I have a box full of older Ambassedor reels that need new drag washers and odd parts. Who in the DFW area does this work?

Southwestern Parts

Southwestern Parts can do about anything to ABU's reels. Just make sure that you understand how much you'll be expected to pay.

I took in about 4 reels a couple of years ago to get cleaned and the total bill (tax and all) was over $90. I know people will say that it's cheaper than buying a new one, but if you can find them on sale, sometimes it's better to spend another $30 or so and get a brand new one. If your reels are in need of parts and a good cleaning as well, you may be needing over $200 to get them back. I know guys, it's cheaper than buying new ones, but if you think you can take some old (or newer) reels in there and spend 40 or 50 dollars to make them like new again, you'll be fooling yourself.

Not to mention it could be 6 to 8 weeks before they can get them back to you. They do great work though so if you want them redone and can wait, they're a good choice.

I can clean and assemble them myself I guess. They sell parts like the drag washers to the public don't they.

Yes they do.

Hendrix Rods also does reel repair in FTW.