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Very nice!! That's exactly what I had in mind, that certain '80s suits might be close enough that they could be adapted to fill the role of an earlier suit that I wouldn't feel bad about putting a little wear and tear on. If I do happen to acquire an actual golden era suit in my size, I'd prefer...

Thanks. It puts out 3 legs of 60v 60hz power, with 120V across any two phases, so it's 3 separate 120V 60HZ circuits. They're hot/hot instead of hot/neutral, similar to shipboard power, and i've tested multiple household 120V loads on it with no problems. It does have to be used as a standalone...

I also save cast iron. This is a small sample of what I've pulled from yard sales and scrap heaps and restored. It amazes me that people get rid of this stuff when it only needs a good cleaning.

My latest project, a 1943 O'Keefe and Merritt M-5 generator. It originally powered a 40MM anti-aircraft gun sighting unit for coastal defense. It's a work in progress. Before: Currently: The original logbooks

No reason I guess, that's true enough. Thanks for the replies all. I don't have any vintage clothing stores nearby, but I'll check out a few antiques places and see if I can scare up a real 30s or 40s suit.

Hey guys, I'm new to the vintage suit thing so don't beat me up too bad on this question. Looking at 3 piece suits, I notice that there are a lot of wool suits for sale online and at thrift stores, etc. that would have to be from the late 80s-early 90s, but to me they look a lot like the 1930s...

I've been through Nebo a few times too, nice area. I go to estate sales and vintage shops around Charlotte once in a while and pass on a lot of good stuff that I can't wear. Send me a PM with specifics if there's anything you're looking for, if I run across something I'll meet you halfway on...

About 20 miles or so. I'm in Lucia, between Mt Holly and Denver. Probably about an hour from Nebo. Do you know of any good tailors in the area that will fit a vintage suit properly?

Hello. This is my first post outside of the "new guy" thread. I'm new to vintage suits and I need some advice. How would I find a tailor and a dry cleaner who will properly fit and care for vintage clothing? Is there a directory anywhere of tailors who work with vintage, or should any tailor be...

Hello, and thanks for having me. I found the site while researching a vintage suit. I'm from North Carolina, a little bit west of Charlotte. I guess my fascination with the vintage suit is somewhat recent, when I went looking for a new suit and went home empty handed and disappointed. I tried...