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

[Canuck Panda]

Hah good question. In a way I’m trying to replace my 618. I want to make the jacket in Badalassi with shorter arms and maybe no back seam if it can be done (gasp!). I like the 618 I have a lot but I think this C2 project can be better.

This is intended as just the first in a series of projects with them. Also working with Cal and hope to work with a few others if they let me.

How about a Bates Highwayman? It's slim and short but Langlitz prices. It's very hard to improve upon your existing 618 imo.

 

[Imuricecreamman]

Well that was quite the delay but here’s the 38 vs 40 comparison on the C2.

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The 38 is still roomy and yeah the arms are kinda big (I’m aiming to get them 1” shorter). But I don’t expect the 36 would be comfortable.

Really like the fit of the 38. I'd only ask for a tighter sleeveopening if the sleevezip is fully closed in the pic. A more "high-end" leather would be a bonus.

 

[Mrfrown]

How about a Bates Highwayman? It's slim and short but Langlitz prices. It's very hard to improve upon your existing 618 imo.

Interesting. But I thought Bates prices were really high? In any case I had a vintage one and loved much about it but hated the stiff kidney panel (and the one I had was a little small on me)

Really like the fit of the 38. I'd only ask for a tighter sleeveopening if the sleevezip is fully closed in the pic. A more "high-end" leather would be a bonus.

The right arm sleeve is mostly zipped but not quite all the way, left arm has several inches unzipped I was wearing my watch

 

[AHP91]

I’ve bought this jacket. Described as unsold, found in the attic of an old general store

 

[AeroFan_07]

View attachment 638181 View attachment 638182 View attachment 638183 This Bates CR fits like a glove, is in excellent almost new condition and the quality is fantastic.

Really excellent Bates!

 

[AeroFan_07]

That's fantastic! I really need to get me a Bates.

Yes indeed. Great jackets & maker.

 

[ton312]

Pioneer wear, which is a bit small but I really like landed:

As did the Jo-o-Kay which is just OK.

Time to take a breath on suede. Pretty much covered. LOL.

 

[photo2u]

Pioneer wear, which is a bit small but I really like landed:
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As did the Jo-o-Kay which is just OK.
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Time to take a breath on suede. Pretty much covered. LOL.

Old school New Mexico was and still the place to get your best spoke suede leather jacket. The old school methods of construction are hard to beat. In one of my trips to visit my people (Yaqui) in the four corners area, I had a master crafted me a beautiful jacket. Love it. And will always remain in my collection.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Sometimes a rare thing occurs - a jacket turned up in a box at your door that is as nearly perfect a fit as you could ever hope to achieve. That's what happened today with this Al's Leather CHP straight zip. Big thanks to @KBlake for posting this in the Finds & Deals thread too. I love that it has some character, very thick leather (I would guess Steerhide) and quite comfortable to just put on and wear. The photos below are just out of the box, no adjustments at all. This evening I snugged up the side laces a little and it's better yet. More details on this one soon...

 

[AeroFan_07]

I’ve bought this jacket. Described as unsold, found in the attic of an old general store

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This is quite a neat and unusual find for sure. I take it the lining is wool?

I also suspect you paid just a bit over the tag price for this NOS gem!

 

[TLW '90]

Pioneer wear, which is a bit small but I really like landed:
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As did the Jo-o-Kay which is just OK.
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Time to take a breath on suede. Pretty much covered. LOL.

Damn well now I guess I have another jacket to start searching for.
This one has the same era label as my vest too, and you know I wouldn't be afraid to wear both this jacket and my vest like I do my other PW suede jacket.

That JO-O-KAY is a nice looking jacket too, but the PW is just tops.

 

[photo2u]

Sometimes a rare thing occurs - a jacket turned up in a box at your door that is as nearly perfect a fit as you could ever hope to achieve. That's what happened today with this Al's Leather CHP straight zip. Big thanks to @KBlake for posting this in the Finds & Deals thread too. I love that it has some character, very thick leather (I would guess Steerhide) and quite comfortable to just put on and wear. The photos below are just out of the box, no adjustments at all. This evening I snugged up the side laces a little and it's better yet. More details on this one soon...
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Spot on man. Love those Al's so underrated. I have the very same one also. Got mine from a member here. Al's leather flow so very nice on your body. If you ever want to reproduce the batch, let me know. I will make one and send it to you with pre sewn perforation so you just follow the indentations. Easy to do. TRUST ME. Just let me know. It will be a gift as thanks for our last trade. I just still kick my self for not getting that Cycle King you had.

 

[torfjord]

Sometimes a rare thing occurs - a jacket turned up in a box at your door that is as nearly perfect a fit as you could ever hope to achieve. That's what happened today with this Al's Leather CHP straight zip. Big thanks to @KBlake for posting this in the Finds & Deals thread too. I love that it has some character, very thick leather (I would guess Steerhide) and quite comfortable to just put on and wear. The photos below are just out of the box, no adjustments at all. This evening I snugged up the side laces a little and it's better yet. More details on this one soon...
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Very very nice one. Congratulations!

 

[AHP91]

This is quite a neat and unusual find for sure. I take it the lining is wool?

I also suspect you paid just a bit over the tag price for this NOS gem!

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Yes wool inner. 10 dollars in 1935 is about $230 today.

 

[panigale]

For the first time in a few years, I have no jackets on order, or en route from the bay.

 

[tmitchell59]

I certainly would have purchased this jacket. I'm looking forward to the tale of the tape, size 40 or 42!

To me, the size on this jacket would be somewhat irrelevant.

No doubt, by style and price, an early 1930s jacket.

Shanhouse of Rockford. Illinois is known for this jacket style, I belive others made a very similar style, it was a popular look. So popular that it has been reproduced in Japan by various makers.

I have a 1930 Shanhouse catalog, but none of the tag numbers correspond to the catalog numbers. The style is well represented with several similar jackets.

I have a similar jacket that has a different collar and throat latch. Mine is not mint, but the horsehide is in fine condition.

 

[tmitchell59]

I sent link for more pictures to compare.

 

[tmitchell59]

1928 Sears Roebuck catalog. This jacket shows up in subsequent catalogs and the price is reduced in each one!

 

[cbez]

I sent link for more pictures to compare.

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Dat grain

 

[morrison2951]

Vintage Vanson Mercury