A Couple of Serious 2062's

Started by Paul Roberts, December 14, 2022, 01:45:44 AM

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Paul Roberts

Made some vintage spinning reels aesthetically a bit more to my liking. Both reels, a '65 (EF) and '69 (EB), were neglected and inexpensive finds that needed some attention. Both were pretty rough. Having such quality components, though, there wasn't much more than a thorough cleaning, polishing, and lubing, required. I did replace the roller on one. Seems the rollers on these reels commonly take on some scoring. Ball bearings could have been replaced, but the existing ones weren't too 'hissy'.

Aesthetics ("serious black" with contrasting spools) were accomplished using blue painter's tape, artists liquid masking, VHT Wrinkle paint, and metallic Rust-oleum. The side cover was affixed to the reel body for painting using temporary screws made from bamboo skewer tips.

foakes

#1
Very well done!

A Shakes 2062 — compared to a 2052 — is likely twice as tough — and only slightly larger.

Best, Fred
The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

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oldmanjoe

They look great and i will say that the metallic Rust-oleum primer in one is some of the best paint that comes out of a rattle can ,  It flow and cover nicely .
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Paul Roberts

#4
Fred, yes, they aren't a very large reel but sport a fairly large spool. Good size for a lot of fishing. Spool size is a general thing l look for in spinning reels, for casting distance as well as retrieve speed. However the new PE braids have made the former pretty much a non-issue.

Gfish

#5
Great Job! The only reel that has a more "clanging" metallic-aluminum bail-trip sound than the old Mitchell  Garcia's, for me. And mine still has the rubber bail stopper on it.
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Paul Roberts

#6
Hmmm... hadn't noticed. One does seem to scrape and clunk louder than the other. Kindof... guillotine like. :)) Not a bother but then I haven't been on the water with one yet. Probably fixable.

Shellbelly

Nice!!!

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happyhooker

Hard to beat the original maroon, but I have to admit I do like these two.  Sort of a "stealth" look.

Frank

Brewcrafter

Those look great!  Always learning here on the Forum - I KNOW what painters tape is but what is Liquid Masking and how does it work?  Is it like Rubber Cement, where you can paint it on and after it dries you can peel it off? - john

Paul Roberts

#10
Shellbelly, kind of amazing how many custom tools we end up with, and materials we collect over time. "Never know when this will come in handy!"

Frank, I guess I've just never been keen on colorful reels. I like the black stealth/tech look. I got the contrasting spool idea from an A&F 200/6, and a customized Pflueger 551 (2062), I have. I recently did a Shake's 2400 in "serious black" as well, and have plans for a few other reels in the future. These being such common reels I don't feel bad altering the historical significance of them.

Hi, John. Yes, artist's masking is rubber cement like, after it dries. Brushes on and peels off. Easy to apply accurately and just rolls right off afterwards. Commonly used by watercolorists.


CincyDavid

I'm intrigued!  I have a couple of really horrible looking Mitchell 300 and 301 reels that could only benefit from a new look. They would almost look like DAM Quicks from a distance...

Midway Tommy

I'm not trying to be critical or cynical, just being honest, but I've never been a fan of textured or dull reel finishes and, in fact, I can't  stand the new trend to repaint vehicles with a gross ugly dull or satin finish. I've also noticed this trend on a lot of the reel repaints offered on da Bay.  :P  I'm a shiny,  wipe off, and easy to clean kinda guy. ;D
Love those open face spinning reels! (Especially ABU & ABU/Zebco Cardinals)

Tommy D (ORCA), NE



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foakes

#13
Quote from: Midway Tommy on January 19, 2023, 06:30:40 PMI'm not trying to be critical or cynical, just being honest, but I've never been a fan of textured or dull reel finishes and, in fact, I can't  stand the new trend to repaint vehicles with a gross ugly dull or satin finish. I've also noticed this trend on a lot of the reel repaints offered on da Bay.  :P  I'm a shiny,  wipe off, and easy to clean kinda guy. ;D

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, Tommy —-

And I respect that. 

For me, as long as reels are not resold and represented as original, unpainted, and intended to mislead the buyer —- anything someone wants to do with their reels is OK by me.

I paint reels back to original when restoring.

This Spring, I'll finish up my Powder-Coating room —- and the colors I have already purchased will customize a few reels.

Penns, DQ's, and Cardinals.

50/50 Bar - Cardinals —- Insignia Orange & Cream

Yellow, Red, and Black combo DAM Quicks to honor their flag.

Red, White, and Blue Penns to honor Made in the USA.

Desert Sand, Battleship Grey, Midnight Blue, Dark Purple, and a bunch more to experiment with. 

Should be fun.

Just need to get into the outer shop, and then into the separate PC, blast cabinet, tumbler, and prep room when it is better weather.

The oven needs to be wired for 220V.  I'll do that as soon as the weather warms up.

Anyway, I really like what some of our members have done with their reels.

As for the textured, or wrinkle finish —- I also like that.  It is a tough finish and easily restored.  Just like the old radio equipment or vehicle parts that get that treatment.  Like valve covers, or old sound equipment.

Oh Yeah — then there is also a sack of Komodo Dragon Green.  What is a good reel for that?

Best, Fred
The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

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The first rule of fishing is to fish where the fish are. The second rule of fishing is to never forget the first rule.

"Enjoy the little things in Life — For someday, you may look back — and realize that they were the big things"
                                                     Fred O.

Gfish

I've had 3 of these, Paul. They all make that sound. All mostly metal spinners do, these are just a little louder. Since I'm no longer a kid sneaking into private ponds and such, it doesn't bother me.
I have a few spare parts if you need any.
Fishing tackle is an art form and all fish caught on the right tackle are"Gfish"!