Dr_Heech

Cracking work on that bag @Duke Mantee

Continuing from the above post, A big thank you to whom ever it was that sent me these photos via lg a couple of days ago. Looking at the rest of the set of pics here it look like they have all the hallmarks of the 1942 501XX except in this case the buckle looks silver as opposed to the black one we'd normally expect. Also this pair has alot of dual orange and yellow stitching, unlike Larry's deadstock pair on the previous page which in King of Vintage Vol.4 has mostly yellow. Rounded hidden rivets post-1940 and copper coated fly button backs, which l've not seen before on a pair of 1941 or 1942 501's.

Don't need any more denim @Broark but will browse your wares if posted here. My son was only a year old when l joined Sufu in 2009 now he's 17 and as tall as me, wears my old FW47'S and is taking driving lessons ! Enjoy every moment mate, it's a journey you'll never forget.

Looked through this thread but couldn't find them, l had a whole set of pics of this pair so l must've posted them on denimbro back in the day. Sadly now l've only this pic stolen from lg to show you. Deadstock 1942 501XX sz 36x36 (click the image twice for more clarity) sold by Foremost some years back. Lovely two tone stitching. Hard to believe this pair and the WW2 pair l posted earlier could be produced just a few months apart, yet in some ways they are both world's apart in detail and design.

They look a bit shabby @silencejoe but I'll give you ten quid for them, l could maybe use them in the garden or something 🤔

What are your genes doing today? 😉 Congratulations Austin.

Can we see a fit pic after you've taken them out of the bag? 😉

Nice to see Duke's legacy being carried forward. You have three really nice pairs, hope you don't Shred them up too quickly 😅

The flatter buckle for me @SLAYER but both work well.

Forgot to say, also nice to see you posting again! Can't believe my old jeans look awesome now mate. Haven't spoke for ages, hope you and yours are all well? I'm still mainly in shorts too between May and September so can empathise.

Lots of info out there on the Internet @istewi and many opinions too. I don't know much about single/double stitching on cuffs/waistband as a dating tool but the jacket fits you and that's the most important thing imo.

@istewi Little e on red tab plus 2nd gen wash tag puts it at least c.1974. Thought 524 was el Paso but anyway nice score and it fits perfectly.

Of course. Just let me sell my house and I'll get right on it 😂

This just came up on lg and they don't come much better - Deadstock S501XXS (S = 'Special' for extra leg length) And the size is a 36x38, they also have the paint on the pockets! Woah Edit - click twice for clearer image

Hi mate l went with raw and it'll be a while before they hit water but when they do I'll sort some out 👍

Guess a new journey begins for me as my FW1942 tux landed a couple of days ago, although mine will remain on ice for now. All l can say about the quality of the workmanship in the products is that they surpass expectations. And the communication, service and extras (including attention to detail) from Hoosier was top notch.

Looks like a close shave @CSL glad you and yours were all out of danger.

No mate, It's just the usual artistic license.

'Below-tit' should be a standard measurement in our denim related world 😅

@Graytrain love the central position of the single pocket, right in the centre of the wearer's left front panel. Perfect.

Just seen an advert for a new movie called 'The Bike Riders' about a motorcycle gang back in the 1960s. I saw Tom Hardy in what looked to be a WW2 S506XX repro, also saw some vintage type 3's and a Lee 101J. Maybe worth a watch when it's released.?

In the wording it says that this buckleback model was only made from April to August 1942? Wonder when the second factory opened as there was only the Valencia Street facility in December 1942. After the war there 3 Levis factories.

Wonder what differences there will be between the 1943, 1945 and the 1946 models? @beautiful_FrEaK

@silencejoe No photos of the originals they are based on then??

Nice. Wonder if the 1942 model will be a pre-December 1942 (buckleback 501xx) or post-December 1942 (S501XX)?