I am extending some love and many thanks to Tom (Cortez_Conversions) for being my eyes and ears up north while buying a Newell P322-F.
I found the reel on craigslist for a great price ($150) but could not buy it sight unseen. Tom was kind enough to meet with the seller, purchase it, and mail it to me. I got it today and serviced it. It had no grease or oil and it was not adjusted properly. When I opened it up was also surprised to see that the bearings were opened. Included in the box was an additional chrome reel seat to be used without a seat clamp. Never seen that before for a Newell.
After a little elbow(and)grease it feels awesome!!!!! Going to get it wet next week.
THANK YOU TOM!!!!! I am in debt to you!!! Great people here on AT.COM
Anthony
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Quote from: Panama on September 01, 2012, 11:42:52 PM
Great people here on AT.COM
Anthony
Yep! Way to go Tom.
tom's a good guy. didn't newell use open bearings for a while?
Anthony
You got yourself a great deal. That's the Newell that I am looking for but I might have a lead on 2 of these. I will know Tuesday morning.
Quote from: alantani on September 02, 2012, 03:01:36 AM
tom's a good guy. didn't newell use open bearings for a while?
Yes he is...I got dinner when we meet. I didn't know Newell used open bearings. I do know that Keith Gross (current owner of Newell) did not like the idea. I was happy to see it though, it made my servicing easier.
Quote from: bluefish69 on September 02, 2012, 04:16:08 AM
Anthony
You got yourself a great deal. That's the Newell that I am looking for but I might have a lead on 2 of these. I will know Tuesday morning.
Yes I did. My pockets are light but I had to jump on it. What condition do you expect those to be in?
Guys, I'm not a fan of Newell reels, but I know that there are a lot of guys here that are. I just want to mention that there are a few for sale on eBay at the moment, these are listed as buy it now, no auction. Good luck!
Sal
I check Ebay about 6 X a day. I have gotten most of my Newell's from there. Most are original parts & some have been put together from parts laying on the bench.
Anthony
The reel I will be checking are from a counterman in a tackle shop. I only worry about Cracks, other parts I have here.
I also check ebay every day, I've never seen that many newell for sale at one time. I thought it was a good thing mentioning it to you guys.
Hey Panama,
I'm happy everything worked out, Karma is a good thing!