oldschoolbasser

Hope these pics came out O.K.1 Sunset Orange 4500C,3 Silver 4500C's,Black,Red,and Gold 4500C's.1 4500,Teal 5600C,Brown 5500,Bronze 4000D,with matching frame,and Custom 4500D.

Thanks Bruce.I tried to follow the instructions from the help section,but being computer illiterate I guess I screwed it up.Any help with posting the pictures would be greatly appreciated.I think the guy would like what I've done to my reels,and since there aren't a lot of postings for reels,it would be a nice change of pace.

Here's a few of the reels I've been working on.A Teal 5600C, a Red and a Gold 4500C.I've also built a Bronze 4000D and a custom 4500D.I don't have pics of those 2 yet,but I'll post them when I do.If I screwed up and you can't see the pics email me,and I'll send them to you.

Has anyone here used the Reelmeister service before? They seem to offer alot of good services.Let me know if you have.Thanks,Oldschool

I just finished my 5600C if you'd like to see it email me at jchinsr@gmail.com and i'll send them to you.

I have some of the older ABUs and putting new bearings help alot.Polishing the spool ends and using hi-speed lube works pretty well too.You can also change gear ratios and upgrade your levelwind with ones off a C5.I just ordered 2 from ABU,and I'll let you know how they work.

Isn't that what they used to call a "Roberts Wrap.I had a rod like that back in the "80's" and it was supposed to cut down on line twist.

Hey Dude it looks good,I think I'll give it a try next week.I'm gonna try Candy Apple Purple and see how it comes out! Buy the way did you primer the reel first,or just sand and spray?

how'd they come out? and how did you spray them.i was thinking of using model spray paint on an older set of plates,but haven't tried it yet.

Your reel was made in '78' and the reel,if it's in good condition,with all the accessories and the box is probably worth about $150 or more on Ebay!

Lews handles are pretty big and I have about 12 of them on my reels.the bb1n handles are hard to find,but the new bb1's are the same size and should work.If you want abu handles,go to abugarcia.com and look at the schematics of the reel you want the handle from,then call purefishing and you can order straight from them. phone them @ 712-336-1520.they have about every part for Ambassadeur reels in stock except some of the older '70's' models

I got mine from 3 different places,and the ones from mikes reel repair seem to work the best.I tried the new sic bearings from zpi japan and for the price,i don't think they're worth it.the only problem you might encounter is the older bearings in your reel are self centering (rounded outer casing) ant the newer ones aren't.You might have to grind a little off the outer casing to make then slide in easier.If you have access to a buffing wheel,polish the ends of the spool lightly,that will also help.I have a cb also and new bearings do make a difference.if you'd like to see some pics of my reels email me at jchinsr@gmail.com and i'll send them to you

Hey every body,I'm the new guy here,and I just want to say hello.Since this is the custom rod & reel forum I'd like to talk about tricking out reels.I currently have 40 Ambasadeurs and most of them have been customized to one extent or another.Most of my reels have been upgraded with ceramic bearings,& Lews BB1N power handles.I also like the older heavy chrome frames and have changed out the aluminum ones.I also have changed the colors of my side plates.My 1500 & 2500c's have also colored side plates.So far I have a Red,Blue,and Burgundy 1500C's and a Red,Blue,Burgundy,and Gold 2500C's.I have Red,Black,and Silver 4500C's,all old style reels.I'm in the process of up-dating my newer style Ambassadeurs.I want to anodize the side plates,but haven't found anybody to do them yet. When it comes to my reels I just can't leave well enough alone! I guess I like to be different.I'll update you guys later when I finish some new reels.

if it's in very good condition you could get over $150 especially with the box and all the extras

the '6' denotes a reel with a thumb-bar