Fedoras vs. Cars

[Frunobulax]

Here's a question: Am I correct in assuming all crushable wool fedoras are LiteFelt?

I'm pretty sure LiteFelt is proprietary to the Baily hat company.

 

[1967Cougar390]

I suppose it's possible I'll outgrow the problem, but I'm skeptical. Probably have to stretch my neck another 6 inches or so to clear the seat.

Meanwhile, does anybody know of a crushable fur felt? Or perhaps a LiteFelt crushable that won't stain in a sprinkle?

Have you looked at anything in the Akubra line of hats? I’ve had my Akubra’s in downpours, no issues at all after I allowed them to dry naturally. Great price point as well.
Steven

 

[TomJ]

An Akubra would probably solve the water issue, but they don't seem to have anything crushable. And if it's not crushable, I'm back to the problem of wrecking the brim against the head restraint.

Or did I overlook something?

 

[Lgrant]

Driving a convertible, I would be more concerned about the wind, but, I know just the car for you. It will give you fun, kudos and a great place to show off your fedora hat!
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But if you think you are just little over the convertible age, not to worry, MG have thought about that and produced a sedan version. Your hat definitely won't blow away in that!

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That sedan, I can personally vouch for that car:

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Two-tone spectator shoes with a two-tone car. How cool is that? Excellent look!

 

[CRH]

An Akubra would probably solve the water issue, but they don't seem to have anything crushable. And if it's not crushable, I'm back to the problem of wrecking the brim against the head restraint.

Or did I overlook something?

Cut off the head restraint because you're into personal responsibility

 

[rogueclimber]

An Akubra would probably solve the water issue, but they don't seem to have anything crushable. And if it's not crushable, I'm back to the problem of wrecking the brim against the head restraint.

Or did I overlook something?

Akubra Traveller

Meet your new adventure-ready companion, the Traveller Hat by Akubra. Handcrafted in Kempsey, NSW with a soft, conforming structure that springs back into shape, it’s the perfect hat for on-the-go style.

 

[GHT]

Two-tone spectator shoes with a two-tone car. How cool is that? Excellent look!

What a compliment! Thank you. If you like the shoes look up https://www.colinjohnsonshoes.com/ When Tom mentioned his convertible car in the first post it took me back to the time that I was looking for a vintage MG. Tom's problem with a convertible was keeping his hat on, mine was the cost of the model of MG that I coveted.

This MG WA exceeded fifty thousand at auction. I can think of a lot that I can do with £50K, so that car doesn't sit in my garage, but I do have the shoes, should my finances ever change.

 

[Zombie_61]

Here's a question: Am I correct in assuming all crushable wool fedoras are LiteFelt?

No, or, at least, I don't think so. "LiteFelt®" is wool felt that has been specifically processed with "water repellent" and "shape retentive" proprietary processes. At the moment Bailey Hats appears to be the "owner" of that process. I'm sure someone here will correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Mcox47]

Your post made me laugh. I have never been “accused” of being a little tall. I’m 5-9, so thank you for that. I will have to copy this post and send it to my older brother. He calls me “shortie”! Now I have proof, I’m a little tall.

Have a safe and blessed New Year!
Steven

At 5'5" I have never been accused of being tall. I have/had 2 convertibles, one with integrated headrest and one with separate adjustable headrest. Neither were an issue for blowing off or hitting the seat back.

 

[Zombie_61]

An Akubra would probably solve the water issue, but they don't seem to have anything crushable. And if it's not crushable, I'm back to the problem of wrecking the brim against the head restraint.

Or did I overlook something?

Simple solution--take off your hat while you're driving. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[Lgrant]

I drove an MG long enough to learn that I'm not a good enough mechanic to own one now (have to admit, it was still a fun car). Then again, no head restraints to screw up my hats.

I always wanted an MG TF (like the one shown, which I believe is a TD, but with the headlights in fenders). In the late '70s, one of my dad's friends brought one over and I got to drive it. I still love the car, but I was discouraged to discover that my 1977 Chevette handled much better than the MG did. (25 years of advances in suspension design, I guess.)

Of course, a Chevette will never beat an MG in coolness.

 

[belfastboy]

I always wanted an MG TF (like the one shown, which I believe is a TD, but with the headlights in fenders). In the late '70s, one of my dad's friends brought one over and I got to drive it. I still love the car, but I was discouraged to discover that my 1977 Chevette handled much better than the MG did. (25 years of advances in suspension design, I guess.)

Of course, a Chevette will never beat an MG in coolness.

My nephew just completed a frame up restoration of a 1949 MGTC (I think). Totally correct except for the wire wheels. I just had a test drive and I can say....very cool car, very terrible drive.

 

[GHT]

My nephew just completed a frame up restoration of a 1949 MGTC (I think). Totally correct except for the wire wheels. I just had a test drive and I can say....very cool car, very terrible drive.

There is a way to improve the drive, most effectively, double-de-clutch. A technique long forgotten, most necessary in the days before synchromesh gears. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double-clutching_(technique) The TC does have synchromesh on all gears except first, but using the double-de-clutch method of gear change makes for much better and slicker gear change. The engine-rev required when changing down always turns heads.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Like a rock…

 

[GHT]

I have a problem when I drive my Lamborghini Huracan. I have to either wear a ball cap or take the coupe.

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Red is more in keeping with sports cars.and I know the perfect hat...........................

 

[Hurricane Jack]

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Red is more in keeping with sports cars.and I know the perfect hat...........................

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The Mazda MX-5 Miata will embarrass an electric MG “sports car” in any color.

 

[GHT]

The Mazda MX-5 Miata will embarrass an electric MG “sports car” in any color.

Can't argue about MG "sports car" Jack. The market that their cars were aimed at were the thity-somethings that were now married, had a couple of kids and probably, a just about managable mortgage. Big engines and all the components that support such an engine, come at a cost. ***y but cheap would be MG's motto.

They did produce one racer however, it was the MG WA in both hard and soft top. Produced between 1938 and 1939 it was, at the time, the largest and heaviest car the company had built.

The car had a tuned six-cylinder 2561 cc engine. The compression ratio was 7.25 to 1 and it had a balanced crankshaft fitted. It also had quite an aesthetic appearance.