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  1. AdeeC

    Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

    These are my Drew's Cascade Rancher's made for Drew's by White's Boots. The black pair have a single leather sole whilst the brown pair have Vibram mini Lug soles. The difference is that the black pair I estimate feel about 20% lighter and much more comfortable and practical to wear for casual...
  2. AdeeC

    Good leather jacket repairer in Melbourne area?

    Thanks guys. Will give Mars a call.
  3. AdeeC

    Good leather jacket repairer in Melbourne area?

    For our Aussie members. Does anyone know of a good jacket repairer in Melbourne area who understands vintage jackets? Néed to have new knits attached to an original A2 and also some holes repaired on another. Thanks all.
  4. AdeeC

    Help with vintage 1930s 1940s Levi halfbelt jackets

    That seller sells a lot of leather jackets. Not a callow mistake me thinks.
  5. AdeeC

    Clean Jokes

    IRISH GHOST STORY This story happened a while ago in Dublin , and even though it sounds like an Alfred Hitchcock tale, it's true. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ John Bradford, a Dublin University student, was on the side of the road hitchhiking on a very dark night and in the midst of a big storm. The...
  7. AdeeC

    Whats the deal with VAT and jackets into the US from abroad

    Here in Australia we only pay customs duty, tax and customs fees only on value including shipping of over $AU1000. Which adds about $250 to something costing one dollar above $AU1000. Under a $1000 we pay no taxes or duties. If some of those manufacturers did not add the silent VAT it would...
  8. AdeeC

    How did people in the 40s-50s casually dress? (Without Suits)

    Hi Gabriel,, in respect to the Grizzly, it was very popular in the 30's and into the 40's. Combination fur/mouton and leather jacket. It was popular with teenagers and outdoor types. Then had a youthful sporty vigorous image. Today considered more on the wild side of vintage fashion. There is a...
  9. AdeeC

    Best available zipper for upper end hard wear jacket

    Try MASH. They have a lot of good stuff http://www.mash-japan.co.jp/oversea/cgi-bin/plist-eng.cgi?cno=17
  10. AdeeC

    New made to order jacket verse vintage or pre worn jacket

    I am lucky in this respect to have a lean old style body shape. More often than not I get a good fit with vintage jackets around my size. I own four vintage leather jackets and several other types with good to excellent fit. Modern off the shelf clothes are always long in the arms for me. I also...
  11. AdeeC

    How did people in the 40s-50s casually dress? (Without Suits)

    Here are some samples of Grizzlies from another thread. These were quite mainstream jackets. Sadly most likely out of the budget for a teenager now. An original in wearable condition or a modern copy will cost well over a $1000 dollars.
  13. AdeeC

    How did people in the 40s-50s casually dress? (Without Suits)

    From "The Grizzly" thread. These Grizzlies appeared to be popular casual jackets in the 30's/40's with mostly the younger set in the USA. Will work well with Denim.
  14. AdeeC

    Is the B3 jacket "too much"?

    Not meaning to be disrespectful but wearing a B3 in size 50 can be an overpowering image to the uninitiated. There is a lot of sheepskin on show there. And it would exaggerate any surplus flesh. When I had my size 36 it did attract a lot attention and it also was bulky with a big collar. Even...
  15. AdeeC

    Removing Wall paper from an old shipping crate

    Be careful, I used to be a professional paper hanger many years ago and used to strip a lot of old paper. It can be real easy or very difficult. Every paper is different with variables like glue types, substrates and age. Your best bet is steaming if you want to be sure you preserve what's...
  16. AdeeC

    "The Grizzly"

    That Buzz Rickson is a really nice example though I prefer the shorter look. Must cost a bomb. These jackets seemed to have popularity with all sorts. Looking at vintage photos and ads they were touted to sporty people, teenagers, outdoor types, motorcyclists and for general casual wear. Seem to...
  17. AdeeC

    Overseas Jacket Purchase

    To get my refund from Paypal when I bought over $2000 of fake antiques I had to send the items back to the seller and provide proof to Paypal that I did. Those were the rules about 7 years ago.
  19. AdeeC

    Overseas Jacket Purchase

    I don't think you can send money via PayPal if he is not a confirmed PayPal user. Best check their policies.
  20. AdeeC

    Overseas Jacket Purchase

    Go Paypal always. Have been using them for over 10 years. I make a lot of sometimes high risk/ high value overseas transactions and always use them because there will be the inevitable bad deal. I recently got refunded $950 from them after I got ripped off. Several years ago, they managed to...
  21. AdeeC

    "The Grizzly"

    Here is a couple of vintage examples. It appears in the old days this was a popular casual jacket.
  22. AdeeC

    Buzz Rickson A-2

    I think it will break in nicely after a few months and drape better. Awesome looking leather. High standing collar and long beard not so sure.
  23. AdeeC

    So who are the Aero Fanboys ( and girls)

    To me it is all about customer loyalty. I have bought two Aero jackets with a minimum of fuss and total satisfaction. If I want another jacket, they provide a wide choice of styles and prices are competative for the high end of the market. I also own several Schott's and a few vintage jackets...

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