Show Good Wear Leather and JC some love.

[B-Man2]

It’s only fair that we include Good Wear in this “Summer of Love”
For those of you who have never dealt with John Chapman …he’s a true gentleman. He’s the guy you wished your daughter had married , he’s the guy you wish were your next door neighbor, he’s the guy you wished was in your crew of close friends. So show a little love for Good Wear Leather.

 

[CBI]

I think this entire site is "Show JC some love!!!!!!"

 

[mulceber]

Love the way that beauty faded, what with the slightly mismatched panels. So damn cool!

I think this entire site is "Show JC some love!!!!!!"

Yeah, I had the same thought. But I'm always happy to give GW some love.

 

[Pilot]

GW Aero

 

[Pilot]

GW A-2 Monarch..
One and only 100% accurate/historically correct repro.

 

[Chandler]

He’s the guy you wished your daughter had married...

Since John and I are about the same age, I'm glad I don't have a daughter!

 

[mulceber]

Lot of gorgeous A-2s here, so I think I’ll show off some of his shearling work:

 

[caddyd]

GW A-2 Monarch..
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Ya got right!

 

[Capt]

I got no photo to upload but I recall kind of when I first heard of JC at GW but I can’t remember the exact year when he sent me his CD. It was around the same time I had a hiatus from Jackers and slowly got back into motor bikes. Wish I had stayed around as his products look amazing from all of the uploaded photos. With hindsight I could have placed an order each year and would have a sizeable collection, even in the UK.

 

[Kermit3D]

Oh god... this thread should be forbidden to under 18s.

 

[Kermit3D]

And here's the twin (false twin) of Jan's B-6.
B-6 Arnoff (yeah, you've already seen it a few times).

 

[mulceber]

And here's the twin (false twin) of Jan's B-6.
B-6 Arnoff (yeah, you've already seen it a few times).

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NSFW indeed!

 

[Nickb123]

A few that have passed through me over the years. Too many!

 

[Pilot]

Wow! great posts and sharing!
Any 46“ ( pit -pit 24“ ) „real maker“ HH or CH A-2 available… I am in…Thanks a lot to all.

 

[Nickb123]

Biggest regrets: you wouldn’t think it, but the Indy “Cairo.” Impulse sell, that one was great.

And no need to mention the Arcadia. That was the most impressive jacket I’ve ever owned. I told you guys this story, but I had some guy in line at a bank go up to me and start caressing the skin.

When I stupidly sold it, it ended up lost forever in customs.

LOL

John needs no further praise but he honestly deserves it. Really is a kind person. shows his enthusiasm and provides his knowledge and friendliness to everyone he interacts with to make them feel included and important. National treasure as far as I’m concerned.

Not to say nice folks don’t exist elsewhere, but he leaves an impression.

 

[Micawber]

Nay, an international treasure!

 

[Micawber]

 

[Dany McDonald]

Steve you have my favorite VLJ GW collection. Those 3 jackets showcase together is just freakingly amazing. Love the character, patina and fading.

 

[Chandler]

That Perry hide is astounding.

 

[Pilot]

That Perry hide is astounding.

Agree! plus all others as well! woah!