinning reels ever made. 8)
I agree, Mike —
At 7.8 ounces, fits in the palm of a hand, all metal construction, clever and tough engineering standards, plus an aluminum skirted spool — the 1000/1001 is one of the top 10 DAM Quick reels for my personal use — and is a solid recommendation to others who may or may not know about this tiny powerhouse of a reel.
In addition to a bulletproof bronze and SS center-line double supported main bearing — SS worm pinion technology — and an attractive reel that at 43 years old — was/is way ahead of its time.
This is where form, performance, and function — team up into the smallest of the DQ Championship spinning reels.
This little reel is very durable.
Best, Fred
Wow, that little 1000 is gorgeous.
So... you can never have too many parts, eh Fred? ;D
Quote from: nelz on June 24, 2021, 03:43:19 PM
Wow, that little 1000 is gorgeous.
So... you can never have too many parts, eh Fred? ;D
Uhhh, Nelz — unfortunately, it is possible to have too many parts —
That is why I am getting rid of the majority of reel parts that I am not as interested in working on anymore.
Just easing over out of the fast lane — and setting the cruise control.
For me, after 40+ years of doing this — having DAM Quick, Mitchell, Penn, & ABU/Zebco Cardinal spinning reel parts readily available — is key.
I will never use 5% of these parts in my earthly lifetime — but when needed, they are organized and available for my clients reels — as well as others who are doing their own work and need parts.
Just working on my little hobby niche of repair, service, and restorations of quality, worthwhile spinning reels from an era when reels were proudly made to last a lifetime or two.
To me, my focus is not on collecting reels (been there, done that) — as it is in restoring quality reels to factory original condition both functionally and cosmetically — for anglers globally to enjoy and fish.
Can't be all things to all people — so I just try to do what I enjoy the most.
Sounds a little corny, I know —
Best, Fred
When the emphasis is on quality, both preserving and enhancing, that can't be corny.
Frank
Only took 2 days? I'm guessing you tend to know what you're looking at. :)
Any nylon drag washers for the 110N in the collection?
Sure, rlavery2 —-
And welcome!
How many do you need?
Best, Fred
Quote from: rlavery2 on April 16, 2022, 06:56:57 PMAny nylon drag washers for the 110N in the collection?
If Fred Don't have it then they didn't Make It or you Don't NEED IT ! :fish
Fred,
Thank you! 2-3 would be great. I can send a PayPal payment right away if that works for you. Thanks again,
Bob
Quote from: foakes on April 16, 2022, 07:05:37 PMSure, rlavery2 —-
And welcome!
How many do you need?
Best, Fred
Sure, I'll send you (3) rlavery2 —-
The 110N uses hex asbestos drag washers
The 110 uses the larger nylon round washers
The 265 Microlite uses the leather washers
110 & 265 can be used interchangeably
The 110N is specific to that reel, and is not nylon.
Just need to know which reel you have.
And PM me your full name and mailing address, please.
Best, Fred
WOW!
That is an amazing accumulation of parts.
I'm going to have to keep a lookout for a decent 1001. I believe the 1001 is the right hand retrieve model.
Fred or anyone else, ever see a box for the early 50's DAM Quick 250 Standard?
Right, Clint —-
The tiny 7.8 ounce 1001 Microlite can be either a right-hand or a left-hand retrieve. All one does is reverse unscrew the handle assembly then screw it onto the opposite side. No tools required.
The difference between the 1000 & 1001 is basically only cosmetic.
The 1000 has a bright aluminum skirted spool and crank.
The 1001 has a "black-out" appearance. It is the tiniest of the "01" series which includes 6 larger reels.
The problem I have with the 1000 & 1001 reels —-
Once you use a DQ 1000/1001 Microlite —- the rest of your Microlite reels will tend to gather dust.
The strongest gears, worm-drive, large drag, skirted aluminum spool, centerline gearing with both the main and worm pinion gears supported on both ends by frame-mounted bearing and bushings. High speed 1:5, all aircraft grade machined aluminum casing and rotor.
All in a tiny powerhouse that fits in the palm of your hand.
When I use one —- it is loaded with 4 pound mono, and mounted on a 5' to 5.5' glass rod such as a Fenwick.
No finer fishing, IMO —- and this combo is capable of bringing in very large fish without breaking stride and no damage whatsoever.
Just release or keep the fish and cast out again —- no drama.
Best, Fred
Quote from: Gfish on April 17, 2022, 05:02:55 PMFred or anyone else, ever see a box for the early 50's DAM Quick 250 Standard?
Yes they did, Greg —-
Here is an old 67 year Standard box and reel from the outer upstairs excess storage.
Best, Fred
Thanks buddy. Should be an interesting search. I really like this reel, maybe do onea my typically opinionated look-see toutorials.
Fred, Thank you very much! So, I own three of the 110N's - at least that's what it says on the name plates (and each has the fish decal on the opposite side). The nylon washer I referenced originally has an OD of ~5/8", and I suspect, based on your comments above, that this is not original. My guess is that the prior owner lost the hex washer, and just used an old reel part that "worked". Somewhere in a schematic I thought I saw a nylon washer referenced, but maybe that was for the 110? Anyway, underneath the drag knob is a hex "compartment", so I suspect that I need (3) of the hex asbestos washers. I have to say that the drag with the nylon washer is very smooth, but I'd really like to get all of these back to original.
Thanks again for all of your help!
Quote from: foakes on April 16, 2022, 09:39:14 PMSure, I'll send you (3) rlavery2 —-
The 110N uses hex asbestos drag washers
The 110 uses the larger nylon round washers
The 265 Microlite uses the leather washers
110 & 265 can be used interchangeably
The 110N is specific to that reel, and is not nylon.
Just need to know which reel you have.
And PM me your full name and mailing address, please.
Best, Fred
Got it, Bob —-
I'll put (3) in the mail to you today.
N/C.
Best Always,
Fred