How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

Robbie79 · Mar 2, 2021

Downunder G Man said:
More photos of the mars leathers of Melbourne jacket. Seller's photos obviously. The original owner from new.
I have become very used to outside zippered chest pockets , good for the mobile phone and bike keys.
I will adapt to this setup.
I am guessing that this jacket is over 20 years old , and perhaps nearer 30 !

Lining ( VERY similar to my Eastman Luftwaffe indeed !)

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Waist adjusters

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Sleeve snaps Mars branded

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MARS branded main zipper. Quite beefy , looks like a size 12 perhaps ?

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Mars style windflap. It will be staying as I am not a "cutter-offer" !

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@Downunder G Man Congratulation. I like your jacket and condition is very good! Could also be goatskin but I could be wrong and it can be Kangaroo which would make more sense as the maker is located in Melbourne.

Downunder G Man · Mar 2, 2021

Yessir , my second "best-guess" would be goat. Let's hope the internal labelling is still legible.

Mars are still going , but have not had this model in their line up for years.

Here is a link to their current website , based still in Melbourne , Victoria , Australia

https://marsleathers.com.au/

handymike · Mar 2, 2021

That’s a great looking jacket @Downunder G Man!
I really like that the flap can be snapped back out of the way.
It’s a classic style that will fit in well with your collection. I’ve got my fingers crossed for Roo.

JMax · Mar 2, 2021

@Downunder G Man I had a Mars Kangaroo. Pictures of it are peppered throughout the site but here is a closeup of the hide:

It had a small label stating it was Kangaroo. I can't recall exactly where in the jacket though, my guess is up by the main label. I miss that jacket and it is one of the very few that I would not hesitate to buy back.

ton312 · Mar 3, 2021

Received a nice sample of jerky with lining options for my next build. I was dead set in a bootlegger but with these in hand...just screams slim fit HB. I think I’ll go black jerky w/red iridescent liner. The jerky is actually incredibly tough and I’d say damn near water proof. That water sat there for almost 5 minutes and didn’t budge. It’s vastly different from CXL. Lighter and thinner (not by much) but also feels indestructible. Feels like with some wear it will look authentically vintage.

MrProper · Mar 3, 2021

The status of my order at Aero has changed to "in production". So I hope it will be delivered in 2-3 weeks

ton312 · Mar 3, 2021

MrProper said:
The status of my order at Aero has changed to "in production". So I hope it will be delivered in 2-3 weeks

That was pretty darn fast! Good to hear!

MrProper · Mar 3, 2021

ton312 said:
That was pretty darn fast! Good to hear!

I had placed the order on December 18th. to get a production slot. I then specified the details in January.
Maybe I should always do it this way. If a jacket has been delivered, order a placeholder for the next one just in case lol

JMax · Mar 4, 2021

I broke down like the sap that I am. Saw this more recent Cal (80/90s) that I’ve been looking for to use on the bike, and almost immediately hit BIN. I may have to start selling some stuff.

dannyk · Mar 4, 2021

JMax said:
I broke down like the sap that I am. Saw this more recent Cal (80/90s) that I’ve been looking for to use on the bike, and almost immediately hit BIN. I may have to start selling some stuff.

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Wish we were the same size haha

JMax · Mar 4, 2021

dannyk said:
Wish we were the same size haha

Me too.

Psant25 · Mar 4, 2021

JMax said:
I broke down like the sap that I am. Saw this more recent Cal (80/90s) that I’ve been looking for to use on the bike, and almost immediately hit BIN. I may have to start selling some stuff.

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Interested in the specs of this when you get it!

JMax · Mar 4, 2021

Psant25 said:
Interested in the specs of this when you get it!

Will do. I’ve bought from this seller before and his measurement are generally close. I hope the trend continues.

J Leather Investigater · Mar 4, 2021

JMax said:
I broke down like the sap that I am. Saw this more recent Cal (80/90s) that I’ve been looking for to use on the bike, and almost immediately hit BIN. I may have to start selling some stuff.

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Da#n , thats dope as F

JMax said:
I broke down like the sap that I am. Saw this more recent Cal (80/90s) that I’ve been looking for to use on the bike, and almost immediately hit BIN. I may have to start selling some stuff.

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Dam#, THIS IS DOPE AS F#!!. This looks like the ones they made for leatherman nyc, check the back length when it comes an report back soldier, I've seen several people post 23" from boc- hem on these , I want the truth. Tfl jacket of the DAY

J Leather Investigater · Mar 4, 2021

JMax said:
I broke down like the sap that I am. Saw this more recent Cal (80/90s) that I’ve been looking for to use on the bike, and almost immediately hit BIN. I may have to start selling some stuff.

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Bro if your talking classic cal leather im your dude.

JMax · Mar 4, 2021

John D Maccarter said:
Da#n , thats dope as F

Dam#, THIS IS DOPE AS F#!!. This looks like the ones they made for leatherman nyc, check the back length when it comes an report back soldier, I've seen several people post 23" from boc- hem on these , I want the truth. Tfl jacket of the DAY

Yep, looks like a Leather Man. Unfortunately, that saved search on eBay normally resulted in everything but a Cal. But I finally got one.

They are short, but then so am I. Seller listed the back length as 24”. If accurate, I’ll should be good to go. I will keep you posted.

JMax · Mar 4, 2021

John D Maccarter said:
Bro if your talking classic cal leather im your dude.

Sorry my man. Those puppies stay.

J Leather Investigater · Mar 5, 2021

JMax said:
Sorry my man. Those puppies stay.

Bro I get it, some cals give the same experience as the jacket king/ LOST WORLDS- insta boner

JMax · Mar 5, 2021

John D Maccarter said:
Bro I get it, some cals give the same experience as the jacket king/ LOST WORLDS- insta boner

Drum roll please, I find it hard not to agree. Lol.

After selling mine to Ton a couple of years ago, I again am looking for a straight zip Cal CHP. But one with the amazing early leather. Not easy to find. I guess I’m not in too much of a hurry since the LW CHP scratches that itch.

J Leather Investigater · Mar 5, 2021

JMax said:
Drum roll please, I find it hard not to agree. Lol.

After selling mine to Ton a couple of years ago, I again am looking for a straight zip Cal CHP. But one with the amazing early leather. Not easy to find. I guess I’m not in too much of a hurry since the LW CHP scratches that itch.

I would love to have a L.W. crosszip cal! I know he would do it but I also know that I would PAY!

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