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Good Wear Modoc
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Dr H
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They rarely hang around long on the sales page...
Yes my little grasshopper. And to some, a used 46 Californian Ventura is the answer.
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California Sportwear Series: "Californian" Ventura
Leather: veg-tanned aniline wax-finish seal brown horsehide
Zippers: riveted #10 nickel zipper, like early 1930s Talons
Lining: wool with vintage-style dull green-black pattern
Size 46
Peace
Yeah, the 42 russet goatskin sure looks nice. Just a bit too small. Someone mentioned that I am the same size as John, and should be able to pick up a used jacket. Still looking!
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May I suggest that you contact John directly and explain what you’re looking for, should one come up as a return?
Ah heck Ton, keep the Aero, and go for the Ardacia.
Hey Doc
Great Idea. I am sure John has plenty of emails to answer. However, I did enquire about the GoodWear/Himmel Racer's some time ago, and he responded promptly and was very courteous. Bet he is a cool guy.
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Yes, he is busy, but when he has time he replies.
If you’re looking to be put on a ‘wants’ list it’s probably the best route.
If you’re looking to be put on a ‘wants’ list it’s probably the best route.
Just dropped him a quick email. Thanks for the recommendation. Ya never know, could be a 46 out there someplace with my name on it.
Peace
Whats the word on those cafe racers?
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The word is, I wish they were a 42....
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I had a pretty thorough email from John explaining the delay on my jacket.
His button hole machine from the 70s has died and he tried to get it fixed but couldn’t get it working reliably after a number of repair attempts. He now replaced it with another antique machine instead.
There has also been a delay on the Shinki I’m interested in as the first batch was not the finish he ordered or wanted.
So maybe he used the time when he couldn’t do anything else to finalise some stuff with DD?
His button hole machine from the 70s has died and he tried to get it fixed but couldn’t get it working reliably after a number of repair attempts. He now replaced it with another antique machine instead.
There has also been a delay on the Shinki I’m interested in as the first batch was not the finish he ordered or wanted.
So maybe he used the time when he couldn’t do anything else to finalise some stuff with DD?
Things you can do while waiting for Goodyear jacket:
Earn high school diploma
Earn bachelors degree
Earn post graduate degree (law, MD, etc)
Pay off a car, motorcycle
Earn commercial pilots license
USAF fighter pilot
Almost become a priest
Become a plumber, electrician...
Become an astronaut for NASA
Become a CIA agent
Lol sorry couldnt resist
Earn high school diploma
Earn bachelors degree
Earn post graduate degree (law, MD, etc)
Pay off a car, motorcycle
Earn commercial pilots license
USAF fighter pilot
Almost become a priest
Become a plumber, electrician...
Become an astronaut for NASA
Become a CIA agent
Lol sorry couldnt resist
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Incidentally, JC produced his first United Sheeplined jacket in 2010 (http://www.goodwearleather.com/photos/UnitedSheeplined_No1_46/).
The pattern is a new venture for DD, but I don’t believe that this is what John has been developing in the interim.
As has been said, JC has explained to customers in the lengthier parts of the queue that there have been trials and tribulations with vintage sewing machines (breakdowns, transportation damage, replacement, setup, etc.).
The pattern is a new venture for DD, but I don’t believe that this is what John has been developing in the interim.
As has been said, JC has explained to customers in the lengthier parts of the queue that there have been trials and tribulations with vintage sewing machines (breakdowns, transportation damage, replacement, setup, etc.).
@ProteinNerd, glad to hear it. Must surely be easier to explain this stuff once on the GW website that have to contact each customer individually though.
@Dr H, that makes sense. Still, DD is clueless about how he comes across, so I'm not surprised that minor, though highly relevant, detail didn't occur to him.
@Dr H, that makes sense. Still, DD is clueless about how he comes across, so I'm not surprised that minor, though highly relevant, detail didn't occur to him.
