Thanks FSREPAIR Advanced Board Poster Posts: 276 Male knurling (left) and female knurling (right). The fourth digit in this example "4" is the actual year of that decade, 1964. This is an example of a 5000A with gray arbor/black flange spool. #760903 had three design changes and is now the fourth version. Rubber O-rings found on the left bearing housing should not be cleaned with Acetone either. Side plates made for casting models in the 1970's have a distinct design that sets them apart from reproductions made in the 1980's and beyond. S/N 96601 (above) has it and I have recorded several other 5000s up to S/N 107927 with this spool. I have gained a lot over the years, from the knowledge to the wonderful friendsI have made in the course of my collection; this is invaluable to me. Hi Chuck, This has been one of the great mysteries surrounding this model ever since its introduction in 1962. While spool and star drag color arrangements listed below are the ones most often seen with respect to the category they fall under, there may be variations not listed. Roman Numeral markIIis foundinside both side plates, frame and brake plate. You'll need a large box of these and I recommend the 375 count size. Sporting Goods. and i have a few years to go. The frame used here is for a common 6000C with an early lot number of 080800 which was made in August 1968. #499705 was more than likely manufactured sometime in June 1965. Only by stripping line from the spool, can one see which type spool is installed. If you can not, its definitely a serial number. The Record Ambassadeur 5000, 5000A, and 6000 models were also added to the series of Ambassadeur lineups. The last picture shows Roman Numeral mark XIII. In the Fall of 2009, as I was looking at reels on ebay, I came across a 5000C De Luxe. PM me if interested. , ABU frames and other parts could be purchased through ABU Warranty Service Centers scattered across the country. On the request from Mamiya-OP, ABU began producing small Ambassadeurs with colors and design never seen before. If the paddle is excessively dry you made need to apply more but once it holds its original black color you shouldn't ever have to do this again. It wasn't untilthe mid 1970's thatthe counter-balance handle wasusedfor American market 5000C. Free shipping for many products! I have an ambassadeur 5000D. Abu ambassadeur 5000c black serial number, By entering this site you declare The earliest handle nut version for this model would have a round top and "oil" stamped once on it. Started 15 hours ago, By #499705 was more than likely manufactured sometime in June 1965. Green casing with dual grips. After World War II, the company made an ice-fishing reel called the Pimpelthey were cheap at the time but are scarce, rare, and expensive for collectors today. Serial 592068. abu garcia pro max disassembly.. Sep 13, 2010 On the 308 models the serial number can be seen on the foot of the . 1965: Cardinal spinning reels were introduced. eBay item number: 374536457078. Look at the 1st 2 numbers on your reel foot,and that will tell you what year it was made. Black handle paddles can be brought back to full luster by using Armor-All. Simon searched through his spread sheet of serial numbers for 5000C De Luxe and 5000 De Luxe models. The only way to give you an exact date of manufacture would be to check the reel foot number with the shipping records from the factory. The last arrangement is likely near the time serial numbers were about to be used. This is the modelmost people generally refer to as ". Some of the lot numbersareseen withrevision numbers "01"and "02." I do not know the history behind this decision but I suspect it had to do with cost. Take a close look at the brake plates color and you'll see it's black. Why is this? During all my years of collecting, Simon has been the biggest influence in my collecting life and I wish to thank him for that very much. ABUFirst()70, , ABU, 1880: Henning Hammarlund Svangsta, 1887: Halda Watchmaking Company (A.B.Halda Fabriker) Henning Hammarlund. It should be noted that these differences most likely will not extend past one year. Record Ambassadeur 5000 MOD SG was the first Ambassadeur bait cast reel made. Record 6000 was introduced in 1955 and production ceased by the end of 1957. . From about mid 1964 on, lot numbers that dated the reel were applied for the first time. Please use Acetone in a well ventilated area. There is no previous numbers entered into the record book. Very early 1960's. Cog wheel posts for original ABUproduction will be made of, 1500C, 2500C and 5001C produced in the 1970's will have a, ..Original quick take-down thumb nutsused two basic knurling designs. 