Modification to FENWICK HMG Handle

I am not sure if I can call it a modification but the rod handle including the reel seat were changed.
The complete handle was reconfigured. The old handle position was said to be too low. My friend wanted a longer rear grip for this rod.

 Originally it looked like this...

The cork grips was removed...That was the easy part..

Removing the reel seat was the hardest part.

All the glue residue was scrapped away using a pen knife and sand paper. A coating of epoxy applied onto the butt section before the new reel seat and grips were fixed.