Todd,

1958 is the Copyright date for the Snoopy series and Charles Schultz, but that rod could easily be from the early 60's.

I think Big Jim has the right idea...hang on to that critter and see what it's value might be. As a "First Edition" Snoopy Rod it could be quite valuable (enough for a new Lami or better).

And I would leave that original guide thread as-is until you get it appraised. Any mod's will likely reduce the value.

Serious..if it performs no better than the newer models don't abuse it with bashing it around for steelhead.

Mike