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

[jonesy86]

Was never able to fully satiate my desire for a proper suede trucker. As luck would have it this came a knocking and I couldn’t refuse. Y’2 type II
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Is that the unlined 100% Steer Rough Out Suede Leather? I suppose Y2 is also expanding on the definition of suede.

 

[ton312]

Is that the unlined 100% Steer Rough Out Suede Leather? I suppose Y2 is also expanding on the definition of suede.

It is! I know suede gets a bad rap around here and I get it. Nevertheless I really love suede. There’s something about it and the rust color is my absolute fav. I wanted this one when it was posted here in the classifieds originally but stalled. And subsequently messaged the seller that “if ever the day comes”...it’s a good habit to get into around here if you miss something you really like, as we all seem to share that same strand of DNA to some extant.

 

[tmitchell59]

Just got back from Japan (via yahoo auction). About every other day I get an email with all my saved searches. I had not got on there for some time, I've done very well on ebay recently. Well...I went there today. Scrolled through my searches then got to my last search and there it was in my size and looking like new.

Check out this back, never seen anything quite like this. Another Bay Area Gem from the Golden Years. I've bought 4 Bay Area jackets in the last month, I had to send one back. Each one is unique in some interesting way, almost a war of creativity. Each must have known what the other was producing, they were very close. Their design and execution went well beyond purpose even when the jacket was made for a purpose. They added something beyond toughness even when the jacket has a badge holder.

Does anyone today do something like this?

 

[Imuricecreamman]

Was never able to fully satiate my desire for a proper suede trucker. As luck would have it this came a knocking and I couldn’t refuse. Y’2 type II
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That is the Ferrari of trucker jackets.

 

[gbg]

The pictures look good, especially for the money. The customer service is amazing.

How substantially does the price change once you start customizing with these guys?

 

[VestCoast]

Was never able to fully satiate my desire for a proper suede trucker. As luck would have it this came a knocking and I couldn’t refuse. Y’2 type II
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Let me know if the sizing on this doesn't work out. Stone cold stunner.

 

[jonesy86]

How substantially does the price change once you start customizing with these guys?

He charged $30 to make a new pattern, and another $30 for custom stitching. I am impressed so far, but I haven't gotten the jacket yet. Shawn answers emails quite quickly.

 

[jonesy86]

I just ordered this off of AliExpress. A Chinese knockoff of a of a Japanese knockoff of an American Hercules? Not sure what exactly I will get for +-$170 shipped.
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https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000769791911.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.28f73c00Obz7OC&mp=1

This FW Sunset knockoff took just over 2 weeks to get here from Hong Kong and I think it might actually be made out of leather.

 

[tmitchell59]

think it might actually be made out of leather.

you can only hope... like the Beard

 

[Boyo]

The fit looks pretty spot on.. Whatcha think Jonesy? Keeper?

 

[jonesy86]

The fit looks pretty spot on.. Whatcha think Jonesy? Keeper?

I don't know Boyo, seeing as how if they made one big enough for me, a real Freewheelers would probably cost about 20 times what this cost me it is pretty interesting. Then again, I don't get too much leather jacket weather and life is short. It is a good conversation piece at the very least.

 

[navetsea]

looks like creases like leather from here

 

[ABCD]

This FW Sunset knockoff took just over 2 weeks to get here from Hong Kong and I think it might actually be made out of leather.
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That's a nice color.

 

[jonesy86]

That's a nice color.

It is actually not a bad jacket for $150.

 

[J Leather Investigater]

Was never able to fully satiate my desire for a proper suede trucker. As luck would have it this came a knocking and I couldn’t refuse. Y’2 type II
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Thats what I'm talking about

 

[navetsea]

it looks good the color looks tropical too, you live in salty air I suppose you need a beater, wear it often when it wrinkles and colors patina it might look even better people might not have the heart to do the same with the fw version.

 

[jonesy86]

it looks good the color looks tropical too, you live in salty air I suppose you need a beater, wear it often when it wrinkles and colors patina it might look even better people might not have the heart to do the same with the fw version.

Maybe I’ll break it in body surfing. LOL

 

[Downunder G Man]

Double dare ya !

 

[red devil]

Maybe I’ll break it in body surfing. LOL

Do it!

 

[58panheadfan]

It is actually not a bad jacket for $150.

If your hair is falling out or you have a rash, please don't be surprised ... I doubt the cheap asian products in terms of the tanning process

Edit: Okay it's a copy of the copy (copy of FW and FW copied it from an original) but on the other hand, a nice jacket in terms of appearance and fit.