I picked up this old Heddon 277 really cheap on ebay.
Looked like it was in decent shape and might make a fun vintage surf reel.
When I received it, it was pretty dirty, but felt solid and smooth.
(https://i.imgur.com/v5QuN80.jpg)
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Once I cracked it open I was happy to see that it appeared to be unmolested and in great shape with the original grease.
(https://i.imgur.com/TFhIhZz.jpg)
I completely disassembled and cleaned everything, and reassembled it with grease and oil where needed.
I tossed the original drag washers and custom fit some carbon washers for it.
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Spooled it up with some 14 lb. Cajun Red mono and mounted it on my 8'6" Ugly Stik.
Ready to fish!
(https://i.imgur.com/2exWogJ.jpg)
Where do you find these old reels? I have a bunch, but they are to become shelf time pieces here soon. You bring them back to life!
Very nice!
Thanks Tom!
Mostly I find them on ebay and craigslist.
I just look for odd stuff or crazy cheap stuff. ;)
Reminds me of the old Penn "greenies". Nice work.