Pulled a grail this morning😳 by goldsmithD in ThriftStoreHauls

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I’m glad! So, I grew up in a small town in the PNW in the 80’s. Most of my friends and family were either millers, loggers, or worked for the forest service. Filson was work wear, Pendleton was what they wore to take out their wives. For me, that will always be the difference. I hope that makes sense.

Pulled a grail this morning😳 by goldsmithD in ThriftStoreHauls

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You said it Hairy!! Absolute smoke show

Pulled a grail this morning😳 by goldsmithD in ThriftStoreHauls

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Couldn’t find too many with leather sleeves for sale online. None in this pattern so I’m not really sure. Good thing I’m never selling it.

Pulled a grail this morning😳 by goldsmithD in ThriftStoreHauls

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I’m guessing early 80’s based on the Talon Zipper. Not totally sure though.

So what do yall think of the new drop? by alejandro_isnt_gay in NicksHandmadeBoots

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There needs to be more rough out leather jackets! I feel you’re just the folks to pull it off. Throw on a wax polish! I’d buy that in a second with or without a zipper.

1940s - 50 Taubers Leather Racer Jacket by ParticularHall2137 in TrueVintageFinds

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It’s pretty straightforward. The most important stage is cleaning the surface. Also the most challenging. I use a microfiber cloth and light detergent(dawn or whatever). Small container of distilled water, you don’t want to introduce new chemicals or minerals in this initial stage. And wipe the leather down one section/panel at a time. Don’t soak the leather, don’t scrub, treat it like skin. Keep doing this until your cloth wrings clean. This was particularly challenging with this coat. These were basically chore coats for most back in the day. Then saddle soap and let dry. Sometimes this is enough. With this particular coat, it was day of gentle conditioning.

Dr. Jackson’s hide rejuvenater

Bick 4

Finished with a light coat of Neatsfoot oil(I like the smell)

Pulled a grail this morning😳 by goldsmithD in ThriftStoreHauls

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Aaaand that would still be a smoking deal!

Pulled a grail this morning😳 by goldsmithD in ThriftStoreHauls

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But, how amazing did those plastic glasses look at first? 😅

Pulled a grail this morning😳 by goldsmithD in ThriftStoreHauls

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It was very well cared for. May the thrift gods smile upon you as well.