Dr_Heech

Found this pic on lg by accident, and of course had to share. Shame it was the only image. Vintage 501XX sz 32x33 made sometime between c.1940 until c.(April)1942 in Nos condition. Click on image twice for clarity but it's the reverse yoke model which came after '1937' buckleback 501, but before the 1942 buckleback 501(the worn pair in the post above). Copper riveted on the two horse patch and also on the pocket flasher (dated 1937) and the guarantee ticket. First deadstock pair I've ever seen and a thing of beauty, just wish there were more detailed shots of them.

Mine haven't touched water yet, too busy wearing WH 22's and CSF 41's when l can. Still wearing shorts here, all that looks to change weather-wise so maybe sooner rather than later? 🤔 😆

@Broark Maybe take some shots of them unravelled (no cuff) Tbh those cuffs look a little uneven (?) Are they double cuffed?

Or you could just wear and enjoy your current pairs of jeans, that's what l'm doing. Joy wearing, l highly recommend it! Unless when you said ' unnecessary purchases', you meant nappies? 🤔

I see it as more as engagement than a mere battle. #Women

For me as a judge, 37 wearers are instantly awarded 1 point 😃

Are you there in person? jk Congratulations @beautiful_FrEaK and family, hope all goes well.

I left Sufu about 13 years ago to migrate to db because of the clique that arose here 😅 Glad that the clique finally died out, and we've all now found a place that suits all our denim nerd needs and can be life long pals. Obviously only on the internet.

1942 Levis 501xx showing how beautiful the war denim is when faded, and the arcs look just like the pocket design on my FW1942's 😁 Pics via Berberjin

Bought this for my son. He wanted a sherpa levis jacket for a while, after being introduced to the type 3 as a boy, but had to have lower pockets/hand warmers. Got a nice clean example in a mid blue with some crocking on sleeves starting. Looks like 527 factory code (another EL Paso plant??) and manufactured in February 1988. Got it for a reasonable price but after postage and duties it felt like l'd bought it from a vintage shop, although it still came in under 100 quid which not bad l suppose. Anyway it fits me comfortably over a tee so there's always that option if he gets bored of it 😁

There's some corkers in there @buler - especially love that second photo down, l've seen it before but that looks so much like a Late XX/early 506XX - and the guy wearing the shield shirt next to him. Awesome image.

Corrected it for you 😆

Your guess is as good as mine mate. I always thought that leaving just the bottom button, or sometimes more than one button undone (leaving the top buttons done up) was a more modern styling thing. As the type one was designed to be paired with a pair of 501XX as a two piece overall, whether whilst working down the mine or as a horseback rider, l would assume it was less common. [Edit] just goes to show what l know if you look at @bulers post below. ..Me? With my 506XX repros l'm either button all the way up but leaving top button undone(too tight) or bottom two buttons done up only @shredwin_206 when l'm out for a casual walk

^This 😄 The good not so old days when making a comment without some weight behind it left you feeling vulnerable to the established pack of wolves. In some way, l think Denimbro helped raise the bar and in turn, made Sufu a better place to come back to, although the other forum let down everyone in the end. But here we are 'moving forward' (l hate that term) and maybe one day we'll all just be forced to migrate on over to r/rawdenim , whatever that is, and lump it. In the meantime, l think that we have a solid little community here.

Going back to the flannel pocket bags on og Levis, l saw these pics on lg and had to share. Another flannel colour combo alternative to the usual herringbone twill or the natural cotton pocket material.

The only pic of me wearing said silverstone jorts. Paired with lvc duck vest (nice big pockets for screws etc) whilst building my shed in 2018.

Not in this thread. If l get a chance after work, I'll explain it in the Denim blunders thread. Edit. Sent you a dm instead.

Yes @Broark l was clueless to the issue until it was too late. Glad l got away from all the complaints and other bullshit, l would never be a moderator again after that episode. Shame, as denimbro was a great buzz before all the hoo ha.

@beautiful_FrEaK actually l didn't discuss it, more of a mention. Was probably hoping for a discussion, as usual 😅

@beautiful_FrEaK l didn't post a pic of that pair but did discuss them along with the Foremost pair which are identical back in the vintage thread. You're not stupid mate, just tired is all due to your recent addition (and l'm not talking about WoM either.

I am open for business! Could do with some extra spondoolies. Just send me a dm for my PayPal link 😉

See? Just as daft .🙂

You still got it Paul, don't worry 👍 l feel exactly the same when l have to stand for a photo but l just have to not grin and bear it . Aren't we men daft? 🫠

Agreed. Hey Tilmann, maybe you should get Simone to make a pair of contest jeans (Age 0 of course) for Baby B_F? Get some sick fades 🤮 😅

Vintage 1922 Levi's 501XX on Marvin's. These are the earliest belt looped 501xx - so basically a c.1915-1921 501xx that still have the hand-tooled looking rivet heads, which between c1922 and c.1926 gradually changed to become the more standard round-topped rivet heads we all normally associate with 501's. They also have the first gen shorter belt loops made with shirt weight denim, which gradually lengthened over the decade plus concave suspender buttons and unbranded bullseye style fly buttons. These last two details disappeared around c.1926/27, the same year the redline was introduced. What strikes me most is the beautiful pattern of wear over time but also that someone went to the trouble of cutting out the centre part of the two horse patch, so that it didn't shrivel out in the sun or through shrinkage, and become uncomfortable for the wearer. I'm obviously guessing this last part but they are a thing of beauty in my eyes and to think they are roughly 100 years old. Not many wearable clothes that old. Off to get a lottery ticket 😁 Obviously a double cuffer too!