Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Mandarin]

^^^ Spotted that one. Seller has a serious collection.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

$50 How is it still unsold, after 32 weeks ?

I think the deal with FB sales is you have to pick up locally. It's about a 1.5 hour drive for me, otherwise out of curiosity I would have gone and checked it out. Only the one photo, no measurements, etc. etc. who knows what you're going to get. But yeah, if I was within half hour, I would have chanced it.

 

[handymike]

You could go apple picking in Hemet, and make a day of it.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

You could go apple picking in Hemet, and make a day of it.

maybe on the way to vegas one day

San Bernadino has got a huge biker community. Lots of Hells Angels used to be out there. I'm fairly confident that's a legit Cal.

 

[alish]

Kurland looks to be in very good condition (nearly like NOS). P2P 23", shoulders 18". $450 or offer.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/253974823353?hash=item3b221441b9:g:SZEAAOSwL4Rb51VO&LH_ItemCondition=4|10

 

[Diesel]

Anyone in the L.A. area? This Cal for $50! FB Marketplace posted 7 months ago.


Thanks for posting Leather Walker.

Seller says it is too heavy to ship, so I will do the 100 miles round to get it.

How will I know if it is a Cal and not a Branded without a label?

 

[Diesel]

I am in the process of going to get buy it…and will take it even if it is a Branded Garments jacket……

But how will I know if is a Branded without label or a original Cal?

 

[handymike]

Show us lots of photos.

 

[ABCD]

I think the deal with FB sales is you have to pick up locally.

How come? Why can't they ship a jacket?

 

[ABCD]

Pretty nice long halfbelt size 42

$395 obo

 

[JMax]

I am in the process of going to get buy it…and will take it even if it is a Branded Garments jacket……

But how will I know if is a Branded without label or a original Cal?

The FB jacket is a Cal, 60s / 70s. Nice grab for 50 bones and a road trip.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

How come? Why can't they ship a jacket?

maybe I have bad info, but I think I remember others mentioning in the past that typically the transactions on facebook are local. I could be wrong and maybe it's case to case.

Diesel, there's a few tell tale signs on a Cal. Mutton in the sleeves by the wrists, the horizontal stitching on the hand warmer pockets, the stitch pattern on the tail. There's a few different patterns (gussets, no gussets, etc.) so that's not a sure thing. Also the liner, black satin like. The white canvas like lining in the inside pocket.

 

[JMax]

Herc $100

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-50...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

 

[JMax]

Cool

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-50s-SE...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

 

[JMax]

Guidemaster Lobo S 20-21” P2P. I was hoping it was bigger. I’d be all over it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/True-Vtg-H...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

 

[Jin431]

Guidemaster Lobo S 20-21” P2P. I was hoping it was bigger. I’d be all over it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/True-Vtg-H...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

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The belt design on this looks so nice, what's the back story on these jackets?

 

[JMax]

The belt design on this looks so nice, what's the back story on these jackets?

I do like the snaps on the belt. Both Guidemaster and Fidelity used them, both out of Boston.

Awesome thread linked below. A gent chimed in who was part of the family that started the company decades ago. Good read.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/guide-master-by-wolf-outerwear.97307/#post-2759106

 

[Jin431]

I do like the snaps on the belt. Both Guidemaster and Fidelity used them, both out of Boston.

Awesome thread linked below. A gent chimed in who was part of the family that started the company decades ago. Good read.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/guide-master-by-wolf-outerwear.97307/#post-2759106

thats A cool jacket and company. How would the guidemaster compare to let's say a perfecto or Taubers of the day? Worth the punt if the measurements pan out.?

 

[JMax]

thats A cool jacket and company. How would the guidemaster compare to let's say a perfecto or Taubers of the day? Worth the punt if the measurements pan out.?

Ive never handled a Guidemaster. From what I can see in pictures, and have read online and from other TFL members, they make a great jacket. If this thing fit me I would have messaged the seller an offer and/or tried to win the auction. If it fits anything like a Fidelity, then even better. And this is my favorite liner that I have seen in GMW jackets, though it’s not in perfect shape.

Edit: Don’t forget that it need repairs. Maybe a lot of them that are unseen. So I would factor that in.

 

[Leather Walker]

Thanks for posting Leather Walker.
Seller says it is too heavy to ship, so I will do the 100 miles round to get it.
How will I know if it is a Cal and not a Branded without a label?

My pleasure! Show us that Cal asap you get it