How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[barnabus]

I've just ordered a waxed cotton jacket. Traditional Trialmaster style, you know the drill. But not a Belstaff.

As you may remember, I've always erred towards waxed cotton rather than leather, even though you're probably thinking "who is this bloke again?" because I haven't posted for ages because I haven't worn a jacket at all since about May.

Nevertheless, as a Brit who rumbles about on an old Triumph Bonneville, waxed cotton has always appealed.

So I've just ordered this -

I think it might be quite nice, but I'll let you know, obv.

And if it is nice, I've got a plan...

This arrived yesterday and it's absolutely terrific. It deserves its own thread I think, so that's what I'm going to do.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Unexpected development, but I might be about to score an original 1930s Sears Hercules half belt. Needs some repairs, but the guy selling it is going to do the work and if it didn't need any fixing, I wouldn't be able to afford it.

Never would have ever thought I'd be able to get something like this. Big thanks to @jeo for the assist.

 

[hieu]

Unexpected development, but I might be about to score an original 1930s Sears Hercules half belt. Needs some repairs, but the guy selling it is going to do the work and if it didn't need any fixing, I wouldn't be able to afford it.

Never would have ever thought I'd be able to get something like this. Big thanks to @jeo for the assist.

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Just wow... Really hope it works out!

 

[handymike]

Unexpected development, but I might be about to score an original 1930s Sears Hercules half belt. Needs some repairs, but the guy selling it is going to do the work and if it didn't need any fixing, I wouldn't be able to afford it.

Never would have ever thought I'd be able to get something like this. Big thanks to @jeo for the assist.

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Wow! 1941-42 model, that’s the one we think might be an Albert-Richard. Sweet!

 

[ragtime_joe]

That jacket is damn nice Jake. Do you have any photos of the bottom hem?

 

[jeo]

That jacket is damn nice Jake. Do you have any photos of the bottom hem?

 

[Imuricecreamman]

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Wow! Some of the best strips of leather I've seen.....

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Just wow... Really hope it works out!

Yeah it should be ready in about a month. I'm excited to say the least.

Wow! 1941-42 model, that’s the one we think might be an Albert-Richard. Sweet!

How could you tell so quickly?! That's impressive!

That jacket is damn nice Jake. Do you have any photos of the bottom hem?

Thanks! I can barely contain myself

Wow! Some of the best strips of leather I've seen.....

I was impressed by the leather. I hope the repairs go well.

 

[AHP91]

I bought this trashed police jacket. If anyone recognizes make, let me know. Came from a seller on the West Coast.

 

[ABCD]

I bought this trashed police jacket. If anyone recognizes make, let me know. Came from a seller on the West Coast.

I thought it looked like a Californian. Not sure though.

 

[Bluechel]

I bought this trashed police jacket. If anyone recognizes make, let me know. Came from a seller on the West Coast.

Oh, you always get the cool stuff...that one's not quite "thrashed" level yet!

 

[AHP91]

Oh, you always get the cool stuff...that one's not quite "thrashed" level yet!

Leather looks good, lots of stitching would need to be done. Thought it was worth a look for cheap

 

[handymike]

Yeah it should be ready in about a month. I'm excited to say the least.



How could you tell so quickly?! That's impressive!



Thanks! I can barely contain myself



I was impressed by the leather. I hope the repairs go well.

The liner! 1941 & 42 had "fleeced cotton" instead of the plaid or Navy Blue used in the Roughwear jackets.

 

[Bluechel]

Leather looks good, lots of stitching would need to be done. Thought it was worth a look for cheap

I think you and I are both "big" guy size? (I'm a 48-52 range), but was this a smaller one you just wanted to see?

 

[dudewuttheheck]

The liner! 1941 & 42 had "fleeced cotton" instead of the plaid or Navy Blue used in the Roughwear jackets.

Ah, ok. Great to know, thanks! I wasn't sure if the jacket had been re-lined or not already. It's already had some repairs done. I'll obviously update with more info as the repairs are done and when I get the jacket.

 

[AHP91]

I think you and I are both "big" guy size? (I'm a 48-52 range), but was this a smaller one you just wanted to see?

Nope I wear medium

 

[Bluechel]

Nope I wear medium

That's good news, you have a great eye for deals out there! I'm certain you've led me to at least two of my favorite jackets...

 

[ABCD]

Leather looks good, lots of stitching would need to be done. Thought it was worth a look for cheap

To be honest, I think you've bought a wall hanger, or a good project for 5* to have them reproduce the jacket using the original pattern.

Looks like the cotton thread is falling apart. Fix one seam another one will pop. I see at least $600 worth of repairs that need to be done.

 

[Observe]

To be honest, I think you've bought a wall hanger, or a good project for 5* to have them reproduce the jacket using the original pattern.

Looks like the cotton thread is falling apart. Fix one seam another one will pop. I see at least $600 worth of repairs that need to be done.

I'd love it if 5* got their hands on a straight zip CHP to clone if it became part of their catalog.

 

[Monitor]

I bought this trashed police jacket. If anyone recognizes make, let me know. Came from a seller on the West Coast.

I had this exact model of jacket but I can't recall what was it. It was in such a **** condition that I threw it away. Retrospectively, I should've kept the hardware.