If I wanted to send you one of my vintage hats to reshape and freshen up, is there a long waiting list? And how much does something like this normal run? Ballpark figures
I’m a day or two away from being ready, I needed some materials, and a brass stretcher is on its way from Europe for me, so any day now. You can contact me quadrogong@gmail.com Introductory fees will stay at: $30+ shipping for first hat $20 for each additional hat. shipping fee is always different, I’ll just pass whatever shipping fee I pay on to you. That’s cheaper in just a box w tissue. But with a hat box,double boxed is more. The worst I ever paid was $34 to Philippines. More typically CONUS shipping is $12-20 depending on size,and weight. Shipping 2 hats on,y cost slightly more if in the same box, but twice as much when shipping in two boxes.
What a Beautiful hat and another great job Kevin. I would like more of these videos. Love the Vintage stuff. Thank you for the tip on Akubra hats. I ended up getting the Angler and love it. I'm going to go for the Campdraft. Take care and thanks for this Video.
Thank you. I will check out the other brand. I always thought Stetson was the one I wanted . Then through your videos I learned many of them are fair weather hats. Thanks for your video's. We all have learned so much from your many years in the buisiness. Thank you from the student in the 3rd row.
Wow indeed❕It looks new except for the band. I would get that replaced considering how great it looks. It really doesn’t look vintage. I love 💕 the Stetson hat box. I wish I had that to keep my hat in. It’s groovy. Extra special good job. 👍☮️🌞🎸🚴♀️🐾💙
Jerry it’s still on the hat maker’s desk He might have a hat or two before yours. Call him, mon to thur 12-5 18006221911 ask Van for s as turn around time, he tends to be a little lazy and he’ll take his time if you don’t call him at least once.. ask him when you can expect it, I’m not really sure
I hope the son (current owner) enjoys wearing this after your restoration Kevin. Old hats are like old tools and old cars. They were meant to be worn/used. If they just sit around, they're nothing more than fancy dust collectors. Wearing the same hat Grandpa and Dad wore has to be a great feeling!!
All the vintage hat nerds are arguing over its age, etc. from what I know, the name,”open road” came out in 1948, so this seems to be a 1946 Stratoliner by Stetson like Jerry said. I had a few vintage buffs tell me it was mid 50’s too, but I think Jerry’s info checks out.
The style term Open Road was invented by Stetson in 1948. Prior, from 1937 the hat was named Stratoliner, which was a western weight hat with a cattleman crease crown and shortened three-inch brim. Your hat there had it’s crown reshaped. And as noted before with a similar hat that came to you, it’s a museum piece that shouldn’t be altered. But, if it is to be altered, I’m glad that you’re doing it.
Hmmmm, same "Vessels"? "Arriving from Kentucky with only $19 to his name, Frank Vessels Sr. built a fortune in the construction industry and eventually purchased a 435-acre (176 ha) ranch in Orange County. Racing at what is today Los Alamitos started off as match races contested on the Vessels Ranch in 1947."
I collect vintage Stetson hats including Open Roads. I also have one from before they were named Open Road. To me the hat in this video appears to be a Stetson cowboy hat, not an Open Road. Open Roads have a flat hatband ribbon while cowboy hats have the multi-line ribbon. Also cowboy hats have 3+ inch brim while Open Roads are 2 5/8 to 2 3/4. How big is this hat's brim? The embroidered liner is a great feature.
Great hat, great work! Question and I apologize if everyone already knows this except me. Kevin, is it possible to change the size of an old hat - as an example modify a 7 3/4 hat size to a 7 1/8 by removing the old sweat band and replacing it?
Turning a XXL to a medium? That’s done with padding the hat correctly. Replacing a sweatband doesn’t affect size. U can tighten a hat almost as much as u need using a “cap ban nu” pad (Amazon)or various padding applied in the right places. Not through any sort of repair or reblocking Now stretching a hat is difficult and near impossible. I don’t recommend it
My idea was getting a camp draft and having you make it look like this. Thought about getting a premier strat but not sure want to chance wasting money on so that could crule up or wear out like my regular strat.
If you intend on wearing it in any rain, I would suggest NOT getting it, You can get the exact same look but way more ruggedness from an Akubra Campdraft www.davidmorgan.com/shop/product/2119/campdraft-hat-open-crown/ or be some with it and just get a soft hat like my green one..Borsalino Allessandria model. They’re identical looking and way more reliable, like night and day.. www.delmonicohatter.com/product/IT452.htm
The STRATOLINER had a 3” brim until 1948 when they renamed it Open Road. These old ones all look this way, though this one has a cool, western band on it
@@KTGHATS thank you! I’m not sure if it’s a Christy’s type or not. It’s definitely a firm felt. I love the leather hat and, it has the original purchaser’s initials punched into it. If that can be reused it would be super cool. Love your channel!
