Freewheelers, Bootleggers Reunion, Bubo, etc.

[shredwin_206]

[scooby]

Look like real vintage to me

[shredwin_206]

@scooby been using them working construction lately. So the fadez really going up a notch 

[BostonAC]

Looking at grabbing a Neal Chambray in the white pepper color.. I could probably fit a 17 but I am wondering if I should go with the 17.5 so I can wash it without worry. Any advice is appreciated. 

[Duke Mantee]

20 minutes ago, BostonAC said:

Looking at grabbing a Neal Chambray in the white pepper color.. I could probably fit a 17 but I am wondering if I should go with the 17.5 so I can wash it without worry. Any advice is appreciated. 

It depends if you’re buying the unwashed or washed versions - unwashed version will shrink … the approximate size p-2-p for a size 17 will end up about 57cm

[CSL]

The chambray fabric they use for their shirts seems to have a bit of give to it so, as long as you're not sizing way too small, you should be ok with a fairly close fit. 

[JMS]

@shredwin_206 Working in your workwear heritage jeans!? Utter blasphemy. /s

That's one of the things I most appreciate with FW denim, they can take an absolute beating. 

[JMS]

Currently working to get a shipment headed my way.  

Trying to channel my inner @Broark

Edited March 13, 2022 by JMS

[Duke Mantee]

Just now, JMS said:

Currently working with Hoosier to get a shipment headed my way.  

Trying to channel my inner @Broark

Spill

[JMS]

s601xx 45

601xx 51

506xx 46-47

Gonna do another shipment after that to complete the tuxes for the 44-45-46 (can't decide on the blanket lined or not) and the 47.

Then I reckon I'll be good for a few years... Unless FW does a 37 getup!

[LazyS]

which pocket s601 did you decide on?

 

[Duke Mantee]

51 minutes ago, JMS said:

s601xx 45

601xx 51

506xx 46-47

Gonna do another shipment after that to complete the tuxes for the 44-45-46 (can't decide on the blanket lined or not) and the 47.

Then I reckon I'll be good for a few years... Unless FW does a 37 getup!

No 37s, just a 39 

[JMS]

@LazyS flannel-lined. 

[shredwin_206]

fit of the 43s these days. 
@JMS good call. I have those same flannel lined pair in my dresser too 

[Cozzie]

This jacket is just stunning! Anyone tempted?  Cant say I’ve seen many jackets, or any at all for that matter, with a 100% alpaca lining like this.

 

[Duke Mantee]

There’s this from 7~8 years ago

 

[JMS]

Is it just me, or is the 1943 601xx larger in the waist than the other models by about a whole size? 

[Duke Mantee]

2 hours ago, JMS said:

Is it just me, or is the 1943 601xx larger in the waist than the other models by about a whole size? 

Must be you unless there’s some weird measurement been taken - here’s mine at 33 waist … all 33 actual except the S601 which is about half an inch smaller and the skinny 663s which are closer to a 32 inch

Edited February 20, 2022 by Duke Mantee

[JMS]

thank you, as always. 

[Cozzie]

8 hours ago, Duke Mantee said:

There’s this from 7~8 years ago

 

Duke, good god man, have you compiled a searchable catalog of fw? Now I have seen 2, haha. Def a rare bird, generally “alpaca” linings I’ve come across have been some kind of blend.  Is the shell alpaca too or just the pile? Do you know the name of this piece? Thanks duke!

[Duke Mantee]

6 hours ago, Cozzie said:

Duke, good god man, have you compiled a searchable catalog of fw? Now I have seen 2, haha. Def a rare bird, generally “alpaca” linings I’ve come across have been some kind of blend.  Is the shell alpaca too or just the pile? Do you know the name of this piece? Thanks duke!

The Winter Flying Jacket #1431031  (there’s a couple of versions), but that’s a double face tweed wool shell …

 

the other was a Cotton/Wool Melton Back Satin (1431032)

Edited February 21, 2022 by Duke Mantee

[Duke Mantee]

And a ‘special’ of the above in paraffin coated jungle cloth (1441077)

[unders]

7 hours ago, Duke Mantee said:

This chap’s obviously been to the Duke Mantee academy of grimacing. Best in class. 

[Duke Mantee]

3 hours ago, unders said:

This chap’s obviously been to the Duke Mantee academy of grimacing. Best in class. 

I learned that look from Sushi 

[indigoeagle]

On 2/20/2022 at 10:48 PM, Duke Mantee said:

Must be you unless there’s some weird measurement been taken - here’s mine at 33 waist … all 33 actual except the S601 which is about half an inch smaller and the skinny 663s which are closer to a 32 inch

Thanks for that great overview.

When was the last time FW released the 663?
Would you say, that the 663 is.60s cut comparable to say the Resolute 710?
I saw, that they had an ecru and black version.

Which of these is closest to the LVC 1947?

[Duke Mantee]

1 hour ago, indigoeagle said:

Thanks for that great overview.

When was the last time FW released the 663?
Would you say, that the 663 is.60s cut comparable to say the Resolute 710?
I saw, that they had an ecru and black version.

Which of these is closest to the LVC 1947?

You’re welcome

a) 2014/15

b) I’ve never owned resolute jeans - @beautiful_FrEaK is probably the man to ask

c) the 663 was issued in ivory, black and vintage denim

d) you would have assumed LVC1947 501 = FW1947 601 … but I’d guess they won’t be so who knows?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

@indigoeagle already asked me but I referred to you as the FW expert. The 661 and 663 are probably the closest 60s cuts

[Duke Mantee]

Ah - well that makes some sense to me … but my limitation is I know FW and not much more.

The whole point of the graphic was to give folk a benchmark they could use to buy Freewheelers, or for them to take away and compare with denim size charts that they are familiar with

[JMS]

[busterthehuman]

On 2/20/2022 at 10:34 AM, Duke Mantee said:

There’s this from 7~8 years ago

 

Crazy cool!