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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Penn International Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: Keta on May 01, 2014, 08:22:43 PM

Title: Topless Frame for 50S??
Post by: Keta on May 01, 2014, 08:22:43 PM
Did anyone ever make a topless frame for the International 50S?  I have a 50SW with several mods (low gear is 1:1)  that I'd like to convert to a standard width and preferably topless.  

I'd also be willing to trade the frame and spool for a standard one if anyone is interested.
Title: Re: Topless Frame for 50S??
Post by: john2244 on May 01, 2014, 09:09:21 PM
Hello Lee, John Baker (Baker frames) made a topless frame for a Penn International 50. Cal Sheets might have one available. I would estimate the cost to be at least $200 maybe $250.
John
Title: Re: Topless Frame for 50S??
Post by: Keta on May 01, 2014, 09:27:45 PM
Thanks John, I might end up living with the SW and getting a new reel if I really need one at that price. 
Title: Re: Topless Frame for 50S??
Post by: conchydong on May 01, 2014, 11:43:33 PM
Lee, Tiburon makes them and may have some in stock. I did my 50S and 30S.
Scott
Title: Re: Topless Frame for 50S??
Post by: Keta on May 02, 2014, 12:34:23 AM
Thanks, I start looking for one.
Title: Re: Topless Frame for 50S??
Post by: TechTeach on May 04, 2014, 12:34:58 AM
I have a 50t that I wouldn't mind makin a TW if it will work.

(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u498/elmar2530/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/8D48A1C3-A6C1-4CD9-B3BF-FE60EF66AEDF_zps3uxnrf1z.jpg)
Title: Re: Topless Frame for 50S??
Post by: Keta on May 04, 2014, 12:48:27 AM
Does anyone know if a 50S spool will work on a 50T?