The Conversion Corral

[1967Cougar390]

I didn’t know about The Conversion Corral so I started another thread about my first conversion. I’ve copied it from my original post.

Well I took a leap of faith this morning and I decide to modify/convert my first hat. The weather will soon be changing here in South Carolina and it gets really hot during the summer. I wanted a good straw fedora that I could wear anywhere. I really like the look of the Stratoliner Milan and it has the proportions that I’m looking for. So I copied it a little. I really think that a 2 1/2” brim looks best on me and my PFG/Columbia straw had a 3 1/4” brim. That’s great for yard work but when I’m out around town I felt the brim was just to big for my liking. So I cut it down today to 2 1/2”. After measuring, marking and cutting I added some extra insurance of waterproof glue to the edge by the stitching to make sure the straw would not unravel. Here are some before and after pictures. I’m pleased with the way it turned out which means it will get a lot more head time in the coming months.

Steven

 

[1967Cougar390]

Nicely done!

Very nice. You should post this in the conversion corral thread.

Thanks for the kind words. I didn’t know about The Conversion Corral so I copied this thread and posted it there as well. Thanks again.

Steven

 

[Cornshucker77]

I didn't sew down the bottom of the gill to give it a more 3D look

Now need to put in a liner and crease it.

That would be a great hat for a Cornhusker game next fall. Go Big Red! Nice job DM.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Thanks for the kind words. I didn’t know about The Conversion Corral so I copied this thread and posted it there as well. Thanks again.

Steven

Greetings Cougar:
Nice undertaking. I’m curious if you rimmed the entire brim cut with the waterproof glue. Also, what brand glue. I’ll file this in the diy for later. It will be interesting to see how it ages.
Be well. Bowen

 

[DOGMAN]

That would be a great hat for a Cornhusker game next fall. Go Big Red! Nice job DM.

Thank you.It was a fun hat to do.

 

[1967Cougar390]

Bowen I applied the glue around the entire edge/rim of the hat brim. Everyone might laugh at the glue but it worked really well. It Elmer’s Wood Glue Max. It’s waterproof, it has a slight tan color when dry and it’s sandable. I figured with straw being in the “wood family” it was a perfect choice. I also sanded the edge when it was dry to smooth out any fibers. Here are some pictures.

Steven

 

[RJR]

Bowen I applied the glue around the entire edge/rim of the hat brim. Everyone might laugh at the glue but it worked really well. It Elmer’s Wood Glue Max. It’s waterproof, it has a slight tan color when dry and it’s sandable. I figured with straw being in the “wood family” it was a perfect choice. I also sanded the edge when it was dry to smooth out any fibers. Here are some pictures.

Steven

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Nice job.

 

[Kiowa Bill]

Stetson 3x vintage early 60s . Lot of work on this one starting with getting it washed a couple of times to soften up the felt to make it more pliable. Trimmed the brim to a healthy 2 3/4 and forsake a traditional binding for a triple stitch brim finish. Color of felt is a light green sage, crown ribbon is a grey sage w a vintage wind cord . Also resized this up from an 7 1/8 to a 7 3/8 now. Liner is the embroidered type. (This one is up for grabs PM me if interested)
Thanks

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Great hat. Wonderful job.
Just found this. It's great. I am going to try my first conversion. You have given me the boost I needed. Thank you. If I can do one quarter as well as yours, I will be very happy. And so will my wife. Saves money.

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

Wow!

67 Cougars, (had about 6 of them in getting 2 to actually run, but kept the 289s)
South Carolina (loved living there.)
and good hats.
We have a lot in common.
I like what you did with the hat.

Fed

 

[1967Cougar390]

Wow!

67 Cougars, (had about 6 of them in getting 2 to actually run, but kept the 289s)
South Carolina (loved living there.)
and good hats.
We have a lot in common.
I like what you did with the hat.

Fed

Thanks Fed I’m pleased with my hat. I wore it more today than I have in the year that I’ve owned it. As far as the Cougars go we have 4 currently. 1967 390 6.5 Litre, two 1968 XR7G’s one 390 6.5 Litre sunroof and the other XR7G is a 302 5.0 Litre. All are as they left the factory except my standard 1968. I’m in the process of converting it into a convertible using a 1968 Mustang convertible as a donor car.

Steven

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Bowen I applied the glue around the entire edge/rim of the hat brim. Everyone might laugh at the glue but it worked really well. It Elmer’s Wood Glue Max. It’s waterproof, it has a slight tan color when dry and it’s sandable. I figured with straw being in the “wood family” it was a perfect choice. I also sanded the edge when it was dry to smooth out any fibers. Here are some pictures.

Steven

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Greetings Cougar:
Pretty sweet job! Looks very nice. I ‘ll bet the straw helped by sucking it up. Smart!
Keep us posted how it does.
Bet that 302 winds up pretty quick!!
Be well. Bowen

 

[scottyrocks]

Contemplating something similar here. I'm saving the brushing and trimmings from the Scotties, and the shed fur from my GSD. I'm thinking maybe I'll try making my own felt!

What a great idea! I can do that. I can see it now. Spaniel-fur fedora!

 

[hatophile]

What a great idea! I can do that. I can see it now. Spaniel-fur fedora!

Hmmm has me thinking about Sheltie fur.
Getting fur from Scotties is taking your life into your hands...

 

[Just Jim]

Getting fur from Scotties is taking your life into your hands...

My boy catches and holds badgers--claims it is a cultural thing. I take them away and deal with them. Brushing him is nothing next to that.

I think scottie fur felts better than Sheltie or Aussie, the fibers lock together like beaver. 'Course, it does have a doggie smell in the rain. . . .

 

[DOGMAN]

Working on my next conversion.A Resistol Cascade,color flame.6 1/4" crown,brim was 3 1/2" now 2 3/4".Did my 3rd Shark gill with 1 1/2" ribbon.

Finally found time to make a liner and crease the flame red hat.

 

[scottyrocks]

Finally found time to make a liner and crease the flame red hat.

Wow!

 

[RJR]

Wow!

+1

 

[MagicMan]

I didn’t know about The Conversion Corral so I started another thread about my first conversion. I’ve copied it from my original post.

Well I took a leap of faith this morning and I decide to modify/convert my first hat. The weather will soon be changing here in South Carolina and it gets really hot during the summer. I wanted a good straw fedora that I could wear anywhere. I really like the look of the Stratoliner Milan and it has the proportions that I’m looking for. So I copied it a little. I really think that a 2 1/2” brim looks best on me and my PFG/Columbia straw had a 3 1/4” brim. That’s great for yard work but when I’m out around town I felt the brim was just to big for my liking. So I cut it down today to 2 1/2”. After measuring, marking and cutting I added some extra insurance of waterproof glue to the edge by the stitching to make sure the straw would not unravel. Here are some before and after pictures. I’m pleased with the way it turned out which means it will get a lot more head time in the coming months.

Steven

Very nicely done, sir. I'm just a little bit north of you here in eastern NC where it gets just as hot as South Cackalacky does. I may have to try modifying a Columbia straw like that also.

 

[MagicMan]

Bowen I applied the glue around the entire edge/rim of the hat brim. Everyone might laugh at the glue but it worked really well. It Elmer’s Wood Glue Max. It’s waterproof, it has a slight tan color when dry and it’s sandable. I figured with straw being in the “wood family” it was a perfect choice. I also sanded the edge when it was dry to smooth out any fibers. Here are some pictures.

Steven

That waterproof glue and sanding is a brilliant idea!

 

[Desert dog]

Finally found time to make a liner and crease the flame red hat.

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

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