Vintage Outerwear: Threads of the Past

[tmitchell59]

Block Bilt motorcycle jacket from my pictures library Block Bilt MC jackets are rare

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Yes, Block MC/Police jackets do not show up too often. I do have one pictured below. It is a most unique jacket, with some odd work done to it. I bought it out of Japan. There is another Block Police jacket in Japan.

 

[tmitchell59]

These types of cuffs were mentioned in another thread related to Golden Bear jackets. I guess this label is late 50s/early 60s. This leather piece aids in getting off these tight knit cuffs without pulling on the knits and wearing them out.

 

[ton312]

Knopf arrived! Very delicate. Very thin and light, I would call it a leather windbreaker. Was essentially worn down to suede. I used Aileens leather glue, obernaufs oil and dark brown Urad to give it some life back. Not a jacket I’ll be putting any money into. I’ll hand stitch the lining where needed and wear it into disintegration.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Yes, Block MC/Police jackets do not show up too often. I do have one pictured below. It is a most unique jacket, with some odd work done to it. I bought it out of Japan. There is another Block Police jacket in Japan.

Great find! It seems like the sleeves were shortened?

 

[Canuck Panda]

Knopf arrived! Very delicate. Very thin and light, I would call it a leather windbreaker. Was essentially worn down to suede. I used Aileens leather glue, obernaufs oil and dark brown Urad to give it some life back. Not a jacket I’ll be putting any money into. I’ll hand stitch the lining where needed and wear it into disintegration.
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You brought it back to life!

 

[ton312]

Great find! It seems like the sleeves were shortened?

They may have been! There’s about 3” of leather cuff inside the sleeve.

 

[ton312]

I let them out. It’s a little strange but the length is far better though.

 

[Canuck Panda]

I let them out. It’s a little strange but the length is far better though.
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What is this sorcery, magical lengthening. Looks like regular ole American Style Cuff.
Usually people post aging photos of their jackets, you just Benjamin Button'ed this oldie.

 

[tmitchell59]

Knopf arrived! Very delicate. Very thin and light, I would call it a leather windbreaker. Was essentially worn down to suede. I used Aileens leather glue, obernaufs oil and dark brown Urad to give it some life back. Not a jacket I’ll be putting any money into. I’ll hand stitch the lining where needed and wear it into disintegration.
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You did a great recue job, looks wearable. I have a variety of Pony Hide jackets and all are a bit different. I thought it would be a lighter leather, but not always. Maybe the Pony Hide is just a sales thing.

I think MacGregor used the term "Windbreaker" for some of their light weight leather jackets.

 

[tmitchell59]

This jacket has had some work done to it, sleeves taken up. One of the most interesting, intricate backs. Made in a leather I'm still not quite sure of.

 

[Yamahana]

This jacket has had some work done to it, sleeves taken up. One of the most interesting, intricate backs. Made in a leather I'm still not quite sure of.

We’ll… let’s see the back, don’t leave us in suspense

 

[Will Zach]

This jacket has had some work done to it, sleeves taken up. One of the most interesting, intricate backs. Made in a leather I'm still not quite sure of.

Does the hide look goat-y?

 

[tmitchell59]

We’ll… let’s see the back, don’t leave us in suspense

This is the original pic. I don't think I have done any pics of this jacket.

Does the hide look goat-y?

Yes, but still not sure. I know it sounds odd.

 

[Yamahana]

This is the original pic. I don't think I have done any pics of this jacket.

Yes, but still not sure. I know it sounds odd.

Yes that is an interesting and detailed back panel, very cool.

 

[Yamahana]

I also joined the Pony Hide club with this recent arrival. This jacket is also a very light weight jacket. Haven’t weighed it but it’s the lightest leather jacket I have.

chest zipper is a coil zipper, the 1st one I’ve had in a jacket.

It also arrived with the pull stuck couple inches up from the bottom. Fortunately or unfortunately there’s a tooth missing near the top that I was able to work it thru but doesn’t seem to effect the integrity of the zipper when zipped up normally.

Seller listed sleeves as 23” but they were just folded under. Added another 1 1/4”.

Im pretty happy with lining is excellent, leather just needs some Dr Jackson’s

 

[Marc mndt]

I also joined the Pony Hide club with this recent arrival. This jacket is also a very light weight jacket. Haven’t weighed it but it’s the lightest leather jacket I have.
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chest zipper is a coil zipper, the 1st one I’ve had in a jacket.
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Seller listed sleeves as 23” but they were just folded under. Added another 1 1/4”.
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Im pretty happy with lining is excellent, leather just needs some Dr Jackson’s
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Wow, awesome find, congrats. I thought coil zippers were a later invention, I had one on an early 80s cafe racer.

 

[tmitchell59]

I also joined the Pony Hide club with this recent arrival. This jacket is also a very light weight jacket. Haven’t weighed it but it’s the lightest leather jacket I have.
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chest zipper is a coil zipper, the 1st one I’ve had in a jacket.
View attachment 388551 It also arrived with the pull stuck couple inches up from the bottom. Fortunately or unfortunately there’s a tooth missing near the top that I was able to work it thru but doesn’t seem to effect the integrity of the zipper when zipped up normally.
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Seller listed sleeves as 23” but they were just folded under. Added another 1 1/4”.
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Im pretty happy with lining is excellent, leather just needs some Dr Jackson’s
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I had my eye on that jacket. I love this style of front pockets in this length of jacket. Very clear mid 40s Talon main zipper, the pocket zipper looks to be replaced? The main zip is original.

The light lining for a light weight jacket. Pony is not always light weight. I think the Durable I just sold was Pony and not a windbreaker weight.

Nice, great someone here got this very cool vintage jacket.

 

[tmitchell59]

Durable Cafe Style

 

[tmitchell59]

This is a an unlabeled Seattle Woolen Pony Hide police jacket.

This is the jacket with the Pony Hide label. late 30s

 

[tmitchell59]

Here is the White Pony. Don't be confused by the Deer Head, the little scroll says Pony Hide! The Sportime name by be a Robert Hall brand.