Freewheelers, Bootleggers Reunion, Bubo, etc.

[shredwin_206]

@mlwdp see above. That’s my heavily worn and abused Neal chambray. 
I machine washed and used the dryer many times since it is one of my work shirts. It did seem to shrink a fair amount with this regimen so If I was to do it again I’d go up a size. 

[mondo]

9 hours ago, mlwdp said:

Does anyone here have the Neal Cassidy chambray shirt? What was your washing style for the shirt? Hand wash and line dry inside or outside or machine wash and machine dry?

I can't afford to have my Neal shrink and they don't make a larger size (that I know of – I don't buy any clothes new and haven't had the full FW ordering experience), so I machine wash on cold and then dry on a hanger

[Broark]

@mondo what size do you wear? The Neal is one of the few that FW offers in size 18. It’s not always in production but they pop up every now and then.
I wear a 17.5 and I typically wash cold, hang dry.

[yochrisahn]

6 hours ago, mondo said:

I can't afford to have my Neal shrink and they don't make a larger size (that I know of – I don't buy any clothes new and haven't had the full FW ordering experience), so I machine wash on cold and then dry on a hanger

I do have a size 18 for sale ready to let go for less than retail if interested!

[mondo]

I'm a 17.5 – now that you mention it, I do see 18 popping up every so often, but I nabbed this one BNWT for around US $70 a few years back. Babying it has worked so far, just have to make sure Mrs Mondo doesn't inadvertently add it to an inappropriate load at the weekend – I usually look after that side of things on weekdays. I find FW shirt sizing variable according to cut (duh) and fabric – I've an outlaw in micro HBT that is verging on sausage-casing territory and a paraffin cloth army shirt that swims on me (works fine as an overshirt).. the Neal and another wabash shirt are both just right.

When I get sizes wrong I usually sneak the offending item into my 18 y.o. son's wardrobe as he's 6'3" with classic clotheshorse proportions.. it's nice to see some of this stuff being worn without any reason beyond it being a well-made functional garment that doesn't shoehorn the wearer into some subculture or other. I gave a pair of FW51 a hot wash and the patch turned to shrunken jerky – his poor Dad couldn't cope with the pain, but he gave zero shits and now they're worn as they should be. I, uh, did have a second pair waiting in the wings in a better size and chainstitched to the ideal length for me, though. This is sufu, after all..

 

[shredwin_206]

retired until I can get repaired 

[MJF9]

A few pre-order bits came through...

#2621001 "Lot 506 XX 1941" / #2621004 "Steelbackers" Work Coat / #2545566 Shortsleeve T-shirt

Both denims are really nice... 41 very dark, textured, robust... the chore has neppy flecks going on and is pretty lightweight

(Plus some Toyo t-shirts...
btw the Palaka size XL is up for sale as it's too small if anyone is interested? BNWT arrived yesterday. I wanted one for ages so trying for an XXL)

Edited June 19 by MJF9

[julian-wolf]

@MJF9 Which Palaka is it?

[MJF9]

@julian-wolf this one. If you want actual measurements let me know.

[indigoeagle]

7 hours ago, MJF9 said:

 

Nice, so you got the N/W-version, right? From MirrorBall?

The Work Coat and the Palaka jacket look great, too.
Is the Palaka check indigo?

Edited June 19 by indigoeagle

[MJF9]

@indigoeagle thanks... 41 is raw from Seiichiro on pre-order - waiting for the 41 jeans coming soon. It's the new WW2 denim. Good question on the palaka - I'm not sure... the blurb doesn't say. There's a couple of interesting articles I saw on the history of palaka I'll post when I get a minute...

Edit - a little info

Edited June 20 by MJF9
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[vlad_III]

Do we have any details on the 1941 jeans?

[MJF9]

44 minutes ago, vlad_III said:

Do we have any details on the 1941 jeans?

They're supposed to be out soon... Google translated...

601XX 1941 Late Model

Produced slightly before the 1942 Model, but still in the strong period.

This is the earliest WWII model, combining dark, rugged new WWII denim with hidden rivets and suspenders, and is the final model of the 1937-1941 buckleback.

Concealed Pocket Iron Rivets

Regular size suspender buttons with engraved iron accents

Back yoke wrapping direction - yoke height

Cinch back, Black Finish Buckle

Regular size buttons with engraved iron accents, small Japanese copper rivets - pocket rivets, crotch rivets, cinch belt rivets, pant pocket rivets

[Dr_Heech]

On 9/22/2024 at 9:36 AM, Dr_Heech said:

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.

 

Interesting for me that the FW pair state 'concealed pocket iron rivets' as the original Nos pair above (and the only other 2 Nos pairs l've ever seen) all have the previous 1937 flasher, which states 'concealed copper rivets' and all have the same 'for over 70 years' guarantee ticket. Maybe this is when the change in materials happened,  I.e. from copper to copper coated iron? I wonder if it's based on a pair in the FW archives? Maybe this could be when the new flasher was introduced too?

@MJF9 can we get some close ups of your jacket please when you get a minute? TIA

Edited June 20 by Dr_Heech
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[MJF9]

3 hours ago, Dr_Heech said:

@MJF9 can we get some close ups of your jacket please when you get a minute? TIA

Sure mate... here's a few pics... look forward to your analysis :)... if you need any more lemme know

[Dr_Heech]

Do you have the 42 jacket for comparison @MJF9?

Sorry if l've asked before 

[MJF9]

Just now, Dr_Heech said:

Do you have the 42 jacket for comparison @MJF9?

Sorry if l've asked before 

No mate, I don't have the '42... but I know a man who'll soon have both '42 and '41... calling @Broark

[Broark]

I’ll add a bunch of photos next week. 

[shredwin_206]

1927 jacket 

[Lorcan]

46-47 506xx had another soak

[shredwin_206]

@Lorcan the buttons look so much better with that rust to them. 
I hate the anti rust coating. I’m tempted to try and scrape it off on my 1927 

[shredwin_206]

Peace Valley shirt 

[Broark]

A whole slew of stuff arrived this week, proper photos whenever I get around to it. 

[nopal]

Whoa. Do you have specific times a year where you buy bulk or is it when the wishlist has reached a certain size? @Broark Or maybe an entirely different reason. 

[Broark]

@nopal essentially once we've reached critical mass then we move forward with shipping. 

[shredwin_206]

1927 type 1

[shredwin_206]

[shredwin_206]

[julian-wolf]

Brief case study on brown–green cotton canvases from Great Lakes Garment Mfg. Co., feat. hat + shorts

I think it's likely that these two are dyed with the same dye, despite being very different canvases (light + tight vs. heavy + loose, very different gauges of yarns, etc.). Both started off a pretty earthy brown–green, and have held their color well in areas that don't see the sun:

 

In areas that see lots of sun exposure, both have faded to a much cooler, softer blue–green:

[shredwin_206]

Love those shorts buddy