Vintage Cal - It's changing my outlook on things

[jonesy86]

Some Cals—

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Cool dude!

 

[Leigh H]

Some Cals—

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Wow what a great collection you've got there!! loving the brown color coming through on that first one.

 

[Leigh H]

Star glove? https://www.ebay.com/itm/124935474879?hash=item1d16bc0ebf:g:e4cAAOSwbYphXMob

 

[Leather Walker]

Some Cals—
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Great collection, JMax! Can't get enough of Cals.

 

[Leigh H]

Great collection, JMax! Can't get enough of Cals.

Do we know the date on the Red Cal labels? I have a red one.

 

[JMax]

Do we know the date on the Red Cal labels? I have a red one.

My straight zip in the above pic has the red label. Late 40s, early 50s. Only used a short while. Teacore hide common in them too. Corduroy on collar.

 

[JMax]

Great collection, JMax! Can't get enough of Cals.

My collection was large, got small, and now is growing again. I’ve got another straight zip coming that has more room. I want one to layer. Later Cal- 60s into 70s. Different hide. But still great. Snap cuffs, which I like on police jackets.

 

[Will Zach]

My straight zip in the above pic has the red label. Late 40s, early 50s. Only used a short while. Teacore hide common in them too. Corduroy on collar.

Ha! And I thought that cord on the collar was repair. Now I know.

 

[JMax]

Ha! And I thought that cord on the collar was repair. Now I know.

It very well may be a repair or a simple add-on for comfort/protection, especially on later jackets. But early ones did sometimes come with it. When I see the corduroy, I think SG or early Cal tho.

 

[Leigh H]

Red label

 

[Bahabp100]

Beautiful collection, Bahabp100! This LAPD Cal is well-preserved despite its age. The Leatherman one, which is an Al's Leather actually, seems to be a thick garment. If I'm not mistaken, the Schott 1985 JD-2 is the same as Schott 120, right?

I think the 120 was a trucker . I know they did similar to JD-1/2 but don’t know the numbers of the more mass produced number. Anybody know ?

 

[Wildhorses]

As I like to say at my house from time to time, sometimes the dog catches the dog catcher. I had pretty much given up on my proper fitting Cal search. I have a straight zip that's nearly there, but short. A cross zip that's long but tight. Etc etc. Well it took 6 to get pretty darn close. Shout out to @Leather Walker who flagged it for me. And to @Kubatu who had it hiding in his closet.

It's tagged a 46L but feels more like a 43 in modern terms. 25 in back. Longer sleeves. It's 95% what I wanted. A touch loose in the chest, but the taper is extreme so it's fine. I can finally breathe and not feel like I needed a red cape lol. Anyway, I was getting tired of Cal Russian Roulette. So this is close enough. Once it cools off more and can take proper pics with jeans and boots etc. I'll post fit pics. For now, here she is... probably a 1970s version. Definitely well worn but solid. I'd say 8/10. Heavy mofo but pliable. View attachment 355275 View attachment 355276 View attachment 355277 View attachment 355278 View attachment 355279

It looks great. By the way, do you offer for sale the 42L, that was tight in the chest ?

 

[Leigh H]

Spotted a Natural leather Star Glove on instagram

 

[Leigh H]

Also found this one, 'Made to order Independent Leather Shop Ventura California' must of been made between the transition of Star Glove to Cali Leathers?

 

[photo2u]

Also found this one, 'Made to order Independent Leather Shop Ventura California' must of been made between the transition of Star Glove to Cali Leathers?

Also found this one, 'Made to order Independent Leather Shop Ventura California' must of been made between the transition of Star Glove to Cali Leathers?

How you find such a piece? Good eye! I am the list if you should decide to part from it. DIBS EVERYONE.

 

[photo2u]

Love the jacket. The zips suggest it might be late 30s? Those brown jackets are to die for.

 

[jonesy86]

Also found this one, 'Made to order Independent Leather Shop Ventura California' must of been made between the transition of Star Glove to Cali Leathers?

Very cool missing link.

 

[Leigh H]

Very cool missing link.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPw2sWfD3OU/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 

[Leigh H]

Really nice starglove here

https://www.instagram.com/p/CVk1cUgrQBd/?igshid=NDA1YzNhOGU=

 

[Bahabp100]

1976 from an eBay auction . A Benjamin and a double sawbuck. The nice price.