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  1. VansonRider

    Samurai jeans belt - how thick would be too thick?

    But what slacks are those? They almost look like breeches?
  2. VansonRider

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Small FQHH Cross zip, less than 60 bucks with less than 24 hours to go! https://www.ebay.com/itm/364886292826?itmmeta=01HY92GKCMYJFFWJH7JJ6E025E&hash=item54f4eaf95a:g:zUUAAOSwKeBmPmLb
  3. VansonRider

    Samurai jeans belt - how thick would be too thick?

    Good god! That’s like wearing a steak around your waist!! I think when it’s too thick to fit the tail under the belt loop, it’s going to be too thick for me. I prefer Texas Ranger style belts, with the thinner strap and buckle stitched to the wider body.
  4. VansonRider

    Do try this at home: leather jacket repair tips

    I’ll be keeping an eye out… I just picked up a track suit (a second hand Vanson, natch) and I need to move some jackets that… let’s just say they shrank…
  5. VansonRider

    looking for the OLD Vanson jacket guide?

    Oh!!! That was it! At least that was the info, the different ease measurements! I could be misremembering the diagrams, but that was the information! Thank you so much!! I can’t believe it was in a thread the whole time! I really appreciate the help!
  7. VansonRider

    looking for the OLD Vanson jacket guide?

    At one point it was on the website, but that’s the right era. It had the different jacket chassis, with the stated size, and then the different eases dependent on the style. I specifically remember there were line drawn diagrams…
  8. VansonRider

    looking for the OLD Vanson jacket guide?

    I’m bumping this, maybe someone knows how to use the Wayback machine? Or one of those internet archival projects? It would be awesome to have on the forum.
  9. VansonRider

    Do try this at home: leather jacket repair tips

    Hmm… I need a Natal or US Made Co. those are NICE.
  10. VansonRider

    Please opinion on this leather jacket fit

    THAT is what I was talking about with one piece backs! I copied these pictures right from the Schott website.
  11. VansonRider

    Biker jacket cleaning

    I like it. Personally I wouldn’t have used detergent or soap, but that’s me. It seems like you’ve replenished the oils and waxes you pulled out of the leather, and if it’s supple, I don’t see much, if any, harm being done to the longevity. I did soak a jacket once that came to me...
  13. VansonRider

    Please opinion on this leather jacket fit

    Yeah, this is it exactly. I think it looks like a good fit, because mobility looks good, and the wrinkles don’t look like they’re pulling tight horizontally. Then Monitor has a good point that it looks a size small, because a size up would let the jacket drop over your butt, and you’d lose...
  14. VansonRider

    Please opinion on this leather jacket fit

    I think it looks great. The back will look like this on one piece backed jackets because having seams is where you get the contours of a more form fitting back. So while I see what you’re talking about with the back, I’d chalk it up as part of the deal when you’re getting a single piece backed...
  15. VansonRider

    Washing leather jackets

    I don’t like using detergent, but that’s just me. If lining is stanky I’ve had good luck hosing down the inside with vinegar, letting it sit for maybe an hour or two, and then soaking in the tub. But then, I’ve been lucky in never had to deal with anything to stubborn like smoke or intense B.O...
  16. VansonRider

    Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

    I picked one up on the Bay, they fit (at least the orange ones, they’re older than the neon yellow) very snug! But I put longer lacing in, and it’s great. I use it with the cobra so it just needs to cover the chest. As great as the air curtain is in the cobra, I prefer the Avenger Vent, with...
  17. VansonRider

    Photos of cool jackets owned by others (non-brand specific)

    …some of us Happen to be a bit egg shaped… >: •(
  19. VansonRider

    Hi new here. Is wearing a leather jacket basically an invitation for trouble?

    What I did is get a few leather jackets from EBay. Then I put them in a jar (holes punched into the lid, very important!) and shake vigorously. This causes the jackets to get angry, and fight each other for dominance. Once the dust settles there will be one jacket left standing. That’s your...
  20. VansonRider

    Washing leather jackets

    I’ve washed leather jackets and super heavy wool overcoats in the tub, haven’t had any issues. The trick is the drip dry without deforming or tearing. I use folding step ladder. I take the coat, wash and rinse in the tub, and then let the coat sit in the empty tub for an hour. Then raise up...
  21. VansonRider

    Talk me into or out of this silly jacket? (Schott sportswear leather)

    Does that make this more of a Norfolk Jacket?
  22. VansonRider

    Talk me into or out of this silly jacket? (Schott sportswear leather)

    I meant in comparison to the flap bellows pockets normally seen on a Bush Jacket.
  23. VansonRider

    Talk me into or out of this silly jacket? (Schott sportswear leather)

    So THAT'S where they got those slash pockets from!

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