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TPD166

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I recently picked up this vintage Resistol 7X “Chute” model on ebay. I was warned in the description that there was minor damage to the crown and photos were provided. When I got the hat, the damage did not look too bad – until I steamed it and whatever was being used to plug the moth holes fell out. The hat is otherwise very nice and has a tall crown. So I decided to take a run a turning it into a hat like John Wayne wore in the Cavalry trilogy and many others. I know from discussions on TFL that the original hat was a very thin, soft felt and this hat is well-finished, but a heavier, stiffer felt. I have not decided whether I will keep it or not, but was pleased with the final results (and the holes now add “character”).
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Joao Encarnado

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This 5x beaver Stetson. I believe it is a modern one. No size tag, no ticket, only mark is an 8 on the inside side of the sweatband. It is a 7 1/8. Maybe I can stretch it.
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On daylight (more of sunshine).
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ingineer

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Joao
That looks much better in profile than your aerial view.
In Oklahoma they always wanted to sell me a hat that ran high.
Let us know how the stretching works out.
Richard
 

Lotsahats

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Got this like-new Royal Stetson ('49-'56) today. It appears that no one ever wore it, so it's a 60 year-old brand new hat.

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SUPER finds, ALL!

TPD166 that came out REALLY nicely, sir. Good work!

Joao you will definitely get enough room in a stretch of that hat.

Mark I really like that straw, my friend! Sometimes a favorite hat comes by surprise. It's great!

Aaron, Aaron, Aaron, WOW! Stunning. Completely STUNNING!!
 
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Joao Encarnado

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Joao
That looks much better in profile than your aerial view.
In Oklahoma they always wanted to sell me a hat that ran high.
Let us know how the stretching works out.
Richard
Joao you will definitely get enough room in a stretch of that hat.
Not sure how I'll stretch it.
Not sure how it looks just like it is... "being higher". May not be very comfortable to wear...
 

rclark

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Central Texas
Stetson Nutria Quality. I'm guessing this dates to early 1950s but would welcome any help in dating. Price sticker inside sweatband reads $15.

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Landman

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Great hats guys!

Aaron, that is a beautiful Stetson! I'm probably going to be embarrassed I asked the question but what is "OFAS"?

Rick, great Nutria! I wish I could find a nice Nutria in my size.
 

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