Episode 4: The N5A 1992-1997

[@chassisresearchkid]

Love this series!!!!! Patiently waiting for the N6A Sam Houston history lesson.

[@capitalcityindustries7965]

Im slowly compiling data and examples to do a single video on the 6A series

[@chassisresearchkid]

We are all patiently waiting. It is by far the most versatile and comfortable helmet made. AND I'VE HAD THEM ALL!!!!!!!

[@FireBG10]

Early 90s was when my fathers FD first allowed leathers. As a kid, I thought they were so amazing. Now working for the same FD, we are required to have N6A within 10 years, so my 3rd leather is on the way with the goal of keeping it 90s style. Great videos, keep it up!

[@marcanthony8806]

My stickers all fell out of my helmet long ago. I bought it around 95. But, it has the clear cap, short brim, L5p ear flaps ratchet clips, thin foam ring, original brass riveted, all brass screws, came with low sharp reflectors. How do I figure out for certain what year it is? And what it’s worth?

[@michaelsullivan1262]

I love these vids. Good stuff!

[@marcanthony8806]

My question is, how many thousands and thousands of dollars do you have invested in helmets?

[@adamjapha9782]

4/29/92 is my best guess when they switched. I owned a tan and a black cap both manufactured the same day.

[@incognito_1111]

Great video! I'm anxious for the next video, especially the video on the N6A. I'm curious if the crown look on a new N6A can be remolded to look more like the cuts from the 90's. I understand that the material cannot be removed, but can the whole helmet be heated up and reshaped to correct the terrible look of the crown? This is not something I would attempt, I would send in the helmet for retro brass and a reshape.

[@capitalcityindustries7965]

That'll be hard to do but if you need to heat it up then water as hot as you can get it out of your faucet should do.

[@thomasjones1687]

Hopefully soon I’ll have the money to get a retro build as a birthday gift to myself

[@FastRoperN4]

Anyone seen a grey cap

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

I have a N5 with a grey bump cap short brim pre ratchet have any idea what era that is?

[@FastRoperN4]

Same with a ratchet

[@austinhoffman2532]

Hey what’s your process of flattening these brims, I’ve heard all the lines in the book from heating it up in an over, to hitting hit with a torch or steam, and letting the brim soak in hot water and slowly bend each time. What do you recommend ? Awesome video as well

[@capitalcityindustries7965]

Use steaming hot water from your faucet to heat up the brim and slowly reshape it. Set in place with cold water.

[@yair3k]

will you be covering cairns 1010, 1044, 880? or just tradicional leather?

[@capitalcityindustries7965]

No plans at this time - Im no fan of the 1000 series but there has been a few revisions over the years. Same with the 880 - but without actually collecting them and compiling catalogs, its hard to explain anything in detail.