Bill Kelso Mfg - Official Affiliate Thread

[kojax]

hello everybody here kojax. everybody here gives me hell because i never post my jackets. i reason i do not know how to post pictures. this is the reason why. i like everybody here and the fourm

 

[Rudie]

Here you go, kojax.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/FAQ.html#photos

 

[Plumbline]

Bartender edit: Plumbline's Bill Kelso jacket.

 

[bretron]

Andy, I think Sloan is onto something in suggesting putting up photos of jackets before they ship. Anytime you're looking for someone to review one of your Aeronauts hit me up- I take about a 42- and I promise to blast this place with photos!

 

[handymike]

I agree that the Aeronaut is a great looking jacket!!!

 

[bretron]

Now, back to the show. (Thx bartender!)

Andy, any update pics of the blue Aeronaut?? I'm seriously considering parting with an organ for one

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Hey Plumb
Did you have that BK custom made to fit..or is it a sale jacket..??
HD

 

[2jakes]

hello everybody here kojax. everybody here gives me hell because i never post my jackets. i reason i do not know how to post pictures. this is the reason why. i like everybody here and the fourm

kojax,

I don't believe you are shy as suggested. I think you do not understand the language of computers to
post pictures on the forum.

If you were able to sign up & register on the forum, you can post pictures.


btw: Pay no never mind to the know -it-alls that give you hell....they lack tact or perhaps
their mama never showed them how ...:eusa_doh:

Cheers !
Jake

 

[Plumbline]

Hey Plumb
Did you have that BK custom made to fit..or is it a sale jacket..??
HD

It was a sale jacket .. I had the sleves shortened by AL by 1" ( after the picture) ... it was the only mod needed IMHO and the result was pretty much spot on for what I wanted. (though some disagreed ... from the infamous " you could fit a spacesuit under it" to " it's 4" too long ")

The goat is great - if a little stiff at the start - has great character though and lots of grain ! All in all a really well made jacket.

 

[andyfalzon]

Why don't you do like Insurrection do and post pics of completed jackets before they're sent off to customers? Works a treat

Here goes...
At the request of a customer, made to resemble this http://image.artfact.com/housePhotos/case/47/416647/H4137-L41104723.jpg
and built with the best capeskin in the world comes this jewel of a jacket. If its label read Lanvin or Balmain one would have to splash Eur 3-4,000 to buy it.

http://s12.postimg.org/htzx5ait9/IMG_5845.jpg
http://s12.postimg.org/3nornsxbx/IMG_5855.jpg
http://s12.postimg.org/3oyph7z5p/IMG_5858.jpg
http://s12.postimg.org/inh4bne7x/IMG_5859.jpg
http://s12.postimg.org/7cegna7ct/IMG_5861.jpg
http://s12.postimg.org/46tux2oql/IMG_5862.jpg
http://s12.postimg.org/dno9hfxz1/IMG_5863.jpg
http://s12.postimg.org/jytgxuz7h/IMG_5865.jpg
http://s12.postimg.org/olzizmmkd/IMG_5866.jpg


Hi resolution photos are available for anyone who wants to look more closely.

 

[handymike]

Beautiful!

 

[HoosierDaddy]

It was a sale jacket .. I had the sleves shortened by AL by 1" ( stfer the picture) ... it was the only mod needed IMHO and the result was pretty much spot on for what I wanted. (though some disagreed ... from the infamous " you could fit a spacesuit under it" to " it's 4" too long ")

The goat is great - if a little stiff at the start - has great character though and lots of grain ! All in all a really well made jacket.

Interesting. Had the sleeves shortened by 1". Must you still roll them up..??
HD

 

[Sloan1874]

That cape's got a lot of character!

 

[HoosierDaddy]

That cape's got a lot of character!

Sure does. Reminds me of Butte's old GW. Now belonging to WORF.
HD

 

[andyfalzon]

It was a sale jacket .. I had the sleves shortened by AL by 1" ( stfer the picture) ... it was the only mod needed IMHO and the result was pretty much spot on for what I wanted. (though some disagreed ... from the infamous " you could fit a spacesuit under it" to " it's 4" too long ")

The goat is great - if a little stiff at the start - has great character though and lots of grain ! All in all a really well made jacket.

Obviously, it can't be our mistake if someone buys a secondhand jacket and it doesn't fit him right. Regarding length, some people make comments without having any idea about patterns. You don't have to listen to them. The original jacket was a size 42R with back length of 27". This is correct and was cross-checked with others who own original W&G. The W&G M-422 is loooooooong. If a customer wants different length he can specify it. We have forgotten how to make "regular" these days. Everyone asks custom. Maybe 1 out of 50 jackets we sell is regular size.

 

[Jeff M]

It was a sale jacket .. I had the sleves shortened by AL by 1" ( stfer the picture) ... it was the only mod needed IMHO and the result was pretty much spot on for what I wanted. (though some disagreed ... from the infamous " you could fit a spacesuit under it" to " it's 4" too long ")

The goat is great - if a little stiff at the start - has great character though and lots of grain ! All in all a really well made jacket.

The fit of your M422 and the leather look very similar to the one I returned to BK about 6 months ago.

When did you get this?

 

[andyfalzon]

It's from the same batch Jeff.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

The fit of your M422 and the leather look very similar to the one I returned to BK about 6 months ago.

Are you serious?..and you still haven't gotten your replacement jacket yet after 6 months..?

 

[kojax]

you guys are making some nice jackets keep up the good work

 

[andyfalzon]

Are you serious?..and you still haven't gotten your replacement jacket yet after 6 months..?

He didn't want a Navy jacket in replacement HD, and he also didn't want a jacket made from whatever was in stock at the time. He picked the special leather which run out of stock before we were able to make his jacket. So now he is waiting for the replenishment. All this time there were other options, Badalassi, Antique VHH, but he chose to wait. He has patience. Good things come to those who wait. Jeff will get an amazing jacket soon.