RMNZ Rough Wear. Sell as is or repair?

[zoomer]

What do you think? It's got a separated seam in the liner...

...and one collar latch held on with those big old Tandy rivets.

Will the repairs add more value than they cost?

 

[Dr H]

If it's just a separated seam with no tear, I'd set to with needle and thread.
A little time and patience and you're good to go.
I've also replaced a collar latch on an original Perry in the past with a latch supplied by John C.

 

[zoomer]

The latch isn't the problem so much as the tube type rivets. I know of no place to get them or the tool required.

 

[dmar836]

1/16" eyelets might do but might be available only in aluminum or brass. Steel would be stronger and is what was used, I'm sure. I have yet to research the actual parts.

 

[PaulGT3]

Send a note to John Chapman at Goodwear. He would be able to help
you or at least get you going in the right direction.

 

[Dr H]

The latch isn't the problem so much as the tube type rivets. I know of no place to get them or the tool required.

John supplied the rivets and a source for the tool to apply them (reasonably priced).
I was able to make a reasonable job of the replacement so it wasn't particularly challenging.
Drop John a PM.

 

[bseal]

Leave John alone. You did a bang up job on that ELC early model A-1, you got the tools and the talent.

 

[Dr H]

That's not talent, that's....jacket OCD....
Zoomer, I don't have the PM that John sent any longer (it was a US-based supplier and was only a few dollars).
I'll take a look in my tool box in the shed as I might still have packaging.

 

[Anonymous]

That's an easy fix.
BK can do it for free if you pay shipping costs.
If you think the jacket is worth it, repair it. Otherwise get new.

 

[zoomer]

I'll be sewing up the liner by hand, probably with stronger thread than RM used...that stuff isn't even the right color.
Will also give JC a shout re the rivet tool...if you actually use the latches, it should come in handy. I've busted a few.