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MEMORABILIA => Clemson Memorabilia => Topic started by: ClemsonTiger on March 28, 2013, 01:43:16 AM

Title: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: ClemsonTiger on March 28, 2013, 01:43:16 AM
Awesome replica helmet from the '81 championship. Also signed by Danny Ford.
(http://static.zoovy.com/img/clemsonvariety/-/D/danny_ford_1981_clemson_helmet_front.jpg)
(http://static.zoovy.com/img/clemsonvariety/-/D/danny_ford_1981_clemson_helmet_side.jpg)
(http://static.zoovy.com/img/clemsonvariety/-/D/danny_ford_1981_clemson_helmet_close.jpg)
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: CU1995 on March 28, 2013, 01:49:53 AM
Very nice. I wonder where they get these?
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: ClemsonTiger on March 28, 2013, 11:39:42 PM
I do not know where he got that one, but if you ever wanted one I could make one and it would look just like it.
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: TigerFanatic12 on March 30, 2013, 12:21:52 AM
Thats pretty cool, and you can make them? What does one of those run?
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: ClemsonTiger on March 31, 2013, 02:15:23 AM
I just posted about the Clemson jersey. Will be able to do each helmet for a reasonable cost a helmet. If you want Perry Tuttle's facemask it will be an additional fee.

If enough people are interested I will make a post in the classifieds section.

EDIT: Here is the classifieds link
http://www.thetigerfanforum.com/index.php?topic=97.0
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: CU1995 on March 31, 2013, 02:30:31 AM
So these are just like the actual '81 helmets? If so I am interested.
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: TigerFanatic12 on March 31, 2013, 02:32:23 AM
Same as the jersey thread. Very interested. Yeah are these made like the originals, or are they duplicates from modern helmets?
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: ClemsonTiger on March 31, 2013, 02:33:47 AM
Yes, they are going to be made just like the actual '81 helmets. Same model, etc.
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: TigerFanatic12 on March 31, 2013, 02:38:00 AM
Sweet.
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: ClemsonTiger on March 31, 2013, 05:48:51 AM
For now on please post interest in the classifieds ad. Thanks
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: ClemsonTiger on April 05, 2013, 02:47:11 AM
I am currently working on a 1981 helmet and should post some pics of the progress on here soon.
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: Tiger Man 94 on April 05, 2013, 06:08:22 AM
Can't wait to see the outcome. How long does it take to make one?
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: TigerFanatic12 on April 07, 2013, 02:23:43 AM
I was wondering that as well. Like I said in the other forum, I hope more people would join so we could get this thing going!
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: TKE2005 on April 15, 2013, 11:41:09 PM
That looks pretty sweet. I want one!
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: ClemsonTiger on April 16, 2013, 11:13:29 PM
I just ordered what I need to make the first one. For reference here is a picture of the suspension setup inside the helmet. All period correct.
(http://i46.tinypic.com/33a8itz.jpg)
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: CU1995 on April 21, 2013, 03:58:04 PM
Anything else on this? Im getting impatient..  ;D
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: 81Champions on April 30, 2013, 01:22:04 AM
I am so glad I stumbled onto this. Wait so is he making one to show us what they will be like or is he making one for someone?
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: ClemsonTiger on April 30, 2013, 02:32:09 PM
I am making this one for me and to show you what they will look like. I am also making the navy blue paw awards they used.
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: Tiger Man 94 on May 01, 2013, 11:08:38 PM
Very nice. Looking forward to the updates.
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: ClemsonTiger on May 01, 2013, 11:09:16 PM
I will make a build thread when I get everything in and start working on it.
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: TKE2005 on May 08, 2013, 01:38:54 AM
Any new updates?
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: ClemsonTiger on May 13, 2013, 05:19:43 PM
I received some of the stuff today. I think it will be another few weeks before I get the rest as they sometimes take their time. When I start making these for other people, I will order more than one that way I can get them to them within a week or so.
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: CU1995 on May 13, 2013, 09:35:50 PM
Looking forward to it. How is the quality?
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: 81Champions on May 13, 2013, 11:21:59 PM
Awesome! That is all I can say. I think I remember you saying you have the navy blue awards? Did they use those that long ago? I know they used them in the early 90's.
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: ClemsonTiger on May 13, 2013, 11:28:28 PM
Yes they did use the navy blue paw awards in the '81 season.

(http://i41.tinypic.com/1ggheo.jpg)
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: bchtiger328 on May 15, 2014, 05:14:37 PM
I have a replica Orange Bowl helmet that I picked up from a store downtown in Clemson. Not sure if mine has navy blue or white paws on back. But then again mine may not have any of those little paw award stickers. If I had room in my man cave I would definitely get one.
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: 81Champions on May 17, 2014, 01:59:02 AM
You def need to get one of their "older" helmets. I have one from a place downtown, and these guys do a better job. They do not just slap some decals on a helmet, I mean they are decals, but try to make them original as possible. Some logos are even painted. I have a 1965 helmet from them and the "C" and stripes are painted on like the originals were.
Title: Re: 1981 National Championship Helmet
Post by: bchtiger328 on May 17, 2014, 11:31:36 PM
I also have another helmet with Kinard,Tuttle,Davis,Jordan signatures along with Ford of the 81 NC team.....that was a work to get all those signatures.....but is probably my most prized possession of CU memorabilia. These are the guys I grew up on when attending games as a kid.