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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Both jackets are top shelf. Regius is the man. I particularly like the first one. The fit is just phenomenal.
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    Jacket ID

    Beautiful put together jacket. Robin was a small company who had a military contracts in the 70-80's. The shirt resembles Cal. Leathers models to me. My first flight overall was made with those zippers. Some of the #5 had separating zippers that resembled crown type sliders and talon teeth.
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    Wesco Engineer - Questions

    The guy that made my boots is Miguel Moralez. He is one of many who make boots. Here is a link of a small factory in Guanajuato. They are old school. However, some make others. If you show them what you want, they also send you to individuals who only works on the styles you are...
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    Remake of a Buco J-71 by FiveStars Leathers

    I was thinking the same. LOL.
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    Remake of a Buco J-71 by FiveStars Leathers

    The jacket looks good on you. I was wondering about the hide used? The jacket flows real nice on you. Did you ever consider a brown hide for your cool project?
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    Remake of a Buco J-71 by FiveStars Leathers

    Five Star are stepping it out. Great jacket.
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    FS: 1940s Cal Leather Police Jacket, Red Label, Large

    Beautiful jacket. I get a strong feeling you might regret selling this beauty.
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    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    TAN Harley cafe racer...
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    Do try this at home: leather jacket repair tips

    I did try an ozone machine for about three weeks straight. No luck. I also tried indirect vent air by the window and shaded area hanging everyday. The jacket can still stink up a room. LOL. Last, I believe the the lining material is nylon.
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    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Nice LW car coat. Have two of these bad boys. Bullet proof...
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    Do try this at home: leather jacket repair tips

    Inspirational. I am thinking to do the same on an original G-1 type from the late 40's. However, I still do not think I had the chops for it. One of my favorites an HD Elvis original has a smell than I have been trying to work on for more than a year with mediocre results. The jacket has a...
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    Do try this at home: leather jacket repair tips

    Master class process. Friend, love your work. I was wondering if you can share more about the washing process you develop to clean the goat.
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    Do try this at home: leather jacket repair tips

    One of the BEST repair method. Those 80's talons are a little finicky.
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    Do try this at home: leather jacket repair tips

    Take a pencil sharpener and clean the teeth with the pencil tip. It will break many times. Sharpen the pencil again. If the teeth are bad and need a stronger cleaner. Use the pencil shaving (thin wood with lead) as aggregate to remove the more stubborn grease or wax that was previously used...
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    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    I like the jacket. Do not like the site.
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    California Sportswear Company “Californian” horsehide jacket 42

    Nice jacket! The lining is original to the jacket. I have the same one. That lining is the strongest I have ever seen in any jacket.
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    Leather jacket shoulders sizing question.

    Friend, You are rocking that thing. Do not over think it. Just rock it.
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    Aero Roughout Jerky Horsehide Type III, Size 42: "The Roughneck Brawler"

    Love what you guys to the jackets. It is hard for me to bring my self to take such measures. No guts no glory...

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