can anybody tell me if abu made a 6501 without level wind? i can find conversions but was wondering if they made a one factory built??

I know they have a C3CT Premium non-level wind which is a limited edition only available over your way, but have never seen a 6501 version. Don't really think there is a left-hand (-01) type model of that one, not factory.
And there are, of course, other 6500 models that are made as -01.
Just not sure about non-levels.
But then, I'm not necessarily right. Think I am, but......So that really helps, lol.
Best I can tell you.

thanks lol i'm struggling to find decent lefty's that i can remove the level wind on, its for light surf casting maybe upto 6oz of lead + bait max, cant seem to get the co-ordiniation with winding with my right hand on other reels. i think the way forward on this one is to just convert a higher spec one to non level wind, wish we had reel prices like you fellas over there