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

[Jin431]

@Jin431 duuuuuude seeing that JL in Vermont is 1) an eye-opening BEAUTY and 2) getting me pumped up for my JL “Cascade”

Design on your cyclist jacket is very neat. Love the bottom snap work.

I know man I feel we made the right choice in picking the best hide they currently offer so good job to us. @JCSD is also having a MTO jacket out of this hide. Can't wait to see the both of your jackets here soon enough. I'll post close up photos of the hide when I get the jacket.

Yes they put their own twist on it with the hand pocket placement and the length of the chest pocket should be functional for use. This has the riri zips so I'm excited to try them out.

whoa. wow. Wait, is this you buying someone else's jacket that hasn't passed muster? Or your design from beginning and he's making some tweaks. Thought I saw something similar to this recently. It's beautiful. Pretty much a freewheeler La Brea rip off. If I had to get another jacket from Greg, probably would be this exact one except in brown.

This is my jacket request, Greg was half way done making it when he figured he will not send it to me (leather is too thin for him to pass his QC) so he just finished the jacket up that will eventually be displayed in his brick & mortar store somewhere in Scotland. It's one of those Frankenstein jackets that I really like lol j-24 front with like you said La Brea elements in the back/sleeve designs. I was thinking the same thing that this would look so cool in brown with an added belt

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

dipping my toes into the military rabbit hole. Although starting slow and cheap. Grabbed a couple older Schott designs, probably not true to military spec, but that ain't my hot button, so no biggie. Going to see how the combined shipping vs. individual works out, but pricing will end up being about $100-125 all in for each for these.

The first looks like maybe some new knits might be in order, but we'll see if I like overall before putting some restoration money into it. Can't tell if the mutton collar is detachable. From what I can make out, the 674 models aren't (and usually have sherpa style lining too unremovable), but the 184sm (even though main tag says 674) are. But then there's a couple of hybrid styles like 174sm (which I think is what this might be) and just variations of the original 674 (some have action back, some don't, some have zip up liner, some quilted). Looks like it might have the hefty silver talon zip as well. One of the leaps of faith of buying from buyee, you just don't have all the info. If it is 174sm, that's the naked leather, really nice in a medium brown.

The other is a 184sm but missing the detachable collar and liner and has an action back--usually a deal breaker for me, but again, will test out the fit and see how it goes. Has that classic flight jacket brown patina, so I couldn't resist.

 

[Lantern]

Incoming Field Leather Manhattan (J-24) modified with a different back/sleeve design and will have detachable mouton collar as well. Greg will remake the whole jacket as the leather used on the front panels is a little too thin for his liking to ship out. Greg said he will likely use this jacket in his shop as a sample.

Is this the teacore leather? With dark brown stitching? Thinking of using that same combo on my custom FL. Greg should have my mock-up jacket ready in a few weeks.

 

[Jin431]

Is this the teacore leather? With dark brown stitching? Thinking of using that same combo on my custom FL. Greg should have my mock-up jacket ready in a few weeks.

Yes you got it right for both. Good luck with your project, what pattern will you get?

 

[Lantern]

Yes you got it right for both. Good luck with your project, what pattern will you get?

Planning a custom design, cafe racer with collar. Need to talk through some of the details with Greg.

 

[hondurasdave47]

Incoming JL French cyclist/German flyer jacket in Horween Seal Brown Vermont. Waiting on mouton collar to be placed then I can pick it up.

View attachment 338625

View attachment 338624

Incoming Field Leather Manhattan (J-24) modified with a different back/sleeve design and will have detachable mouton collar as well. Greg will remake the whole jacket as the leather used on the front panels is a little too thin for his liking to ship out. Greg said he will likely use this jacket in his shop as a sample.

View attachment 338627

View attachment 338626

View attachment 338628

Congrats on both! Big week for you.

 

[Jin431]

Planning a custom design, cafe racer with collar. Need to talk through some of the details with Greg.

