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

[ton312]

New to me Aero black heavy CXL HH with that softened feel. I think it from the early 2000s When Aero was getting heavier CXL HH. The leather is general smooth no creases some graining. The only negative is the wool blanket lining itchy and too warm for the San Francisco peninsula weather. But I got the jacket cheap enough that with a relining I will still be into the jacket for less than $450
The haze is due to the Northern CA fires

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That looks great Jon! Great fit!

 

[jonbuilder]

That looks great Jon! Great fit!

Thank you Means something coming form you Tony, being as particular you are with fit

 

[ton312]

Thank you Means something coming form you Tony, being as particular you are with fit

I’ve not seen you post a single thing that doesn’t fit perfectly Jon. I envy your ability to know what will work.

 

[ton312]

At Target today. Cart full of groceries and I spy this Levi’s Sherpa trucker. Literally the LAST thing I need. Didn’t even stop the cart. Threw it on top of a bag of frozen strawberries and went right to check out. Nice one. Canvas. I dyed it gray. WTF is with these jackets and why do I love them so.
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I used charcoal gray Ritt dye. I like that the stitching pops now (as it should on a trucker) and the dye somewhat muted the faux fleece. Hard to tell from the pics.

 

[Monitor]

New to me Aero black heavy CXL HH with that softened feel. I think it from the early 2000s When Aero was getting heavier CXL HH. The leather is general smooth no creases some graining. The only negative is the wool blanket lining itchy and too warm for the San Francisco peninsula weather. But I got the jacket cheap enough that with a relining I will still be into the jacket for less than $450
The haze is due to the Northern CA fires

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Yeah, that jacket fits you so cool!

 

[Monitor]

At Target today. Cart full of groceries and I spy this Levi’s Sherpa trucker. Literally the LAST thing I need. Didn’t even stop the cart. Threw it on top of a bag of frozen strawberries and went right to check out. Nice one. Canvas. I dyed it gray. WTF is with these jackets and why do I love them so.
Before:
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I used charcoal gray Ritt dye. I like that the stitching pops now (as it should on a trucker) and the dye somewhat muted the faux fleece. Hard to tell from the pics.

I still feel the same way about these. I just turn and stare at people if I see someone wearing one, which is weird but I can't help it. Just something about 'em. The jackets, I mean.

 

[Bushman]

At Target today. Cart full of groceries and I spy this Levi’s Sherpa trucker. Literally the LAST thing I need. Didn’t even stop the cart. Threw it on top of a bag of frozen strawberries and went right to check out. Nice one. Canvas. I dyed it gray. WTF is with these jackets and why do I love them so.
Before:
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After:
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I used charcoal gray Ritt dye. I like that the stitching pops now (as it should on a trucker) and the dye somewhat muted the faux fleece. Hard to tell from the pics.

I'll have to keep an eye out at Target. It's just what I needed!

Thanks for the addiction, TFL!

 

[Hh121]

At Target today. Cart full of groceries and I spy this Levi’s Sherpa trucker. Literally the LAST thing I need. Didn’t even stop the cart. Threw it on top of a bag of frozen strawberries and went right to check out. Nice one. Canvas. I dyed it gray. WTF is with these jackets and why do I love them so.
Before:
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After:
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I used charcoal gray Ritt dye. I like that the stitching pops now (as it should on a trucker) and the dye somewhat muted the faux fleece. Hard to tell from the pics.

I can't help to imagine if one day we can just pick up a heavy horween cxl jacket like that and go to self check out.....

 

[ton312]

I'll have to keep an eye out at Target. It's just what I needed!

Thanks for the addiction, TFL!

They have them at the Peterson store. In between Ravenswood and Western.

 

[ton312]

I can't help to imagine if one day we can just pick up a heavy horween cxl jacket like that and go to self check out.....

On that day...I’ll be living out of my car! LOL.

 

[Bfd70]

New to me Aero black heavy CXL HH with that softened feel. I think it from the early 2000s When Aero was getting heavier CXL HH. The leather is general smooth no creases some graining. The only negative is the wool blanket lining itchy and too warm for the San Francisco peninsula weather. But I got the jacket cheap enough that with a relining I will still be into the jacket for less than $450
The haze is due to the Northern CA fires

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Looks great. Do you know which model it is? Back pic?

 

[jonbuilder]

Looks great. Do you know which model it is? Back pic?

It is a Teamster with biswing back with V yoke found on the TFL classifies

 

[Turnip]

The sailor in me stroke again...

 

[handymike]

I just got off the phone with Bates.
They are open, and can make any of their jackets from over the years...They still have all the patterns. Including the awesome 70s collar!
I am going to schedule a fitting
@ton312, I will be in touch.

 

[TREEMAN]

I just got off the phone with Bates.
They are open, and can make any of their jackets from over the years...They still have all the patterns. Including the awesome 70s collar!
I am going to schedule a fitting
@ton312, I will be in touch.

Yeah Baby... Yeah !!!

 

[handymike]

No one makes a collar as great as Bates!

 

[Seb Lucas]

I just got off the phone with Bates.
They are open, and can make any of their jackets from over the years...They still have all the patterns. Including the awesome 70s collar!
I am going to schedule a fitting
@ton312, I will be in touch.

Great! What style, "The Ton" or a different pattern?

 

[handymike]

Mostly like the "TON", but maybe a little shorter with a touch of a front drop. No gussets, no center back seam, and zips on the top of the sleeves.

 

[Seb Lucas]

Mostly like the "TON", but maybe a little shorter with a touch of a front drop. No gussets, no center back seam, and zips on the top of the sleeves.

Can't wait to see this if it happens. What hide will you go with - thickness and color?

 

[ton312]

I just got off the phone with Bates.
They are open, and can make any of their jackets from over the years...They still have all the patterns. Including the awesome 70s collar!
I am going to schedule a fitting
@ton312, I will be in touch.

Dude!! That’s awesome! I can get you pics and measurements of the collar. It really is the best. I like the sound of your mods! Sounds like a super cool jacket! I still love mine. That’s my rock n’ roller for sure!