Just another newcomer

[Dragalioun]

Welcome!

I love it when that happens at a thrift store.

Caution!  In your first photo.  Look closely at the raised area around the bushing.  Looks like a crack.  May not be, but it just looks like it.  It's a good idea to take these photos and examine things you don't normally see.  If it's cracked, reach out and ask.  There are folks here who can give you some sound advice in removing the bushing and hopefully preserving the side plate.

First post, cool reel, AND a project.  Not bad!  It's fun in here.  Take a look around.

Good eye! Far as I can tell, there is a crack near both bushing areas but thankfully I was able to take them both out with ease and start cleaning the reel up (very slowly but it is starting to look real good!)