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[Canuck Panda]

Johnson can make you one for 150 I think. But shipping back and forth is another 100.

There is a leather shop in Vancouver called AWLtogether https://awltogetherleather.ca/ I've never had a collar done by them but it doesn't hurt to ask. Their rates are very reasonable, and they have access to vintage hardware. I've had alteration work done by these gals, not collar yet.

Or you can try to make it yourself. Photo2u has a pattern thread I believe, and Mysteryo has a how to thread. The Buco repro I have have the simple yet sturdy attachment method. They use a bigger taller rounder snap cap than others.

 

[tmitchell59]

does your jacket have adjustable Cuffs?
@Marc mndt
This is looking like a Roughwear Clothing jacket. the pockets, overall quality. High priced jacket in the day. Your jacket really demonstrates how nice these are.

 

[Marc mndt]

does your jacket have adjustable Cuffs?
@Marc mndt
This is looking like a Roughwear Clothing jacket. the pockets, overall quality. High priced jacket in the day. Your jacket really demonstrates how nice these are.

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It does. It lost a button though.

I love how it faded from dark brown into Burgundy/purple.

Main zip on mine is a replacement.

 

[tmitchell59]

It does. It lost a button though.

I love how it faded from dark brown into Burgundy/purple.

Main zip on mine is a replacement.

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thanks, this is a high quality jacket. I'm seeing Roughwear Clothing. I will look at other Hercs with this leather label, perhaps it was Roughwear who used this label. It also appears with the Windward name, which RW had a relationship with.

I'm now recognizing RW jackets. This Hercules is a RW jacket too, the pockets, the Horsehide tag tipped me off. The same as used by RW.

This jacket is c.1941

The catalog is 1949, the jacket was shown for 3 years

 

[semolina_pilchard]

Friends, I was wondering if any one has a 50's original buco bridle leather belt. I want to see which type of rivet caps were used to hold the belt loops to the belt. Here are some samples I have seen from the net.

@photo2u I think mine is an original (but have not handled any others). Are these pics any help?

 

[newtojackets]

Can anyone help me decide whether this is a high-quality jacket (contemplating buying it).

To my eye it looks pretty good quality, but it's from a fashion brand I wouldn't typically expect super high quality from. It's also made in India (which I know does not necessarily translate into low quality, but worth flagging nonetheless)

 

[photo2u]

@photo2u I think mine is an original (but have not handled any others). Are these pics any help?

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That is the real deal. Thanks so very much. Your belt is an excellent condition. Love it.

 

[photo2u]

Here is a test on period-correct leather. With original makers' items using an older riveting tool (The pearl).

Some belts actually came with the tubular rivet in bronze. Others came with the cap and rivet in plated nickel.
I will post samples.

 

[photo2u]

Here is an original. With brass rivets.

 

[hieu]

TLDR: I won an auction (yahoo auctions) where I had been outbid. The highest bid was one increment higher than mine yet it reverted to me.

I was bidding on yahoo auctions yesterday and something weird happened. I was at my limit so I gave up when I saw I was outbid. I came back 20 minutes later to check the winning bid and to my surprise it was me. Is it possible that I was bidding against an accomplice of the seller's whose job it was to push up the price? If the seller refuses the highest bidder does it revert to the next highest?

Personally I'm still happy with the price I paid but the whole situation was a bit suspicious especially considering I saw the exact same thing happen on another one of the seller's listings (the price went up and back down again).

 

[Jasonissm]

TLDR: I won an auction (yahoo auctions) where I had been outbid. The highest bid was one increment higher than mine yet it reverted to me.

I was bidding on yahoo auctions yesterday and something weird happened. I was at my limit so I gave up when I saw I was outbid. I came back 20 minutes later to check the winning bid and to my surprise it was me. Is it possible that I was bidding against an accomplice of the seller's whose job it was to push up the price? If the seller refuses the highest bidder does it revert to the next highest?

Personally I'm still happy with the price I paid but the whole situation was a bit suspicious especially considering I saw the exact same thing happen on another one of the seller's listings (the price went up and back down again).

