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    Vintage Horsehide Buco J-24

    Still in the hunt for that nice size 44 one-pocket sportster. Here is a 1970s bates. The hide is very nice. Thicker than HD and very close to the 60's hides I previously referred to.
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    Yep--ANOTHER Jacket ID Inquiry........

    I can help you with the zipper friend. Just pm me. You know, I love that design. I have a repro of the late 20's movie jacket worn by Clooney. his had a cool brass belt buckle that was one of the focal points of the jacket. Back in the day, HD sold many car coat-style jackets in their early...
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    Vintage Horsehide Buco J-24

    HD early 60 I used to rock this jacket in 1979 when I purchased it at a hot rod swap meet in Pomona. I then quickly got some Cals,Californias and Buco in the same year. No Bates, they were very expensive for my limited budget. They all hold a sentimental value and many family members rock...
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    Vintage Horsehide Buco J-24

    Based on the jacket I currently own. I think is more like the early '60s. That includes my HD first production white label, Reed, first production label (have 4 different labels in the very same jacket but the hide is different) Passaic, and Cal's. All CR designs. My 70's Bates CR reminds me...
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    Vintage Horsehide Buco J-24

    Nice leather. The design is ok. Passiac is so much better IMHO. Those leather production years yield beautiful hides for makers. Reed,Cal,Passiac, and Schot manufactured epic garments using those very similar leathers.
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    Aero Longshoreman Excellent Condition Size 44 Fur Collar

    Beautiful jacket!
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    Yep--ANOTHER Jacket ID Inquiry........

    Please keep an eye on the zipper's teeth. They need a little straightening out.
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    Yep--ANOTHER Jacket ID Inquiry........

    Your jacket is a solid survivor. Love it. Spiegel made an excellent jacket in the '80s. Back in the 80's leather jackets were in big time. Many find samples were made in Korea.
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    Vintage Horsehide Buco J-24

    Very nice jacket! In true honesty, the bigger sizes often sell for more. I would price it at around 1.5k for a smaller size and 2k for a size 46
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    Fit Check On Aero Premier Highwayman 40

    The jacket is trim on you. If that is the look you like, then rock that socker. If you want a little more body room in the chest area, try a nice fitted T-shirt. It will make the jacket more comfortable. In true honesty, the goat in your jacket will flex a little more as it gets broken in...
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    Ask a Question, Get An Answer About Outerwear

    German made HG are top of the line in my book. The line HG lines made in Korea are also very nice.
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    What is your favourite lining? Post pictures!

    Practicality for me is 100% nylon. Durability, I love corduroy and for comfort and warmth is rayon-wool fabric. (if you can find it) The samples below are from 70% rayon and 30% wool. Fabrics from the 50s are at the top of my list. I was lucky enough to get a good roll of the Korean War...
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Excellent! Let us know how the process went.
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    Ask a Question, Get An Answer About Outerwear

    Practical jacket. For me, this baggy jacket works when riding my dual sport-type moto. Hein Gericke used to make excellent jackets in the '70s. During the '80s, they made excellent value jackets. I still have some of their HD line jackets. The HD line, sizing runs about 1/2 size smaller.
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    WTB Vanson Colorado (CHQ2, CHPQ) Size 48, 50 or 52

    That is a beauty!
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    I would give it a heavy conditioner to promote flexibility on the fibers.
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Love the fit.
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    Ask a Question, Get An Answer About Outerwear

    Have you considered the method Marc used to restore one of his jackets? If I remember correctly, after cleaning, he put pillows inside the jacket. I believe he was able to stretch the jacket a bit. He has a very nice treat with pictures. I have been contemplating using such a method to...
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    Ask a Question, Get An Answer About Outerwear

    The zipper is the strongest Talon#5 there is. The Mili. specs zip has very thick teeth and contains a little hump on the curved male pin. I have only seen them in military garments. And of course utility service jacket like yours.
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    Ask a Question, Get An Answer About Outerwear

    The eyelet in the epaulet. Back in the day, a gimp was used to reinforce the circumference of the bottom eyelet hole opening. Here is a good video demonstrating one technique using a stiff gimp:

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