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  1. robrinay

    Swedish Army Leather Belt

    with reference to the friends of leather belts thread here is an example of a rugged belt that should last you - good value too. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121391663658
  2. robrinay

    Friends of the good old leather-belts!

    I bought a set of army mule straps and shortened one using copper rivets and saddle stitching to make a belt that should last forever. I gave it to friend as he'd been complaining about how rubbish the bonded leather ones are. It's similar in design to the surplus stock Swedish Army Belts that...
  3. robrinay

    Zipper repair of the thread behind the male insertion pin

    Though I've never tried it I have speculated that the Carbon Fibre Tape - cheap and available on eBay etc might trimmed to size and be glued onto the zipper tape between pin and leather to reinforce the zipper tape. In cases where the pin has torn free replacement is the only answer. In answer...
  4. robrinay

    New (old) Vsnson Ike

    Fit pics - dull day sorry
  5. robrinay

    New (old) Vsnson Ike

    I've added this pic to the first batch above - but 'belt and braces' can you interpret it? My understanding from another thread on TFL is that the 02 doesn't mean the year of manufacture and that 4 digit prefixes are older than 5 digit prefixes. I sent this pic and the earlier ones to Vanson as...
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    New (old) Vsnson Ike

    Having read the above by jacket junkie I'm feeling smug now having paid only £155. It was his third attempt at selling it too - price drop from £175. Worf- I was impressed and then confirmed in my search for one in my size when I saw your pics of your tan Ike some time ago. I've emailed Vanson...
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    New (old) Vsnson Ike

    It's got features from a number of jackets - both by vintage and reproduction makers e.g. pocket styles and cinch straps similar to many half belts, the short boxy style of the Hollywood and Highwayman types, piping similar to but in a different place to the Hercules and Speigel types the...
  9. robrinay

    New (old) Vsnson Ike

    What a shame you cancelled - it was your old post that alerted me to the style so thank you Cheers Rob
  10. robrinay

    New (old) Vsnson Ike

    I'm pleased to report that the Vanson 'highwayman' (according to the listing), I just bought on eBay has arrived, fits nicely (fit pics to follow when the rain stops), has no nasty smells, has nice grain and is as I suspected a Vanson Ike!
  11. robrinay

    Leather trucker jacket

    GAP used to make one like this but in black. They'll often come up for less than £100 on eBay - and sometimes more of course.
  13. robrinay

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Wearing my Eastman Star Sportswear A2, while visiting Pearl Harbour - a very moving experience.
  14. robrinay

    Hawaiian shirts and fedoras

    A bit of a cheat as its a Roll up Panama - me today in Waikiki in my vintage Hilohattie cotton and rayon Aloha shirt with coconut buttons.
  15. robrinay

    Best Vintage Clothing Stores San Francisco?

    Well we took a cab to Valencia Street where many of the vintage clothing stores are located and not a decent vintage leather jacket was to be found in any of the half dozen we tried. The day was saved when I found a 1964 Byron leather mail satchel for $125 but the dealer accepted my cheeky offer...
  16. robrinay

    Best Vintage Clothing Stores San Francisco?

    I'll hope for the luck of 'Cosmic Ordering' then when I check them out. Thank you Rob
  17. robrinay

    Best Vintage Clothing Stores San Francisco?

    Thank you this is another brand I've heard of and didn't know it was in SFO. I've had a look at a few websites and asked a taxi driver (taxi drivers are often a good source for local knowledge) and apparently the Mission District is the best area for Vintage Clothing Stores, notably Valencia...
  19. robrinay

    Best Vintage Clothing Stores San Francisco?

    Ta v much I'll check them out.
  20. robrinay

    Best Vintage Clothing Stores San Francisco?

    I'm in SF until Monday can anyone tell me the best place to hunt for a vintage leather jacket? Thank you in advance Rob
  21. robrinay

    Reline a vintage leather jacket in the UK

    www.bysonleather.co.uk They did a great job on my G1
  22. robrinay

    Problems with Aero Jacket and Talon Zipper

    My advice is don't touch the zipper until you've spoken to Denny at Aero You can contact Denny here if he doesn't pick up on this thread. He's Hide'n'seek but you really should do it direct with Aero.
  23. robrinay

    Impact of no label on vintage leather jacket values

    Careful - with a 22" chest it's not an XL and I wonder how he measured the sleeves to come up with 28"

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