Levi's Vintage Clothing

[Maynard Friedman]

It was introduced at different times on different models. I'd be interested to see a Big E 501 with the stock-control tag, though. Are there any photos of one in the Lightning guide?

Yeah, p34 - 1970-73 model. Big E and stock control card.

[bluegoldblues]

Here is a snap of the patch on my dead stock Big E pair that I put to about 1970-71

more info http://bluegoldblues.com/post/3784994047/1969-73-deadstock-big-e-levis-501

In regards to the the XX transition here is a 'before and after' if you like

http://bluegoldblues.com/post/5247473031/early-1960s-hidden-rivet-levis-lot-501-xx

and

http://bluegoldblues.com/post/5732130285/1966-67-big-e-levis-501-rare-model

[erk]

These are apparently oversized, like the last batch of 1915, by circa two inches. So buy your actual waist. There are suggestions the 1915 didn't shrink that much - erk?

sorry, I've been out of town.

1915 501xx tagged 32x36

**pre soak:

tagged 32x36

waist: 35

inseam: 36.75

knee: 10

hem: 9

thigh: 12.25

front rise: 13

back rise: 17

**post soak

waist: 34

inseam: 34

knee: 9.5

hem: 8.75

thigh: 12

front rise: 12.5

back rise: 16

I thought the shrinkage was pretty standard. I think I got a little less with these cause I was trying to keep them from shrinking too much. just a warm soak and all cold washes.

I really like the idea of a 1922, and I definitely agree with the idea that they made these as a 1915 with belt loops sorta thing. To me the back pocket pattern looks almost the same, but the arcuate looks very attractive to me. looks pretty authentic to me. the shape of the pocket though is outrageous. I think I still want a 1944 instead.

[Dr_Heech]

Here you go Mr. T

1970-73 501 'E'

(sorry about the poor quality shots - taken on my 'point and shoot' in a dark flat)

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[Dr_Heech]

Oh yeah, been watching these original deadstock 1947-52 501's -

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Levis-501-42X32-/260810484725?pt=US_CSA_MC_Jeans&hash=item3cb9842bf5

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[seanieboy]

need some help here, just got a pair of 1967 505, was rather surprised to find that they were true to size despite the constant oversizing of the other models. So i was wondering, will it be good to just wear them raw or just try to soak, wear and stretch it out. ( made in turkey ones )

[erk]

need some help here, just got a pair of 1967 505, was rather surprised to find that they were true to size despite the constant oversizing of the other models. So i was wondering, will it be good to just wear them raw or just try to soak, wear and stretch it out. ( made in turkey ones )

If you're concerned about shrinkage, 505s are sanforized and will shrink negligibly. 3%?

If they're tight now, they will stretch with wear or if you wear them wet.

[killer b]

Oh yeah, been watching these original deadstock 1947-52 501's -

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Levis-501-42X32-/260810484725?pt=US_CSA_MC_Jeans&hash=item3cb9842bf5

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The comments section is pretty funny...

[Stratos]

Don't worry about the 505's, if they fit you now, they will be ok. As they are made in Turkey, they're probably washed, in which case they won't shrink anyway. The 3% btw means they shrink in a wash and stretch back. Just the way all jeans do anyway.

[Dr_Heech]

The comments section is pretty funny...

Yeah, f*ck the dishwasher, I'd keep the Levi's!!

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[Stratos]

Yeah, f*ck the dishwasher, I'd keep the Levi's!!

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He seems to have a wife to do the dishes anyway.

[seanieboy]

Ah, thanks for the advise guys! Was so careless as to miss out the part where they are sanforized.

[Paul T]

Oh yeah, been watching these original deadstock 1947-52 501's -

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Levis-501-42X32-/260810484725?pt=US_CSA_MC_Jeans&hash=item3cb9842bf5

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Thanks for posting these. Interesting contrast to another pair I\ve posted in this thread - later, I guess, with generally paler stitching, I've a feeling they should be able to afford a German dishwasher, at least.

INteresting selvage line, as well, shoved out to the very edge of the selvage. Again, shows how much variaiton there was in the product at the time.

For our reference...

[Maynard Friedman]

Interesting that the back pocket flasher has a small 'e' despite the big 'E' on the red tab...

Here you go Mr. T

1970-73 501 'E'

(sorry about the poor quality shots - taken on my 'point and shoot' in a dark flat)

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[Paul T]

the levi\s orporate redesigh, with batwing, was done in 1969 IIRC - the little e was used widely on advertising and POS before it made its way to the red tab.

Interesting seeing those shots, thanks folks. I know I've seen very late Big E 502 and 501 with the old style tag.. I"d be surprised if there was three years full production with the stock control, or indeed that many big E were around in 1973, that's another question I shall save up when I see my Levi's fella who knows where a lot of those bodies are buried. (He always points out that there was a lot of variation between factories)

[Stratos]

I've a feeling they should be able to afford a German dishwasher, at least.

I have a feeling by now they should be able to afford a German to wash the dishes.

[almostnice]

oh,i wouldnt mind washing their dishes for a pair like that.the waist is just a tad too big for me.

[bluegoldblues]

For our reference...

100% denim porn! LOVE how green the denim is! cone?

[Paul T]

Yeah, cone. I noticed the last run of 55 LVC had selvage exactly like that, wiggly, red line near the edge.. and thought it was a fault!

[robbie]

The comments section is pretty funny...

I lol'ed @ the 'don't know what selvage is'.

Would this pair go for higher if these were a different size?

[killer b]

without a doubt.

tbh it wasn't the lack of denim knowledge the guy had that was funny so much as his gradual realisation of what he had, and the regular references to shipping to the far east...

[Paul T]

I liked that, the sense of discovery, and also the new-found politeness when they realised they were going to get more $$$$

[Happy Hooligan]

I liked that, the sense of discovery, and also the new-found politeness when they realised they were going to get more $$$$

lol I noticed that too... I guess he can now buy a new kitchen...

[CrashTestBrummie]

...and a bottle or two of decent wine to celebrate...

[colgems1966]

$5300 on the 501's. i'll bet that guys estatic. i'm sure he had no idea they would bring that. good for him.

[tropicalbird]

That green-cast is an eyesore. Reminiscent of cheapo STF's

[bluegoldblues]

Think he will be making a trip back to that old barn!

Thats what this games all about, good for him!

[colgems1966]

That green-cast is an eyesore. Reminiscent of cheapo STF's

i see you're looking for something positive to add as usual. i'll bet you're the life of the party.

[min2max]

nice sale, +5K on a size waist 42 !!! :eek:

now that's a serious baller kop even for OG 47's !!

..less rare but slightly more wearable and affordable, I'm letting go my modded 201 22's:

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?p=2765255#post2765255

[airfrogusmc]

That green-cast is an eyesore. Reminiscent of cheapo STF's

But they're original; it don't get better than that. Its what all the repros strive to be but ultimately can't be.