Vintage hats take rain like a champ. Rain won’t affect a 50’s stratoliner while it will totally destroy a modern one. These hats are very thick and 100% beaver, it’s equivalent to a $500-1000 hat in todays market.
Newer hats from this brand will be extremely difficult to refurbish after rain, but not a 75 year old one like this.. it’s about as good as felt can get
If I wanted to send you one of my vintage hats to reshape and freshen up, is there a long waiting list? And how much does something like this normal run? Ballpark figures
I’m a day or two away from being ready, I needed some materials, and a brass stretcher is on its way from Europe for me, so any day now. You can contact me quadrogong@gmail.com
Introductory fees will stay at:
$30+ shipping for first hat
$20 for each additional hat.
shipping fee is always different, I’ll just pass whatever shipping fee I pay on to you.
That’s cheaper in just a box w tissue. But with a hat box,double boxed is more.
The worst I ever paid was $34 to Philippines.
More typically CONUS shipping is $12-20 depending on size,and weight.
Shipping 2 hats on,y cost slightly more if in the same box,
but twice as much when shipping in two boxes.
Love vintage hats like this one! I prefer a high crown like this.
Yeah that’s cool.
I’m gonna work on it more
That’s the coolest hat I’ve seen on the channel!
That's a great hat with a great story. Glad to see it put back to shape. It seems sort of like a fedora, I seen that crown shape called a Tycoon.
That’s one incredible hat. Very handsome. What a great legacy.
Gorgeous!
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome rejuvenation buddy! Beautiful vintage Stetson. 👍
Thank you kindly
So awesome!!!
Thanks!! Thanks for the comments!
Very cool and informative video. I like seeing the hats of the past. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Very cool hat! I’d love to see the finished product after the ribbon replacement and the new sweatband.
Super cool hat. Nice job Kevin!
That’s one beautiful hat! You did a great job on it.
Liking the voice over 👍
Wow what a cool looking Open Road. Great job
Thank you 🤗
Loving this voice over video. One of your best. Diggin the vintage as well. Thanks!
Awesome, thank you!
Great work Kevin, Grandpa would be proud !
Hi buddy, it’s dated 1946-52 so you’re correct 👍 it’s on the hat
Makers desk now. Looking great so far
@@KTGHATS Thank you so much !!
That's a beautiful hat with a lovely story behind it. You're doing a great job making it look good again.
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful thanks Kevin - & a joy to watch you work so skilfully. JC / England ✌️🎸✨
that is one awesome hat! Great job steaming it and such too👌
Thanks so much!
What a classic beauty. That particular style looks very familiar to me. I've seen somebody in some TV show wearing one like that.
STRATOLINER circa 1946
Really cool hat. My family and I are planning summer trip to New York. We might just have to come in and get a hat from you guys.
Sounds great!
I know you'll make that thing look brand-new Kevin
What a Beautiful hat and another great job Kevin. I would like more of these videos. Love the Vintage stuff. Thank you for the tip on Akubra hats. I ended up getting the Angler and love it. I'm going to go for the Campdraft. Take care and thanks for this Video.
Stay w that brand You’ll always be happy .. akubra , selentino, two super reliable brands that are near perfect in every way
Thank you. I will check out the other brand. I always thought Stetson was the one I wanted . Then through your videos I learned many of them are fair weather hats. Thanks for your video's. We all have learned so much from your many years in the buisiness. Thank you from the student in the 3rd row.
Wow indeed❕It looks new except for the band. I would get that replaced considering how great it looks. It really doesn’t look vintage. I love 💕 the Stetson hat box. I wish I had that to keep my hat in. It’s groovy. Extra special good job. 👍☮️🌞🎸🚴♀️🐾💙
My thoughts exactly he’s changing the band and sweatband too
Hi Kevin, not pushing in any way , just curious how my hat is coming along .
Jerry it’s still on the hat maker’s desk
He might have a hat or two before yours. Call him, mon to thur 12-5
18006221911 ask Van for s as turn around time, he tends to be a little lazy and he’ll take his time if you don’t call him at least once.. ask him when you can expect it, I’m not really sure
I hope the son (current owner) enjoys wearing this after your restoration Kevin. Old hats are like old tools and old cars. They were meant to be worn/used. If they just sit around, they're nothing more than fancy dust collectors. Wearing the same hat Grandpa and Dad wore has to be a great feeling!!
All the vintage hat nerds are arguing over its age, etc. from what I know, the name,”open road” came out in 1948, so this seems to be a 1946 Stratoliner by Stetson like Jerry said. I had a few vintage buffs tell me it was mid 50’s too, but I think Jerry’s info checks out.
