Just got the Kit from Will Zach today! Truly a beautiful jacket. Thank you, Will! Very happy with the fit too. Feels great. My 6th vintage jacket since I began my obsession reading endless posts on TFL. I think I’ve reached the stage of mental illness!!! Haha…Something is just right about riding...
Cal-Leather in brown. BIN $175. Pretty cool, but needs restoration work.
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Thank you for all that info. I actually ended up buying that jacket based on all that I have learned from your posts on the history of Sears Hercules jackets. I really appreciate all the info you and the TFL members post here. Thanks!
I’m on the hunt for a type 3 suede trucker jacket and wondering about the quality of this Ralph Loren. Should I hold out for a Levi’s jacket? Or hold out for the Schott type 3 rancher in chocolate brown that saw was sold here on TFL. That was beautiful jacket...
Can someone give me an idea of time period of manufacture and leather quality of this Sears Oakbrook?
Thank you to @tmitchell59 for the amazing thread on Sears motorcycle jacket history!! Makes me wish I had a 50’s Hercules HH!
After reading, I noticed that examples of early 60’s Oakbrook...
Got measurements from the seller.
New message from: hriderman42 (176)
Pit-to-pit is 22"
Sleeve from seam to cuff is 27"
Collar to bottom of back is 27"
I really appreciate your point of view and all the details. I learn so much from all of you.
What criteria do you look at when you want to determine the quality? Is “okay” quality typical of 70’s and 80’s Fidelity jackets? I have bought a Cal Leather so far, not sure of age. Member @JMax posted...
Thank you for that information. I think the zippers say “ideal” on them. Wonder what year they used ideal zippers?
Also wondering about quality level of these, too.
Thank you for posting that! Getting a very detailed explanation from a voice of experience is hugely helpful!! I really appreciate your insight! I love this site! You and all the other regular contributors to TFL are a great/thoughtful group! I’ve learned so much.
My gut is telling me not to...
Based on what I have learned so far from everything I’ve read and the one Cal Leather jacket I have bought, I think removing those added pieces will result in a better fit, based on measurements he gave me. But as I’ve learned on the site, who knows how well he measured. Just trying to cover all...
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