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[Broark]

@shredwin_206 Should have it in the next week or so, will take some comparison shots.
I was under the impression that it was the same denim, but I also haven't explicitly asked that question either.

[shredwin_206]

@Broark yea when I asked Hoosier he told me the denim is different. 
I also assumed it was the same denim so was going to pass on the 42 jeans but now I might grab them……

[Duke Mantee]

I’m pretty sure it’s the same denim as the s601 

[MJF9]

I thought it was the same denim too Shred

[shredwin_206]

@Duke Mantee @MJF9 yea I asked if the wwii denim for the 1942 is the same as the s601 and Hoosier said no it’s a different denim. 

[Duke Mantee]

10 hours ago, shredwin_206 said:

@Duke Mantee @MJF9 yea I asked if the wwii denim for the 1942 is the same as the s601 and Hoosier said no it’s a different denim. 

I’ve not spoken to Seiichiro so maybe that’s the case mate - I just remember seeing something in the catalog 

Regardless, in the matter of shrinkage, no matter what version of denim I’ve ever had (which is all of them except this - potentially) has ever experienced residual shrinkage of any concern. So that’s the question to follow up with Seiichiro.

 

[Dr_Heech]

@Duke Mantee l don't suppose you would know if the 42 pair that FW copied were a used pair or deadstock? 

Never mind, found out they are a used pair 🙂

Edited April 28 by Dr_Heech

[shredwin_206]

[Dr_Heech]

@shredwin_206 looks like those back pocket rivets are nuzzling their way through the fabric. Nice job!

 

[shredwin_206]

@Dr_Heech yea. I never get rivets to pop through but these are getting close!! 

[Duke Mantee]

15 hours ago, Dr_Heech said:

@Duke Mantee l don't suppose you would know if the 42 pair that FW copied were a used pair or deadstock? 

Never mind, found out they are a used pair 🙂

👍

Beat me to it

[olmecasteve]

Reading such great things about freewheelers that I’m taking the plunge on the 1942 jacket from Hoosier. One interesting thing he mentioned is that he usually processes the rivets and buckle (make them less sharp) at customers request. 
do you guys usually go ahead and ask him to do that or just wear as is?

[Broark]

@olmecasteve I don’t typically go this route, I’ve grown to like the sharp rivets. And they tend to dull a little over time, not as much as having them machined down but more subtly.

I’ve got quite a few bits headed my way from Seiichro, should post some photos here in the next couple days.

[AlientoyWorkmachine]

I also like the sharp rivets. One of my pieces - my 1922 jacket (that I otherwise really enjoy) I had to buy from Speedway and the rivets were pounded down - which I did not ask for - and every time I put it on I’m just a little bummed about it. But of course I think I just grew to like them and would not miss them or care if I’d never known the difference. 

[fabes]

I’m gonna buck trend and say I had Seiichiro round over the rivets on my last denim purchase and I absolutely loved it. I don’t hate the sharp rivets, but I haven’t drawn blood on the smooth rivets yet. 
 

I wished I had the rivets at the cinch on my type 1 rounded over for the sake of my car seat. It’s not damaged, but I sure think carefully every time before sitting down. 

[fabes]

Update on some 51s I’ve had for awhile and a fresh pair of 51s I picked up not that long ago a size down. Particularly enjoying the fades on the button fly. Almost have a back pocket rivet poking through. A few more spills skateboarding and I should be able to send out some sparks! 

[frank]

On 4/29/2024 at 4:42 PM, AlientoyWorkmachine said:

I also like the sharp rivets. One of my pieces - my 1922 jacket (that I otherwise really enjoy) I had to buy from Speedway and the rivets were pounded down - which I did not ask for - and every time I put it on I’m just a little bummed about it. But of course I think I just grew to like them and would not miss them or care if I’d never known the difference. 

Ah man, I didn't know they did that, I just purchased the '42 jacket from them.

[shredwin_206]

I personally ask Hoosier to sharpen them for me. I like to have them draw blood for a while. Hahaha 

[MJF9]

1933 / 37 set up

Jacket hanging around in Malham after a walk 

Jeans getting some fresh air after a day on my legs - I'm holding on hopefully until mid-summer before they get a wash, see what happens

Edited May 7 by MJF9

[frank]

On 5/2/2024 at 9:36 AM, frank said:

Ah man, I didn't know they did that, I just purchased the '42 jacket from them.

Just got the '42s, glad Speedway didn't hammer down the rivets, they're nice and perky, just the way I like 'em. Gonna throw some fit pics up after I give them another wash and dry, feel like they still have some shrinkage left in them.

[Broark]

My '42 506xx should be here Friday, I'll get some photos of it up as well as my other recent deliveries soon.

[MJF9]

The '42 jeans are coming through... living vicariously on these... look forward to the reviews

[UkeNo]

56’s currently - no editing. 

[AnOldFolkSong]

Anyone can tell which year these freewheelers are? They’re missing a tab. Looking forward to wearing these.

 

[AnOldFolkSong]

Same w33 pair, better(?) shot

[Broark]

@AnOldFolkSong I'm gonna guess 1947s, do you have photos of the back pocket rivets?

[AnOldFolkSong]

Rivets

[AnOldFolkSong]

Sorry for the double post

[Broark]

Yup those are '47s, they have the domed rivets on the back pockets.

[AnOldFolkSong]

Thank you! Mystery solved.