Recent content by hodgeko

Not sure why it's inserting some pics and making others attachments, but here is the other one.

Reviving this old thread! I enjoyed reading this one, so I thought I'd share a recent acquisition that was in part inspired by it. I've been looking for a good James Dean Rebel jacket for a long time (since I was a teenager, honestly). Since a red Anti-Freeze is impossible to find, and most of...

the Cal!

In the waning days of jacket weather here, unfortunately, so I'm trying to enjoy while I still can. 1950 Hercules, my new prized possession/favorite thing I own.

Getting a chance to wear the 40s gab Ricky again. Works pretty well with my Indy hat.

Back in the 50s LW Foster G-1 today.

Love this! Was it a custom design?

Thanks! I had to look that up, ha! :)

Finally got a pretty cool picture of the 1950 Hercules. Kinda in love with this thing.

Nice! So mine is definitely California Sportswear, good to know! The sheer number of variations in details among the different makers is astounding. I love looking at all the differences, and they are all so cool.

Adding my new Herc to this wonderful thread. I spent all day yesterday (in between work stuff), reading all 20 pages of this thread. A fascinating bit of archaeology! Thanks to everyone who has contributed, and especially @tmitchell59 for kicking the whole thing off. From what I read, the...

Thanks! I feel very lucky with this purchase now, especially with all this great info. I will definitely add it to the Hercules thread when I get some fit pics.

Great info! I appreciate seeing yours and the catalog page too. Thanks!

Thanks, good tips!

Cool, thanks!