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

[Imuricecreamman]

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Wow! Some of the best strips of leather I've seen.....

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Just wow... Really hope it works out!

Yeah it should be ready in about a month. I'm excited to say the least.

Wow! 1941-42 model, that’s the one we think might be an Albert-Richard. Sweet!

How could you tell so quickly?! That's impressive!

That jacket is damn nice Jake. Do you have any photos of the bottom hem?

Thanks! I can barely contain myself

Wow! Some of the best strips of leather I've seen.....

I was impressed by the leather. I hope the repairs go well.

 

[AHP91]

I bought this trashed police jacket. If anyone recognizes make, let me know. Came from a seller on the West Coast.

 

[Marc mndt]

I bought this trashed police jacket. If anyone recognizes make, let me know. Came from a seller on the West Coast.

I thought it looked like a Californian. Not sure though.

 

[Bluechel]

I bought this trashed police jacket. If anyone recognizes make, let me know. Came from a seller on the West Coast.

Oh, you always get the cool stuff...that one's not quite "thrashed" level yet!

 

[AHP91]

Oh, you always get the cool stuff...that one's not quite "thrashed" level yet!

Leather looks good, lots of stitching would need to be done. Thought it was worth a look for cheap

 

[handymike]

Yeah it should be ready in about a month. I'm excited to say the least.



How could you tell so quickly?! That's impressive!



Thanks! I can barely contain myself



I was impressed by the leather. I hope the repairs go well.

The liner! 1941 & 42 had "fleeced cotton" instead of the plaid or Navy Blue used in the Roughwear jackets.

 

[Bluechel]

Leather looks good, lots of stitching would need to be done. Thought it was worth a look for cheap

I think you and I are both "big" guy size? (I'm a 48-52 range), but was this a smaller one you just wanted to see?

 

[dudewuttheheck]

The liner! 1941 & 42 had "fleeced cotton" instead of the plaid or Navy Blue used in the Roughwear jackets.

Ah, ok. Great to know, thanks! I wasn't sure if the jacket had been re-lined or not already. It's already had some repairs done. I'll obviously update with more info as the repairs are done and when I get the jacket.

 

[AHP91]

I think you and I are both "big" guy size? (I'm a 48-52 range), but was this a smaller one you just wanted to see?

Nope I wear medium

 

[Bluechel]

Nope I wear medium

That's good news, you have a great eye for deals out there! I'm certain you've led me to at least two of my favorite jackets...

 

[Marc mndt]

Leather looks good, lots of stitching would need to be done. Thought it was worth a look for cheap

To be honest, I think you've bought a wall hanger, or a good project for 5* to have them reproduce the jacket using the original pattern.

Looks like the cotton thread is falling apart. Fix one seam another one will pop. I see at least $600 worth of repairs that need to be done.

 

[Observe]

To be honest, I think you've bought a wall hanger, or a good project for 5* to have them reproduce the jacket using the original pattern.

Looks like the cotton thread is falling apart. Fix one seam another one will pop. I see at least $600 worth of repairs that need to be done.

I'd love it if 5* got their hands on a straight zip CHP to clone if it became part of their catalog.

 

[Monitor]

I bought this trashed police jacket. If anyone recognizes make, let me know. Came from a seller on the West Coast.

I had this exact model of jacket but I can't recall what was it. It was in such a shit condition that I threw it away. Retrospectively, I should've kept the hardware.

 

[Will Zach]

To be honest, I think you've bought a wall hanger, or a good project for 5* to have them reproduce the jacket using the original pattern.

Looks like the cotton thread is falling apart. Fix one seam another one will pop. I see at least $600 worth of repairs that need to be done.

That is why I passed on it today, despite the price being good. Seams are goners.

 

[AHP91]

To be honest, I think you've bought a wall hanger, or a good project for 5* to have them reproduce the jacket using the original pattern.

Looks like the cotton thread is falling apart. Fix one seam another one will pop. I see at least $600 worth of repairs that need to be done.

I considered that. Melikes it for a wall hanger for a while if so. Looks old to me, I like to check stuff out

 

[ton312]

I’m over the moon with this jacket. It’s all I love in terms of design packaged in a really pretty burnt orange leather. I hit it with brown URAD to bring back some vibrancy and now the thing just glows. I can’t believe I didn’t seek this style out sooner.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

The liner! 1941 & 42 had "fleeced cotton" instead of the plaid or Navy Blue used in the Roughwear jackets.

I found the thread in which you guys discuzsed all this. Youre right. The liner does look like what is likely the 41-42 liner. I'm going to be studying that thread closely until my jacket arrives.

 

[handymike]

I’m over the moon with this jacket. It’s all I love in terms of design packaged in a really pretty burnt orange leather. I hit it with brown URAD to bring back some vibrancy and now the thing just glows. I can’t believe I didn’t seek this style out sooner.
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How are the shoulder pads?

 

[tmitchell59]

I bought this trashed police jacket. If anyone recognizes make, let me know. Came from a seller on the West Coast.

I thought this jacket looked interesting. The Zipper stop says late 40s early 50s, pre-nylon lining. Unique button cuffs, cut in a sharp angle.

Not a Californian, the pockets are too low, the cuffs. The pocket position seems unique. A Police jacket for sure, badge holder.

West coast horsehide police jacket.