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Tackle Talk => Reel Repair & Maintenance => : xjchad August 07, 2018, 02:58:52 PM

: Heddon 277 Resto
: xjchad August 07, 2018, 02:58:52 PM

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)

(https://i.imgur.com/rlmOpYs.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/hPwco4v.jpg)

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.

(https://i.imgur.com/BzePMK2.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/025Frcx.jpg)

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)

: Re: Heddon 277 Resto
: Latimeria August 08, 2018, 05:44:29 AM

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!

: Re: Heddon 277 Resto
: xjchad August 08, 2018, 07:37:59 AM

Thanks Tom!
Mostly I find them on ebay and craigslist.
I just look for odd stuff or crazy cheap stuff.  ;)

: Re: Heddon 277 Resto
: Pinoyfisher August 08, 2018, 12:56:02 PM

Reminds me of the old Penn "greenies". Nice work.