I rebuilt my old Southbend reel. Here’s the before, during and after pictures. It works great and I’ve caught a few fish with it since the rebuild. Is anyone else rebuilding old reels or working on their boat or tackle during the winter like I am? Let’s see some pictures and hear about your projects!
Nice job!Looks great! I love the old reels! I have my eyes out for a 60s Johnson under trigger reel. My friend had one when I was 14. Always wanted one.
My project
Making a she shed back into a he shed. I added on and Almost done.
Tennessee Boy in AL wrote:
I rebuilt my old Southbend reel. Here’s the before, during and after pictures. It works great and I’ve caught a few fish with it since the rebuild. Is anyone else rebuilding old reels or working on their boat or tackle during the winter like I am? Let’s see some pictures and hear about your projects!
Nice work TB. I'm curious, did you sandblast the old finish off or sand it down? It looks much smoother than the original surface. I haven't quite given up the ghost yet, but will be doing my annual maintenance and lubrication in a few more weeks. Thanks for sharing.
Actually I stripped the paint with a chemical. Used Rustoleum spray paint in a Hunter Green. Came out beautiful.
Tennessee Boy in AL wrote:
Actually I stripped the paint with a chemical. Used Rustoleum spray paint in a Hunter Green. Came out beautiful.
Yes it Tennessee. Nice workmanship 👍🎣
Where did you find replacement parts?
Wow!!! That turned out great. I like it.
FYI: add some line to that reel. Fill it to the rim and you will get optimal performance.
Tennessee Boy in AL wrote:
I rebuilt my old Southbend reel. Here’s the before, during and after pictures. It works great and I’ve caught a few fish with it since the rebuild. Is anyone else rebuilding old reels or working on their boat or tackle during the winter like I am? Let’s see some pictures and hear about your projects!
Very good rebuild TB. I just alway remove and replace. I’ve tried rebuilds but found I don’t have any patience 😎👍
Billycrap2
Loc: Mason county,W(BY GOD) Virginia, 🇺🇸🦅
Tennessee Boy in AL wrote:
I rebuilt my old Southbend reel. Here’s the before, during and after pictures. It works great and I’ve caught a few fish with it since the rebuild. Is anyone else rebuilding old reels or working on their boat or tackle during the winter like I am? Let’s see some pictures and hear about your projects!
Looking 👀 good, nice job 👍🏽 👍🏽Thank for sharing your work there 👍🏽👍🏽🎣🎣🎣🐟🐟🐠🐠🐋🐋🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅
Tennessee Boy in AL wrote:
I rebuilt my old Southbend reel. Here’s the before, during and after pictures. It works great and I’ve caught a few fish with it since the rebuild. Is anyone else rebuilding old reels or working on their boat or tackle during the winter like I am? Let’s see some pictures and hear about your projects!
T B .... Looks terrific, I'm curious, repaint is outstanding. Did ya ( gently ) sand or media blast surfaces to prepare them ? At my old workplace, I had access to glass bead surface prep apparatus, and it was the best . Beads strike surface, make a small dent and fragment, leaving nooks and crannies to trap and hold paint. Amazing process, works like a charm.
I used to restore spinning reels too, but found that following retirement, I don't have as much time
to spare as before, other hobbies and pursuits got out of hand. Go figure. Now I only grab original unrestored examples and leave the others alone. Kinda like some guys who collect that way in my car club.
Anyhow, Well Done Bro....
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