Don't be worried with the fit on the mock up jacket too much, he doesn't dwell a lot of time on making them. Note all the details once he gets to your order, he is still a one man opearatjon and can only focus on certain projects that is at hand. The completion time might take longer than advertised but i feel it's worth the wait.

Congrats on both! Big week for you.

Looks like it! Should have the JL sometime this week, the FL remake should be finished tomorrow and will be delivered sometime next week. Thanks man

 

[navetsea]

Incoming Field Leather Manhattan (J-24) modified with a different back/sleeve design and will have detachable mouton collar as well. Greg will remake the whole jacket as the leather used on the front panels is a little too thin for his liking to ship out. Greg said he will likely use this jacket in his shop as a sample.

View attachment 338627

View attachment 338626

View attachment 338628

Congrats, it looks beautiful , the current mods and the future plan sound great!

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Got a Freewheelers Bodie jacket to replace the Mulholland and Sunset which I have now sold. It's a dark brown, so I will be switching my Field Leathers jacket to black so I can still have at least one black leather jacket.

The brown is rather dull in most stockist photos, but it is supposed to age to a more rich, reddish tone which I can see a bit of in the Freewheelers photos. That leather color was the one hang up so those FW photos made me pull the trigger. I adore the deerskin that FW uses and the style and most importantly, short length are perfect for me. This is the shortest stock leather jacket I have ever personally come across. It's at least an inch shorter in the back than my RMC Cooper jacket is which was already rather short by stock jacket standards.

Needless to say, I'm excited for this one. I have never said this before, but I expect this to end up as my number one jacket. I hope it lives up to this.

 

[Leigh H]

Got a Freewheelers Bodie jacket to replace the Mulholland and Sunset which I have now sold. It's a dark brown, so I will be switching my Field Leathers jacket to black so I can still have at least one black leather jacket.

The brown is rather dull in most stockist photos, but it is supposed to age to a more rich, reddish tone which I can see a bit of in the Freewheelers photos. That leather color was the one hang up so those FW photos made me pull the trigger. I adore the deerskin that FW uses and the style and most importantly, short length are perfect for me. This is the shortest stock leather jacket I have ever personally come across. It's at least an inch shorter in the back than my RMC Cooper jacket is which was already rather short by stock jacket standards.

Needless to say, I'm excited for this one. I have never said this before, but I expect this to end up as my number one jacket. I hope it lives up to this.

Another great FW jacket!. Do you buy directly from them?

 

[Tom71]

Pretty obviously I lost the last of my senses and bought:

1. @nick123`s GW A-2 (Arrived two weeks ago and my daily wearer on my wife´s and my early morning walks; already posted some photos. A "1-of-a-kind" piece that couldn´t be more beautiful!).

2. RMC A-2 "Canyon red" (Replacement for my now too small Eastman A-2; wanted to exchange it for one size up but Eastman didn´t want to trade it in, so I made the "spur-of-the-moment" decision to get my first RMC from a local dealer).

3. FW "Mulholland" in vintage black from @gily (saw it here in the Classifieds last week and couldn´t believe my luck. THIS jacket in THIS size. Already arrived at my door day before yesterday).

4. Aero "Original Hercules" in black Badalassi (already got notified about customs clearance yesterday, so incoming during the next days or so. Aero posted a few shots on their Insta, and it looks the bomb!).

Obviously hard to do justice to all of them. I also note a tendency to switch to more "upmarket" makers/leathers. Will do pictures/notes over the next weeks.

All this means: check the Classifieds! I will now need to offload a lot of the jackets that don´t see enough wear. If you fancy anything, just let me know. I am more keen to give space to the above newcomers than I am to strike a "good deal" for myself in the sales.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Another great FW jacket!. Do you buy directly from them?

Thanks! I buy my FW jackets from Japanese dealers or go used. This one, like my Caboose was purchased from Genco. I always get fantastic service from them. The Caboose is ironically my first ever FW jacket and my current oldest jacket. I'm hoping that good luck of survival translates to the Bodie as well.

