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

[jonesy86]

Looking at the picture of myself and reading your responses, I am hard-pressed to explain what it is that I don't like about this jacket. It is beautifully made, but in my minds eye I was seeing something else. I was imagining a trim fitting 30s half belt from Aero and this jacket feels more like a loose heavy car coat to me.

Is that the Model: M-200? Looks good for cold weather and layering.

 

[jonesy86]

Decided to mess with my "Blondie" Schott Trucker

Not blond anymore.

 

[Superfluous]

^ Well done — big improvement!

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Wow Jonesy!!
Didn’t you do a brown Gap black awhile back also?? How’s it looking?
Is Blondie still wet in the pics or is that dried and sealed?
I am imagining how wild that one is gonna look down the road. Sweet job. Thanks for sharing. More pics...of both!
Bowen

 

[El Marro]

Decided to mess with my "Blondie" Schott Trucker
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Jonesy,
That's amazing, beautiful!!!

 

[jonesy86]

^ Well done — big improvement!

Thanks.

 

[jonesy86]

Wow Jonesy!!
Didn’t you do a brown Gap black awhile back also?? How’s it looking?
Is Blondie still wet in the pics or is that dried and sealed?
I am imagining how wild that one is gonna look down the road. Sweet job. Thanks for sharing. More pics...of both!
Bowen

It is mostly dry in these pics. Pretty freshly done though. The shine comes from Feelings Resolene.

A flexible, durable, water resistant acrylic top finish for dyed, antiqued or polished leathers. Produces a medium high gloss finish.
The Gap is still getting use. The shine wears off a bit with use. Will post more pics.

Thanks!

 

[jonesy86]

Jonesy,
That's amazing, beautiful!!!

Thanks guys. Still having fun.

 

[Fonzie]

Decided to mess with my "Blondie" Schott Trucker
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Dude, that looks waaaayyyy better now, well done!!

 

[jonesy86]

Wow Jonesy!!
Didn’t you do a brown Gap black awhile back also?? How’s it looking?
Is Blondie still wet in the pics or is that dried and sealed?
I am imagining how wild that one is gonna look down the road. Sweet job. Thanks for sharing. More pics...of both!
Bowen

Here are pictures of my GAP and Schott truckers. Colors compliments of Fieblings.

 

[technovox]

Decided to mess with my "Blondie" Schott Trucker
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Good job...and very brave! So did you buy the blonde trucker, and then decided you didn't like the color? Or did you intend to dye it from the start?
I've always wondered about the Schott blonde truckers...if the color will change over the years like a natural finish, or if that is the permanent color...

 

[jonesy86]

Good job...and very brave! So did you buy the blonde trucker, and then decided you didn't like the color? Or did you intend to dye it from the start?
I've always wondered about the Schott blonde truckers...if the color will change over the years like a natural finish, or if that is the permanent color...

Thanks, i think I got lucky. I bought the "Blondie" not really knowing what I was getting. It was relatively cheap, and long enough for me, for a change. I tried to see what would happen with wear, and minor attempts at distressing it myself. It just looked dirty, not aged looking or any resemblance of "patina". My impression is that it would not age with grace and beauty like a natural skin.
So I went for the Fieblings fix. I like it.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Good job...and very brave! So did you buy the blonde trucker, and then decided you didn't like the color? Or did you intend to dye it from the start?
I've always wondered about the Schott blonde truckers...if the color will change over the years like a natural finish, or if that is the permanent color...

Inspirational. People used to dye stuff all the time back when choice was nil or you had to make things last. Not now a days. I applaud your efforts and you’re good at it. Look forward to seeing them age.
Be well Bowen

 

[ton312]

Holy shit! You made cordovan! I'm impressed!!!

 

[Hh121]

Super nice!

 

[jonesy86]

Holy shit! You made cordovan! I'm impressed!!!

Thanks guys. Wasn't trying to make cordovan, but it does look like it.

 

[Monitor]

I was about to say!!! You made that Vanson HH we were all drooling over!

 

[MET]

From Russia with suede. Not my listing.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/263647038889

 

[Monitor]

Just under four hours till the end of a Vanson HH auction. $520, 45 watchers. This ought to be interesting. . .

 

[hondurasdave47]

Just under four hours till the end of a Vanson HH auction. $520, 45 watchers. This ought to be interesting. . .

I'm watching, but I don't think I'm buying. I'll grab some popcorn ...