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  1. Carlos840

    Don't buy a new jacket until you watch this

    Is this where you get your workout tips?
  2. Carlos840

    Don't buy a new jacket until you watch this

    He keeps calling leather jackets "investments" when are we all going to get that sweet sweet return? Does he know things we dont?
  3. Carlos840

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Sorry to hear that, glad you're ok. How did your bike and your blue Richa do?
  4. Carlos840

    Don't buy a new jacket until you watch this

    I can't believe i missed out on all this next level sexiness! Guys we are doing it all wrong...
  5. Carlos840

    Vanson Mercury fit check/measurements

    Looks good to me. Yes it is short in the body, but this is a short jacket by design. If you size up the shoulders are going to be off and the sleeves will be too long. IMO it fits how it should.
  7. Carlos840

    Selling Real Mccoy BUCO JH-1 Horsehide Leather Jacket (worn once only)

    You would need a 44, if you ever see one, get it! GLWS
  8. Carlos840

    Schott P213 measurements/fit check

    Vanson is more tapered and better made IMO. I have the same problem you have with Schott, if they fit me at the shoulders they fit the waist like a bag.
  9. Carlos840

    Best Metal For Snap Buttons On A Leather Jacket

    What holds the snap closed is the spring in the female part, which will always be mate from steel. I don't think the material of the snap really makes that much difference. Like @Edward said, failure is usually caused by a bad riveting job, causing one of the part to separate from the leather...
  10. Carlos840

    Best Metal For Snap Buttons On A Leather Jacket

    No difference...
  11. Carlos840

    Never see that on Schott

    That's classic Schott attention to detail... Of all the jackets i own, my three Schotts are the ones with the poorest stitching and the most obvious flaws. Every jacket has at least 3 obvious flaws, which is the highest of all the brands i own. I would expect something like that from a Schott...
  13. Carlos840

    It is very nice leather, IMO just the right thickness, and the great pattern makes it move with...

    It is very nice leather, IMO just the right thickness, and the great pattern makes it move with you and feel much lighter than it really is. Unless you have a thing for super thick leather i would not go thicker.
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    Nice try, but no chance...

    Nice try, but no chance...
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    Saying that, i don't you to order a 40 and get burnt like i did with the SanMateo. I got a 42...

    Saying that, i don't you to order a 40 and get burnt like i did with the SanMateo. I got a 42 LaBrea becuase of the arms length and back length, but shoulders, chest and waist could be smaller and still fit great. If you want to play it safe you will most likely fit a 42, but it it will most...
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    Hi Mike, A size 44 LaBrea would be far too large for me, and would be HUGE on you. If anything i...

    Hi Mike, A size 44 LaBrea would be far too large for me, and would be HUGE on you. If anything i might fit a 40, the 42 is quite large a the waist for me. IMO the San Mateo is definitely sized smaller than the LaBrea. With your size and weight i would be tempted to try a 40 more than a 44.
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  17. Carlos840

    WTB Freewheelers LaBrea 42

    Here is a bit of LaBrea porn then... https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/freewheelers-labrea.94219/ It is my favourite jacket! Good luck with your search.
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    WTB Freewheelers LaBrea 42

    Can't help you with a LaBrea but i have a SanMate for sale... https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/fs-freewheelers-san-mateo-peters-aviator-jacket.97651/
  20. Carlos840

    Never see that on Schott

    Only reason i can think of is cost cutting measure, or they thought the vinyl would be more resistent than leather for that specific use. If you look at the pictures on my jacket, they did it in the area that was rubbing on the duty belt. Maybe vinyl resists better than leather when it is...
  21. Carlos840

    Never see that on Schott

    Yep, its normal, they did that in the 70s quite a bit. I have a Schott 602 that has the bottom hem lined in vinyl, i know they also did it on the lower end perfectos (cycle riders tag maybe?) I don't know the timeline of it, but i have seen it before. Apparently the late 40s perfecto had that...
  22. Carlos840

    FS: LOST WORLDS LEATHER TOGS / S 44/ 4oz Brown HH

    Pics and measurements please, (pit to pit, shoulder to shoulder, back length, sleeve length and bottom hem measured from side to side with the jacket zipped up)
  23. Carlos840

    Cal-Leather

    Same, i sent at least three emails asking for information on jackets they sell used, have tried calling, never managed to get an answer...

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