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  1. David Conwill

    Why all the hatred towards black leather jackets?

    No criticism was intended of those who find a leather jacket suitable for any purpose. I was just stating my own reasons for what I would wear and why. Most of the other activities you noted are things I would generally prefer some type of textile for. I also don't wear a leather jacket or...
  2. David Conwill

    American Made, Really!

    Well, of course, and I have no intent of going on a foaming-at-the-mouth isolationist rant. I do, however, have a desire to prop up American craftsmanship where I can find it. Certainly there might be some beef with a thread asking about the best way to outsource Art Fawcett designs to...
  3. David Conwill

    Golden-Era Hot-Rodding

    Meet “Le Nain Bordeaux”, my concept for a personalized 1926 Ford: I have a ‘26 roadster frame that I intend to build into a period vehicle. I don’t want a restored, stock Flivver, though. I’ve been evolving my plan, which started out as a ‘23-‘25 roadster built in the Multy Aldrich...
  4. David Conwill

    American Made, Really!

    I have nothing to contribute to this thread, but I’m happy to see it. I’m about due for a new pair of Oxford shoes, and I’d like to find something American made. -Dave
  5. David Conwill

    Why all the hatred towards black leather jackets?

    I won’t wear a leather jacket without some reason for doing so (i.e. riding or flying). I don’t have a reason most of the time, so my lone leather jacket (either a very dark brown, or a brownish black - baggy and uncomfortable whatever it is) spends most of its time in my closet. If I did...
  7. David Conwill

    Reproduction classic workwear

    Was there a practical reason for the assymetrical pockets? Machinist's die in one, micrometer in the other, or somesuch? Or just a modern, cock-eyed, off-center designer doing his thing? -Dave
  8. David Conwill

    Hats In The Car/A Newbie Question

    This must be why I associate flat caps with British sportscars. Seriously, though, different vehicles call for different headwear, though that’s not always an option. My Falcon would practically allow me to wear a busby, if I were so inclined. In fact, I have contemplated elevating the seat...
  9. David Conwill

    Let’s see your nostalgic photographs!

    Either, both. Candids are always better than portraits. It's funny that you have a scanned 1934 Centralia. I work in Bay City, MI and drive past Bay City Central every day. -Dave
  10. David Conwill

    Attorneys and Barristers of the Lounge

    And to continue my posts on courthouses, here’s the Tuscola County Courthouse in Caro, MI. As you can tell, it's early 1930s vintage. I live about two blocks away, and on this particular day (a couple weeks ago or so) had walked over to handle an eviction. -Dave
  11. David Conwill

    Attorneys and Barristers of the Lounge

    Put simply, a law firm that files bankruptcies sought a declaratory judgment that (A) it was not a debt relief agency under BAPCPA; and (B) it was not prohibited from advising potential bankruptcy debtors to continue to incur debt that would be discharged. -Dave
  13. David Conwill

    Let’s see your nostalgic photographs!

    Yes, yes, I realize I could just peruse Shorpy, but I’m interested to see what Loungers have as far as Golden Era imagery. -Dave
  14. David Conwill

    My New Old Car

    59Lark, I'm sure any big block has serious potential to put a smile on one's face. Sadly, the only big-block vehicles I've ridden in have been Ford trucks. My dad has a 1969 Chevelle 396 sitting in the garage that we almost put in my Camaro, but I decided I'd rather keep the small block...
  15. David Conwill

    The Diamond Authority

    It's a Loungeism for a diamond bash, after a Lounger whose grandfather worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority and wore such a bash. -Dave
  16. David Conwill

    Remember common ¢ents?

    As a kid (and I’m fairly young, so this is not too long ago), I can remember commonly seeing prices identified with the cent sign, as in: 49¢ for a bottle of Testor’s model paint. Now that same price would be displayed as $0.49. What happened? Is it inflation? Fewer and fewer things are...
  17. David Conwill

    Attorneys and Barristers of the Lounge

    Wow, that’s amazing. I need to save those pictures and show them to him, he’ll get a real kick out of that. What is the building used for now? -Dave
  19. David Conwill

    Attorneys and Barristers of the Lounge

    I don't, only that it would have been wherever the children of Ramey AFB personnel attended. -Dave
  20. David Conwill

    Attorneys and Barristers of the Lounge

    Welcome! My dad graduated high school in Puerto Rico, from what I hear it's a beautiful place - or was 45 years ago, anyway. :D -Dave
  21. David Conwill

    Attorneys and Barristers of the Lounge

    I’m interested to hear everybody’s take on Milavetz v United States, which was decided in the Supreme Court yesterday. I don’t file bankruptcy cases, I’m on the other side ordinarily (trustee work with a smattering of creditor work), but I’m uncomfortable with what appears to be judicial...
  22. David Conwill

    Vintage Workwear

    He ones I've seen have had a tight metal mesh on the sides instead of glass/plastic. And, of course, I'm talking about having the lenses themselves replaced with polycarbonate. -Dave
  23. David Conwill

    Reproduction classic workwear

    Most of the vintage safety frames have side shields, making them in effect goggles with arms. -Dave

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