1971: ABU changed its Serial Numbering System to Production Lot Numbering System. recoil The box style below is Europeanand does not come with theGarcia wedge shapedbanner. Some of the information provided here was from my dear friend Simon Shimomura. Gold !!! The ABU 3000 and Ambassadeur 4000 have 4 screws on the left side but are not considered by collectors as a 4-screw model. As of 2/17/17 I'm 387 units apart from where 5000C serial numbers were discontinued and lot numbers took over. As one looks at the endplate opposite the handle, the reel will either have 3 or 4 screws. View showing display card and box top with "B" sticker added. prize or commemorative reel or something. As far as Im aware of, revision number 07 is the largest number carried throughout the 1970s for an Ambassadeur reel and was issued to model 6000. The need to serialize was so ABU could keep better track of production. lostinthewash Back in the day this was a fairly common practiceand it also made for good customer relations too. Fishing. Having met this criteria, it would be considered one of the toughest reels to ever obtain. Acetone will not hurt the colored dye finish on these reels. The 5500 is found in light and dark variations. This is a complete package with unmarked Record case with chrome buckle. If your 5000 has a spool with this color arrangement, please contact me so I can record it. FOR SALE! S/N 8097. Recognizing subtle differences in tooling is the key. by fishbugman Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:07 am, Post Sign up for a new account in our community. This is also the acronym for SG which stands for Sfariska Glidlager. This raisesthe question,couldABU have produced 231 units with serial numbers ranging from #1~#10? famous ABU Ambassadeur 5000 which has a number like 118158 which Numbers would soon run out, due to world wide popularity. However by examining the parts on the reel one can get close to when it was made. The large knurled aluminum knob is part of the drag system which was incorporated into the handle. AU $359.94. They were only 570 units apart on the assembly line. The foot is stamped "Record" in the fish shaped logo with "Made in Sweden" below it. Search Clear. Internal parts such as the brake plate assembly is another matter and should be inspected too, so I caution you to use the information below "as a guide only. End result, you just bought two used side plates! They were assembled to the latest models until exhausted. The website owner will not be liable for any losses, or damages resulting from a corrupted or damaged file. It was also at this time that the Ambassadeur 2500Cs production was halted to make room for the Ambassadeur 1500C production. Email me with questions and I'll be glad to help you. In fact, the 1957 trade catalog is Garcia's official introduction to the public for the Ambassadeur 5000, 5000A and 6000 model. This changed sometime around 1969 as the earliest 5000C De Luxe models were being made. The amount of information found on Lure Loreis exhaustive, making itone of thetop sites to visit for old plastic lure information! There are three types of lot number arrangements used to identify the month and year a reel was mfg 'd. I've seen one other 6000 like this and my friend, noted historian Mr. John Cox of England, knows of one other as well. I would say late 50's due to the red flanged spool with the grey arbor, but the serial # is what's throwing me off. This does not apply to prototype RECORD 6000 as some models were anodized in black having a solid gray spool and small black star drag. The 1750, 1750A, Abu 3000, Amb. There simply is no room or page spared to enter numbers 1~231.". Fewer than a hand full are known to exist in the low #80xxx range with #80512being the highest numberknown by meat this time. There are two books on the market by author and historian Simon Shimomura. October,1967 (#100702)Both screw heads are seen at the topconfirming 4-screw frame. Still later examples are found with gray spool arbor/red flanges and red star drag. The typical ABU 6000was fitted with a 50mm star drag. It was not listed in the Garcia catalog until 1981 as mentioned in Simon's first book. Fig # 1 Drag Washers (4) . 1921: AB Urfabriken (ABU) was established by Carl-August Borgstrom, producing telephone control clocks and taximeters. The lead "0" in #010876 is a dummy number used by ABU and does not affect sequential numbering. In addition to the contributions from the wonderful friend of mine, references and research together with theopportunity to inspect more than 400 pieces of these fishing reels equipped me with these knowledge to share. It's also found withthe small twin knobhandle anodized in blackand chrome plated star drag. 5000..Introduced to the American market in 1954, Record Ambassadeur 5000 came equipped with a standard capacity spool. As many will know, the Record Ambassadeur 5000 was designed by ke Murvall, starting in the late 1940s. Pre-1980 ABU production items do not have "7" hook font. To find a complete package with the reel's matching serial on the box as this one does is exceedingly rare and would indeed command a high value. 