tomtom111 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Quote:Originally Posted by FritzAbu tomtom111 Very beautifull ABU 4500C you created Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom111 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Quote:Originally Posted by jimmy z Nice finished product TomTom! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barramundi Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Quote:Originally Posted by tomtom111 Main gear is stainless steel and carbontex washer !!! carbontex !!! Hi tomtom , nice work . Superb craftsmanship indeed ! Are the parts in the photo available as spares from PF or are they sourced elsewhere ? I wish to modify a 6500 C3 and a 6500 Rocket Chrome , in order for the drag to click when giving out line when in gear and fighting a fish [ like a threadline reel ] , instead of clicking when only in freespool mode . A line out / drag clicker is a handy feature , esp at night to avoid avoid winding blindly in the dark when a fish is dragging out line . [ I have an older reel [ Ulta Mag XL II ] that has a drag clicker that works by system depicted in the photo - a spring in the main gear and holes in the drag washer , and wish to convert my newer reels to this set up . I feel that ABU have erred by discontinuing this feature ] Again , superb craftsmanship ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom111 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thank you !! ,is it the part you're looking for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barramundi Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 To tomtom , yes , but I suspect that I will be needing the main gear for it , and the appropriate pinion , plus the drag washer with holes in it . UT make a line out / drag clicker kit , but I have been told they are very expensive . Ken D [ and others in the repair forum ] have suggested that sourcing spare parts from the older models is probably the best way to go . It would be a great mod if I could make it all fit together ; as in the dark with waves breaking I cannot hear the line being dragged out and am often winding blindly against the drag going out [ the UT kit has the main gear with the spring you have pictured , plus drag washer with holes , pinion , and carbotex drag washers , etc ..,] I have just read that you are from Australia also - would you mind if I send you a PM sometime for advice ??? Also , do you assemble custom reels to order for customers ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnymoney Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 My new custom Ambassadeur 4500CDL ( sand blast violet ) Did you get your chrome star from Simon S.? If not, where did you get it? Lew BEAVERTON, OR 97006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom111 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Quote:Originally Posted by Barramundi To tomtom , yes , but I suspect that I will be needing the main gear for it , and the appropriate pinion , plus the drag washer with holes in it . UT make a line out / drag clicker kit , but I have been told they are very expensive . Ken D [ and others in the repair forum ] have suggested that sourcing spare parts from the older models is probably the best way to go . It would be a great mod if I could make it all fit together ; as in the dark with waves breaking I cannot hear the line being dragged out and am often winding blindly against the drag going out [ the UT kit has the main gear with the spring you have pictured , plus drag washer with holes , pinion , and carbotex drag washers , etc ..,] I have just read that you are from Australia also - would you mind if I send you a PM sometime for advice ??? Also , do you assemble custom reels to order for customers ??? I do not assemble custom reels to order for customers ,but if you need help ,yes mate , you can pm me at any time . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom111 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Quote:Originally Posted by bunnymoney Quote:Originally Posted by tomtom111 My new custom Ambassadeur 4500CDL ( sand blast violet ) Did you get your chrome star from Simon S.? If not, where did you get it? Lew chrome star ? ,did you mean the starwheel ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnymoney Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 chrome star ? ,did you mean the starwheel ? Yes. It appears chrome in your disassembled picture, and gold in the above picture. Anyway, where did you get it? BEAVERTON, OR 97006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom111 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Quote:Originally Posted by bunnymoney Yes. It appears chrome in your disassembled picture, and gold in the above picture. Anyway, where did you get it? I got it from my friend but I'm sure it's Simon product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnymoney Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks, Don't suppose you might know where to get a couple chrome starwheels for a reasonable price? Don't have to be new, but very good condition. Lew BEAVERTON, OR 97006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barramundi Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Quote:Originally Posted by tomtom111 Main gear is stainless steel and carbontex washer !!! carbontex !!! tomtom , these are the parts [ I think ] I need .... [ 1 ] do you know if they can be fitted to a C3 and Rocket CS ? [ 2 ] any idea of where I can source them ; or their part numbers ?? many thanks ,... JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom111 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Quote:Originally Posted by bunnymoney Thanks, Don't suppose you might know where to get a couple chrome starwheels for a reasonable price? Don't have to be new, but very good condition. Lew You're welcome mate ,actually I own a lot of 1960's-1980's chrome wheels !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom111 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Quote:Originally Posted by Barramundi tomtom , these are the parts [ I think ] I need .... [ 1 ] do you know if they can be fitted to a C3 and Rocket CS ? [ 2 ] any idea of where I can source them ; or their part numbers ?? many thanks ,... JK I'll ask my friend for you ,UT guy from Sweden is a friend of mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnymoney Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Do you want to part with any? See my WTB ad in the BST: http://www.stripersonline.com/t/906732/wtb-abu-drag-star BEAVERTON, OR 97006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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