The Conversion Corral

[RJR]

Trust me, you don't really need to be very handy, just a bit mad. It seems to me that, most times, the hat will tell you what it wants to be.

 

[scottyrocks]

My first attempt to convert a Resistol Stagecoach. I trimmed the brim to 2.5" (wish I would have gone 2.75). The crown is 6" open and 5.5" at the dent.
I had only polyester ribbon (1.5") at the time so I may replace it with cotton in the future. It sure isn't perfect but it was a fun project. Might try another one soon. View attachment 97563 View attachment 97564

That brim width works perfectly with your face and head, imho.

 

[Redfokker]

The Melton Ten arrived today. Looks even better in person. I think this is some of Bond's best work.

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Very impressive Bill. Love the color and ribbon treatment.

 

[Cornshucker77]

That brim width works perfectly with your face and head, imho.

Thanks Scotty.

 

[bond]

Here is a recent restoration for a fellow lounger of sorts as opposed to a conversion. This is a pre war from Scott & Co London. Resized to 7 1/4, added crown ribbon and brim binding w wind cord. Kept crown ribbon bow as nearly identical to original. Also on inside added silk pinch protector and a cotton liner to backside of tip as that was wearing thin there.
This is one of the nicest fur Felt hats I've come across, It has a super hand and the brim can be worn up or down .

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[Michael R.]

Here is a recent restoration for a fellow lounger of sorts as opposed to a conversion. This is a pre war from Scott & Co London. Resized to 7 1/4, added crown ribbon and brim binding w wind cord. Kept crown ribbon bow as nearly identical to original. Also on inside added silk pinch protector and a cotton liner to backside of tip as that was wearing thin there.
This is one of the nicest fur Felt hats I've come across, It has a super hand and the brim can be worn up or down .
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Great Job and Gorgeous Hat Scott ! Merry Christmas !

 

[RJR]

Here is a recent restoration for a fellow lounger of sorts as opposed to a conversion. This is a pre war from Scott & Co London. Resized to 7 1/4, added crown ribbon and brim binding w wind cord. Kept crown ribbon bow as nearly identical to original. Also on inside added silk pinch protector and a cotton liner to backside of tip as that was wearing thin there.
This is one of the nicest fur Felt hats I've come across, It has a super hand and the brim can be worn up or down .
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Nice save,Scott.

 

[Redfokker]

Here is a recent restoration for a fellow lounger of sorts as opposed to a conversion. This is a pre war from Scott & Co London. Resized to 7 1/4, added crown ribbon and brim binding w wind cord. Kept crown ribbon bow as nearly identical to original. Also on inside added silk pinch protector and a cotton liner to backside of tip as that was wearing thin there.
This is one of the nicest fur Felt hats I've come across, It has a super hand and the brim can be worn up or down .
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Beautiful restoration work. I'm impressed.

 

[bond]

Thanks for the comments and all of the likes!
I am really happy for my next conversion. I picked this Stetson 3X up recently in hopes of transforming it for a daily wearer. This is what I came up with for ribbons, I ll also be resizing it up from 7 1/4LO up to a 7 1/2. Should end up with a 3-31/4 brim and 5 3/4 in crown.
Here's some before and preliminary pics before I begin.
Cheers and Happy holidays !

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[bond]

Well what can I say except I changed the direction slightly with this one and it ended up as a modified Open Road . Re blocked it from a 7 1/4 to 71/2 w a healthy 6" op crown ht. Brim is at 3". Absolutely love this Felt and this makes the second one I made for myself of this era vintage Stetson .
Here are the results

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[DOGMAN]

Looks great,Bond.

 

[RJR]

Looks great,Bond.

+1

 

[T Jones]

Trust me, you don't really need to be very handy, just a bit mad. It seems to me that, most times, the hat will tell you what it wants to be.

I had a hat try that on me once, telling me what kind of crease it wanted. I was like, "No way Kemosabe. You're getting a crease that I want."

I got mad enough alright

But guess what. I got the crease I wanted

Damn Hat.

 

[DOGMAN]

I had a hat try that on me once, telling me what kind of crease it wanted. I was like, "No way Kemosabe. You're getting a crease that I want."

I got mad enough alright

But guess what. I got the crease I wanted

Damn Hat.

Sometimes you have to wrestle them a bit.

 

[RJR]

I had a hat try that on me once, telling me what kind of crease it wanted. I was like, "No way Kemosabe. You're getting a crease that I want."

I got mad enough alright

But guess what. I got the crease I wanted

Damn Hat.

 

[T Jones]

Not to worry, Bob. Just a bit of coaxing and it came out to be one my favorites. Very clean and crisp looking hat and still in good hat health.

 

[T Jones]

Sometimes you have to wrestle them a bit.

Ha! This was more like a Heavyweight Boxing match! In the end the hat didn't have anything else to say and I told it what crease that I wanted. The other hats were watching the whole thing. None of them gave me any trouble after that.

 

[RJR]

Ha! This was more like a Heavyweight Boxing match! In the end the hat didn't have anything else to say and I told it what crease that I wanted. The other hats were watching the whole thing. None of them gave me any trouble after that.

 

[humanshoes]

Or, T Jones, the hat transformed from the ugly duckling it had become into the beautiful swan it always wanted to be and only needed your mind and your hands to do it. Hmmm.

 

[T Jones]

Or, T Jones, the hat transformed from the ugly duckling it had become into the beautiful swan it always wanted to be and only needed your mind and your hands to do it. Hmmm.

Thank you, HS. Much appreciated buddy. Just a few little love taps is all it took to calm the hat beast...