The Greates Penn Collectable!!!! I got one!

ReelMan1988 · Post by **ReelMan1988** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:56 pm

We purchased this a while back for a whopping $$$$35.00 .

And it is pride of the collection of displays!

We have all the clips, and the light still lights up!

ReelMan1988 · Post by **ReelMan1988** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:08 pm

Here is the Stand in a 1949 Penn catalog. Number 15

orourke · Post by **orourke** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:48 pm

Way Cool Toyman, Way Cool!

Post by **Brian F.** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:07 pm

That IS a very cool display item. I suppose they used ss hose clamps to secure the reels?

ReelMan1988 · Post by **ReelMan1988** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:21 pm

No not ss clamps, it has it's own clamps. Not hose. Thanks for asking.

m3040c · Post by **m3040c** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:39 am

That's a great item you got at a great price, you should fill it with vintage Penn reels.

Dr. Rob · Post by **Dr. Rob** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:32 pm

Funny, I use a similar rig for displays at shows. Thought I invented it, but guess not.

ReelMan1988 · Post by **ReelMan1988** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:19 am

Thanks, for all your imput. I'm still in the process of building up the display room, but it's snowing outside 11"-18"

and I have to rest up for shoveling

waukazoo · Post by **waukazoo** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 10:09 pm

I wish I could find a SHAKEPSEARE display like this!. Very impressive and yes--a great cost!
RLP

Hannibal Mike · Post by **Hannibal Mike** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:39 pm

A person could buy reel seats or use hose clamps (cheaper), but what other choices are there for mounting reels onto a bar for display? Something easily released, inexpensive, not marking on the foot. HELP!

Don Champion · Post by **Don Champion** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:45 pm

If you were using a 1 1/4" or so wooden dowell rod from the local hardware store you could use the 3/4" nylon supports for romex electric wire on one end and a nylon cabel tie on the other end. When done with your display, slide the cabel tie off the end. It's worth a try and cheap!

Hannibal Mike · Post by **Hannibal Mike** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:45 pm

I was considering dowel rod, but your idea is good. Thanks a ton! Hannibal Mike

Don Champion · Post by **Don Champion** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:44 pm

After I had given it some thought, a piece of wooden hand rail for stairs might work better. It is a little larger in diameter but already has a flat on one side which might make it work better. Check it out before you make a decision.

Araye50 · Post by **Araye50** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:18 pm

Just noticed the 1st photo shows what look like gray rubber crutch tips or ends for stool legs, while the vintage photo appears to show traditional rubber rod butt caps being used for feet.

reeldealer44 · Post by **reeldealer44** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:27 pm

a way cool item.i once found a newell display rack just like this one and thought it would sell on ebay really well,it sold for a similar price. the penn rack came up on ebay a few years ago and i was going to bid but than i said to my self "where do you display it"it do`s take up a lot of space. so thats why even though it`s rare ,it`s use is limited to those who have the space for it.i wish i could. enjoy it.

ReelMan1988 · Post by **ReelMan1988** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:05 am

Yeah, there are a few differences with this one and the one in the catalog. The rubber feet is one difference, as well as mine was missing the catalog rack the fits on the side. When we are done building the display room, I'll fill it up and take some pics.

The Greates Penn Collectable!!!! I got one!

The Greates Penn Collectable!!!! I got one!

Awesome!

About the Clamps?

Good Idea!

penn display rack