Thanks! I think once I can get that end stitch sewn I’ll feel better about it...
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I stumbled upon some CPR at Tractor Supply this past winter. I think Peavey Stores? bought all the Tractor Supply stores in Canada, but might be worth a shot! Good luck!
Thanks for the lead! I just checked it out, no CPR . BUT, search under "equine" filter price, low to high. LOTS of interesting brass hardware options!I stumbled upon some CPR at Tractor Supply this past winter. I think Peavey Stores? bought all the Tractor Supply stores in Canada, but might be worth a shot! Good luck!
When you begin to suspect your new black Rambler is your new navy Rambler
The water turned bright kool aid blue...acutally the same color blue as the Dawn detergent I used which the bag ate through twice.
Not upset though, this is really a “try me” Rambler so I know if I like the size/style so that should a burgundy one appear I know if it’s worth the $$$ or not to me.
Not upset though, this is really a “try me” Rambler so I know if I like the size/style so that should a burgundy one appear I know if it’s worth the $$$ or not to me.
I like.....and it’s no surprise....Bickmore Exotic on the 1941 leather. It makes it so very soft!! Ask @houseof999
Yup, I used it on all my Dinky bags. It absorps very nicely, makes the leather feel smooth like butter!
I received Blackrock's and used it for the first time this morning! I am so impressed with the job it has done (along with Leather CPR of course!) to restore the colour of this mahogany Willis I am rehabbing for a friend!
Please excuse the uncropped photos. I have somehow mucked up my iPhotos library and can't properly upload.
Please excuse the uncropped photos. I have somehow mucked up my iPhotos library and can't properly upload.
As promised! The -made in New York City- Rambler project. 
Shout out and thanks to so many of you here (@Nataluccia3 too) who have been interested in this bag and have kindly inquired along the way. Most of you may recall I found this on Craigslist last November. I had not been particularly interested in an original Rambler, but when I saw this in what I believed to possibly be a spectator style in saddle/BT, it was like *screeching tires* to a full stop. It was $60 plus $21 and change for a priority ship box. I though why not . . .
The up side was the possibilities of that gorgeous looking natural pebbling and that the piping had not worn through on the back and that the seams were all good (in the areas that could be a problem). . . . I had never seen a spectator Rambler. The down side was that when I got it, the leather was in the worst condition I ever had my hands on (between my bags and the ones I have seen at flea markets, thrift shops I would estimate I have had my hands on over a hundred bags, conservatively). Dry and stiff. And reeked of mildew. Verdigris, lots of it. I was a bit discouraged from the start.
Two dunks later, lots of CPR and yes, (newbies, do not use this as your guide to rehab) smearing it, multiple times with Renapur. At least ten apps overall with CPR and as many with Renapur. A cup of bleach in the water with the first dunk (and like I posted originally, please don't roast me on that, the mildew was awful) and a wipe down of the inside of the inside with a Krud Kutter solution before the second dunk, I began to have more hope as the flap, front pocket, sides and back began to feel like Coach leather and the smell of mildew dissipated.
The side of the gusset pocket pocket was damaged from something that must have been carried permanently there, like a huge janitor sized ring of keys, or other item that would rough up the leather from the inside. There is no improving that issue. Also on the front and back, while it did clean up well considering it is a light color, there is some surface discoloring that conditioner will not change, at least not on a light color.
After the second dunk I was beginning to think maybe it was all BT and the extreme wear on the front and back just wore off the color. And it had been left out with the result of extreme fading. However, even though I have no catalog info to support me, I believe it is a spectator style. I am guessing Saddle and BT. In the 4th pic it is clear the inside zip pocket and front of the bag (where the gusset pocket is attached are clearly BT. In the 3rd pic you see the back of those panels is clearly darker in color. Under the flap and the pieces of the gusset attaching to the front are clearly lighter and different from the BT and I would guess Saddle, just from what I have seen from what others post here and online. I did not take a pic of this, but when I lift up the tab on the front, the little are where it is not faded, looks like the nice caramel color of what I am calling Saddle too.
Well, what really helped it along was the last app of Renapur, warming it and the bag after applying and then warming the bag again over the next few days (
@LadaZuri). The strap is quite sad, although it is lagging in apps of CPR/Renapur. I will give it another app of Renapur. I have decided not to touch up the bag at this time with any dye or recolorant. I was toying with the idea of touching of the piping on the flap. For now, I will see if this is a forever bag for me. It was a really good project, if not one of the most impulsive buys I have ever made. I am contemplating a touch of the piping of the strap with BT recolorant.
If anyone has any catalog pics or insider info on Made in NYC spectator styles, I would appreciate it! Here are listings of what appear to be other NYC spectator styles:
Coach #636-6849 1970's Authentic"Dinky" Bag British Tan Crossbody NYC W/Tag | eBay
Vintage 1970's Coach New York City Stewardess Tan Messenger Crossbody Saddle Bag | eBay
Between the nice looking cleaned hardware, pebbled flap and it's borrowed BT strap, I am enjoying it!
