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[TPD166]

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”).
Auction Photo:

Final Product:

 

[NewJack]

Beautiful!

 

[gtdean48]

Beautiful!

:arated:
Looks like a good "Hondo Hat" for true....

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I recently picked up this vintage Resistol 7X “Chute” model on ebay.

So was you who got that one.
Not very fond of that crease but it does looks nice.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

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.

On daylight (more of sunshine).

 

[ingineer]

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

 

[Strapped-4-Cache]

I received this Broner straw fedora today. I picked it up on the 'bay for $11.99 last week. Not bad for an inexpensive straw.

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[Lotsahats]

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.

 

[hatsRme]

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!!

 

[Geldoc]

Nice one, Aaron. Where did you find it?

 

[Lotsahats]

OFAS, of all places!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

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...

 

[hatsRme]

Not sure how I'll stretch it...

Check it out!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HALLETT-HAT...-/191104657668?pt=US_Hats&hash=item2c7eb9a904

You should have one anyway, Joao. Very useful!

 

[carouselvic]

OFAS, of all places!

You can rule out 1949, 1950, 1951 and 1952.

 

[Lotsahats]

Leaving 53, 54, 55, and 56. Hits the range doesn't it?

 

[rclark]

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

 

[Landman]

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.

 

[RBH]

... I'm probably going to be embarrassed I asked the question but what is "OFAS"?.....

It means ''our favorite auction site''.

 

[Landman]

Thanks Rusty.

 

[Lotsahats]

It means ''our favorite auction site''.

'Preciate it, bartender!