The last one is by Himel Brothers Leather Co. The man behind that company is David Himel who posts on here as Himelator. Here's a link to this jacket on his website. It's a work of art with one of the most beautiful designed backs I've ever seen...
I'm based in the UK & I've been a an online buyer for several years now. Mainly my purchases are from the US. I also buy from Japan & Europe at times. My purchases are thro' eBay or the specific sellers online portal. My preferred payment method is by PayPal. That way I'm not entering my debit...
Mine is a generic jacket (no outlet label) & they do come up on eBay once in a while. There's an identical version with one difference. The woollen lining is green/black plaid & was sold by Sears so it carries their label. By pure coincidence there is one on eBay now.
I've seen you current...
Thank you. I'd be kicking myself now if that was my size having missed it. You certainly had luck running with all the way on that one. Look after it & it'll give a lifetime of wear. Enjoy
Welcome Forest. Now that's my kind of jacket. It's a beaut & 1 to keep without doubt. You did well to get such a fine example at any price let alone for a mere 250 bucks. Definitely 50s although that particular jacket featured in the Sears catalogue from the early 30s thro to the mid 50s. Early...
Cheers Mojo1975. Without the bi-swing back it would probably too restrictive as it is a typical vintage trim fit. Your Buco is rockin. I'm into them myself. Here's mine:
Thanks Pegasus. Cinch belts aren't really needed as this fits like glove anyway so would be purely decorative in this case...
Because he works here I think: http://www.insurrectionvintage.com/vintage-motorcycle-jackets.html
Lovely jacket. I'd just lose one of those cinch straps off each side to be picky.
I went for the NOS Crown sprung main zip option in my customised J23 & have had no problems with it. It's probably made to a higher quality than most, if not all zips available today. And I got NOS brass Talons fitted in the sleeves & pockets without asking.
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