I certainly do intend to wear it
@@KTGHATS it was in a vintage Stratoliner box. This makes sense.
@@billdanitz5954 No Bill, it wasn't in a Stratoliner box, the box was just a prop that Kevin brought out .
The style term Open Road was invented by Stetson in 1948. Prior, from 1937 the hat was named Stratoliner, which was a western weight hat with a cattleman crease crown and shortened three-inch brim. Your hat there had it’s crown reshaped. And as noted before with a similar hat that came to you, it’s a museum piece that shouldn’t be altered. But, if it is to be altered, I’m glad that you’re doing it.
It was definitely open crown and hand shaped, thanks for the info makes sense the grandpa and dad exchanged the gift in 1946
Thank you
Nope
Long Beach is my home town, I have NEVER heard of that store, and that address is near the 'hood I'm from! that must go WAY back!!
turns out it was a store specializing in cowboys needs. I HAD to have walked by it, but my Dad raced sprint cars not horses!!
Hmmmm, same "Vessels"? "Arriving from Kentucky with only $19 to his name, Frank Vessels Sr. built a fortune in the construction industry and eventually purchased a 435-acre (176 ha) ranch in Orange County. Racing at what is today Los Alamitos started off as match races contested on the Vessels Ranch in 1947."
@@ono147 That's very true, my family knew the Vessels Family very well and raced horses there as well !
1946 STRATOLINER. It’s from right after the war
@@KTGHATS Wow , so it's actually a 1946 Stratoliner and not an Open Road ?
I want a hat as close to that one as possible
👍❤️👍
I collect vintage Stetson hats including Open Roads. I also have one from before they were named Open Road. To me the hat in this video appears to be a Stetson cowboy hat, not an Open Road. Open Roads have a flat hatband ribbon while cowboy hats have the multi-line ribbon. Also cowboy hats have 3+ inch brim while Open Roads are 2 5/8 to 2 3/4. How big is this hat's brim? The embroidered liner is a great feature.
That’s a 3”, and yeah, that is not an open road..
What’s the latest word Kevin on the restocking at the JJ hat center. The stock is looking pretty depleted
Huge Magill order shipped out yesterday, should be here in a day or two. I think things are getting better with thdd Ed next couple of weeks
Great hat, great work!
Question and I apologize if everyone already knows this except me.
Kevin, is it possible to change the size of an old hat - as an example modify a 7 3/4 hat size to a 7 1/8 by removing the old sweat band and replacing it?
Turning a XXL to a medium?
That’s done with padding the hat correctly. Replacing a sweatband doesn’t affect size.
U can tighten a hat almost as much as u need using a “cap ban nu” pad (Amazon)or various padding applied in the right places. Not through any sort of repair or reblocking
Now stretching a hat is difficult and near impossible. I don’t recommend it
My idea was getting a camp draft and having you make it look like this. Thought about getting a premier strat but not sure want to chance wasting money on so that could crule up or wear out like my regular strat.
If you intend on wearing it in any rain, I would suggest NOT getting it, You can get the exact same look but way more ruggedness from an Akubra Campdraft www.davidmorgan.com/shop/product/2119/campdraft-hat-open-crown/ or be some with it and just get a soft hat like my green one..Borsalino Allessandria model. They’re identical looking and way more reliable, like night and day.. www.delmonicohatter.com/product/IT452.htm
Now that's a hat
Seen a lot of those hats in the thirties and forties on video
The STRATOLINER had a 3” brim until 1948 when they renamed it Open Road. These old ones all look this way, though this one has a cool, western band on it
How much does it cost to replace a sweet and and ribbon on a derby? I have on from the 20’s I’d like to restore. Thanks!
Ribbon is $45
leather sweat is $75
We can’t do a hard Christie’s/helmet like type, only soft felt.
@@KTGHATS thank you! I’m not sure if it’s a Christy’s type or not. It’s definitely a firm felt. I love the leather hat and, it has the original purchaser’s initials punched into it. If that can be reused it would be super cool. Love your channel!
whoppie jawed is tha word.
Step 1 - Like Video. Step 2 - watch video. 😊👍🎩🎩
Thanks buddy 💟😎
me likey!!!!!!!
If this hat had been in the rain would you have achieved the same results?
Vintage hats take rain like a champ.
Rain won’t affect a 50’s stratoliner while it will totally destroy a modern one. These hats are very thick and 100% beaver, it’s equivalent to a $500-1000 hat in todays market.
Newer hats from this brand will be extremely difficult to refurbish after rain, but not a 75 year old one like this.. it’s about as good as felt can get