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indy89 · Post by **indy89** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 1:47 am

Hello, COW members. I'll cut to the chase. I recieved my Adventurebilt earlier today! I absolutly love this hat. I strongly suggest on ordering an AB. I would like to thank everyone on COW for all your advice on helping me make this great decision on purchasing an AB and I would also like to thank Steve Delk for all the craftsmenship he put into my hat. Thank you.

I haven't taken a lot of photos yet, but here's five of them.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_0998.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_1001.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_1003.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_1004.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_1007.jpg

Dostacos · Post by **Dostacos** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:15 am

well if it is a 7 5/8s it looks terrible and you need to send it to me so I can properly dispose of it.

If it is NOT a 7 5/8s then it is a most beautiful hat

I think there is an AB thread in the Hats section, you should drop some pictures of your hat there too.

Dan

indy89 · Post by **indy89** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:22 am

Sorry, Dostacos, but it's a 22 1/4. Thanks for the kind words

Dostacos · Post by **Dostacos** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 3:41 am

indy89 wrote:Sorry, Dostacos, but it's a 22 1/4. Thanks for the kind words

someday I am gonna get somebody to send me their stuff

$\:D/$

I have to figure out how to order one before the price jump without my wife splitting up all my stuff to my 3 sons

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:07 am

Nice choice of lighting for that final picture...

Those pictures of the fedora looked so [darn] impressive, that if anything, this is really getting me hyped for my AB!

Dostacos · Post by **Dostacos** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:22 am

the inside lining with the headpiece and the initials in the sweatband alone is worth the price of admission

VP · Post by VP » Sun Sep 30, 2007 11:58 am

Congrats on receiving it.

So when did ya order it, October '06?

Kaplan · Post by **Kaplan** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:23 pm

congrats!

it finally got there! I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for mine.

Indiana Kev · Post by **Indiana Kev** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:23 pm

Lookin good!

Post by **Michaelson** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:32 pm

Proof that AB'S ARE being delivered too!

HIGH regards! Michaelson

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:38 pm

worth the wait, wasn't it??? nice look'n fed

indy89 · Post by **indy89** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 1:24 pm

VP: Yup, I ordered it in October '06.
Indiana G: You bet it was worth the wait! I enjoy every minute that I wear it.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 1:45 pm

Congrats on getting a great fedora and another fine job by the Master hat maker Steve.

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:44 pm

Ummm....the AB, sittin' on top of the world!

nicktheguy · Post by **nicktheguy** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 3:36 pm

That is one sweet hat - I have two and now I want to order more before the price jump.

indy89 · Post by **indy89** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:23 pm

Here's three new pics that I just took today!
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_1029.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_1036.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_1037.jpg

zeus36 · Post by **zeus36** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 9:04 pm

Great hat!

But you gotta get an Indy shirt or Wallmart close-enough.....!!!!!!!

indy89 · Post by **indy89** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 9:07 pm

zeus36 wrote:Great hat!

But you gotta get an Indy shirt or Wallmart close-enough.....!!!!!!!

I have one from Forever 21.

raider 57 · Post by **raider 57** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 10:39 pm

indy89 wrote:VP: Yup, I ordered it in October '06.
Indiana G: You bet it was worth the wait! I enjoy every minute that I wear it.

So....It looks like a one year wait. Well then,I hope to be wearing my Adventurebilt for New's Eve!! Congratulations '89....Superb looking hat for sure. Oh, and AWESOME craftsmanship Steve!

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 11:08 pm

Bufflehead Jones wrote:

Ummm....the AB, sittin' on top of the world!

At Last! The true cause of Global Warming has been revealed!

Sweet lid, man. And in under a year. I honestly didn't think he'd get this far so fast. I don't know if it's just me, but Steve's work has reached a point that the AB felt and workmanship (if photographed in good enough light) is quite distinctive, visually. We all know he's got the shaping down, but the texture, sheen, color, etc.... despite working himself delerious, I think he's cranking out some of his best work lately.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:40 am

Keep in mind that waiting for a year isn't necessarily the norm. Since he provided the hats for IJ4, it's understandable why there was a delay in getting a number of hats out. But now he's able to concentrate more on customer hats again, which may shorten the wait time for current orders (at least until the flood of new requests come in). Still, I personally find his hats are worth the wait.

ydam · Post by **ydam** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:41 am

The hat looks great!!!

