The Conversion Corral

[DOGMAN]

That is so pretty, I can't stop looking at it. The liner looks killer with the red hat.

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Thanks Desert dog I'm pretty happy how the hat turned out.I just got the fabric I did the tip of the liner with.

 

[bond]

Here’s a redo of a conversion I was trying to get comfortable wearing as a thin ribbon but just wasn’t feeling it. I opted for more of a style similar to another 3x I wear more frequently.
This one is 1960 s vin Stetson 3x w embroidered liner. Cut brim to 2 7/8 and added a decorative stitch 1/8 from edge in black to match the 1 1/8 grosgrain and wind cord.
Reblocked it after washing the stiffness again for second time down from 6” to 5 3/4 and now it fits much better. Very comfortable .
Love these 3x hats as they are very forgiving and take a beating yet one can remold them to their liking with a little effort,ie a lot of effort and a “bucket of steam”.

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[belfastboy]

I am a sucker for the bashes you put on your hats.

 

[DOGMAN]

Here’s a redo of a conversion I was trying to get comfortable wearing as a thin ribbon but just wasn’t feeling it. I opted for more of a style similar to another 3x I wear more frequently.
This one is 1960 s vin Stetson 3x w embroidered liner. Cut brim to 2 7/8 and added a decorative stitch 1/8 from edge in black to match the 1 1/8 grosgrain and wind cord.
Reblocked it after washing the stiffness again for second time down from 6” to 5 3/4 and now it fits much better. Very comfortable .
Love these 3x hats as they are very forgiving and take a beating yet one can remold them to their liking with a little effort,ie a lot of effort and a “bucket of steam”. View attachment 106248 View attachment 106249 View attachment 106251 View attachment 106252
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I like it much better with the wider ribbon.The brim stitch is cool.

 

[RJR]

I like it much better with the wider ribbon.The brim stitch is cool.

+1

 

[bond]

Thanks for all the feedback!
Forgot to mention this one is for sale on my store and Ebay .


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[belfastboy]

Thanks for all the feedback!
Forgot to mention this one is for sale on my store and Ebay .


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Is it a light grey with a black ribbon?

 

[T Jones]

Nothing elaborate with this one. This is my grab and go work hat project. I had this 4X OR for a few years and used it as my experiment hat. It's been taken apart, converted and put back together several times since I had it. So, no more lab hat for this one. I'm not a fan of putting wider and contrasting ribbons on Silverbelly hats but I did on this one. I went with a Bronze colored mid ribbon since it matches some of the Silverbelly undertones of that color. It has a taller straight sided crown, (and even a bit of reverse taper), creased 4 3/4 at the pinch, with a little more of a rake than I usually do, sloping to 3 3/4 to the back.

 

[belfastboy]

Mr Jones, whenever I spot your post in the Conv Corral it instantly becomes must see viewing. I love the work you do...stellar!

 

[bond]

Yes Belfast boy, grey silver belly w a vintage black 1 1/8 vintage stock crown ribbon and windcord.



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[bond]

Nice work there to both of DMan and TJones !
DMan when I first saw your all red liner it reminded me of something out of a 1860s French bordello, in a good way of course.
Looks sharp.


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[steur]

Here’s a redo of a conversion I was trying to get comfortable wearing as a thin ribbon but just wasn’t feeling it. I opted for more of a style similar to another 3x I wear more frequently.
This one is 1960 s vin Stetson 3x w embroidered liner. Cut brim to 2 7/8 and added a decorative stitch 1/8 from edge in black to match the 1 1/8 grosgrain and wind cord.
Reblocked it after washing the stiffness again for second time down from 6” to 5 3/4 and now it fits much better. Very comfortable .
Love these 3x hats as they are very forgiving and take a beating yet one can remold them to their liking with a little effort,ie a lot of effort and a “bucket of steam”. View attachment 106248 View attachment 106249 View attachment 106251 View attachment 106252
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Gorgeous! I like it a lot better in its new form.

 

[steur]

Nothing elaborate with this one. This is my grab and go work hat project. I had this 4X OR for a few years and used it as my experiment hat. It's been taken apart, converted and put back together several times since I had it. So, no more lab hat for this one. I'm not a fan of putting wider and contrasting ribbons on Silverbelly hats but I did on this one. I went with a Bronze colored mid ribbon since it matches some of the Silverbelly undertones of that color. It has a taller straight sided crown, (and even a bit of reverse taper), creased 4 3/4 at the pinch, with a little more of a rake than I usually do, sloping to 3 3/4 to the back.

Maybe not elaborate, but the results are stellar. Great work, Terry.

 

[T Jones]

Maybe not elaborate, but the results are stellar. Great work, Terry.

Thank you, steur.

 

[T Jones]

Nice work there to both of DMan and TJones !
DMan when I first saw your all red liner it reminded me of something out of a 1860s French bordello, in a good way of course.
Looks sharp.


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Thank you, Scott. Much appreciated.

 

[T Jones]

Mr Jones, whenever I spot your post in the Conv Corral it instantly becomes must see viewing. I love the work you do...stellar!

Thank you buddy. I really appreciate that.

 

[Redfokker]

Nothing elaborate with this one. This is my grab and go work hat project. I had this 4X OR for a few years and used it as my experiment hat. It's been taken apart, converted and put back together several times since I had it. So, no more lab hat for this one. I'm not a fan of putting wider and contrasting ribbons on Silverbelly hats but I did on this one. I went with a Bronze colored mid ribbon since it matches some of the Silverbelly undertones of that color. It has a taller straight sided crown, (and even a bit of reverse taper), creased 4 3/4 at the pinch, with a little more of a rake than I usually do, sloping to 3 3/4 to the back.

I think the bronze is a great pairing with SB, it really highlights those tones. Bitchin rake my friend!

 

[T Jones]

I think the bronze is a great pairing with SB, it really highlights those tones. Bitchin rake my friend!

Thank you, buddy. For a contrast the bronze worked out pretty good. It picked up the undertones and didn't overwhelm the Silverbelly's lighter color.
For the rake I wanted to see what it would look like a little lower in the back. I liked it so my next conversions will have steeper rakes.

 

[DOGMAN]

Nothing elaborate with this one. This is my grab and go work hat project. I had this 4X OR for a few years and used it as my experiment hat. It's been taken apart, converted and put back together several times since I had it. So, no more lab hat for this one. I'm not a fan of putting wider and contrasting ribbons on Silverbelly hats but I did on this one. I went with a Bronze colored mid ribbon since it matches some of the Silverbelly undertones of that color. It has a taller straight sided crown, (and even a bit of reverse taper), creased 4 3/4 at the pinch, with a little more of a rake than I usually do, sloping to 3 3/4 to the back.

Great hat.Love the rake.

 

[DOGMAN]

Nice work there to both of DMan and TJones !
DMan when I first saw your all red liner it reminded me of something out of a 1860s French bordello, in a good way of course.
Looks sharp.


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Thanks,Bond.The 1860s bordello thing was just what I was going for.In a good way of course.