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The Open Road Guild

TPD166

One Too Many
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1,295
Location
Lone Star State
Thread bump and trying to confirm that age of my "new" (to me) Stetson Open Road 3X with "Last Drop" liner - color is light olive green color. When I bid on it, I thought the liner was embroidered, but I don't think it is - however, it does not look like the later printed Last Drop liners. I'm guessing the hat is from the 1960s based on what I've seen on TFL. I've never seen a Stetson box like the one it came with, which seems to be original to the hat. Any input on the age of he hat or box is appreciated.



 

Monte

Practically Family
Messages
602
Location
North Dakota

I just found this '60s Open Road. I gave it a bath and reshaped it to my liking. First time using naphtha. It was a weird feeling to pour liquid on a vintage hat but it was really dirty with bad stains. I was also surprised when it dried with zero odor. Cool.


My first vintage OR that fits. I just need to stretch it a small amount for it to be a perfect fit.
 
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13,672
Location
down south
Please count me in as a devotee of the Open Road

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JTopenroad

One of the Regulars
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152
Location
ohio
Nice Open Roads. Good to see this thread back on the first page line up. I love the OR and think of it as best of both worlds. When they get old and well worn they really have character.
 

DougC

Practically Family
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643
Location
San Antonio
Has anyone checked out the prices for ORs on ebay lately? Wow! I'm starting to think I got a bargain on my vintage ORs for $75 and $25 (both Royal De Luxe from the 50s and 60s) few years ago. Makes me feel kind of bad for wearing the hats in the rain...or at all!
 
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13,672
Location
down south
I hear you. If I ever get another one it'll probably have to be a new one, because that will be all I can afford.

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10,524
Location
DnD Ranch, Cherokee County, GA
Has anyone checked out the prices for ORs on ebay lately? Wow! I'm starting to think I got a bargain on my vintage ORs for $75 and $25 (both Royal De Luxe from the 50s and 60s) few years ago. Makes me feel kind of bad for wearing the hats in the rain...or at all!

Yea, but one seller has some very proud asking prices, especially for somebody who doesn't know what a Gus crease is...
 

Orangegrad

Practically Family
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918
Location
Northeast, OH
I got this one around two years ago for under $50. Early '50s 3X that had not been worn previously. I suspect today I'd be spending $250 for it. How did that happen in such a short period of time?

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Dan Allen

A-List Customer
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395
Location
Oklahoma
How is it that we want to promote the wearing of hats, but not the particular one we personally like. so that their price doesn't go up.
 

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