 

[Carlos840]

Got a Freewheelers Bodie jacket to replace the Mulholland and Sunset which I have now sold. It's a dark brown, so I will be switching my Field Leathers jacket to black so I can still have at least one black leather jacket.

The brown is rather dull in most stockist photos, but it is supposed to age to a more rich, reddish tone which I can see a bit of in the Freewheelers photos. That leather color was the one hang up so those FW photos made me pull the trigger. I adore the deerskin that FW uses and the style and most importantly, short length are perfect for me. This is the shortest stock leather jacket I have ever personally come across. It's at least an inch shorter in the back than my RMC Cooper jacket is which was already rather short by stock jacket standards.

Needless to say, I'm excited for this one. I have never said this before, but I expect this to end up as my number one jacket. I hope it lives up to this.

That straight collar is super cool!

 

[dudewuttheheck]

That straight collar is super cool!

Yeah aside from the short length it's ny favorite design aspect of the jacket.

 

[Jin431]

The remake of my FL modified J24 is almost complete. Greg made a mock up of the detachable mouton collar, he hasn't made one before so he is working out the most optimal placement of the snap buttons so it's easy on the eyes and will meet his standard. I haven't even received the jacket but I already want a brown version Lol

 

[jacketjunkie]

Got a Freewheelers Bodie jacket to replace the Mulholland and Sunset which I have now sold. It's a dark brown, so I will be switching my Field Leathers jacket to black so I can still have at least one black leather jacket.

The brown is rather dull in most stockist photos, but it is supposed to age to a more rich, reddish tone which I can see a bit of in the Freewheelers photos. That leather color was the one hang up so those FW photos made me pull the trigger. I adore the deerskin that FW uses and the style and most importantly, short length are perfect for me. This is the shortest stock leather jacket I have ever personally come across. It's at least an inch shorter in the back than my RMC Cooper jacket is which was already rather short by stock jacket standards.

Needless to say, I'm excited for this one. I have never said this before, but I expect this to end up as my number one jacket. I hope it lives up to this.

My favourite FW design and probably the only one I would buy if the occasion arose. Used that is, I don‘t think any jacket could live up to my expectations at the price point these are new.

I currently have three vanson models on order, House, Stadium and Dakota (i already own all of these but in sites that are too big for me now so i‘m downsizing in all of them). Also eyeing a Vanson Model J on the bay rn..

 

[dudewuttheheck]

My favourite FW design and probably the only one I would buy if the occasion arose. Used that is, I don‘t think any jacket could live up to my expectations at the price point these are new.

I currently have three vanson models on order, House, Stadium and Dakota (i already own all of these but in sites that are too big for me now so i‘m downsizing in all of them). Also eyeing a Vanson Model J on the bay rn..

A used Vanson would be great to fit my missing black jacket needs, but they're always too long for me. That's partly why the Bodie should in theory work so well for me.

 

[Pandemic]

The remake of my FL modified J24 is almost complete. Greg made a mock up of the detachable mouton collar, he hasn't made one before so he is working out the most optimal placement of the snap buttons so it's easy on the eyes and will meet his standard. I haven't even received the jacket but I already want a brown version Lol

View attachment 339173


View attachment 339174

View attachment 339175

View attachment 339176

Daaaaaaaaaaamn dude! That looks incredible. I can’t wait to see it on you. Congrats!

Remake? Did I miss something?

 

[Imuricecreamman]

The remake of my FL modified J24 is almost complete. Greg made a mock up of the detachable mouton collar, he hasn't made one before so he is working out the most optimal placement of the snap buttons so it's easy on the eyes and will meet his standard. I haven't even received the jacket but I already want a brown version Lol

View attachment 339173


View attachment 339174

View attachment 339175

View attachment 339176

Leather looks amazing and THICK! I'd want a much thicker, fluffier collar though.

 

[marker2037]

Daaaaaaaaaaamn dude! That looks incredible. I can’t wait to see it on you. Congrats!

Remake? Did I miss something?

The leather just didn't meet Greg's QC so he made a new one.