Want to buy or sell something? Check the classifieds
  • The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

Search results

  1. technovox

    For Sale: Vintage Slant Pocket Half-Belt Jacket

    Time to let this one go to a good home. Thought I’d run it here on FDL, before throwing it up on ebay. Not sure of the brand, best guess is Wards, but definitely a beaut from the past. Based on measurements, I'm going to say a size 42. But please go by the measurement below. Possibly horsehide...
  2. technovox

    Any thoughts or experience with unlined jackets?

    I own an unlined padded Bates motorcycle/flat track jacket. It hasn't got much wear yet, since I'm restoring it, but it's very light, and I'm definitely aiming to wear it during warmer temps when riding. Without a lining, it really is a very purpose oriented jacket- just leather and padding...
  3. technovox

    For Sale: Vintage Taubers Horsehide Moto Jacket Size 46 $200

    Wish it fit- I love those old Tauber's jackets. Hope it finds a good home!
  4. technovox

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Wearing a vintage Bates cafe racer...outside my favorite cafe. This Bates has the elbow & shoulder pads, and blue white racing stripes/ varsity stripes.
  5. technovox

    Post Pics of Your Cafe Racer Jackets

    Ton is right...the lower flap is where the jacket zipped into the flat track pants. These flat track jackets are very short, and I can only assume the pants had a somewhat high waist. Unfortunately, there were no pants when I bought the jacket. Lord knows what happened to the pants after all...
  7. technovox

    Post Pics of Your Cafe Racer Jackets

    Rockabilly- That blue-on-blue combo on your Bates racer is absolutely stunning!!
  8. technovox

    Post Pics of Your Cafe Racer Jackets

    Since we're on a Bates thread... Here's a flattrack Bates racer I picked up recently "Garry" ...with two Rs. I'll post more pics when it's fully restored.
  9. technovox

    Post Pics of Your Cafe Racer Jackets

    Love those vintage padded Bates cafe racers. Nice score!
  10. technovox

    New Custom Vanson Oxford in Octagon

    Nicely done! Kind of reminds me of their Enfield, but a better fit. Love that Octagon!
  11. technovox

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Thanks! Note: had to take the jacket through a HWT to get it to fit right. But worked out in the end...Cheers!
  13. technovox

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Wearing my Aero Type 3 jacket (Blackened Brown Vicenza) today.
  14. technovox

    Leather Trucker Levi's / Lee / Type-whatever jackets!

    Fits well, looks good...can't argue with success! Definitely a keeper!
  15. technovox

    WTB: Black Cafe Racer 42 R

    I have a couple of black Cal Leather Cafe Racers in Horsehide with 2 chest pockets that I could de-acquisition from the collection ;-). And if you're close to San Francisco, we could meet up so you could check them out and try them on. PM me if you're interested, and I'll send you some pics. Cheers!
  16. technovox

    Thriftstore find- Can anyone identify the maker?

    Agreed! The diagonal chest pocket is a favorite on these half-belts...conveys somewhat of a rakish devil-may-care look. The back length is approximately 27", measured from the base of the collar. Shoulder to shoulder approx. 19" (straight across), shoulder seam to end of sleeve cuff approx 24"...
  17. technovox

    Thriftstore find- Can anyone identify the maker?

    Thanks for the info and the pic. I've been looking at other Windwards, and I'm thinking that's probably the closest...although nothing I've seen yet is an exact match. And it's looking like more and more like horsehide.
  19. technovox

    Aero Blackened Brown

    There are some very subtle hints of brown that are starting to wear thru the surface along the seams, particularly in a couple places of constant contact. I personally think the blackened brown will look amazing once it gets a few more years on it...but good things take time.
  20. technovox

    Aero Blackened Brown

    I just checked- not enough mileage on either of my blackened brown jackets yet to see any significant changes. It will probably take another half year until there's something I can photograph.
  21. technovox

    Thriftstore find- Can anyone identify the maker?

    Thanks Ton- The lining isn't quilted, and sort of a brownish color. But I'm not even sure if this is the original lining. Some homemade patches were done in red. Kind of charming...but may be of little help in identifying it.
  22. technovox

    Ask a question, get an answer

    I was cleaning out my closet, and I found a black hat by Borsalino that I'd forgotten I even owned. I probably bought this years ago at some thrift, tossed it on a shelf where it collected dust until I came across it today. Maybe a size 7 1/4, but honestly, I'm not a hat person, and don't really...
  23. technovox

    Thriftstore find- Can anyone identify the maker?

    Just found this in my local thriftstore...kind of a half-belt design. I'm good at identifying cafe racers, but this style is out of my area of familiarity. Does anyone recognize the maker? The leather is amazing, supple and beautiful. No holes or tears in the leather. Might be horsehide...but...

Latest posts

Members online

Total: 3,729 (members: 27, guests: 3,702)

Forum statistics

Threads
109,329
Messages
3,078,998
Members
54,243
Latest member
seeldoger47
Top