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

[photo2u]

Just picked up this beauty. I have no idea who the maker is, looks like it could be a Langlitz or Cal - but absolutely no idea. Hide is the heaviest I’ve ever seen. Size 42. Probably looking to get a collar made by JL. If anyone can help with identifying it, it would be much appreciated. This thing is an absolute beast!

Also, new to the lounge!

Cal Leathers make the very best collar for that jacket. Their mouton is by far the very best I have seen in the new production jackets like yours. However, your jacket is Not Cal leather. Your jackets have several distinct stitching practices I have seen in Al's of Ventura. Two points I can distinctly differentiate are the end of the sleeves finishings and the front cross zip stitching over the right pocket. Furthermore, the belt loops are different in the way they snap. Lastly, Cal has been doing their own belts. That particular belt could be an addition but it looks to me like a Don Hume. knowing how proud Cal leathers are from their belts, I doubt they would contract out. Lastly, I think the applets are not consistent with their style for this particular model. To be honest, the bottom left side looks like it has a snap? That is also a strange aspect of this jacket. If you show more detailed pictures of the inside of the jacket perhaps it could help identify it better. There is a wealth of knowledge in this forum. My self excluded of course.

 

[tmitchell59]

Decided to cover the colder end of the spectrum with this old Pendleton coat.

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I love the woolen flannels I have from them, stoked about this big boy.

I would be Stoked too! I love wool jackets. There are many great ones out there often for not a lot of money. This is a Beauty!

 

[tmitchell59]

Got a message this one I missed from Terry was available. No hesitation on this second chance! Super excited to have two vintage gems inbound!
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The Californian comes to Chicago, Nice! Glad you got in on that guy.

 

[tmitchell59]

Ralphs-Pugh basket case is Out for Delivery.

 

[Mrfrown]

I would be Stoked too! I love wool jackets. There are many great ones out there often for not a lot of money. This is a Beauty!

Thanks Terry! I have a few lighter wool options that I really like so this one will be in good company.

I probably won't have all that many days where a jacket of this apparent weight will get use...but at the price I feel like it'll be easy to get my money's worth.

As much as I love the Grizzly style...not sure I'd really get the wears in to justify it to myself.

 

[Craig from Craigslist]

LVC leather jackets never quite seem worth the price tag new to me (their latest suede bomber was $1200) but I've always loved this blue goat leather jacket from SS 2019. Finally found one in my size that feels fair price-wise.

 

[tmitchell59]

I'm really stoked about this one coming in Tomorrow! It's Beauty was presented here and I did not notice. I think it larger than small, but most likely won't fit the current me. Too much in the middle still!
I am not knowledgeable about the Harley branded jackets. I've owned a couple and looked at others. Often the issues were size, though I saw issues I did not like with some of their leathers. Jackets that did not look well used had serious leather issues. I just saw that too many times and it sticks in my head.

I'm thinking the back has had some adornment now removed, so I'm curious about damage. The Belt looks a little thick, so may not be original. Does appear to have the original Conmar zippers. I'm judging this leather as rather substantial for the time c. early-mid 50s. Probably shouldn't clean this one!

Will be fun to explore and compare with others, so an extended stay will be necessary. Fit or not it will probably be difficult to part with. It has the right details to be a nice piece of MC History just hanging around. Folks pay for HD memorabilia, not sure why jackets are not seen as such.

 

[Monitor]

I'm really stoked about this one coming in Tomorrow! It's Beauty was presented here and I did not notice. I think it larger than small, but most likely won't fit the current me. Too much in the middle still!
I am not knowledgeable about the Harley branded jackets. I've owned a couple and looked at others. Often the issues were size, though I saw issues I did not like with some of their leathers. Jackets that did not look well used had serious leather issues. I just saw that too many times and it sticks in my head.

I'm thinking the back has had some adornment now removed, so I'm curious about damage. The Belt looks a little thick, so may not be original. Does appear to have the original Conmar zippers. I'm judging this leather as rather substantial for the time c. early-mid 50s. Probably shouldn't clean this one!

Will be fun to explore and compare with others, so an extended stay will be necessary. Fit or not it will probably be difficult to part with. It has the right details to be a nice piece of MC History just hanging around. Folks pay for HD memorabilia, not sure why jackets are not seen as such.

Those snaps are strong.

 

[navetsea]

Got new photo sent to me, the leather shell seems cool, probably i need to go try it.

 

[Jin431]

Got new photo sent to me, the leather shell seems cool, probably i need to go try it.
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Slowly taking shape! Love the extra zip pocket on the inside lapel.

 

[navetsea]

Slowly taking shape! Love the extra zip pocket on the inside lapel.

Thanks, i was there to try it on but i forgot my phone, i think it has perfect fit on me, we just pinpoint eyelets and rivets position, and im relieved to see the collar fits me well not too roomy as the mockup fit on me.
Yes the extra pocket obviously i took inspiration from leathertog's (?) Repro by fw or himel, just made it more vertical and longer and contrast zippertape.

I just got few pics sent through wa to me. I didnt want to crease it too much while trying on since it is still being worked on, facing not yet installed so the edges of the lapel still not yet folded, main zip still hanging on one side. I wish to see the epaulette... well got to wait for the next fitting call. I totally love my own dyed natural core leather.

 

[ton312]

UPS has three on the truck for me to receive today. Perfect day for it.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

UPS has three on the truck for me to receive today. Perfect day for it.
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Lol. Reminds me when I got my B3. Was 105. And yes I wore it.

 

[Schambach]

And I thought it was bad in NY!

 

[ton312]

All three safe and sound! I’m quite pleased with the lot. The black Halfbelt could essentially pass for new, the Californian is just beyond beautiful, and the military jacket is deerskin and was a gift from the seller of the Cali. I’ll surely be posting more pics when it doesn’t feel like a microwave inside a brick oven in my damn house. I have never been more ready for summer to end.

 

[ton312]

Crumby, dark pics but this Cali is just so sweet. I love the cal craft too. More to come. These are two really delightful jackets. The steer on this Cali is just laughably good. This is my absolute threshold for short length jackets. I think it works though. 3” front drop is essential. More to come on these two.

 

[tmitchell59]

More to come on these two.

I await. The Californian is the California Chrome Tanned. This Company was the Best because they used the Best leather. They were a huge maker and I'm quite sure they got what they wanted out of the finest West Coast Tanneries. It remains to be understood how significant this company was. I have two more of the Special editions and they are indeed special. An excellent example of 50s High Quality. That jacket has Been Worn and Worn. I wore it!

 

[tmitchell59]

It just got notice it has shipped from Penelope Texas. I have a member here to blame or praise for this find! I thought there would be others at the sale, but I was alone. Probably the worst pictures, description, lack of communication deal I've ever done! yet I did it. I have never had ebay tell me someone was too busy to answer my questions!!!!! yet I did it. It has been shipped!

This is what I bought

I know it is going to be this, just not sure of the condition. Role the Dice again, but I have tasted Love with another Vertical Zip.

 

[ton312]

Monarch. The steam train keeps on rolling. Didn’t need it. Couldn’t live without it.

 

[Ugly Genius]

Didn’t need it. Couldn’t live without it.

Never have more accurate words been uttered about all of this....