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    does it ever bother you that vintage clothing is a deceased person's clothing?

    Well, If you find some vintage furniture or decorator item it probably came from an estate sale which usually means that the owner has died. I have a jacket that belonged to my father who has passed away. I think that it would please him that I am getting some use from it. I really wish that I...
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    Unusually Smart-Looking Men

    I also agree with Mr Mitchell. Formalwear, and even just suits and sports coats help a man to present himself in the best light. When worn appropriately it does remove a lot of considerations. It does serve an equalizing function. There's nothing to stop anyone from dressing creatively in any...
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    SHOW US YOUR VINTAGE STINGYS ! (No New hats please Vintage only)

    Seabass, growing up in the Bay Area i was in my early 20's in the mid 70's and I remember the lowrider scene. I would see the stingy brims on old school lowrider types. The guys I knew weren't that hardcore, they were in lowrider clubs but wore custom baseball caps and t-shirts. I was into old...
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    What was the last TV show you watched?

    My son recently started riding a motorcycle and he is a fan of sports cars. I rode bikes for over twenty five years and have owned a couple of sports cars myself. I was telling my son about some Dick Van Dyke Show episodes that I remembered from the 60's when I was a kid. One was about Rob...
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    Triumph Motorcycles - Vintage but up to date!

    Nice pics of some beautiful bikes! Yesterday my son and I went to a classic and antique motorcycle show in Capitola,(near Santa Cruz Ca). There were some beautiful examples of 50's,60's and 70's Triumphs and Nortons. There were also some new Triumphs that were displayed by a dealer. I like the...
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    Airliner radio/shortwave/phonograph

    It is important to determine it's approximate vintage. If it's from the 30's,40's or very early fifties than it will probably need to have all it's capacitors replaced before trying to use it. If you plug it in you may burn out it's circuits or even start a fire, This is because the old...
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    Fantasy Vehicle

    My vote for fantasy vehicle would be Capt. Nemo's car from LXG. Or any Aston Marten from the early sixties on. Unfortunately for me it's about as likely to happen as Nemo's car.
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    Barbara Stanwyck Films

    I really enjoyed seeing her in "Double Indemnity" and "Meet John Doe". She was so smart and sexy, it was plain to see why she had become such a big star. I had only seen her in her "Big Valley" series and it was fun to see her as a young woman.
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    What Are You Reading

    I've started reading Walter Mosley mysteries. His stories are set in post war Los Angeles and are great detective fiction. One of the most interesting aspects are that they take place in the African American community. It gives a much different perspective. His best known story is probably...
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    What Was the #1 Song on the Day You Were Born?

    On November 6, 1954 it was Rosemary Clooney's "This old house". (I love the Brian Setzer version!) At my high school graduation in 1973 it was Stevie Wonder and "You are the sunshine of my life". Not a bad song. I don't think any of us were listening to the radio on our first birthday!
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    Six rules for wearing fedoras

    I think that he was trying to make the point that a 5.00 paper or polyester trilby from the flea market was not a serious hat. Although even these have there place. I think the best point was to set it at a comfortable angle on your head and leave it alone.
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    head-on collision: old car vs new

    I had seen this video before. I made a comment on this awhile back, in an old truck thread. The intrusion of the steering column into the driver's compartment was the cause of many broken necks, as you can see that the steering wheel almost went up to the roof. The driver was not seat belted...
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    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    Our local Savemart has two kiddie rides, some type of big truck by one entrance and a merry go round by the other. I remember taking my now 23 year old son to the store to ride the Batmobile.
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    Large Collection of Vintage New York City Photos

    These photos are fantastic! The ones in the article inspire me to spend more time looking through the collection. I would guess that other cities would have similar archives.
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    Scala hats made in USA?

    Just bought a Scala Panama safari light straw colored and really like it. It's not the finest weave but has a nice texture and is very light. It is a genuine Panama made in Ecuador for 98.00. Also bought a Scala straw hat for my wife, nice and looks really cute on her. It was on sale at half...
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    Interesting story - I think this could be many of us.

    After reading this I have no interest in condemning or judging this man. If anything I admire his determination to lead a life that he found engaging and richly rewarding. I think that most of us here do not have family backgrounds or history that we have to preserve and maintain. Like most...
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    Electro-Swing or: How I Learned to Stop Complaining and Love Modernity

    I think that modern music can lead to an appreciation of the original version. I have been listening to The Stray Cats which lead to Brian Setzer orchestra which lead to Nelson Riddle arranged Frank Sinatra songs. I listened to rockabilly which also lead to the original era artists. I have...
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    Electro-Swing or: How I Learned to Stop Complaining and Love Modernity

    I listened to these samples and thought that they were pretty good. I like modern music that is a vintage reflection.
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    Time and a place for everything, why people are clueless

    While a lot of people are rude and thoughtless on purpose many are just clueless. All we can do is set a good example. The writer might have told his football fiends that he didn't like to be part of offensive and inappropriate behavior before he removed himself.
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    What Truck to Buy?

    I like the looks of most prewar trucks especially the late 30's art deco Chevys. Early Ford trucks are beautiful, desirable and expensive. Late Forties and early 50's trucks are nice and the cabins are a bit bigger. Late 50's trucks are even more spacious and available. If you want to run a...

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