Wanted: 7 1/2 well loved Fedora

[Connecticut Jones]

I`m looking for a good beater fedora to put through its paces this summer with the filming of my new flick.. dirtier the better..the untapered the better.. if someones got one floatin aroud they'd consider getting rid of for less than a hundred bucks.. let me know..

CJ

[Ragingblues]

I'm sure someone has a well worn hat that might do for you. But, you can get a new JPD for $100, if he still has a few of those particular bodies left at that price.

Just a thought, as I know money is always a concern for many of us. But, if you can get a new one, why not throw that idea in that hat too? (pun intended )

Ken

[Connecticut Jones]

yea.. i had thought about that.. and i juuust might do it.. its jsut a matter of actually doing it... bad enough I asked for 135 dollar sunglasses for valentines day.. .. maybe I should see if i can work it to a JPD

CJ

[GCR]

Hey CJ, I have an old Indiana Miller that I don't wear anymore that I'd be willing to sell real, real cheap. It's got no ribbon & no liner. The only huge catch is that it's smaller than 7 1/2. It started out as a 7 3/8, but it shrank up quite a bit so I'd say it's probably more like 7 1/4 now. If you sent it out for a reblock I'm sure a good hatter could get it up to a 7 1/2, as that is only one size bigger than the original size. Or you could even try and use a hat stretcher if you wanted. It's fairly beat up looking but it still has pretty straight sides. Here are a few pics:











Let me know if it's something you'd be interested in. I'd be willing to get rid of it for like $20 + shipping.

-GCR

[Ragingblues]

That sounds like a heck of a deal for CJ to me. The cost of a reblock/resize/new ribbon/new liner plus shipping, could still keep it an inexpensive deal. I would recommend Jimmy Pierce as the man for this job, especially given the distance/shipping fees involved.

That hat is still in really good shape for having been beaten up, as you mentioned. Straight sides still remain, which wouldn't matter since it would be reblocked during the procedure. But, still nice to see they survived.

Edit: I just checked the pricelist from Jimmy, and it looks like all that work might add up to more than what CJ is willing to spend. Still, if he is interested... he could call Jimmy and get the real scoop.

Ken

[Connecticut Jones]

GCR.. PM sent

[GoneSolo]

Fantastic hat for a fantastic price.

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GCR,

That's a really nice looking Miller.

I think Stefana has a Miller also and his looks great too.

Cheers,
G-MANN

[GCR]

gmann said:

GCR,

That's a really nice looking Miller.

I think Stefana has a Miller also and his looks great too.

Cheers,
G-MANN

Thanks G-Mann and GoneSolo!!! I've seen pics of Stefana's Millers, and I have to say, they are the two best looking Millers I have EVER SEEN. He did an amazing job with those hats. I honestly wish this old Miller still fit me, as I managed to get quite a decent look out of it after I did some "reblocking" about a month ago, with an old bucket I had around the house. For reference, here is a pic of the hat BEFORE I (sort of) reblocked it. This pic is from 2003, right about the time I got my Akubra Fed Deluxe (can you tell why I wanted a new hat? ;D )



Based on how bad this hat shrank, I'm not sure if it will really work out all that well for CJ. I've PM'ed him some further info about it, and it's still his if he wants it. If not, it might better suit someone with a hatsize more in the 7 1/4 range. I'll probably start a new thread in this section depending. If anyone else wants 2nd dibs (if CJ passes on it) just PM me.

-GCR

[Connecticut Jones]

anyone besides GCR??