Believe it or Not....This used to be a stock Dorfman Pacific

Indycrazy5187 · Post by **Indycrazy5187** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:11 pm

While salivating for our Magnoli HJ's, myself and my brother (COW: Penitent Man) rebashed and replaced the ribbon on this DP. With the instructions from Indyfalco (thanks dude), we turned this mediocre hat into a contender. My brother rebashed the hat and I reshaped the brim and put the chocolate brown ribbon on. The ribbon was purchased at JJ hat center in NYC on 5th ave. Below is a link to a video i made and pics of the hat.

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw56KlgNkBk

Open crowned:

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn70 ... man001.jpg

rebashed without ribbon replacement

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn70 ... man003.jpg

Me wearing the Final product:

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn70 ... man004.jpg

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn70 ... man007.jpg

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn70 ... man008.jpg

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn70 ... man010.jpg

My brother Joe wearing a great hat (Penitent Man)

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn70 ... man011.jpg

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn70 ... man013.jpg

Bow side:

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn70 ... man009.jpg

IndyBlues · Post by **IndyBlues** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:16 pm

I think the hat looks pretty good, although you really didn't leave us with many choices. Great or Good?

'Blues

The Penitent Man · Post by **The Penitent Man** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:23 pm

Thanks Man
We tried to include the bad option but when we went back to edit it wouldn't let us...besides...if someone had a negative observation they would surely post it

mufflowne · Post by **mufflowne** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:31 pm

So I take it you chickened out?

Indycrazy5187 · Post by **Indycrazy5187** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:34 pm

mufflowne-When I saw indyfalco's method, I figured that why not...I wanted to see how it would look if I would do it...and i think we did a good job...im sure I'm not the only one that would consider what you offered me...thanks for the offer though

IndyFalco · Post by **IndyFalco** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:51 pm

NICE !!!
Good job, You Did It !!!

and you took it that step further and got a new ribbon on it. Very Good !!!

Indycrazy5187 · Post by **Indycrazy5187** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:59 pm

yea JJ hat center had a million ribbons...and I just asked for the darkest ribbon they had and luckily it turned out to be the right one.

Indiana MarkVII · Post by **Indiana MarkVII** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 11:28 pm

I didn't vote yet, but I would say good job. To be great, I was looking for a little up swoop in the back and this Dorfman looked flat. But overall, a big improvement on a Dorfman.

YARVTON · Post by **YARVTON** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:28 am

How much did JJ charge to replace the ribbon?

Indycrazy5187 · Post by **Indycrazy5187** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:48 am

10 bucks...5 for the ribbon if you just want the ribbon....another 5 if you want them to replace the old one with the new one

The Penitent Man · Post by **The Penitent Man** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:16 am

Indiana Mark VII,
I thought about the swoop in the back after I finished bashing the crown, but the dorfman is so loaded with stiffener my brother (IndyCrazy) suggested to leave the back alone as it wont sit right on a chair or tabletop...and i dont have a hat stand
I CANT WAIT FOR MY MAGNOLI HJ BY FEDORA!!

Indycrazy5187 · Post by **Indycrazy5187** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:29 am

The Penitent Man wrote:Indiana Mark VII,
I thought about the swoop in the back after I finished bashing the crown, but the dorfman is so loaded with stiffener my brother (IndyCrazy) suggested to leave the back alone as it wont sit right on a chair or tabletop...and i dont have a hat stand
I CANT WAIT FOR MY MAGNOLI HJ BY FEDORA!!

me too

Zombie Jones · Post by **Zombie Jones** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:36 am

I voted "good". It's a good looking hat, but...well, let me put it this way. IMO the one thing that says "Indiana Jones hat" is the squared/non-tapered crown. The crown on your DP is too tapered/rounded (particularly when viewed from the front) for my tastes.

Of course, that's just my opinion; I could be wrong.

Indycrazy5187 · Post by **Indycrazy5187** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:55 pm

Zombie Jones wrote:I voted "good". It's a good looking hat, but...well, let me put it this way. IMO the one thing that says "Indiana Jones hat" is the squared/non-tapered crown. The crown on your DP is too tapered/rounded (particularly when viewed from the front) for my tastes.

Of course, that's just my opinion; I could be wrong.

Yes it is tapered but the crowns on DP's are way too small...if we would've went any tighter it would've looked weird.

IndyFalco · Post by **IndyFalco** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:31 am

Hey guys, how soon will your Magnoli HJ be at your hands? I've been waiting to see whether or not I want to purchase one but I want some insider information from someone who owns one. When you get it, do you mind telling me about? I'm particularly interested on how tall the hat is.

awesome

The Penitent Man · Post by **The Penitent Man** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:33 am

I'll give you the scoop as soon as i get it in the snail mail IndyFalco...Im sure it will be a nice piece from what Iv'e heard and seen around here

Indycrazy5187 · Post by **Indycrazy5187** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:25 pm

IndyFalco wrote:Hey guys, how soon will your Magnoli HJ be at your hands? I've been waiting to see whether or not I want to purchase one but I want some insider information from someone who owns one. When you get it, do you mind telling me about? I'm particularly interested on how tall the hat is.

awesome

Johnny Fedora owns a Mag HJ..you could talk to him if you're eager to find out since I think we're at least a month away from getting ours...But if you want our input..you'll be the first to know

Believe it or Not....This used to be a stock Dorfman Pacific

What do you think of the hat

Believe it or Not....This used to be a stock Dorfman Pacific

A new ribbon from JJ