I'm impatient to see the steps and result!I wasn't aware that Mysteryo sent-in his own jacket rivets and belt buckle to be used... I'm moving ahead without the rivets, and having 5-Star use one of their metal buckles appropriate for this style jacket on (hopefully) a snapped belt to easily replace the buckle if desired.
Here's my final details:
Buco J-82 Repro
Use original Buco pattern in my measurements
At least 1.4mm black steer hide most closely
matching original Buco as possible.
KEEP original J-82 D-pocket
NO snaps for fur collar installed on collar.
NO rivets
Thickest, durable pocket linings (canvas?) for all pockets
Lining: Red Twill cotton (Both body and sleeves)
Nickle Antique Talon zippers
Use appropriate style silver metal motorcycle jacket belt
buckle from your stock, and install snap on belt to make buckle
removable.
Correct Measurements:
Pit-Pit: 23.5 "
Shoulders: 19 "
Sleeves: 25.5 "
Hem: 21.5 "
Back Length: 24 "
I'll start my own thread to show the jacket after it arrives.... Hopefully, this will turn out as well overall as Mysteryo's jacket....