New REPRO, Buco j-41

[DiamondDave]

Gents,

Thought there may be a few here interested in this particular new offering. This is my take on the lesser known J-31/41
concept from Buco in the late 1940's. this seems to be a Buco copy of a much earlier Leathertogs design. This also features my new Horsehide in 3oz or 1.1mm, this HH is amazingly strong and stiff for being a lighter weight. Horsehide labels are also new.

Mods: Wasn't sure if this topic placement was OK, but if needed it can be moved to Moto-Leather. just was not sure since it is also a Repro.

 

[deeb7]

Now he's good ... and it's another great lining.

 

[bseal]

Fantastic, i.e., extravagantly fanciful; marvelous.

 

[DiamondDave]

Deeb,

Thanks as always!!


bseal,

Also thanks... I THINK??

Fanciful this jacket is not. J-41 is absolutely a real jacket by Buco. See Rin Tanaka's "Motorcycle Jackets" books for further illumination.

Although I will say that I rarely understand your postings, anyway. I still thank you!

DD

 

[fishmeok]

Excellent!!!
I like the design- very classic.
Cheers
Mark

 

[bseal]

Dave, it was a compliment. Fanciful, as in I can't believe my eyes, because it's so real.

 

[DiamondDave]

bseal,

I thank you then.

DD


Jacket is currently on eBay for those who would be interested, also some other pics have been requested of the jacket
being worn... please forgive the ugly bastard wearing it, he is not my favorite model!!

DD

eBay Listing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290427321275&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Other Pics:

 

[bseal]

Reverse shots? What does the back look like?

 

[jack aranda]

Hot rats, man! That jacket sings in fifteen languages! Beautiful work, Dave. Total eye candy.

 

[sealbeachbum]

Dave! I saw that jacket on Ebay before I saw this post. Damn man! That is an awesome jacket!

 

[Chris217]

Wow! What a freakin awesome jacket :shock: Dave u da man!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DiamondDave]

THANKS to all for the great feedback!

I just hope to move these two on eBay to continue to fund this strange new obsession. Never thought
that I would actually enjoy designing (re-engineering) these old jackets, but I am starting to see the
fascination!

Cheers to all,

DD

 

[fishmeok]

Why is it always the homliest ones who make the coolest jackets?

Another example which proves my point:

:lol:

I do think you need a back pic though Dave, and the live person shots REALLY make the thing pop, looks awesome! Despite the model...

Cheers
Mark

 

[Willy McCoy]

Super nice Buco!!