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Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

VansonRider

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Very interesting, thank you!
I have a couple of AMF jackets too, they are decent, but smell like mass produced goods!
I collect vintage archery recurves, and in 1969 AMF also bought the Wing Archery Company. It started in a garage in Houston Texas, Bob Lee was making bows for himself and his buddies in the 50’s.
He sold to Head Ski Company in the mid 60s and stayed on as the head manager until the AMF purchase in 1969.
American Machine and Foundry was EVERYWHERE. Snarfing up businesses, “streamlining” them, making a ton of profit until word got out about the drop in quality.
They probably weren’t the first big corporation doing this, but they sure do crop up an awful lot. :mad:
 

cbez

One Too Many
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CA
Block Bilt 18” p2p

Neat back design.

Is the shoulder moldy or just worn top coat?
 

Al 916

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26689039...hash=item3e23e84f8b:g:OfgAAOSwfQtmhqbv&edge=0

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tmitchell59

I'll Lock Up
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Neat back design.

Is the shoulder moldy or just worn top coat?
I agree, issues with the upper arm and shoulder. Does not look good. I have a similar Block in Steerhide that has had some mods.

I typically stay away from these issues. I'm not sure anything can be done to repair these sensitive areas.
 

photo2u

Call Me a Cab
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claremont california

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