1995: Proventus sold Abu Garcia to Pure Fishing. To my knowledge, no one has ever stepped forward with confirmation of a 5000 De Luxe carrying a serial number larger than #10 but smaller than #232. The first, The Ambassadeur and I and The Ambassadeur and I, Final Chapter are must have books if you really want to understand these reels. Transition is now in full swing. value in excelent like new condition with the bax around $ 100.00 US. Since the inception of the Ambassadeur 2500C, she was distributed globally through agents and outlets for about 2 years until the yet smaller and lighter Ambassdeur 1500C was born. VINTAGE ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 5000- 5000D SPOOL ASSEMBLY MINT. ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 5000D BAITCASTING FISHING REEL~3.6:1~GREEN~3 SCREW~SWEDEN. It is spotless and has the leather case with oil & spare parts. Some appear in a copper/bronze finish while others appear to have a maroon tint. That would actually be 2003. Engraved with it's model number, it was not serialized but stamped "Made in Sweden" on the foot. The reel is jet black in color, with the external metallic parts plated in Genuine 24 kt. The owner of thisreel reports there are no marks on the reel foot to indicate it was ever mounted to a rod yet the spool is filled with line. Serial # 164188 This reel has a regular crank handle with two grip rollers. 1926: AB Urfabriken presents its first Taximeter under the name Record. "ABU"engraving is located well to the left of spool cap. Lot #730303. Using the 3 types of date codes below, see if you can make the first two group of numbers represent a year AND a month. There are other examples of specific change within certain model groups but this should give the collector an idea of ABU's versatility when it came to part usage. The discovery of #223 leaves us with more questions. Serial numbers are being mixedasboth models are being made at this point. We have become good friends through time and he will always be close to my heart. This was a great moment for me. oldgoat The only hint that lends itself to the 1980's is its 4-point chrome star drag. 5000 MOD SG, Record Amb. This is the earliest known 5000C De Luxe that I'm aware of. , 3. Tom is an avid collector, book authorand expert on Heddon plastics with an emphasis on River Runt Spook models. The display card here is interesting because of the sticker placed above "5000" which reads, "Model C with ball bearings." This AMB. 1954: The Ambassadeur went on display at AFTMA show in Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for LOT abu ambassadeur 5000, 6000, 6000c, Garcia at the best online prices at eBay! That's the day I knew if I wanted to collect them, I had to learn about them. The European 5000C for examplecan befound withblack anodized counter-balance handleand aluminum star drag anodized in black. This is a used Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Vantage VXL 5000C baitcasting reel. ABU OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) reels for Pebeco. This is also the first Ambassadeur Reel produced with Ball Bearings. Lot numbers for this model were available in 1971 and can be read by the second and third type date codes respectively. series handle for the 2000 (part #2240) had a small rectangular hole cut to fit the drive gear's shaft (part #1710B.) But one can safely say pre 1964. In the late 1970s, ABU introduced its high speed model with the Thumbar. The collector will find some reels that didn't reflect that change immediately. Ambassdeur ABU, Record Ambassadeur Reels 19401940Record Ambassadeur MOD SG 21952. Any downloadable file, including but not limiting to PDFs, DOCs, JPEGs, PNGs are provided at the users own risk. This is a right hand reel. If the production year was 1993 the digits would be 03, since yours is 13 you would tack on 10 years making production year 2003. Site customizations by DavidIQ. Vintage Abu Garcia AMBASSADEUR 5000D Baitcasting Casting Unrestored $74.99 Free shipping Vintage Abu ambassadeur 5000 with power handle $65.00 $12.00 shipping or Best Offer ABU Garcia Ambassadeur 5000C bait casting reel sn 91-0 91-92 $29.00 $10.95 shipping Vintage Abu Garcia AMBASSADEUR 5000C Casting Reel w/ Black Finish Serial# 730902 Abu Garcia 5000 Schematics. "Record" Ambassadeur 6000 made its debut in 1955 but by 1958, "Record" was changed to "ABU" Ambassadeur. Any views or opinions represented in this website are based on the website owners research with the various references and belong solely to the him. All reproduction handles will have a flat post pin. Can you help me with what it may be worth please.I would never sell it it used to be my fathers. One exception to this rule would be that 5000 De Luxe and 5000C De Luxe did not reflect this change right away. I would like to share some cleaning tips with you that I've learned through trial and error over the years. Unless an earlier lot number exists, serial number 189010 may have been manufactured in either June