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

[HoosierDaddy]

Probably..but to walk up to a stranger and reach out to examine his zipper pull up close might be considered a little strange by many leather jacket wearers who could actually care less what's on their zipper pull.

 

[ABCD]

Probably..but to walk up to a stranger and reach out to examine his zipper pull up close might be considered a little strange by many leather jacket wearers who could actually care less what's on their zipper pull.

Maybe you should try it one day, just to see what happens

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Sorry..but I'm one of those who could care less what is on a zipper pull as long as the zipper works well.

 

[Monitor]

Do you really think that people will look that closely at your zipper pulls? Seriously..??

I know that of course nobody will ever in a million years notice what the zipper says and as I said, even if people did that, it doesn't have any meaning where I live. It's just that I found it weird and amusing that as @El Marro stated, a company in America would use a zipper that says KKK. Thought it'd be an interesting story to share.
I don't personally care about it myself, I know it's probably some Chinese knockoff deal but it's a nice jacket and this just gives me another excuse to replace the tabs.

I heard there were people on internet that spend hours on forums talking about zippers and stitching and leather...
If these people really exist online they must exist in the real world too no?

...then again, yeah. Imagine the conversation...
*At the next TFL meetup*
- Hey, that's a cool Excelled! Nice jackets. Are those Talon or Scovill? Or did they switch to something else for these later models?
- Nope. These are the original KKK's, baby.

 

[torfjord]

I know that of course nobody will ever in a million years notice what the zipper says and as I said, even if people did that, it doesn't have any meaning where I live. It's just that I found it weird and amusing that as @El Marro stated, a company in America would use a zipper that says KKK. Thought it'd be an interesting story to share.
I don't personally care about it myself, I know it's probably some Chinese knockoff deal but it's a nice jacket and this just gives me another excuse to replace the tabs.



...then again, yeah. Imagine the conversation...
*At the next TFL meetup*
- Hey, that's a cool Excelled! Nice jackets. Are those Talon or Scovill? Or did they switch to something else for these later models?
- Nope. These are the original KKK's, baby.

Even if someone noticed them and connects the KKK on the zippers to the klan, it’s not like they are going to think that you are a racist douche because of them. I would keep them if it were my jacket, I think they’re hilariously weird.

 

[navetsea]

maybe it is a Korean knock off

 

[torfjord]

maybe it is a Korean knock off

The K’s are abbreviations for Korean Knock Knock!

 

[jonbuilder]

The KKK on a zip would bother me, it only takes one person to notice and take offense here in the states since the black lives matter movement it could become a lost job offense.

 

[JMax]

The KKK on a zip would bother me, it only takes one person to notice and take offense here in the states since the black lives matter movement it could become a lost job offense.

Yep. And I just wouldn’t want it on me. For a number of reasons.

 

[tmitchell59]

Happy ending on this one for me. Apparently the high bidder backed out, because I got a "second chance" offer from eBay on it today, and accepted it. I'm worried it'll be tight on me, but we'll see. It looks like a nice heavy horsehide center-zip police jacket. Listing said '40's vintage, but I am sure it's not that old. Maybe more like '60s. Any guess as to maker? I don't think it's a Cal, maybe it could be Taylor's or Appalachian, but I have no clue honestly. Doesn't seem to have any maker's tag or size tag in it, and that means I probably paid too much.


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I do not think it is Appalachian, but don't know who made it. Looks to be late 40s early 50s. The zipper stop may help with dating. Very nice looking jacket that appears to be in excellent condition. There were small makers around the country making uniform jackets for Police work. This jacket is an example of a regional maker in Minneapolis

 

[ton312]

Whoever stamped those zips and ok’d them for production was a straight up dumb *** idiot. It had to be a production line mistake but they never should’ve been installed. I’d throw that one back in the goodwill bin. Not worth the effort for an excelled jacket to replace the pulls.

 

[Monitor]

Whoever stamped those zips and ok’d them for production was a straight up dumb *** idiot. It had to be a production line mistake but they never should’ve been installed. I’d throw that one back in the goodwill bin. Not worth the effort for an excelled jacket to replace the pulls.

