I’d be interested in this information as well. I’m just outside of Columbia South Carolina in Sumter. I’m not sure of any milinery stores near me. Sure there are stores that sell hats but the are more in the clothing line with a few hats for accessories.
Steven
Thanks Fed I’m pleased with my hat. I wore it more today than I have in the year that I’ve owned it. As far as the Cougars go we have 4 currently. 1967 390 6.5 Litre, two 1968 XR7G’s one 390 6.5 Litre sunroof and the other XR7G is a 302 5.0 Litre. All are as they left the factory except my...
Bowen I applied the glue around the entire edge/rim of the hat brim. Everyone might laugh at the glue but it worked really well. It Elmer’s Wood Glue Max. It’s waterproof, it has a slight tan color when dry and it’s sandable. I figured with straw being in the “wood family” it was a perfect...
I didn’t know about The Conversion Corral so I started another thread about my first conversion. I’ve copied it from my original post.
Well I took a leap of faith this morning and I decide to modify/convert my first hat. The weather will soon be changing here in South Carolina and it gets...
Well I took a leap of faith this morning and I decide to modify/convert my first hat. The weather will soon be changing here in South Carolina and it gets really hot during the summer. I wanted a good straw fedora that I could wear anywhere. I really like the look of the Stratoliner Milan and it...
It looks like we have a similar choice of what hat gets worn at work. I’m digging the Bourke eye shields. I just looked at ordering some to replace my full face shield.
Steven
I got off shift at the Fire Department yesterday so I hung up my Cairns 1010 traditional and put on my brown Woolrich stingy brim. The latter of the two is much more comfortable to wear. :)
Steven
Thanks T. I’m picky when it comes to buying things for myself. Investing in a nice/higher end or vintage hat will be a slow process for me. I want my next hat to have the right look, feel and fit. So your advice and other Lounge members opinions are wonderful and will help me make a well...
Anthony thanks for the advice. I have not actually put my eyes on one yet. I’m limited in my area of South Carolina for vendors that sell hats. So I will have to actually see the pre creased hat before purchasing one.
Richard I will definitely keep your advice in mind. The few hats that I own...
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