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  1. robrinay

    James Dean Jacket

    Here are some detail pics of a 1950s Antifreeze which looks pretty close to the correct model - wrong colour but apparently can be dyed red with Jacquard Acid Dye after using Rit colour remover to take the green out. I probably won't do that as I like it this colour but maybe after a while...
  2. robrinay

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    A 1950s McGregor Antifreeze just arrived from the States - bargain at $20 even taking account of the GSP charges. I bought it as a project coat - to see if it can be dyed James Dean Rebel Jacket red. I've done my research and this appears to be pretty close to the correct style. Google tells...
  3. robrinay

    New Gibson & Barnes G-1 Jacket

    Me - lots but as I always bid as high as I'm prepared to pay in the last 30 seconds it's not a big problem.
  4. robrinay

    James Dean Jacket

    Apologies for resurrecting this old thread but I spotted this 'reversible parka' in a Uniqlo shop. Ok it has a hood not a pointed collar and the cuffs are not quite correct and the lining isn't fluffy etc. but and it's a big but - it's made of shiny nylon in the correct colour (select the red...
  5. robrinay

    G-1 collar replacement advice needed.

    In the UK, charity/thrift shops are a cheap source of pretty much anything including Mouton, fur, leather pieces, period zippers buttons -attached to cheap garments good hunting and I'll keep a lookout for suitable mouton over here - if I find any Ill post it over for you -free unless it's a an...
  7. robrinay

    Zipper advice

    An economical method would be to use a zipper track from a modern maker with your Talon puller. I've found that vintage pullers work with a number of modern tracks including YKK and Opti. They are pretty cheap on ebay. If you go for the original Aero 'US style' of fixing, with the male side of...
  8. robrinay

    G-1 collar replacement advice needed.

    Oz is renowned for its sheep farming - I'm surprised you can't get hold of a cured lamb skin locally - a rug or a mouton coat? I'm fairly sure the dark mouton is dyed that colour from a natural hide? The problem with vintage mouton is it can be dried out, have museum bug, mould etc. You'd be...
  9. robrinay

    Area of a (leather) jacket most prone to rip/tear

    Outer sleeve - bicep area for me - a consequence of broad shoulders and narrow doorways with sharp protrusions - locks, brick edges etc.
  10. robrinay

    Obscure leather jacket brands

    I posted this thread a few days ago but it seems to have gone relatively unnoticed. http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/jacket-porn-lightning-archives-242-page-magazines.89636/ Lots of vintage jacket brands and great pictures. The kindle version looks like a hell of a bargain. They do other...
  11. robrinay

    Jacket Porn - Lightning Archives 242 page 'magazines'

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leather-Lightning-Archives-Allabout-Vintage/dp/4777931269
  13. robrinay

    Proper made trousers!

    Im sure they appreciate the hits they are getting from TFL maybe someone else will beat me to their stockist? I've wanted to see Hebden Bridge for some time - this'll make a better reason to visit.
  14. robrinay

    WHICH OF THESE JACKETS WOULD YOU RATHER KEEP. BESTAFF OF BURBERRY

    Easy - I'd keep both. I'd then start looking for others less 'fashionable'.
  15. robrinay

    Jacket Porn - Lightning Archives 242 page 'magazines'

    https://www.facebook.com/jojo.elgarice/posts/10211645401429126
  16. robrinay

    Jacket porn 242 pages of pics!

    I just discovered Lightning Archives a Japanese magazine - paperback book really - amazing! See my thread in Vintage Finds and deals - I put more info there as I've mentioned sources of the magazines.
  17. robrinay

    Jacket Porn - Lightning Archives 242 page 'magazines'

    These are brilliant - loads of quality pictures labelled in Japanese and English - I bought 'Military Jacket' and 'Leather Jacket' from Jojo's General Store - he still has a few left. You can get the Kindle versions from Amazon...
  19. robrinay

    D-Pocket leather jackets

    Brilliant thank you! Cheers Rob
  20. robrinay

    Proper made trousers!

    Never mind - the lack of responses probably means you haven't had any experience of them - I intend to drive over to one of their stockists and check them out then report back.
  21. robrinay

    D-Pocket leather jackets

    This new one (£40- Mooch Vintage Sheffield), is a bit of a mystery - square black leather internal label with printing worn off - heavy duty YKK zippers and made in Canada any suggestions? "http://s1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii536/robrinay/mystery d pocket police jacket"
  22. robrinay

    Authentic or knockoff?

    Surely the snaps around the collar are for a removable mouton collar? Perhaps the hood is a custom add on? Nice jacket though.
  23. robrinay

    D pocket Brimaco Bike jacket 48"

    too big for me so check it out https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332089138523

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