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  1. Levallois

    Stetson "The Motor" and sewing a sweatband?

    What are those glasses? Matt, I got them off of eBay a couple of years ago. They are unmarked. John
  2. Levallois

    Stetson "The Motor" and sewing a sweatband?

    As I wrote, I will not replace the sweat, so that's not an option. Resewing the sweat may be an option and wearing it without doing anything to it is an option. The latter would involve (gasp) wearing it out of the house even. What's interesting about the stitching is that the part that is...
  3. Levallois

    Stetson "The Motor" and sewing a sweatband?

    I appreciate the replies! I'll see what I can do but, like I wrote, I think it is wearable as is if I take some simple precautions like don't jerk the hat off my head too fast. On another note, do these numbers mean anything to the forum or is this a Stetson need to know only kind of numbering...
  4. Levallois

    Stetson "The Motor" and sewing a sweatband?

    Well I got my Stetson model - The Motor - Feather Weight - and it fits! Here's the ebay ad: Contrary to what we thought the sweatband is in pretty good shape - only one very small tear on an edge and some scuffing but, by and large, very sound and very soft and maleable. Some idiot...
  5. Levallois

    45ACP Revolvers

    In the 45acp I prefer the Smith over the Colt but as Deacon said I think it is personal preference. As an alternative, I would rather have a S&W HD in 44 special over either of them. I have a second model right now and I would love to have a Triple Lock.
  6. Levallois

    What cigar (or pipe) did you smoke today?

    Padron 1926 Serie, no. 6, maduro, with a delicious glass of Black Butte Porter - wonderful!
  7. Levallois

    The Great Beer Thread

    I just discovered Black Butte Porter made by Deschutes in Oregon. Man what a delicious beer! Chocolate and coffee notes and smoo.........ooth. Perfect with a maduro cigar.
  8. Levallois

    Vintage and Childfree

    I married a woman that didn't want kids. We currently have two and I wouldn't trade them for anything. Times change and, sometimes, so do people. Also, having my two never really interferes with my hobbies and in some cases makes them more enjoyable.
  9. Levallois

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    I don't see myself restoring "The Motor." I was thinking more of a stabilization. If it will significantly change or damage the historical nature of the hat then I won't do it. Having said that and within those parameters, I will do everything that I can so that I can wear the hat...
  10. Levallois

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Ok, so three of these known. And "The Motor" is the model like the Imperial, the Royal, etc.? Is the consensus that these really date to late 1920s-early 1930s? Also, how would treat/preserve the sweatband? Thanks!
  11. Levallois

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    I won it. I had never heard of this model before and to get a Stetson this old was hard to pass up.
  12. Levallois

    What cigar (or pipe) did you smoke today?

    Padron serie 1926 number 2 and a glass of Chancella Aguardente de Vinho Vehla; not for the faint of heart. John
  13. Levallois

    Show Us Your Tattoos

    My second tattoo - 76 hours old - a tribute to my father-in-law who went to Okinawa with the 6th Marine Division during WWII as an 17 year old kid and survived. Well, for the most part. It reminds me of the sacrifices he (and thousands of others) made back then and also to look at my seemingly...
  14. Levallois

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Hurray! I finally won a Playboy - the 7 1/2 referred to by Lefty above. I hope it feels as good as it looks. John
  15. Levallois

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    I believe they call that the gallbladder crease, pardner, 'cause it's shaped just like a gallbladder.
  16. Levallois

    The Official Stetson Nutria Quality Thread

    Thanks Lefty! I was wondering how many others out there had this particular liner. ScottF's hat could be a duplicate of mine in terms of color and style.
  17. Levallois

    Dust & Dust Mites in Hats. Remedies?

    Any recommendations for the best type or brand of brush? Thanks!
  18. Levallois

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Ok,here's the size tag for the hat in posts 2461 and 2464 plus the Stetson tags under the sweat - Thanks!
  19. Levallois

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Thanks Lefty! Alot of good info and photos too of embroidered classic Stetson last drop of water but none of a rider like mine that I could find. I'm dating this to the mid-late 1940s. Is that about right? John
  20. Levallois

    The Official Stetson Nutria Quality Thread

    Here is the crest. And a closeup of the embroidered liner -

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