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  1. gtdean48

    The Resistol Roundup

    Another & about the same info...
  2. gtdean48

    The Resistol Roundup

    Here's a start...
  3. gtdean48

    Iron Rangers or Wolverine 1000mi?

    I've always thought the Red Wing has the soles of the Beckmans & the Iron Rangers switched. Seems to me, the lugged soles go more with the cap toe of the IR & the sole of the IR goes better with cleaner look of the Beckmans. JMHO but if the Beckmans had the same sole as the IR, I've bought them...
  4. gtdean48

    Vintage Silhouettes Custom Hats - Official Affiliate Thread

    Sweet Work of Art for true! I have a couple of lids in Pecan, one ArtLite & one dress weight = GREAT color.
  5. gtdean48

    The choice of Two Cafe Racers

    I say follow thru with the Sheen purchase, send the fit jacket back. You can then see how much your CR gets used once the Sheen arrives then sell it if you don't use it & have the BR to get with any changes to the back & yoke....JMHO.
  6. gtdean48

    Fedora with Western Hat band

    I don't do much with concho bands but do put leather hatbands on some of my non-western lids, brims under 3". It seems to be more of the outback look to me...
  7. gtdean48

    Rabbit fur vs. Rabbit + 30% Beaver...

    I have a beaver/rabbit blend custom from Weather Hat Company that is a Winchester body. The beaver fur fibers have more "barbs" than rabbit & will felt tighter when mixed in with the bunny ones. The blend feels more dense than just solo rabbit but not as nice as 100% beaver. Lot has to do with...
  8. gtdean48

    The Resistol Roundup

    Fort Worth or Foreman crease is a cattleman/alpine with front & rear dents. This one looks to have been squished a tad.
  9. gtdean48

    Stetson BSA hat with grosgrain sweat?

    Stetson makes a wool crusher for BSA. Don't think Stetson BSA campaign hats are still being made.
  10. gtdean48

    New Boss Raw Edge Reissue

    That is in the area of HatCo 10X which I'll bet has no beaver in the mix, wild hare & rabbit at best. JMHO
  11. gtdean48

    Wrangler Premium Blanket lined Denim Jacket Large

    Is this a 42 Long as opposed to a 42 Large?
  12. gtdean48

    Why were the 70s such a tacky decade?

    Good things of my 70's were Boston, Kansas, Journey, Blue Oyster Cult, REO Speedwagon, Mott the Hoople, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, Steve Miller Band, Marshall Tucker, Charlie Daniels Band, Lynyrd Snynyrd, Allman Bros, Molly Hatchet, etc.
  13. gtdean48

    LL Bean Duck Boots Are Making a Comeback!

    My niece asked for a pair for Christmas except green bottoms. I've had Maine Hunting Shoe for years....same for my Converse Chuck Taylors....I am so stylish....
  14. gtdean48

    Hats In The Car/A Newbie Question

    Chevy Silverado HD Subaru CrossTrek Jeep CJ5
  15. gtdean48

    Searching for my next hat

    I'd like to try the Pro 30X to see how the beaver fur blend is done by Akubra. They make a good using hat without the beaver, so with should be interesting.
  16. gtdean48

    Western, anyone?

    Dusters are a good look but I prefer a shorter coat if I'm not in the saddle for foul weather. These are more practical to me & may get you by the overcoat mafia look = http://www.amazon.com/Outback-Trading-Short-Oilskin-Duster/dp/B00DYW6RTE
  17. gtdean48

    Western, anyone?

    I did my RGT with a Stetson but like that band on other hats too....
  18. gtdean48

    Western, anyone?

    :arated: Got the Longmire hat band for another hat....
  19. gtdean48

    Scotch Guard? Scout Felt Hat Protector?

    I've never treated an Akubra or other fur felt hat with Scotchguard. I have done many wool crushers.
  20. gtdean48

    Akubra Overload

    Try to stay 2 5/8" or larger. Don't care to go over 4".

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