Great collection, JMax! Can't get enough of Cals.
Great collection, JMax! Can't get enough of Cals.
Do we know the date on the Red Cal labels? I have a red one.
Great collection, JMax! Can't get enough of Cals.
Ha! And I thought that cord on the collar was repair. Now I know.My straight zip in the above pic has the red label. Late 40s, early 50s. Only used a short while. Teacore hide common in them too. Corduroy on collar.
Ha! And I thought that cord on the collar was repair. Now I know.
I think the 120 was a trucker . I know they did similar to JD-1/2 but don’t know the numbers of the more mass produced number. Anybody know ?Beautiful collection, Bahabp100! This LAPD Cal is well-preserved despite its age. The Leatherman one, which is an Al's Leather actually, seems to be a thick garment. If I'm not mistaken, the Schott 1985 JD-2 is the same as Schott 120, right?
As I like to say at my house from time to time, sometimes the dog catches the dog catcher. I had pretty much given up on my proper fitting Cal search. I have a straight zip that's nearly there, but short. A cross zip that's long but tight. Etc etc. Well it took 6 to get pretty darn close. Shout out to @Leather Walker who flagged it for me. And to @Kubatu who had it hiding in his closet.
It's tagged a 46L but feels more like a 43 in modern terms. 25 in back. Longer sleeves. It's 95% what I wanted. A touch loose in the chest, but the taper is extreme so it's fine. I can finally breathe and not feel like I needed a red cape lol. Anyway, I was getting tired of Cal Russian Roulette. So this is close enough. Once it cools off more and can take proper pics with jeans and boots etc. I'll post fit pics. For now, here she is... probably a 1970s version. Definitely well worn but solid. I'd say 8/10. Heavy mofo but pliable. View attachment 355275 View attachment 355276 View attachment 355277 View attachment 355278 View attachment 355279
Also found this one, 'Made to order Independent Leather Shop Ventura California' must of been made between the transition of Star Glove to Cali Leathers?
Also found this one, 'Made to order Independent Leather Shop Ventura California' must of been made between the transition of Star Glove to Cali Leathers?
Very cool missing link.Also found this one, 'Made to order Independent Leather Shop Ventura California' must of been made between the transition of Star Glove to Cali Leathers?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CPw2sWfD3OU/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Very cool missing link.