Leather Trucker Levi's / Lee / Type-whatever jackets!

[handymike]

No, it's not super-over-the-top, but I much prefer these "more shapely" collars to the bland tiny ones we see so often.

 

[TLW '90]

No, it's not super-over-the-top, but I much prefer these "more shapely" collars to the bland tiny ones we see so often.

That's what I like about it.
It has some style but isn't crazy.

 

[Craig from Craigslist]

Anyone have much experience with the Mister Freedom Ranch Blouse? Do you like it? Was there anything you wished was different? I have a Campus in their natural color and am a big fan so I was thinking of going for their brown or teacore.

 

[robrinay]

I’ll post one when it arrives as it’s still in the post and may be some time given the Postal strike. I’ve bought it as a replacement for a black Schott trucker that’s a little on the short side.

It’s too big and boxy in me so I’ve listed it on eBay

 

[roltest]

Came across this beat up old Levi’s trucker jacket on ebay. Seller is local to me in Australia, but in a small town a few hours away, so will have to wait until it arrives by post to inspect. $170AUD is about $110US, so thought I’d give it a gamble. Can’t find any other similar looking Levi’s from 70s. Any thoughts?

 

[Powerband]

I’ve been enjoying this Aero trucker in black Vicenza.

 

[Leigh H]

Came across this beat up old Levi’s trucker jacket on ebay. Seller is local to me in Australia, but in a small town a few hours away, so will have to wait until it arrives by post to inspect. $170AUD is about $110US, so thought I’d give it a gamble. Can’t find any other similar looking Levi’s from 70s. Any thoughts?

Great find!!

I believe they had various split cow hide styles from 63 - 72

 

[Leigh H]

1963 ad

just $22!!

 

[roltest]

@Leigh H Bargain! Thanks for digging these up

 

[jadub]

I’ve been watching this be listed and relisted for a while now. I’m no expert, as I continually point out, but I’m confused by the sleeves. No buttons. Any thoughts on the quality, authenticity and price (which is obviously too high or it would sell)?

 

[Leigh H]

I’ve been watching this be listed and relisted for a while now. I’m no expert, as I continually point out, but I’m confused by the sleeves. No buttons. Any thoughts on the quality, authenticity and price (which is obviously too high or it would sell)?


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it's a repro not vintage. Still a great jacket though.

 

[jadub]

I also like this dirty ol’ thing. I wonder if it can be cleaned? Anyone have experience with that? It may be too warm for what I’m thinking and vat from Japan plus washing may make the price crazy.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4042573016...D0RmqDUQSq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Leigh H]

I’ve been watching this be listed and relisted for a while now. I’m no expert, as I continually point out, but I’m confused by the sleeves. No buttons. Any thoughts on the quality, authenticity and price (which is obviously too high or it would sell)?


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i have two vintage levis suede with the leather collar, one with cuff buttons and one without.

 

[Leigh H]

@Marc mndt shared a process of cleaning his suede jacket with a suede conditioner, results are impressive.

 

[Marc mndt]

I also like this dirty ol’ thing. I wonder if it can be cleaned? Anyone have experience with that? It may be too warm for what I’m thinking and vat from Japan plus washing may make the price crazy.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/4042573016...D0RmqDUQSq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...nd-how-many-potential-ones.89562/post-2865392

 

[jadub]

Thank you!

Nice jackets Leigh. You have both have amazing collections!

 

[jadub]

Wow, amazing difference after your cleaning!

 

[roltest]

Great find!!

I believe they had various split cow hide styles from 63 - 72

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Now that I have the jacket in hand, it doesn’t exactly match any of the ones in the ad.

In my quest to find more info about the jacket, the closest one I found is this one on Grailed listed as a 50s Made in Australia, but it’s $3600! Surely not?!

https://grailed.app.link/irsyvA33lzb

 

[Leigh H]

Now that I have the jacket in hand, it doesn’t exactly match any of the ones in the ad.

In my quest to find more info about the jacket, the closest one I found is this one on Grailed listed as a 50s Made in Australia, but it’s $3600! Surely not?!

https://grailed.app.link/irsyvA33lzb

There’s a lot of misinformation from sellers misdating these jackets. I assumed they were 50’s when I started buying them from their listings.

But the Type 3 style jacket from Levi’s wasn’t released until 1963.

I have a similar version without the white stitching.

Levi Strauss (Australia) Pty Ltd was founded in 1968. Australia was a large manufacturing and distribution hub for around the world.

This looks like your jacket

https://www.instagram.com/p/CnfnyeWvsLt/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Also dated 68

This guy is a big Levi’s collector.

It’s great jacket! Enjoy!

 

[roltest]

There’s a lot of misinformation from sellers misdating these jackets. I assumed they were 50’s when I started buying them from their listings.

But the Type 3 style jacket from Levi’s wasn’t released until 1963.

I have a similar version without the white stitching.

Levi Strauss (Australia) Pty Ltd was founded in 1968. Australia was a large manufacturing and distribution hub for around the world.

This looks like your jacket

https://www.instagram.com/p/CnfnyeWvsLt/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Also dated 68

This guy is a big Levi’s collector.

It’s great jacket! Enjoy!


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Yes, I realised after I posted that type 3s wouldn’t have been around in the 50s! These jackets are so much fun! Yours is a beauty, as is the gentleman’s on Instagram.

Have you ever deep cleaned yours? Did you do it yourself or take it to a professional? I’ve seen posts on here about washing it in a tub of soapy water…