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WTB Stratoliner Hat Pin
DC-3 v. Stratoliner Greetings Boodles. I am in complete agreement with you. Here is a DC-3 image. It is certainly a twin engine aircraft. The Stratoliner depicted in your avatar is what I am looking for (forgive my ending the sentence with a preposition). Best, Sam- tortswon
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- Forum: Classifieds
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WTB Stratoliner Hat Pin
Gauging Authenticity Good point! My view of authenticity is a pin that looks like a Stratoliner. That means it would have two engines on each side for a start. It would be either a Pan Am or a TWA (I could hope against hope it would be a Hughes but that is beyond realistic). It would not be...- tortswon
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- Forum: Classifieds
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WTB Stratoliner Hat Pin
I thought I had found one of these a couple of months ago but things did not work out. I am searching for the most authentic Stratoliner hat pin out there in the best condition. Authenticity is the key. I am not concerned about the direction the pin faces as I cannot see it when I walk and...- tortswon
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- Forum: Classifieds
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Stampede Strings, Wind Trolleys and Super Glue: How do you keep your hat on?
One nail, directly through the crown with a minimum of hammer strokes (they hurt!). :D Best, Sam -
STETSON GUN CLUB
Inquiry Anyone know where I can find a Gun Club just like the one Carter is wearing in 7 1/2 or 7 5/8? It looks tremendous! :D Best, Sam -
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Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame
Thanks Thanks for pointing out the error. I meant to publish two different photos. Best, Sam -
The Stratoliner Society {VINTAGE}
Refurb details Bill, he cleaned and blocked. The ribbon and sweat are new. I wished that the sweat could have been saved but the hat would not have been wearable. I prefer the hat to be wearable that to have the original sweat. Best, Sam -
Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame
My newly refurbished Stratoliner from Art Just got this in the mail today. It is a Stratoliner I picked up on eBay that Art completely refurbished. Before: After: Thanks Art! Best, Sam -
Stetson remains in Philadelphia!
A word to the wise... The sushi bar whose sign is depicted is fair at best as well as overpriced. If you choose to visit, I suggest you eat elsewhere. Best, Sam -
Connundrum
Solution The trick is to keep buying hats until Alzheimer's sets in. Then they all look new again and you think that you have a lot of hats! Best, Sam -
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The Stratoliner Society {VINTAGE}
My brand new Art Fawcett refurbished Stratoliner After months of waiting, I finally received the Stratoliner I won on eBay that I received crumpled in a one square foot box. Here are the before pictures: I sent it off to Art Fawcett and here is what came in the mail today! This is my... -
mine arrived today, too!
Looks great! Scotty, you look good enough to be chased through the jungle by suitable bad guys. Best, Sam -
ISO Insert to reduce hat size
Thanks for the Tips What a great group! Thanks so much for all your helpful and inventive suggestions. All of your help is greatly appreciated. My friend and I tip our hats to you. Best, Sam- tortswon
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- Forum: Classifieds
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ISO Insert to reduce hat size
I purchased a hat as a gift for a friend. it is slightly too large. Does anyone have, or know how I can find or fabricate, an insert to put along the sweatband that can reduce the size. Thanks, Sam- tortswon
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AUCTION #44: Adam - Royal - "Crosby" Porkpie - Size 7 1/2 - C0000228901
Crosby pork pie Howdy! I was wondering whether the Crosby pork pie you purchased from Johnnyphi is seeing a lot of action? If not, perhaps you would like to move it along. Let me know and, if so, how much it would cost. Best, Sam -
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The Stratoliner Society {VINTAGE}
One Opinion I think the world of Art and his beautiful hats. I own a couple and I'm in line for another. A couple of weeks ago, I scored a Stratoliner on eBay. Upon receipt I sent it off to Art for a complete restoration. When it comes back, probably as beautiful as on the day it was... -
Are 71/2 Size vitage Hats Harder to Find?
Melon Head The larger the hat, generally, the more expensive. There are still bargains to be found, though. Best, Sam -
The Great Beer Thread
Dave Seiler Don, Dave is a fine brewer and a fine guy. His beers are edgeless but not boring, IMO. We were in Paso Robles in October and enjoyed a number of his beers. He was at GABF so I did not seem him this go round but we have met on several occasions. Try to meet him. I think you'll hit it...- tortswon
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- Forum: The Connoisseur
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noobie w/a stratoliner
Philly See why you have to love Philly? Dumbjaw and I live about five blocks apart and we have completely different opinions. Best, Sam -
noobie w/a stratoliner
Professional Stratoliner restoration Sendin, two or three weeks ago, I purchased a Stratoliner on eBay. It arrived in a plastic bag completely crushed in a box that was too small by 50% for the hat. It was a mess requiring cleaning, reshaping and new ribbons. I sent it off to Art Fawcett whose...
