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  1. jonbuilder

    Proficient Motorcycing Book

    $15 shipped CONUS only
  2. jonbuilder

    Leather Jacket categories

    With consideration of the recent thread "What are the most popular jackets" I do believe the OP intended to find out what contemporary leather jackets we are buying from jacket makers currently still actively making jackets. I think some of us vintage guys kind of highjacked this tread counting...
  3. jonbuilder

    Norshor Aviator A-1 / A-2 blend Horsehide Jacket size 44

    I purchased this jacket recently from think_zot and I have decided to move it along. The jacket is in great condition no evidence of being worn. The jacket is made of so soft med heavy horsehide. Fine construction a blend of A-1 and A-2. The jacket fits me well at !80 lbs and 5-10. There is...
  4. jonbuilder

    Fivestar Horween Veg / Chrome Tanned natural half belt jacket

    I purchased this Horween natural steer hide half belt from Hh recently and have decided to move it along. There is nothing wrong with the jacket, it's just a little long for how I like to wear a heavier half belt, and with the trim helm, the jacket rides on my hips. The jacket is not fully...
  5. jonbuilder

    Outerwear vendor list

    I think it would be nice to have a list of Vendors' contact suppling services for outerwear and that list could be created here on this thread with the input of members and vendors. Dena at Greatleather: dena@greatleather.com 309-465-9216 (Iknowleather) Dave Sheeley davidsheeley@cox.net...
  7. jonbuilder

    Nubuck Jackets

    I just did some research to learn how Nubuck is produced from the top side of the outer split of a hide. This leaves the tightest grain exposed like conventional tanned leather. Roughout flips the outer hide spilt leaving the underside exposed. I have not seen many jackets made from Nubuck post...
  8. jonbuilder

    Aero Leathers Horsehide Heavy CXL Motorcycle Pants 35w X 32

    Very little wear on these Aero riding pants made from heavy CXL black horsehide. Smooth leather with grain starting to develop at the legs. I think Aero uses their heaviest CXL on the pants maybe because they are easier to sew. They are tagged size 36 but the half inside waist measures 17.5, the...
  9. jonbuilder

    I am consider making an offer on 1930s Suede sport jacket seeking advice

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  10. jonbuilder

    Two Taubers 50s MC / Patrolman's Police Jacket

    On the left is a cross zip motorcycle jacket, on the right is a police patrolman's jacket. I would not know if the motorcycle jacket was a police issue, it does not have a badge holder. Maybe on a police motorcycle and wearing a police helmet, the office wore his badge pinned to his shirt? The...
  11. jonbuilder

    Lost Cal Leather Jacket

    I just purchased a Taubers on Esty. I do not visit Esty often but have a faint memory of buying a jacket there in the past. Going through my Esty account I see a purchase of Cal Leather on Jan 18, 2020. I find the transaction in my paypal account and see the seller sent me a tracking number. I...
  13. jonbuilder

    Mid Western Sport Togs Deerskin Jacket Halfbelt 42 /44

    I purchased this deerskin half belt with cafe racer collar from Terry last year and decided to move it along at what I paid $175 shipped CONUS F&F I have included a link to Terry's video that shows the jacket better than I can. I agree with Terry's description. The jacket is mid-weight very...
  14. jonbuilder

    Early pre 60s Wards Jacket

    I recently have become attached to pre 60s Ward jackets. Being raised on MC Ward and Sears I kind of looked more for Hercules jackets and Sears were more prolific in numbers of jackets I have come to the conclusion Wards jackets are more interesting. I will start with a 40s halfbelt identified...
  15. jonbuilder

    Wearing leather jackets in the rain

    Do you have specific jackets in your collection you go o for rain or snow days. I would think leather is fine in the rain if the jacket is dried properly. I did wear a 50s long leather jacket on an hour and a half walk during heavy rain and later that day was at an outdoor wake all afternoon in...
  16. jonbuilder

    Aero Sunburst Tumbled CXL Black Horsehide Size 42

    Little signs of being worn beautiful horsehide with nice gaining. I like this jacket a lot I am selling it to make room for an Aero 50s half belt I just purchased from TFL classifies. $575 PPFF includes shipping CONUS Measurements in inches Pit 22-1/2 shoulder 18-1/2 back 25 hem 20 to 21...
  17. jonbuilder

    Schott Horween Veg Tan 628US

    Rare limited run for the Japanese market. The hide is just beautifully nice deep luster. The weight is moderately heavy substantial without being overbearing heavy. Schott outdid themself with this special edition. I have supplied a picture from eBay where the jacket was listed at $3,000. There...
  19. jonbuilder

    Expandible back pleats

    Do center expandible back seams pleats provide moveability or are they just a visual feature?
  20. jonbuilder

    Himel Kensington SHINKI leather cafe racer jacket size 44 tage size 46

    I purchased this fine Kensington here from sweetfights, There are no issues with the jacket and it fits me perfectly. I wore it 3 or 4 times since my purchase, I was saving it for when I want to be well dressed and that does not happen much. I purchased this jacket to replace an original Buco...
  21. jonbuilder

    Crown zipper teeth types

    Found my answer
  22. jonbuilder

    Good Wear Californian size 42 in Brown Shinki Horsehide

    I purchased this beauty on TFL last Oct. I wore it 3 or 4 times mostly around the house and have determined the fit is not right. The jacket is cut sung in the body for a size 42 a little too snug for me. Here is the link to the original OP's post...
  23. jonbuilder

    1950s White Trojan night rider

    I am not excited about writing this review given the example I have has extensive leather flaking I presume leather dry rot? I found two large tears and one smaller tear that looks like a repair of a long tear. The zip insection pin is weak and has some tape unraveling. I anticipated the fit...

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