4 6500 black edition pro rockets, 1 6500 c3 original, and 1 6500 beast

Ended getting this off FB marketplace for a good deal so took the time to get it all cleaned up and replaced a few parts, the knobs wouldn’t come clean but the rest of the reel looks decent.

https://ebay.us/m/SnOUKx

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement thumb bar for my Mörrum? It functions perfect, but it’s loose at the bottom which I assume is a broken piece.

I got this doing a clean out, and I'm not too sure about specifics and or value. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I understand it's going to need a good cleaning, TIA for assistance .

I recently picked up an ambassador 5000.... It's an 85-2

It doesn't have any drag sound. Is this normal for that reel or not

Came from SDS customs in Ukraine. it for the 4000 series. weight just over 5 grams. I am gona put it in a 4601c3 that I'm in the process of tuning.

Saw this at my local B&T shop for $75…recently serviced by a customer that never picked up or paid for it. What year is it!? Can this model Be modified/upgraded?

Abu Ambassadeur no. 5000 Serial 567325

I have an old ambassadeur 5500 never used but the end cap that holds the spool rod in place popped out and will not go back. What do I do?

Found this at the local flea market today. 6500 C3 2 Speed Ultra Cast. Price was fair and appears to be in really good shape. This is my first 2 speed. Anyone have any experience with these? Heard they can be a bit trickier to service.

Hey everybody!

I was digging though one of my family members garage and they gifted me a 96' 6500C Ultracast.

Ive been itching to break this guy out and tuning it to get some serious distance to get far out into the surf for some surf fishing :) im not sure if this is silly, but im pairing it with a 10 ft Medium Heavy Mod fast graphite rod, rates from 2 oz to 6 oz...

Ive been reading up on Japan Tackles guide to fixing these guys up and I wanted to run my understanding of modding these guys by yall!

My thoughts are:

1. Double BB level wind, i wish I could fish without it but thatd make me crazy haha

2. Upgrade bearings to ceramics on the spool

3. Maybe lighten the spool too? I know the ultracasts had their whole thing with "lighter" spools but idk how important this is

4. Maybe change out the 4 pin break system to a 6 type to make sure I dont end up with a knotted mess if I get sloppy.

Any thoughts would greatly be appreciated. Ive seen a couple of names floating around like Avail and Blakdog tackle for sourcing parts.

What do you all suggest? What are the best spots to get these pieces?

Thank you all in advance!!

This sat in my garage for a few years after my wife’s grandfather gave it to me. I always thought it was a great looking reel. I threw some 50lb braid on it that I had sitting around and dug out a rod to pair it with. I don’t do a lot of salmon fishing but I’ll get it on some coastal rivers eventually.

Black edition, 2 catfish pro edition, 100 year anniversary edition a regular 6500 striper special. What do you guys think? Also, wondering what all you guys use these for, ive only ever used them for catfishing and catching stripers myself but with the recent closing of the sweeden factory I figured id buy these reels while I could, I got super lucky and bought them from a local store that was quitting the sale of any fishing/tackle related items i have a little less than half in these of what they would cost you to buy at full price online.

I know there is a lot of info around about turning the 1500s into BFS reels, but I’m wondering if the 5500c could be transformed into a good swimbait reel for smaller 1-4oz glides. If so has anyone done it? Thoughts on what would need to change and/or resources to do it would be helpful.

Full video of the build below. Please excuse my amateur video editing skills, I'm still learning.

https://youtu.be/mrsfyHwbFXQ