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All the years I've been here I have never read this thread, omg! Did not know this existed. I recognize many of the names here, mostly gone from current ranks.Do you guys know anything about the ACME brand? Is it really a vintage brand or a Japanese repro? Mind you, I have limited knowledge on repro stuff because I'm not into them much. The reason I ask is because I've got this wool work jacket with that label. And I can't find anything about this brand online besides the fact that it was a fictional corp from the Road Runner animation lolol.
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The jacket has a Talon sunburst zipper with a 40s slider. At the bottom, it reads A-2 which I believe to be January 1942. But the thing is that the zipper looks very clean. There was no verdigris when I got this jacket. And this thing slides smooth as hell, like a baby's ass lolol.
So either I'm extremely lucky or I've just got myself a repro lololol. I know that the Japanese do make repro zippers. But I might be wrong. Again, I don't know much about repro stuff. Any input is highly appreciated.
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All the years I've been here I have never read this thread, omg! Did not know this existed. I recognize many of the names here, mostly gone from current ranks.
I've got a few to add to this thread and much to learn.
This is an original Zipper from 1942. I doubt anyone would put the date code on a reproduction. Triple marked, pull, slider, stop.
I would conclude an original, very nice find! Does it fit you or me?
My wool obsession is overtaking a leather jacket obsession. I bought another yesterday and maybe today, waiting on acceptance of my offer. I made the offer after seeing several of the same brand listed in this thread.
I wore one of mine yesterday evening. Much warmer and more practical than leather is certain conditions.
Wear it in the house and it becomes like a sweater, just leave it one. The short wools don't ride up in the car seat.
They also look great with all the color patterns!
I have a significant collection of jackets and of pics. I will start posting some in this thread.
Yes, I find using google search more effective than the lounge search function.