Dr_Heech

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)?

Yes mate, since this morning on my phone. Which is all l pretty much use. Just takes an extra 5 seconds but consistently so every time.

@CSL Nice to see someone else has to deal with cattle sometimes, so not just me 😅

I find wants often turn into needs hahaha. But l hear you mate, l'm down for one item per year max over the last 2 or 3 years so buying a jacket and jeans will see me through until 2026 at least!

They are similar but different. They are like bookends. Your 1937 model are at the beginning of the hidden rivets/cinchback era model, whereas the 1942 are at the end of this era model. I think apart from the difference in denim and colour of buckle, it's only the 'left over right' back panels that have a different set up.

But that's how it begins. It only takes one 😁

Mine were both shipped out today so....??

I've already mentioned some of mine in the HMPOJDYO thread but here is the full disclosure. I own 6 denim jackets in all, although currently only the Warehouse gets worn with the Stormrider getting some chillier seasonal use. 1. FW 1942 506XX sz 46 (incoming) - This will be put on ice until my WH jacket starts to get to a decent level, fade-wise. Or if l over cook it and it gets too small. 2. Warehouse 1927 506XX sz 46 - my current wearer until (see above) 3. Lee 1931 101J Cowboy sz 42 - old/worn, a bit slim but doable over a tee. 4. OG Lee 101LJ Stormrider sz 46 (from the early 1960s) - perfect wearerable condition. Worn sparingly in spring/autumn (on the rare occasion when it's not wet). 5. Lee 101J sz XL. This was a tk maxx purchase c.2005 for £25. Made in Tunisia but the fit was spot on so couldn't pass it up. Now lives in London where it gets worn mostly by the Mrs. 6. Lvc 1880s Triple pleated blouse sz XL. Don't wear anymore ( for sale so make me an offer if interested 😊 ) Now all we need is a proper jacket junky thread, to include all jackets, denim and non-denim.

@Cold Summer l've been in it too long, like well before the internet. Between 1986 and 2002 l thought there was just me who was into denim (culture) - l was so stoked to discover Sufu c.2007 (and for some years, Denimbro) that my perspective has been broadened immensely. Between 1986 and 1996 l probably owned a dozen pairs of vintage (40s-70s) 501's, and Between 1997 and 1998 l was down to 2 pairs. A pair of 505 and a pair of 501XX. Then in 1999 l bought my first pair of repro/heritage denims - Lvc 201xx Funnily enough, l think back in 2003 l had 15 pairs of repro levis and by 2005 l had double that and by 40 pairs l had to have a serious talk with myself. Now down to 12 active pairs. Just realised l've been into it now for nearly 40 years 😮

Yeah best to try and get some wear out of them. My old Roy jeans are a lower front rise and slimmish so not my style anymore. Fucked if l'm giving them away, l just chuck them on if l'm doing cementing or something similar. Get some more miles out of them. Fair play for having the patience to unpick the cinch strap stitching, l just cut mine to leave 2 riveted squares.

Well l never wanted to sell them in the first place as l love the duck digger denim and the details. So for me the Warehouse 1927 (it's actually their old 1922) model has a lower back rise (15") than all my other jeans, which usually are a 16" minimum. With all the hardware around the waistband (suspender buttons, cinch strap and buckle) my belt would push this hardware into my lower back and it would be painful. Removing all this 'gumph' made them more comfortable to wear. Wearing them now 🙂

Not quite as many as some of you supermods but enough for me. Decided a simple tweak of my previous update was the best way to go. Nothing much has changed in 2 years apart from altering my previous for sale WH 1927s and then wearing them. They feel cut wise like a 47 imo. Also the love affair with my smaller pair of Lee's is still very on and off. So 22 pairs in all with 12 pairs active. Other than that, just enjoying my denim.

Yes l did go with my typical size. Hoosier very kindly hand measured (Inc. pics) sizes 32 and 33, as l'd heard the same info as you as wanted to be as sure as l could about nailing the correct size. Every since l fell in love with FW denim l've always been a 33. Owned and sold a pair of FW47'S because l didn't ask for advice beforehand (a sz 34) and gave my sz 32 FW47'S to my son after vanity sizing led to the pockets being too small to be properly functional. My old, now sold 51's were a 33 and always fit perfectly, albeit a little low in the front rise for my tastes it turned out.