or July 1971 since no date was recorded for it in ABU's log book. The website owner will not be liable for any losses, or damage from the display or use of this information. They are unique to a particular time period which I will not elaborate on further for fear of educating those who wish to deceive. Sometime in 1953, the "MOD SG" mark was removed from the lower left side plate which leads us to the American version. Q-tips are the basic cleaning tool. The high speed designation is in the second digit such as 5500C. Lot #770800. The quality of his reels meets or exceeds the same quality standards set by ABU in the 1970's. Original/Reproductions: Plates, Decals, Handles, etc. Vintage Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6000. This can be noted by opening the cover page of a Garcia Fishing Annual. Only the 3-screw version was included. Abu 5000 Reel with serial #223 UNKNOWN 5000C DE LUXE 4-SCREW DISCOVERY This is a very rare 5000C De Luxe 4-screw model. We don't know the answer to that because it would be impossible to verify. This was not surprising, for she was armed with 3 United States Patent (4.003.270, 4.011.774 and 4.042.186) under her belt, with at least 2 of her patented designs adopted by other brands due to its functionality. Transitional reel's of notoriety are the non-ABU 5000 with neither ABU or Record engraved on the left side plate, the 4-screw version of 5000C De Luxe and the ABU engraved 6000 below. Started Monday at 04:03 PM, By Home / Reel Schematics / Abu Garcia Reel Schematics / Abu Garcia Round Baitcast Schematics / Abu Garcia 5000 Schematics. Early lot numbers are explained in detail later in this segment. Could this be the first 5000C box used in the U.S.? in May of 1958 with the help of a known shipping record. "Production and shipping record for this model starts with serial number #232. By tightening the knob to a desired tension, you could apply drag washer pressure against the drive gear assembly which is similar to the conventional star drag wheel. Hard films will wash right off and chrome frames will look new again. Wash your hands to make sure the Acetone is removed and then clean your handle. Interesting Facts: The original stamp used for the initial production of Record Ambassadeur MOD SG had some flaws; a break at the C horizontally beside the 2nd Horizontal Stroke of the E of the RECORD Logo). Upnumerique.com - Abu Ambassadeur 5000 Serial Numbers. Pictured inprogressionwithearliest first, I have foundfour side plate versions known to exist for the 2000 model. 1974~75 Button snap "Ambassadeur ABU" in block letter with crest. *Ambassadeur 5000D with Champagne Gold Sideplate and Frame was introduced in November. ABU has established herself into a household brand-named in many parts of the world because of her rich history and many of the First (patented parts) in her Fishing Reels. The residue particles form a barrier between metal and dye causing incomplete anodization. Ambassadeur 5600C and 6500 (Brown) Reels were introduced. 1981: Len Brogstrom sold his remaining shares to Incentive and left ABU; after 25 years of leadership in the company. Ambassadeur 5000C Deluxe Reels , *Ambassadeur 5000D 11, 1975: Ambassadeur 2500C Ambassadeur Ambassadeur ABU5500CDL Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, B.A.S.S. This reel has beveled rim side plates and mesh top spool caps. Virtually all others will have a solid black spool. "X" stood for "extra" spool filled with line. 6 figure number 71xxxx OR xx71xx with 70 as the first 2 or the middle 2 will give you the year. Produced in 1966 and introduced in 1967, this ball bearing model would be the first reel engraved with "C" beside its model number. The Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5000 baitcasting reel has been deemed by many as the best baitcasting reel ever made. The following information was given to me by Simon Shimomura but should not be considered as all-inclusive. He was very kind to me as he explained what was wrong with a 5000 I found in the field. All ABU frames purchased through these outlets came blank without numbers. Gte's first fishing reel was the Abu Record, produced in 1941. These problems were soon overcame within the next year or so after Mamiya-OP returned many of these out-of-standard reels and have them replaced. brushfly After our conversation, he sent the reel to me for inspection and cleaning. First year of production is 1977. The reel is red and in a nice leather case with a small tube of oil and also a small tube of spare parts. Simply follow my directions above for metal parts and stickers, but DO NOT use Acetone on these side plates. Abu ambassadeur 5000c black serial number. I've mentioned that the frame change from 4-screw to 3-screw occurred for all models in January 1968. Chuck. You need to register here in order to participate. There is nofriction washer installed which is typicalfor this model. As seen below, both pieces have