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Recent content by handymike

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    A-1 MONARCH

    Beautifully done! I like the mash-up, and those buttons- wow. The goat was a great choice, and I think it would also look fantastic in the rough out suede. Will you be selling these?
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    What do oem zippers add in value?

    I paid extra for an original 1939 Talon on my jacket. I wanted it that way, and I didn't ever think about re-sale value.
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    GW Modoc

    I want it in black!!!!
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    Hercules 1920 half belt - "live" jacket development thread

    Re: Hercules 1920 half belt - "live" jacket development thre and the wrong zipper on it too!
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    New Good Wear Californian Imperial

    I think the chest zipper is lower on the one John is wearing.
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    New Good Wear Californian Imperial

    Thanks Bret! Until this week it actually hasn't been that cold down here. Happy New Year to you and your family!
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    New Good Wear Californian Imperial

    Actually, the leather color is unique. John ran out of Dark Seal Shinki at the time... So, he hand dyed the regular seal Shinki to a darker brown. Eventually, the color might rub off a bit to get more of the "Combat Clone" look (with natural wear, not sanding). The cuffs are leather lined, and...
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    New Good Wear Californian Imperial

    Yes, indeed! Thank you. John did a fantastic job. It is great to see others enjoying this jacket design as well. Who knows, if enough people clamor for it John might have them available for "off the rack" sale without the long wait someday.
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    New Good Wear Californian Imperial

    I bought and sold a few during my waiting time. For me it was a unique experience because I approached John with the idea to create this model which was my "Grail" leather jacket. Back then, the only company doing a similar style was Rainbow Country in Japan, and their jacket wasn't quite what I...
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    New Good Wear Californian Imperial

    I paid my deposit Fall 2012, and got the first Imperial in late August 2014. We made some modifications, and Imperial 2 was in my hands 2 years (Oct '14). The wait seemed like a long time back then, but in hindsight not so long. :) Thanks for the compliment Butte, the color and lining were...
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    New Good Wear Californian Imperial

    Here's mine: Please excuse my "saggy" jeans........
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    New Good Wear Californian Imperial

    I have one ! :D
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    Is Bill Kelso Leathers' website down?

    Sorry for my confusion, but how is this site "improved" from the old one? I want to see the new jackets :D
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    Lucky Number 13! Aero 21996

    Dave, I'm not much of an A2 fan, but what you've done there is really Awesome! Hats off, Sir!
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    Taobao

    That guy is the ELMC model...
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