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  1. Gamma68

    Original Buco J-100 . . .what's it worth?

    You lucky son of a gun. If it doesn’t fit, I need another jacket. ;)
  2. Gamma68

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

    This is just after a hand wash. As it’s drying, the patina is returning. The Leather Honey should help darken some areas. Hope it looks as good after the leather treatment as it does wet, LOL.
  3. Gamma68

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

    Making some good progress on my old Bates:
  4. Gamma68

    Question on vintage jackets

    @tmitchell59 is correct in the way he compares acoustic guitars and jackets. I also have some acoustics. Just as you want to keep them humidified during dry winter weather to keep them from cracking, so too do you want to keep your leather from becoming dry and cracked. Unlike wood guitars...
  5. Gamma68

    Fs 1940-50s hh taubers of California police jacket

    At least crop the photos so we’re not distracted by the sink?
  7. Gamma68

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Vanson Comet:
  8. Gamma68

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

    Metropolitan made jackets for the Detroit Police Dept. The company no longer exists and the building on Macomb is no longer there. Actually, the Detroit Police are now headquartered elsewhere. I’ve not handled one but think I’ve seen a comment or two from some members here who have said they...
  9. Gamma68

    Post pictures of your jacket collection

    Nice Victrola.
  10. Gamma68

    Fs 1940-50s hh taubers of California police jacket

    Nice looking jacket. I’d be seriously interested if it were a smaller size. Taubers jackets seem to have shorter sleeves in general.
  11. Gamma68

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Inexpensive Star Sportswear G-1 from 1968. Real mouton collar. Auction ends in 3 hours: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Leather-US-Navy-Flight-Jacket-Type-G-1/192896881942?hash=item2ce98cd516:g:1RAAAOSwsO1co3GL
  13. Gamma68

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    1950s Lawrence horsehide:
  14. Gamma68

    Photos of cool jackets owned by others (non-brand specific)

    Don't know who made it but it looks heavily faux distressed with those rolling zippers. That's inviting broken zipper teeth and zipper failure. Maybe a Japanese maker? A wild guess.
  15. Gamma68

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

    My recollection (this was several months back) is that the Vaseline treatment alone wasn't as good as I had hoped. So I went over it again with Pecards and that's when a deep dark black returned. It seemed like the Vaseline almost "prepped" the leather to respond better to the Pecards than I had...
  16. Gamma68

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

    I've ordered some Leather Honey and will share results. This Bates jacket is pretty dirty and will need a hand wash in the tub and an air dry before it receives any leather dressing. I'm guessing the jacket was never cleaned or received any treatment in its lifetime. I used Lexol Leather...
  17. Gamma68

    Johnson Leathers naked cowhide M-200 size 40

    BUMPITY BUMP
  19. Gamma68

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

    The minimalist style makes your HD very appealing. And it’s why I snagged this Bates racing shirt. No pockets and unlined—real minimalist! It’s super dry and may need at least two coats of something to make it supple and bring it back to life. Right now it’s like wearing cardboard.
  20. Gamma68

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

    Woah. Nice!
  21. Gamma68

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

    Leather Honey, eh? Unless anyone has an objection to this stuff, I might try it.
  22. Gamma68

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

    Thanks. It's from the 1960s.
  23. Gamma68

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

    This guy arrived today. Very stiff and needs a cleaning and dressing. Pics taken straight out of the box. How's the fit?

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