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After seeing the fantastic job that 5-Star Leather completed by patterning from an original Buco J-82 sent in by forum member Mysteryo, I decided to have one made for myself....
I'm going for more or less the original J-82, with concessions made for the decorative Buco studs and belt buckle, since those were supplied to 5-Star by Mysteryo. Here's the original Buco sent-in to 5-Star and directly patterned from:
I was originally offered a couple of choices for the lining and decided upon a red cotton twill, until I looked though all of them available and saw a nice red tartan more appropriate for this jacket IMO. Here's my chosen lining:
As for the jacket labels, I think that these will do quite nicely for this jacket / lining (it will also be tagged a size 44):
I also noticed that the D-pocket on other 5-Star Buco J-24 copies had the zipper running from top to bottom for opening, instead of from the bottom up as on originals. This J-82 will be made with the correct zipper direction like this:...
Here are the final details submitted to and confirmed by 5-Star:
Buco J-82 Repro
Use original Buco pattern in my measurements.
At least 1.4mm black steer hide most closely
matching original Buco as possible.
KEEP original J-82 D-pocket (D-Pocket Zipper Zips UP to open from the bottom, not from the top down (see pic)
NO snaps for fur collar installed on collar.
NO rivets
Thickest, durable pocket linings (canvas?) for all pockets
Lining: Tartan # 20 (Both body and sleeves)
Nickle Antique Talon zippers
Use appropriate style silver metal motorcycle jacket belt
buckle from your stock, and install snap on belt to make buckle
removable.
Your Speed King and Steer Hide labels on jacket (See Pics)
Tagged Size: 44
Correct Measurements:
Pit-Pit: 23.5 "
Shoulders: 19 "
Sleeves: 25.5 "(correct)
Hem: 21.5 "
Back Length: 24 "
I received an email from Fargham this morning showing the completed patterns, and now the project is moving on to the cutting room... From what I can tell, the patterns look correct in my sizing compared to the ones taken directly from the original size 46 J-82:
Fingers crossed that this project turns out as well as Mysteryo's jacket...
I'll keep this thread updated as the project progresses.
Remake of a Buco J-71 by FiveStars Leathers
I'm a Buco lover and the lucky owner of a few original pieces . The One that started my love for the brand was unfortunately missing in my collection: the Buco J-71. I've always been looking for the opportunity to find one on the internet with no success.... very sad. Japanese repros exist but...
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I'm going for more or less the original J-82, with concessions made for the decorative Buco studs and belt buckle, since those were supplied to 5-Star by Mysteryo. Here's the original Buco sent-in to 5-Star and directly patterned from:
I was originally offered a couple of choices for the lining and decided upon a red cotton twill, until I looked though all of them available and saw a nice red tartan more appropriate for this jacket IMO. Here's my chosen lining:
As for the jacket labels, I think that these will do quite nicely for this jacket / lining (it will also be tagged a size 44):
I also noticed that the D-pocket on other 5-Star Buco J-24 copies had the zipper running from top to bottom for opening, instead of from the bottom up as on originals. This J-82 will be made with the correct zipper direction like this:...
Here are the final details submitted to and confirmed by 5-Star:
Buco J-82 Repro
Use original Buco pattern in my measurements.
At least 1.4mm black steer hide most closely
matching original Buco as possible.
KEEP original J-82 D-pocket (D-Pocket Zipper Zips UP to open from the bottom, not from the top down (see pic)
NO snaps for fur collar installed on collar.
NO rivets
Thickest, durable pocket linings (canvas?) for all pockets
Lining: Tartan # 20 (Both body and sleeves)
Nickle Antique Talon zippers
Use appropriate style silver metal motorcycle jacket belt
buckle from your stock, and install snap on belt to make buckle
removable.
Your Speed King and Steer Hide labels on jacket (See Pics)
Tagged Size: 44
Correct Measurements:
Pit-Pit: 23.5 "
Shoulders: 19 "
Sleeves: 25.5 "(correct)
Hem: 21.5 "
Back Length: 24 "
I received an email from Fargham this morning showing the completed patterns, and now the project is moving on to the cutting room... From what I can tell, the patterns look correct in my sizing compared to the ones taken directly from the original size 46 J-82:
Fingers crossed that this project turns out as well as Mysteryo's jacket...
I'll keep this thread updated as the project progresses.
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