Lee Denim Jacket thrift store find

[blackcat1369]

Hey Folks,
This is my first post, though I've been here often for info or just to admire other people's treasures.
I ran across this Lee jean jacket the other day, which will never fit me but I couldn't pass up because of its great condition. The only wear is to the tag below the inside logo tag. This jacket is still fairly stiff! I don't know much about Lee jackets, but my brief research leads me to think 70's. Was hoping someone more knowlegeable could confirm/offer additional info because I will likely be selling or trading it and I want to provide an accurate description.
Thanks for your time!
-Dan
Here's the link for pics http://imgur.com/a/CX2KI

 

[robrinay]

Unfortunately the vintagemotorcyclejacket website doesn’t seem to exist anymore and they had a fairly definitive set of pics of Lee labels by date. Try searching Pinterest for vintage Lee labels

 

[Blackadder]

Late 70s according to the below link. A vintage shop in Japan.
http://www.redcloud.co.jp/detail/lee.htm

 

[Monitor]

It's beautiful!

 

[Peacoat]

Great jacket with no wear. I have a Levis jacket of similar design I have had for years, and it is showing its age.

Welcome to the Lounge.

 

[blackcat1369]

Thanks, everyone!
70's was pretty much where I was at on it too. I've always been a Levi's jacket guy and have 3 of them ranging from the 60's up to the point they joined the ranks of the ill fitting by switching to the non-sizes, S-M-L, which always seem to fit poorly somewhere...
This jacket was my first close look at a Lee jacket and now I really want one that fits me. I love the reenforcement stitching on the collar. Hopefully i can rehome this one and find a nice dark 38 to replace it!

 

[bn1966]

Very nice score...

 

[OldStrummer]

While I was never truly into the denim jacket thing, this post inspired me to look up Levi's "made in the USA" jackets. I spotted one on eBay that looked really good and was my size, so it's now on its way...

 

[blackcat1369]

I bought this one on sale for $17.00 (1983) at the local mall with one of my first paychecks. I can still get into it but it's fragile as lace!
http://imgur.com/pTiOuLn

 

[Peacoat]

While I was never truly into the denim jacket thing, this post inspired me to look up Levi's "made in the USA" jackets. I spotted one on eBay that looked really good and was my size, so it's now on its way...

This how things get started.

BTW, you would get a much better tone with a Gibson, any Gibson.

 

[EmergencyIan]

This how things get started.

BTW, you would get a much better tone with a Gibson, any Gibson.

Unless it's a pre-war Martin.

- Ian

 

[OldStrummer]

This how things get started.

BTW, you would get a much better tone with a Gibson, any Gibson.

Unless it's a pre-war Martin.

- Ian

Oh, I am so tempted to jump into this potential flame war. But no, I'm going to be resolute and just move on...

 

[blackcat1369]

Acoustic I'd go Martin, but electric is all Gibson.

 

[Peacoat]

Acoustic I'd go Martin, but electric is all Gibson.

Agree completely. Fender makes a good guitar, but the sound is just too tinny. Gibson? That is a real man's full bodied sound. Sorta like the Lost World's manly jackets made by Stu.

When people ask me the difference between the sound of the two, I say, "For a Fender, think the Beach Boys. For Gibson, think B. B. King." Nuff said.

 

[blackcat1369]

Now if only I could afford one of those jackets!!