Maybe, another possibility I think is more likely is that the highest bidder instantly felt buyer's remorse and messaged the seller to cancel which will then pass down the to next highest bidder. Other than that, most listings state that if you have many negative evaluations or feedback, or you have a new account with few evaluations, your bid will be cancelled. Some allow bids from new sellers if they message the seller beforehand. In these instances where a bid is cancelled for these reasons, it will be passed onto the next highest bidder, although I have seen many cases where they just relist the item instead.

 

[hieu]

Maybe, another possibility I think is more likely is that the highest bidder instantly felt buyer's remorse and messaged the seller to cancel which will then pass down the to next highest bidder. Other than that, most listings state that if you have many negative evaluations or feedback, or you have a new account with few evaluations, your bid will be cancelled. Some allow bids from new sellers if they message the seller beforehand. In these instances where a bid is cancelled for these reasons, it will be passed onto the next highest bidder, although I have seen many cases where they just relist the item instead.

That's interesting and I think you're right that it is much more likely to be due the reasons you stated. I guess I'm just a naturally suspicious person. However, it definitely feels like a system that could be gamed in favor of the seller to ensure highest possible price.

Regardless, I'm happy with the price I paid so I've got no real complaints.

 

[Jasonissm]

That's interesting and I think you're right that it is much more likely to be due the reasons you stated. I guess I'm just a naturally suspicious person. However, it definitely feels like a system that could be gamed in favor of the seller to ensure highest possible price.

Regardless, I'm happy with the price I paid so I've got no real complaints.

If you're suspicious you can check on the bid history and see if it was the same person bidding it up and see their feedback score as well. Typically most sellers with good feedback will not engage in this sort of thing, but I have seen some shady stuff with new sellers.

 

[mvilla]

Hey guys! Quick curiosity question... Up to what temperature you still wear your leather jackets?

 

[photo2u]

Is not the temperature, is the mood for me. But I have worn my jackets in the Dominican Republic by the beach of course. However, I was riding. The jacket worked perfectly when the winds hit you. However, lately, I have been wearing my old Vanson perforated jacket in extremely hot weather. What makes it hotter is the Harley, It gets hot when is not moving.

 

[mvilla]

Is not the temperature, is the mood for me. But I have worn my jackets in the Dominican Republic by the beach of course. However, I was riding. The jacket worked perfectly when the winds hit you. However, lately, I have been wearing my old Vanson perforated jacket in extremely hot weather. What makes it hotter is the Harley, It gets hot when is not moving.

I think it is a whole new game when you ride... I'd love to, but my wife wouldn't let me haha
I ask because I've only had one leather jacket up to this point, very thin, from Brazil (so you can imagine how thin the thing is), and I'd only wear it very occasionally on colder months, always giving preference to other type of fabrics. Now I spent some money on a couple of leather jacket and wonder how often can I wear them. That feeling of "making my money's worth", you know?

 

[newtojackets]

Can anyone help me decide whether this is a high-quality jacket (contemplating buying it).

To my eye it looks pretty good quality, but it's from a fashion brand I wouldn't typically expect super high quality from. It's also made in India (which I know does not necessarily translate into low quality, but worth flagging nonetheless)
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Bumping this in case anyone has any thoughts?

 

[Delmared]

Can someone identify this jacket? Time period and manufacturer? Thank you all!

 

[Canuck Panda]

Bumping this in case anyone has any thoughts?

Normal fashion brand quality. Leather doesn't look thick and most seams are just single blind stitches. It will hold up fine but nothing special about the construction. The design is very wild with three colors, it'd be hard to pair these color block types. Very statement type jacket but there are lot other better ones. Any of your Schotts will blow this one away.

 

[blobsterroll]

Pondering about getting a custom J106 from Aero vs Double Helix Innovator.

I have a Double Helix already (Deviant) that is nice, so I am thinking maybe I should get another one but in a different style or maybe I should venture out.

Those with a J106. How are the armholes? Can this be worn for riding a bike? I have seen threads saying that the J106 is a straight fit but almost everyone I've seen looks tapered to me (ofc I've seen some that is barrel and does not accentuate the "V" taper even on athletic dudes)

Thanks in advanced.

P.S. also if any of you is selling your J106 in 38/40... hmu