New additions

watchmanjimg · Jun 9, 2009

Here are a few quick shots of some new additions to my nylon collection. Enjoy!

Pritzker B-15C, size 42. Restored as "Mod" with MASH knits:

Dobbs MA-1 1958, size Large. Overall UV fading. Restored with new zipper and MASH knits:

Buzz Rickson L-2, size 42:

Superior Togs L-2A, size 40:

Reed Products L-2, size 40:

better duck · Jun 10, 2009

You didn't sit still, have you?

I just saw the additions to your leather jacket collection, and I like these best, but I must say, these nylon jackets look good also. Especially, none too blousy. Is that a fit you particulary aim for, or were these jacket intended to be close fitting too?

lazar · Jun 10, 2009

Hey you´ve been very busy! The BR and Reed Products L-2 are gorgeous!

Mathias

Maverickson · Jun 10, 2009

watchmanjimg said:
Here are a few quick shots of some new additions to my nylon collection. Enjoy!

Pritzker B-15C, size 42. Restored as "Mod" with MASH knits:

Wow Jim,

I tend to remember you purchasing this Pritzker not long ago. That jacket really looks to be my favorite amongst this group. What a great restoration job! As evidenced by your group of freshly taylored fine nylon jackets it looks as though your efforts have definitely paid off!

Cheers, Dave

greyhound52 · Jun 10, 2009

Jim,
The Reed L-2 looks good on you. Really like the B-15C Mod. That was a great restoration job. Makes me want one.

Peter Graham · Jun 10, 2009

Very impressive Jim. The Reed L-2 is particularly nice. Where do you pick up all this great nylon ?

rich · Jun 10, 2009

Great additions - I'd love an original B-15C. How well does the Buzz really compare to the real deal Jim?

watchmanjimg · Jun 10, 2009

better duck said:
You didn't sit still, have you?
I just saw the additions to your leather jacket collection, and I like these best, but I must say, these nylon jackets look good also. Especially, none too blousy. Is that a fit you particulary aim for, or were these jacket intended to be close fitting too?

Peter:

Thanks for the kind words. I like a clean, trim look as long as it's not too snug. Fortunately the size 40/42 and Large jackets work well on me.

watchmanjimg · Jun 10, 2009

Peter Graham said:
Very impressive Jim. The Reed L-2 is particularly nice. Where do you pick up all this great nylon ?

Thanks, Peter. I love the Reed myself. It almost makes me wish I'd ordered my Buzz L-2 in 40, but the last ones I had were a bit snug through the chest. However, the Reed and my Superior Togs L-2A fit fine. As far as my sources, many have come from Ebay but I also have several contacts who find jackets for me on occasion--just as I let my friends know when I come across items they might like.

watchmanjimg · Jun 10, 2009

rich said:
Great additions - I'd love an original B-15C. How well does the Buzz really compare to the real deal Jim?

Rich:

I appreciate your comments. I assume you're asking about the Buzz L-2 as my B-15C is original. However, I've owned a Buzz B-15C Modified and can tell you that it's a faithful reproduction, right down to the curiously shallow handwarmer pockets. The L-2 is also very good, although the color is a bit different than the original Reed. Let's not forget that 60 years of exposure to God knows what can do that to a jacket and thus it's hard to say how the original looked when new. My Buzz L-2 is a size larger than the Reed, so I can't compare its fit to the original.

watchmanjimg · Jun 10, 2009

greyhound52 said:
Jim,
The Reed L-2 looks good on you. Really like the B-15C Mod. That was a great restoration job. Makes me want one.

Thanks, George. We'd never know how good it looks were it not for your moment of weakness.

Seriously though, the B-15C is one of my favorites. Once I got it cleaned up, the rest of the job was easy. The zipper is very solid and the MASH knits really set it off nicely. You ought to keep an eye out for a restorable example.

watchmanjimg · Jun 10, 2009

Maverickson said:
watchmanjimg said:

Here are a few quick shots of some new additions to my nylon collection. Enjoy!

Pritzker B-15C, size 42. Restored as "Mod" with MASH knits:

Wow Jim,

I tend to remember you purchasing this Pritzker not long ago. That jacket really looks to be my favorite amongst this group. What a great restoration job! As evidenced by your group of freshly taylored fine nylon jackets it looks as though your efforts have definitely paid off!

Cheers, Dave

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Dave:

As always, your input is most appreciated. This one really did turn out great, owing largely to the quality work of my seamstress in replacing the knits. I'm also glad I was able to remove the mottled stains that nearly covered the right arm. It didn't hurt that the Crown main zip was in such nice shape, either.

Weasel_Loader · Jun 10, 2009

You've got one heck of a collection now Jim. I'm really impressed with your work getting these jackets restored. How you keep your significant other convinced of the importance of restoring these jackets is another mystery to me. :lol: Great job Jim!!!

watchmanjimg · Jun 10, 2009

Weasel_Loader said:
You've got one heck of a collection now Jim. I'm really impressed with your work getting these jackets restored. How you keep your significant other convinced of the importance of restoring these jackets is another mystery to me. :lol: Great job Jim!!!

Thanks, Danny! It's really quite simple--I just don't tell her what I'm up to. :twisted:

rich · Jun 15, 2009

Here's one that Jim didn't get .........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-U-S-A-F-L ... 7C294%3A50

watchmanjimg · Jun 15, 2009

rich said:
Here's one that Jim didn't get .........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-U-S-A-F-L ... 7C294%3A50

At that price Jim won't lose any sleep over it. The BIN is at least $400 too high in my opinion. Besides, I've had a tough time finding a Skyline C that fits to my satisfaction. Best to avoid the aggravation.

Peter Graham · Jun 15, 2009

watchmanjimg said:
The BIN is at least $400 too high in my opinion.

In mine too. It's been hanging around for a long time and at that price it won't be selling, except to someone with more money than sense.

watchmanjimg · Jun 15, 2009

tcwu said:
maybe you should also buy this one for your little buddy!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Alpha-Dogs-MA-1-Fli ... tsupported

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Great idea! Believe it or not, a forum member was kind enough to send one of these a couple years ago.

watchmanjimg · Jun 15, 2009

Peter Graham said:
watchmanjimg said:

The BIN is at least $400 too high in my opinion.

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In mine too. It's been hanging around for a long time and at that price it won't be selling, except to someone with more money than sense.

Apparently he's received two offers, although I don't know the amounts. Back in 2006 I recall that Ebay seller Pretoriann got well over $700 for an absolutely pristine Skyline C model. At the time I was willing to pay something close to that for his jacket, but I was outbid nonetheless. Times have definitely changed, even more so given the short bodies of many of these early Skylines. I'd be unlikely to pay much more than $300 unless I was very convinced of the measurements. From what I understand the Rolen is a better fit.

Weasel_Loader · Jun 16, 2009

I sure do remember Pretorian. Got outbid by him plenty of times. Those were some high paying times for nylon jackets.

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