Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[ton312]

LOL...sometimes I read this forum and think if there was a way to remove all of the references to leather jackets it would sound like a forum for addicts LOL, ie "I’m fighting this one hard" Just one more drink, that's all I need.

Well, I could use a sponsor
I will say it is an absolute addiction. To what I’m not sure. It’s not the jackets, they are just a hit. There’s something else at play.

 

[Coriu]

Well, I could use a sponsor
I will say it is an absolute addiction. To what I’m not sure. It’s not the jackets, they are just a hit. There’s something else at play.

1. We admitted we were powerless over... leather jackets—that our lives had become unmanageable.
2. Made a searching and fearless inventory of our... leather jackets.
3. Having had a spiritual awakening, we tried to carry this message to...leather jacket addicts.

 

[AeroFan_07]

^^ Ever wonder why I did the purge I have?

 

[Imuricecreamman]

Well, I could use a sponsor
I will say it is an absolute addiction. To what I’m not sure. It’s not the jackets, they are just a hit. There’s something else at play.

As a proxy you get all the benefits and none of the hassle

 

[ton312]

As a proxy you get all the benefits and none of the hassle

No t entirely true! I have to ship away. Although I almost always do that anyway....so you’re right!

 

[Imuricecreamman]

No t entirely true! I have to ship away. Although I almost always do that anyway....so you’re right!

You just skip over the part having to make the add and answering the inane questions

 

[wigan123]

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Cal-Leather...188529?hash=item265e9e4771:g:0RAAAOSwa~pgaSJb

 

[Coriu]

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Cal-Leather...188529?hash=item265e9e4771:g:0RAAAOSwa~pgaSJb

Here is the backstory. The granddaughter of someone who worked for Cal-Leather at one time started Al's Leather Jackets. The latter is no longer in business. That is the only connection here with Cal-Leather. Cal-Leather never made jackets for them.

 

[JMax]

^^^yes, separate but equal. Al did make great jackets. If this fit, I would be all over it at $300.

 

[Coriu]

^^^yes, separate but equal. Al did make great jackets. If this fit, I would be all over it at $300.

Take this for what it's worth, but I heard that Al's cut corners and their later jackets were not on par.

 

[JMax]

Take this for what it's worth, but I heard that Al's cut corners and their later jackets were not on par.

No idea. Hasn’t been my experience, but I’m no Al’s historian.

The jacket for sale does look good though. And my man in NC just pickpocketed one in my size from me. Same seller. A TFL member too.

 

[Mrfrown]

One with zippers, the other with flap pockets:

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Are these Lewis Universal Racers with different styling? To counter HM, I prefer the flap pockets. Both great though. Really want this style in the green sheep at some point.

Just picked up this "like new" beast of a vest made by Coronado leather out of San Diego, California, for under $100. The weight of this thing is remarkable. A while back they moved their sewing operations to Mexico. Being right across the border, I don't think the move was a big deal. I've spoken to the owner and get the sense they are very hands-on concerning the quality.

A friend of mine in Texas with a bison herd turned me on to them. Coronado makes jackets and vest with bison, not buffalo. I live in a a rural area with real cowboys, so the style suits me. Coronado makes a lot of their clothing to accommodate concealed carry. Although a lot of their stuff has a Western flare, they make other styles as well. Their selection of vests is substantial and they are constantly playing around with new styles, ie their Pioneer Shoppe. I have no connections to them...just impressed.
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Duuude I have come close to picking up one of their vests several times but have worried about the quality. Have you got it in hand yet? Looks good in these pictures

Here’s one that’s a bit less offensive to the eye
Vintage Windward. I’m fighting this one hard b/c I know I won’t be happy with the fit. Nevertheless I’m not sure what I’ll do.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/203331313787
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What a beaut! I used to hate that hand pocket style, but over time my preference has shifted towards pockets that can and have been used

 

[ton312]

I had an Al’s. Ivan has it now. 8lbs of super heavy cow, indistinguishable from Cal other than the ykk’s.

 

[jonbuilder]

@ton312 could you do me a favor and buy this jacket for me? (and ship it to Amsterdam)

I can't buy directly from eBay because I'll be 'Pitney Bowes Limited' scammed.

Marc are you getting this cool Windward. I gave it a second look but backed off when I saw your message to ton.

 

[wigan123]

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Cal-Leather...188529?hash=item265e9e4771:g:0RAAAOSwa~pgaSJb

I'd be all over it as well if it were my size.

 

[ton312]

Marc are you getting this cool Windward. I gave it a second look but backed off when I saw your message to ton.

He is. It will stop through Chicago on its way to our man in Amsterdam.

 

[Coriu]

Duuude I have come close to picking up one of their vests several times but have worried about the quality. Have you got it in hand yet? Looks good in these pictures

Yes, I have it in hand. It weighs 3 pounds, if not a little more. And my friend with a bison herd, who has a collection of their stuff(and who is very picky), sent me one about a year ago that was just as nice.

 

[Claybertrand]

He is. It will stop through Chicago on its way to our man in Amsterdam.

Hand Deliver that Windward Tony!!! I hear you go there about once a year to chill out for a month.......

 

[ton312]

Hand Deliver that Windward Tony!!! I hear you go there about once a year to chill out for a month.......

LOL! Now that I would love to do but I might not come back.

 

[JMax]

Green label Californian (Japan)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CALIFORNIA...-/124107325396?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286