A few days ago I got this huge box in the mail...it was heavy...real heavy! I could hear stuff rolling around in there, lots of stuff. It was from Ted(Maxed Out on this site) so I ripped it open. Holy mother of pearl...PARTS...and I do mean a bunch of parts! There were side plates, stands, posts, gears, spools, bridges, springs, screws, handles, and nestled in the middle was a jar of smoked albacore.
I still don't have it all sorted out, but I should be able to help hook folks up with a part now! These three Long Beaches were assembled from that box, and each one is period correct, down to the last screw. In the first photo the one on the left is a '36/'37 LB 65, in the center is a '46-'48 LB 60 with "mottled" plates, and on the right is a '49/'50 LB 60. The next two pics show the front and back sides. The last photo is a close up of the mottling on the wartime LB 60. I could never thank Ted enough...his generosity has fueled my ability to collect reels when my budget said no. 8)
That Ted is Good people Mo. ;)
I don't know about the other stuff, but those 3 reels are something.
Frank
Nice Mo! ;)
Quote from: Shark Hunter on March 10, 2018, 10:18:47 PM
That Ted is Good people Mo. ;)
Yep!...he has touched many here, me included.
Sal
Nice stuff Mo! Yes, Ted's a great guy! Too bad there were some that didn't realize that.
Pretty soon were gonna need to see a few pics of that budding collection.
Regard's, .. Lou
Quote from: happyhooker on March 10, 2018, 10:20:10 PM
I don't know about the other stuff, but those 3 reels are something.
Frank
Here's a pic of what I have sorted so far...all very usable stuff. I plan to spend more time on the "wanted" board here...and pass it on if anyone is in need. 8)
Ted is just that kinda guy. Those parts went to a quality member and budding collector.
Good stuff Mo!
Dom
Great job matching up those parts and producing three beautiful reels Mo, and classics at that!
Ted is an amazing guy! Hope to see him back here soon.
I'm just glad the priceless jar of albacore made it unscathed.
Nice job on the early long beach 65. You have come a long way in a short time comparing to when you first joined the Ohana. I never had a doubt you'd locate the correct parts for those old long beach reels....not a simple task amongst a bazillion parts all in a pile, cause they surely didn't arrive all sorted and bagged.
Now it's Miller Time ;) ;)
It's a beautiful story all around.
Beautiful reels and good people.
Thanks for sharing.
Steve
Quote from: Maxed Out on March 10, 2018, 11:56:58 PM
I'm just glad the priceless jar of albacore made it unscathed.
Now it's Miller Time ;) ;)
Hee hee, I just popped the top on that Miller, and I'm about to put the fork to the Albacore. Always amazes me...2 or 3 twists of the fork and the oil all draws right back into the meat. I knew you'd dig the LB 65. Would you believe
I had the tailplate? I located all the parts but I didn't know what tailplate I needed, nothing seemed close except one broken plate. I broke out Mike's book and sure enough, that was the plate needed. I rolled the dice...broke out my tiny plate stash...and I actually had it! A plain/waffle clicker! It's a special reel, I'll be puttin' that one in my Long Beach stable, thanks again buddy. 8)
This reminds me, I need a replacement waffle clicker, picture tailplate for a .ca. 1936-37 250yd LB60 w/scalloped nut, and catlin oiler knob. Any chance you have one of those in that box of LB parts from Ted Mo?
John
Wow,,,,that's just to cool ;D
Quote from: Tightlines666 on March 11, 2018, 02:01:37 AM
This reminds me, I need a replacement waffle clicker, picture tailplate for a .ca. 1936-37 250yd LB60 w/scalloped nut, and catlin oiler knob. Any chance you have one of those in that box of LB parts from Ted Mo?
John
John, the only one I have with a waffle clicker has the "Penn Reel" embossing on it. I'm not sure if that would be correct, but you are welcome to it. Message me your address if you want it.
Wow,
What can I say....you guys are just awesome! Good old parts going to an appreciative,well deserving person who's always willing to share! Thanks for always renewing the spirit of this site, which is "Ohana""....
Brett
Wow! that mottled plate long beach is a beauty, never new such a thing existed.
I've been looking for a correct non-numbered handle, handle nut and spool for a 98 silver beach. I know the spool is a tough one but any chance there's a handle in there?
Thanks
So who is Ted and why is he gone from here?
Quote from: Swami805 on March 11, 2018, 02:39:55 PM
I've been looking for a correct non-numbered handle, handle nut and spool for a 98 silver beach. I know the spool is a tough one but any chance there's a handle in there?
Sorry Swami...I used all the correct handles on the LBs pictured. What you need should be an easy find, a non-numbered #24-155,
unless your Silver Beach is a first year '38. That one takes a handle like on John's LB60 pictured earlier in this thread. 8)
Quote from: nelz on March 11, 2018, 02:59:59 PM
So who is Ted and why is he gone from here?
I noted at the beginning of this thread his user name here...Maxed Out.
You can click on that name and get his specs, posts, and such. He's not really gone, just not checking in as much lately. As you can see...he is missed by many.
Thanks for checking Moe, Sheridan
Mo,
The LB tailplate w/waffle clicker arrived in the mail today. It was a perfect fit, and this prewar LB60 has now been made whole again.
Thank you so much!
John
Quote from: Tightlines666 on March 16, 2018, 03:22:43 AM
Mo,
The LB tailplate w/waffle clicker arrived in the mail today. It was a perfect fit, and this prewar LB60 has now been made whole again.
Thank you so much!
John
Glad to see that ol' LB60 back in one piece. 8)
Love seeing old Penns become whole again, not to mention when another member helps out another. That just makes it extra special. John, great job on the rescue. Now just switch out those bearing cups. Enjoy your complete reel, and good stuff, Mo! ... and Ted strikes again with his generosity.
Well done gents,
Dom
Cool Beans the both of you.....I'm glad to have met you both....here at AT.com.....Bill