Some parts are very tough to source on these old green Penn spinners.
Fortunately, I have LOTS of New Old Stock Parts for these great, solid old Spinfishers — from the 700's to the 716's.
Made in the USA — at the Penn plant in Philadelphia.
But sometimes — good old innovation is called for...
Here is a 716 — a penny can be glued in place of the emblem.
It is the perfect indentation — and looks pretty good.
This happens to be a 1943 Steel Lincoln Cent — minted in Philadelphia, where Penn(y) is, of course.
This puts the penny at exactly 76 years old (also, the US Date of Independence).
The fit could not be more perfect — and the silver matches the silver on the reel.
I have a few hundred of these Steel cents, if anyone wants one — I can send it out.
Best,
Fred
That is a really neat idea Fred!
Fred - that is kinda cool :)
I like it... Jeff
Good thought!
Frank
neat... just don't use a '43 copper penny ;)
Good one Fred.
-steve
Looks great, Fred, I used an Indian Head Penny awhile back on one of my old greenies, fits like a glove.