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Title: Newell 500 Aluminum Sideplate?
Post by: jjdbike on January 07, 2022, 01:49:37 PM
Hello everyone,

It's been a long time since I've been around here. I hope everyone is safe and well.

Can anyone please bring me up to speed on the existence and availability of aluminum side plates for Newell 500?

I also messaged Bryan Young, but I don't know if he is still doing custom Newell work. I love what he did with my 300 & 400's.

Any info is appreciated! Thank you in advance!
JD
Title: Re: Newell 500 Aluminum Sideplate?
Post by: Swami805 on January 07, 2022, 01:57:40 PM
I hope so, I have a few 500's I've been keeping on ice in case they  get made. Be a great addition to the Newell line up
Title: Re: Newell 500 Aluminum Sideplate?
Post by: jjdbike on January 07, 2022, 02:11:27 PM
Yes me too.
The last I heard, and this was from several years ago, there was a problem making the 500 due to the size of the gears.
I'm hoping that issue has been resolved.
Let's hope.
If I hear back from Bryan, I'll let you know. I wonder if anyone else is working on this type of thing?
Best regards!
JD
Title: Re: Newell 500 Aluminum Sideplate?
Post by: jjdbike on January 16, 2022, 01:36:30 PM
Quote from: Swami805 on January 07, 2022, 01:57:40 PM
I hope so, I have a few 500's I've been keeping on ice in case they  get made. Be a great addition to the Newell line up
Hey Swami,
I just heard back from Bryan about the 500's side plates. He said the prototypes are done but he hasn't had time for the mechanical fit test. He says he has a ton of reels to service and is very busy. I suppose that's what happens when you're the best :)
Said he hoped to get back to it by April.
Good news, but we'll need to continue to wait.
Best regards!
JD
Title: Re: Newell 500 Aluminum Sideplate?
Post by: Swami805 on January 16, 2022, 01:52:08 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Newell 500 Aluminum Sideplate?
Post by: Monofil on January 12, 2023, 03:37:04 PM
Good Morning and Happy New Year . I'm really lookin forward to those Newell 500 Side plates.
Please keep me posted
 Thank you
Monofil
Title: Re: Newell 500 Aluminum Sideplate?
Post by: Bryan Young on January 13, 2023, 12:07:01 AM
hahahaha, so am I.  Tom is running with this as I have other priorities. 

I believe he is still trying to look for a polisher and anodizer that will do great work.  Nothing half done with Tom.  It has to be great or it's a no go.
Title: Re: Newell 500 Aluminum Sideplate?
Post by: Swami805 on January 13, 2023, 02:36:18 AM
The light at the end of the tunnel gets brighter!  I just checked Tiburons website, looks like it's not quite done with pictures and discriptions or maybe it's my phone
Title: Re: Newell 500 Aluminum Sideplate?
Post by: SantaBarbarian on January 13, 2024, 05:38:51 PM
Any updates on the 500 sideplates?

Gary
Title: Re: Newell 500 Aluminum Sideplate?
Post by: Bryan Young on January 13, 2024, 07:46:07 PM
Let me check with Tom. I'm supposed to visit with him next week.

Bryan
Title: Re: Newell 500 Aluminum Sideplate?
Post by: SantaBarbarian on January 14, 2024, 10:26:47 PM
Thanks Bryan, I'd be interested in 2.