Incredible it was approved but otherwise the jacket was dirt cheap and it isn't bad at all. It's not one of those painted split hide models that are most often found on eBay plus it fits okay. I know these are dime a dozen in the States but a nice cross zip like that is still a rarity where I am.

 

[El Marro]

Incredible it was approved but otherwise the jacket was dirt cheap and it isn't bad at all. It's not one of those painted split hide models that are most often found on eBay plus it fits okay. I know these are dime a dozen in the States but a nice cross zip like that is still a rarity where I am.

I think the dremel tool idea is a good one in that case. Should be relatively easy to buff those letters right off. Plus it will be kind of fun, I always love an excuse to pull out my Dremel tool.

 

[JMax]

On its way soon. While I am very happy @think_zot is now a TFLer, I think the wonderful jackets he puts up for sale will bring many of us a good deal of angst. Lol.

 

[Carlos840]

On its way soon. While I am very happy @think_zot is now a TFLer, I think the wonderful jackets he puts up for sale will bring many of us a good deal of angst. Lol.

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That one was a bit much for me, can't wait to see what it looks like on you.
Please let us know what The Polskanator says about that one!

 

[JMax]

That one was a bit much for me, can't wait to see what it looks like on you.
Please let us know what The Polskanator says about that one!

I hope I don’t feel like I’m a stand-in for a Chick-fil-A ad, but this jacket caught my eye a long time ago. Never found it in a size I could wear. Plus— D pocket.

No need to wait, she hates it. “Too much going on, stop trying so hard” lol. It’s empowering having someone so supportive in your corner.

 

[dannyk]

I hope I don’t feel like I’m a stand-in for a Chick-fil-A ad, but this jacket caught my eye a long time ago. Never found it in a size I could wear. Plus— D pocket.

No need to wait, she hates it. “Too much going on, stop trying so hard” lol. It’s empowering having someone so supportive in your corner.

I have a new one picked out. Something real special I’m dying to get my hands on. But she’s already told me weddings off if I dare buy one more before getting rid of my stock. I’m trying! I’m like it’s not my fault, blame genetics. They made me a grown *** adult who’s still the same size as a middle school kid haha. No one is the same size as me. I’ll have to go to grailed or eBay me thinks. But yeah the support is just so nice. All the “that one is ugly, that one is too busy, that doesn’t match your boots, you’re trying to hard, don’t you dare buy another before these are jut the door.” Really really strong supporter of my hobby.

 

[JMax]

I have a new one picked out. Something real special I’m dying to get my hands on. But she’s already told me weddings off if I dare buy one more before getting rid of my stock. I’m trying! I’m like it’s not my fault, blame genetics. They made me a grown *** adult who’s still the same size as a middle school kid haha. No one is the same size as me. I’ll have to go to grailed or eBay me thinks. But yeah the support is just so nice. All the “that one is ugly, that one is too busy, that doesn’t match your boots, you’re trying to hard, don’t you dare buy another before these are jut the door.” Really really strong supporter of my hobby.

Ha, yes. I understand. And it’s fun to joke about it. Reality is that she will take a bat to the head of anyone or thing that messes with our family. She just likes to see the look on my face, then walks away giggling. I really try not to ask anymore, but sometimes I break.

 

[dannyk]

Ha, yes. I understand. And it’s fun to joke about it. Reality is that she will take a bat to the head of anyone or thing that messes with our family. She just likes to see the look on my face, then walks away giggling. I really try not to ask anymore, but sometimes I break.

Totally agree. She agreed to marry me after all. And anyone who can potentially spend forever with me...well let’s just say I’m not easy to get along with, most of the time I don’t even like me haha.

 

[JMax]

Totally agree. She agreed to marry me after all. And anyone who can potentially spend forever with me...well let’s just say I’m not easy to get along with, most of the time I don’t even like me haha.

I’m in a bit of denial about my flaws. She sees them, that’s for sure.