a sticker added with the letter "B" printed. Notice how the letters are jammed together and the "4" in 4500 is open at the top. 1891: Carl-August Borgstrom, Halda Watchmaking Company. Her rich history is something that always fascinates me; knowing how the company persevere through her time; very much like how these Art Pieces endure through the time into becoming what they are today. In my opinion, we now know the date of the frame change from 4-screw to 3-screw occurred for all models in January 1968. Chances are, you have not. With the introduction of Ambassadeur 2050 in 1964, parts for the first series 2000 such as the carriage screw and others were redesigned to mirror those found in the 2050. you read and agreed to the, ABU Ambassadeur no.5000 serial number 312885 value, Abu ambassadeur 5000c black serial number. abu garcia fishing reel repair. This reel is made in Sweden. Each of these piece was serialized (the serial number on this piece was masked). The serial on foot is 677782. Since mass production of a ball bearing model started in 1966, it made good marketing sense to engrave all future models that used ball bearings with the letter "C.". It certainly deserves the title as one of the hardest to find, much like the Record Ambassadeur 5000 anodized in green, Record Ambassadeur 5000 anodized in black and the left hand retrieve 5001C with grooved rims. I purchased my first Ambassadeur 5000, serial number 538519, during the spring of 1964. Today, these Swedish Art Pieces are not only used, but also collected by many worldwide. GENUINE ABU GARCIA REEL PARTS Item(s) Description: 1 New Abu Garcia- Ambassadeur 4000. Record Amb. The handle nut version on this 5000B suggests the same era. If your reel has #2, 3, 5, 7, 10..it should fall between 1962 and mid~1964. This rare beauty is owned by my dear friend Billy Taylor who also collects Ambassadeur. In question is the left plate's numbered bearing housing with "hook" or "tear-drop" shape font on the leading edge of the number "7". Web Author: Fred Ribb The first version had grooved rim side plates with mushroom style takedown screws. If it does not, the frame is most likely a replacement. Pictured below is a Record Ambassadeur 5000 with an extremely rare plain brown cardboard box stamped with the matching serial number. 1891: Carl-August Borgstrom, a watchmaker was employed by Halda Watchmaking Company. A lot of guys make the mistake of trying to add bearings to the 5000 Series reels. The fact that the last two digits in the lot number are "00" which indicates first version are a mystery to me. It has been noted by collectors as being more scarce than the coveted 5000 De Luxe which was introduced as the first presentation model in 1962. Myresearch indicates reels with this spool are almost alwaysconfined tothose with serial numbers beginning with 1xxxx (5 digit.) For approximately the first 2 years of production it did not come assembled with a bait click button. " Later, the handle armwas lengthened a bit and machining of the counterweight was no longer needed. ABU Ambassadeur 5000 5500 Worm Shaft 7.19 Buy Now ABU Ambassadeur 5000 5500 Worm Tube 4.21 Buy Now Abu Ambassadeur 5000 6000 Bronze Spool Bush 1.78 Buy Now Abu Ambassadeur 5000 6000 Titanium Line Carriage 6.76 Buy Now ABU Ambassadeur 5000 to 6000 Line Carriage Nut 2.16 Buy Now Abu Ambassadeur 5500 6500 Black Clicker Switch 3.36 Buy Now Here are two examples of the differences you may encounter with over lapping parts. published in December 2011 in both English and Japanese. I use a wax on the outer parts as I reassemble. First picture is from my personal collection showing 5000 De Luxe with serial number 8097. "ABU" engraving is well left of the spool cap. Trying to figure out if I should fish it or pass it along to a collector. This is an engineering marvel of its time, with many patented feature. The spool is gray arbor/red flange with red anodized star drag. Living on the coast of Texas for most of my life, we had high humidity and this application worked for around two years or so before re-applying. 760102 means it was produced in January of 1976,and was the 2nd production. Quote Members 220 Location East Tn This is a classic example of a reproduction sticker and is not original for reels made in the 1970s. #010876 - Lowest 3-screw serial number known by me as of July 2017. If you own a 5000C with serial number between 35064 (4-screw) and 35158 (3-screw) please contact me using the address at the top of this site. When I checked the serial number on the reel, that's when I knew something very unusual may be in the works. 5000D, NUMBER ON FOOT 750401 A.B. abu garcia ambassadeur brake adjustment. My name is Fred and I've collected Ambassadeur reels since late 1994. I was intrigued by the reel because the handle nut was the second style round top with oil port and this was thought to never be offered on the 5000C De Luxe. 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