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  1. David Conwill

    Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.

    A handsome timepiece, Hawk Eye. I have its twin - my grandfather's. Alas, mine is stopped. I think the mainspring broke. I was surprised by this as well, but am reminded of a fighter-pilot joke I once heard: "How do you tell a bomber pilot in the shower? He's the one with the big watch...
  2. David Conwill

    Shave of the Day

    I rather suspected it might be the blades, but then I've met people who swear by deadstock old ones, so I thought I'd give them a try. Next time I'm at the drug store, I'll see if they have my brand in Treet. Thanks John. -Dave
  3. David Conwill

    Shave of the Day

    A Silly Question As some of you may know, I’m usually in the habit of shaving with an old GEM Micromatic and C.O. Bigelow shaving cream - I haven’t posted here in some time because, well, the routine rarely changes. The other day I was at a garage sale and happened on a few old Gillette...
  4. David Conwill

    Not mine, but here's a chance to own (and drive) an Art Deco masterpiece.

    I disagree. This is a parts car only if you're a Californian. I would say this is a remarkably solid car given its age and location. -Dave
  5. David Conwill

    The "Annoying Phrase" Thread

    No problem. ;) -Dave
  7. David Conwill

    Wanted: Old Car

    What I'm searching for in a car: 1. pre-1965 (unless it's a few particular vehicles like a Plymouth Valiant) 2. Something with decent aftermarket/restoration support (probably meaning Ford, Chevy, Plymouth, Dodge, AMC - but I'll consider anything) 3. Something not too big (probably no...
  8. David Conwill

    Let's See Your Vintage Inspired Office!

    Spade & Archer Does anyone have any screen captures that show Sam Spade’s office from The Maltese Falcon? It’s been a while since I’ve seen the film, and I don’t own it. -Dave
  9. David Conwill

    Any stapler historians on board?

    Okay, I'd settle for if someone could just tell me how to lubricate these properly. Just by spraying WD-40 indiscriminately? -Dave
  10. David Conwill

    Not mine, but here's a chance to own (and drive) an Art Deco masterpiece.

    This is a 1937 Chrysler Royal business coupe. It’s like the big brother to the ‘38 Plymouth business coupes Bogie drove on the silver screen. Someone with a car trailer and $5000.00 should come to mid-Michigan, buy this old girl, and restore her to her former glory. This is advertised on...
  11. David Conwill

    Any stapler historians on board?

    Inspired by the “vintage office” posts on here, a couple days ago I bought this lot of Swingline staplers on eBay. They arrived today and I was able to inspect them. Three of the four are the old “Swingline 27" that was introduced in 1952. The third appears to be a Model 747 (the “Office...
  13. David Conwill

    Radial Wave Shades - When were they introduced?

    I’m glad to hear it. Now the only question that remains is whether I can use hunter green shades on a mint green garage. I suppose I could strip and repaint them, but I’d hate to lose that original patina, plus I think replicating the baked-enamel finish would be tough. -Dave
  14. David Conwill

    Radial Wave Shades - When were they introduced?

    I just bought a house, constructed c. 1904, with a garage that’s only a few years newer (and huge, the original owners must have driven Packards or Locomobiles or something). I’m thinking about adding some exterior lighting to the garage for security and utility purposes. To that end, I’m...
  15. David Conwill

    Milan Mania

    I LOVE this hat, but I'm sure it must be vintage, so there's no chance of my ever finding one. Correct me if I'm wrong, fellas, but the "straw" fedoras sold in places like Target and Walmart are Milans, right? -Dave
  16. David Conwill

    DETROIT CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO DEMOLISH M.C.S.!

    Despite the national focus on the failings of the domestic auto industry, it's not Detroit's auto-centric economy that's keeping the city down. I don't think I'm talking politics when I say - the Detroit city counsel is a freakshow and is the biggest thing holding back that once-great city...
  17. David Conwill

    Let's See Your Vintage Inspired Office!

    I can't believe I missed this reply. My desk is also a 66" model, the angle in the photograph just makes it look shorter. My lower right drawer is a file drawer as well, with two normal drawers above. By "signed" do you mean the Stowe-Davis stamp? That's on the left panel of my center...
  19. David Conwill

    Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.

    Got a reply regarding my Helios. Per a suggestion here, I wrote to the modern Helios company regarding my grandfather’s watch. I got back what I suspect is a cut-and-paste response regarding black faced watches. I say this because I didn’t include a picture of the caseback, yet he references...
  20. David Conwill

    Anyone own a Caloric range?

    I just purchased a late-‘40s or early-‘50s Caloric range like the one in the ad (not identical, but very close): It’s in beautiful condition and 99% complete. However, it is missing one of the tubes for the standing pilot light on the left side of the cooktop. By chance does anyone...
  21. David Conwill

    What kind of automobile is a Henry?

    Henrys were made here in Muskegon. The factory still stands. I've never seen one outside of old photographs (which, of course, are all on my other computer). I'll have to rent this film. They were mainly sold back east. I didn't think any existed any longer. -Dave PS BT's link is to...
  22. David Conwill

    Advice Needed: Looking for a Suit

    I haven't tried either of these guys (but I fully intend to when money isn't so tight), but Indy Magnoli and Matt Deckard seem to be the go-to guys around here for quality reproductions of menswear. I'm sure PMing either will give you a good idea of what to order. As for me, I'll be keeping...
  23. David Conwill

    Optimo and Art

    I wondered about this - what are their differences? If I had to guess, I'd say that Art's hats are crafted in a more vintage style and that the Optimo hats are styled in a more contemporary manner, is that correct? -Dave

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