Recent content by Hollywood

Haha Roger that!

I completely respect your opinion , but please understand that just because there’s info gathered from all the members experiences doesn’t mean I understand it all. these jackets arnt exactly like old motorcycles or art that are simple to work out. I’m reading about different panel...

Thanks mate , I had a look at their website after you posted this and found some great info!

Brilliant bit of information mate and really appreciate it! I understand the jacket world a little more after today! enjoy ur landrover!

Rivet counters that’s a term used for old Harley’s aswel. thanks for the reply ! I was just sitting here thinking I don’t want a Restoration I just want it to survive another 80 years. so I will need to get the upper stitching sorted out, and either have it conditioned or do it myself! Honestly...

Thanks mate much appreciated , il just get the loose stitching done and have it cleaned and conditioned at one of the places above

Do you mind me asking one more question, with keeping it well maintained and restored etc? How does it effect its value in both price and and historic if I sent it to a company to have professionally done? So most owners keep them in their authentic condition ? I’m aware with vintage Indians and...

Iv read up about pecard?

This is interesting I didn’t know this

I love the story behind all these jackets , it’s a shame this doesn’t have more of a history , I keep hearing more and more stories of peoples grandkids clearing out lofts and throwing away flight suits and jackets etc, or selling them to the highest bidder which I think is a shame as it isn’t...

I love these forums lol always have done there such a wealth of knowledge with this. thanks again for advice . I am indeed from the Uk and currently living in bury st edmunds. I know this sounds tight , but what would I be looking at to have this jacket done by one of the names above? I feel...

Thanks for the replies guys. Where do I stand with care for this jacket? Some of the stitching has come loose . Is there a leather care or specialist or should I leave it in the condition it’s in? or to keep it in the condition it’s in for the future? etc

Hi! I’m new here but not new to forums, I’m on many vintage bike and Landrover forums. firstly I love this forum! what a great way to keep history alive! So, a little about myself , I collect stuff, after working on fighter jets for years and building vintage bikes I had started to collect...