The Stratoliner Society {VINTAGE}

[jimmy the lid]

I know this is weak, but I didn't feel like paying $3.95 for the ad:

See Post #323 et seq. in this thread...

 

[RBH]

See Post #323 et seq. in this thread...

Here ya go Jimmy.

Here's a blurb from the New York Times, dated July 6, 1940, noting Stetson's introduction of the Stratoliner in the fall of that year...

Cheers,
JtL

 

[swaviator]

Still Looking

Does anyone know the whereabouts of Stratoliner, in a 7 1//2 - 7 5/8?

 

[ScottF]

See Post #323 et seq. in this thread...

Hey, I didn't think you were reading my posts!

 

[jwalls]

I was reading this thread doing some research and saw some mention of demensional brims. The flanges I have marked 'Strato' measure 2 5/8" all arround.

 

[gtdean48]

I was reading this thread doing some research and saw some mention of demensional brims. The flanges I have marked 'Strato' measure 2 5/8" all arround.

My Stratoliner has a 2 5/8" brim all around, not dimensional.

 

[RBH]

I have one Stratoliner that is 2 1\2 and the other is 2 5\8s.

 

[gtdean48]

My latest Stratoliner...

Just arrived last night & really like this lid. The brown is darker than photos show. 2 3/4 inch brim, my favorite! My inside shots didn't turn out well, will retry with a different camera if I can. I popped out the crease & brushed it well. Under Stratoliner is LONG OVAL. The size tag has STETSON across the top arc, a fractional size only then LONG OVAL stacked beneath that.
I think that is all I will do to this except WEAR it. The binding seems to have faded on 1 side more than the other, probably exposed to sunlight on the driver side of a pickup truck, is my story.

Inside shot I did get...

With the casual crease back in...

The noggin shot...

 

[RBH]

I like it!!

 

[BobC]

Nice looking Strat, Tom. I like the color. Would you mind bringing it to Monteagle so Rusty, John and I can try it on?

 

[RBH]

Nice looking Strat, Tom. I like the color. Would you mind bringing it to Monteagle so Rusty, John and I can try it on?

Thats the ticket!!!

 

[gtdean48]

Nice looking Strat, Tom. I like the color. Would you mind bringing it to Monteagle so Rusty, John and I can try it on?

Thanks, guys. I'll let John look at it from across the room if he shows up! You & Rusty may get to touch it, depending on how Sam & I are getting along!!!

 

[rmrdaddy]

Just received this one in a horse trading deal with Shortbow. I'm supporting Straturday today!

 

[Zemke Fan]

Still have three Strat pins for sale

$25.00 (includes s/h). See classifieds:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?p=970541

 

[St.Ignatz]

Just received this one in a horse trading deal with Shortbow. I'm supporting Straturday today!

Very nice Robert. That makes two I know of for you brother.
Tom D.

 

[jwalls]

I am currently making a stratoliner clone on a block marked "strato" which I have in my collection. I also have flanges which will be used to set the brim. I have blocks and flanges from 6-3/4 to 7-3/4. We'll see how this one works out. Maybe I can make up hats for those of you who are interested.

 

[rmrdaddy]

Sounds like a plan jwalls! :eusa_clap

 

[buler]

Early Strat

Alpine blue early Strat. Too bad the 1/8 turned out to be 7/8. :eusa_doh:

B

 

[St.Ignatz]

7/8 eh? Too bad for some but the bride is a 6 7/8ths.
Tom D.

 

[Tom-n-Perris]

Just picked up my first Stratoliner this week.