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  1. AdeeC

    Greatest Generation GRIZZY jacket.

    Yes that could be an issue in wetter climates. Here in Melbourne it tends to be quite dry and the heavy rain usually comes in overnight. So not a deal breaker in that respect.
  2. AdeeC

    Greatest Generation GRIZZY jacket.

    Thanks Bunyip. Not sure about that but it is a much lighter jacket compared to the AERO. I wore it yesterday in quite sunny dry breezy and about 18c weather without too much bother. Good for our climate. Steve might be able to answer about the leather specs.
  3. AdeeC

    Greatest Generation GRIZZY jacket.

  4. AdeeC

    Greatest Generation GRIZZY jacket.

    I recently received my new Grizzly made by Steve Sellers under his Greatest Generation label. Steve who posts here as Steve S is a custom car and motorbike builder and jacket enthusiast. He now has transferred his eye and talent for classic style, detail and workmanship to making leather...
  5. AdeeC

    What Other Forums do the FL Crowd Frequent?

    I post often on Nitrateville. A great resource for old films from silients to the Golden Era and also VLJ. http://www.nitrateville.com
  7. AdeeC

    To throat latch, or not to throat latch?

    I like the look of throat latches on jackets and have few with them. But with my thick neck it can be uncomfortable and it doesn't get cold enough where I live to make regular use of them.
  8. AdeeC

    VLJ status

    So what has happened to all the back up data?
  9. AdeeC

    The Nazi Gold Train

    I was just expressing the mindset that hastened their demise. You could add revenge weapons like the V1 and V2 rockets which drained resources and had negliable strategic value.
  10. AdeeC

    The Nazi Gold Train

    It was the Nazi truth that they could never lose. No one dared state otherwise. The penalty for a defeatist attitude expressed by a German citizen was beheading.
  11. AdeeC

    "The Grizzly"

    Saw this Adams Grizzly jacket on the Schott site. Sort of looks OK but not sure about the Batman style back mouton panel. The price is "from $1225" which is far more expensive than a premium Aero Grizzly. Made of mystery leather and no numbered sizing. Also no belt though there is provision...
  13. AdeeC

    Diamond Clothing Buco J100 review.

    RMC products look so perfect almost to the point of blandness. I admire their commitment to quality and perfection but not at for what it will cost me. And probably not what I really desire. Edging too far into high fashion aesthetics. Besides, a natural scar and grain variation on a leather...
  14. AdeeC

    Diamond Clothing Buco J100 review.

    I'm not touting one over the other. But RMC has no control over foreign exchange rates, same for DD. We pay what whatever international money poobah's dictate in our own currency. I notice on Ratuken used RMC Buco's are quite pricy also. Persistent shoppers may get a bargain with effort. If you...
  15. AdeeC

    Diamond Clothing Buco J100 review.

    Just went through the checkout system on the RMC website. Only shipping to Japan. Sorry! Foreigners pay the tough luck price.
  16. AdeeC

    Diamond Clothing Buco J100 review.

    Looked at RMC website and they retail list the J-100 at 172.800 yen. Others Buco's over 200,000 yen. 6 months ago a lot more expensive for $.
  17. AdeeC

    Diamond Clothing Buco J100 review.

    My aunt was an expert specialist seamstress who made protoptype, sample and custom suits for a high end suit maker in the 80's and 90's. But it took her 20 years of experience on the factory floor doing repetitious grunt work to get to where she was. Many small jacket makers that make the...
  19. AdeeC

    Handed down a leather jacket?

    I gave my old Schott B3 and A2 to my 20 year old nephew. Both were in good condition and he loves them.
  20. AdeeC

    Quickly fell out of love with a leather jacket...what should I do?

    Assuming your jacket remains popular and an esteemed brand you should still reasonably expect at least $300 back on a $1000 dollar jacket in ten years if it remains in good nick.
  21. AdeeC

    Thank goodness I live 5,400 miles away . . . .

    I have yen to get my hands on some of those jackets but sadly not enough Yen.
  22. AdeeC

    RIP VLJ??

    I find for a newbie VLJ is the place to get questions answered. Experienced members are always around to provide informed reply's. Threads might go for only a few posts because there is usually nothing more to say.
  23. AdeeC

    Vintage Picking and Road Tripping with Dinerman

    You may have to take up a disguise on your hunts. Your wardrobe is a giveaway. Maybe wear a hoodie?

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