Shout out and thanks to so many of you here (@Nataluccia3 too) who have been interested in this bag and have kindly inquired along the way. Most of you may recall I found this on Craigslist last November. I had not been particularly interested in an original Rambler, but when I saw this in what I believed to possibly be a spectator style in saddle/BT, it was like *screeching tires* to a full stop. It was $60 plus $21 and change for a priority ship box. I though why not . . .
The up side was the possibilities of that gorgeous looking natural pebbling and that the piping had not worn through on the back and that the seams were all good (in the areas that could be a problem). . . . I had never seen a spectator Rambler. The down side was that when I got it, the leather was in the worst condition I ever had my hands on (between my bags and the ones I have seen at flea markets, thrift shops I would estimate I have had my hands on over a hundred bags, conservatively). Dry and stiff. And reeked of mildew. Verdigris, lots of it. I was a bit discouraged from the start.
Two dunks later, lots of CPR and yes, (newbies, do not use this as your guide to rehab) smearing it, multiple times with Renapur. At least ten apps overall with CPR and as many with Renapur. A cup of bleach in the water with the first dunk (and like I posted originally, please don't roast me on that, the mildew was awful) and a wipe down of the inside of the inside with a Krud Kutter solution before the second dunk, I began to have more hope as the flap, front pocket, sides and back began to feel like Coach leather and the smell of mildew dissipated.
The side of the gusset pocket pocket was damaged from something that must have been carried permanently there, like a huge janitor sized ring of keys, or other item that would rough up the leather from the inside. There is no improving that issue. Also on the front and back, while it did clean up well considering it is a light color, there is some surface discoloring that conditioner will not change, at least not on a light color.
After the second dunk I was beginning to think maybe it was all BT and the extreme wear on the front and back just wore off the color. And it had been left out with the result of extreme fading. However, even though I have no catalog info to support me, I believe it is a spectator style. I am guessing Saddle and BT. In the 4th pic it is clear the inside zip pocket and front of the bag (where the gusset pocket is attached are clearly BT. In the 3rd pic you see the back of those panels is clearly darker in color. Under the flap and the pieces of the gusset attaching to the front are clearly lighter and different from the BT and I would guess Saddle, just from what I have seen from what others post here and online. I did not take a pic of this, but when I lift up the tab on the front, the little are where it is not faded, looks like the nice caramel color of what I am calling Saddle too.
Well, what really helped it along was the last app of Renapur, warming it and the bag after applying and then warming the bag again over the next few days (
@LadaZuri). The strap is quite sad, although it is lagging in apps of CPR/Renapur. I will give it another app of Renapur. I have decided not to touch up the bag at this time with any dye or recolorant. I was toying with the idea of touching of the piping on the flap. For now, I will see if this is a forever bag for me. It was a really good project, if not one of the most impulsive buys I have ever made. I am contemplating a touch of the piping of the strap with BT recolorant.If anyone has any catalog pics or insider info on Made in NYC spectator styles, I would appreciate it! Here are listings of what appear to be other NYC spectator styles:
Coach #636-6849 1970's Authentic"Dinky" Bag British Tan Crossbody NYC W/Tag | eBay
Vintage 1970's Coach New York City Stewardess Tan Messenger Crossbody Saddle Bag | eBay
Between the nice looking cleaned hardware, pebbled flap and it's borrowed BT strap, I am enjoying it!
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The BT strap makes it stand out!!!!
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Has anyone else seen the new Debi the Restorer videos? Is one she uses cuticle remover to get rid of ink stains. I was wondering if anyone has tried it yet; I'm going to go through some of my pile tomorrow and see if I can find a guinea pig! Interesting! something like this...forum.purseblog.com
Thanks to you ladies I just had a rather easy time of getting the turn lock hardware back on my Rambler by angling the prongs in a little and then using the spoon to press the prongs down. That spoon is a game changer, at least for meCoach Rehab and Rescue Club
Wow you are so thorough! I hope this does the trick! Slow clap for the level of commitment. Kind of interesting, seeing the mystic of the Willis stripped down to its basic elements. Back in the day, when Coach was cranking a gazillion bags with dowels, I wonder if they had employees who sat...
I'll definitely have to do that next time, my prongs are a hot mess
Nice!
As a newbie, my mistake was smearing. My court regurgitated and I don't have time or the weather to redunk whereas it was quicker and easier to redunk and correct the BT casino. Will just wait until I have CPR and BR and do the court over the 'right' way.
I don't usually love solid neutrals but I love love love this bag!!! It's so so unique! It doesn't look like a true spectator style as all the pipings are not the same color! That's what I LOVE about "Miss Flantasia"..
Yup I named your bag as she makes me think of flan as I previously mentioned a while back. Congrats on giving her new life! Enjoy her in good health!