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 3:07 pm

Keep in mind that waiting for a year isn't necessarily the norm. Since he provided the hats for IJ4, it's understandable why there was a delay in getting a number of hats out. But now he's able to concentrate more on customer hats again, which may shorten the wait time for current orders (at least until the flood of new requests come in). Still, I personally find his hats are worth the wait

First thanks for the kind words. And I will humbly admit my hats are the best they have ever been in so far as workmanship is concerned. I have gotten pretty decent in the "little things" that goes into making a hat. The more you make, the better you get is very very true and nothing can replace practice.

The Indy 4 film really wrecked my turnaround times, and I have had to make more film hats as the filming has progressed. They are losing stunt men left and right, while Ford is still staying healthy, and fit. Yeah, he must be doing some of his own stunts this time too. I think they have lost the original main 3 stuntmen. Hence the extra hats I have had to make. When taking out the sweats did not work for some of the larger heads, I had to make larger hats, and there have been some that I had to make for the bosses. This of course, forces me to put the regular orders aside as I can't hold up film production. But, as of last week, I am back again full time on my regular orders, and I will start eating away at the lead time. Right now, I am on Oct orders from last year, but these will go fast as I had very few in Nov and Dec, so I should be down to 7 months here shortly. Then down to 6, then to 5. I should maintain the 5 months until March, and then be down to 3, which isn't bad for a handmade hat. The price increase will drop my orders for sure, which should then keep my times really decent. Good. I want to make less hats this next year, and I am really hoping the price increase will slow all of this down. Fedora

indy89 · Post by **indy89** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:12 pm

Thanks again, Steve

Canada Jones · Post by **Canada Jones** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:39 pm

indy89 wrote:Hello, COW members. I'll cut to the chase. I recieved my Adventurebilt earlier today! I absolutly love this hat. I strongly suggest on ordering an AB. I would like to thank everyone on COW for all your advice on making this great decision of purchasing an AB and I would also like to thank Steve Delk for all the craftsmenship he put into my hat. Thank you.

I haven't taken a lot of photos yet, but here's five of them.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_0998.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_1001.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_1003.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_1004.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_1007.jpg

Beautiful hat Indy89. Other than the initials stamped in there did you ask Steve for anything special?
Canada

indy89 · Post by **indy89** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:52 am

Canada Jones wrote:
indy89 wrote:Hello, COW members. I'll cut to the chase. I recieved my Adventurebilt earlier today! I absolutly love this hat. I strongly suggest on ordering an AB. I would like to thank everyone on COW for all your advice on making this great decision of purchasing an AB and I would also like to thank Steve Delk for all the craftsmenship he put into my hat. Thank you.

I haven't taken a lot of photos yet, but here's five of them.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_0998.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_1001.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_1003.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_1004.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_1007.jpg

Beautiful hat Indy89. Other than the initials stamped in there did you ask Steve for anything special?
Canada[/quote
Thanks, Canada. I just asked for a basic Raiders bash with the turn.

Canada Jones · Post by **Canada Jones** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:16 am

indy89 wrote:
Canada Jones wrote:
indy89 wrote:Hello, COW members. I'll cut to the chase. I recieved my Adventurebilt earlier today! I absolutly love this hat. I strongly suggest on ordering an AB. I would like to thank everyone on COW for all your advice on making this great decision of purchasing an AB and I would also like to thank Steve Delk for all the craftsmenship he put into my hat. Thank you.

I haven't taken a lot of photos yet, but here's five of them.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_0998.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_1001.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_1003.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_1004.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa17 ... G_1007.jpg
Beautiful hat Indy89. Other than the initials stamped in there did you ask Steve for anything special?
Canada[/quote
Thanks, Canada. I just asked for a basic Raiders bash with the turn.

I have one on order. It really is a beautiful looking hat and well well worth the wait.
best
Canada

Mountaineer Lasher · Post by **Mountaineer Lasher** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:56 am

indy89 wrote:
zeus36 wrote:Great hat!

But you gotta get an Indy shirt or Wallmart close-enough.....!!!!!!!
I have one from Forever 21.

I've got the same one. Shame they stopped selling it. I was gonna buy a couple more of 'em.

Nice fed, by the way. I can't wait to get mine!

indy89 · Post by **indy89** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 7:41 pm

Thank you all for the kind words

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