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    • BalticBobB
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      Hello good people,

      I have a Levis 70505-0214 (Type 3) orange tab in size 40 which I would like to part ways with. It's in mint condition and the patch is still intact for the most part; from what I can gather from the Heddels guide it's from ca. 1967/68.

      It's an awesome jacket but I must say it's almost too nice to wear and it's such a good example of this jacket I feel like it should be framed. I have a repro type 3 from TCB (don't ask me to leave the forum, I needed a lighter denim jacket without handwarmer pockets!) and feel very happy to thrash that one rather than the vintage Levis jacket.

      I will post some pictures if you guys are interested, just checking the water here in case there is any interest in this particular piece.

      Thanks!

      Cheers

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      • BalticBobB
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        @goosehd Thanks for the messages and here are some pictures!

        I really like the writing on the inside, looks like it was part of the demin before the jacket was cut and sewn. I'm not expert on this jacket but it's a really nice piece.

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        • goosehdG
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          @ROman Any chance you would know something about this era of jackets? 🙂

          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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          • goosehdG
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            Heads up for everyone: This is one that doesn’t quite fit in the marketplace, but also is something interesting to all of us denim nerds.

            Normally wouldn’t allow this, but it is a great thread starter for those of us sitting on vintage pieces.

            I invite everyone to post some of their “treasures” and see how this thread takes off…

            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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            • endoE
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              @BalticBob said in Collector’s Corner (Vintage and Rare Treasures):

              it's from ca. 1967/68

              no expert here, but shouldn't it have a big E then?

              si tacuisses

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              • mclaincauseyM
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                My Levi’s big E Type III 70505 0217 from factory 525. From 1969 I believe. Thrifted this thing!

                IMG_3937.jpeg

                Think it, be it.

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                • mclaincauseyM
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                  @endo yeah, red tag and big E for that era. Orange tag places this one in the 70s I think (source)

                  Think it, be it.

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                  • BalticBobB
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                    The care labels on the jackets below the paper patches were introduced in in 1971 as part of US federal law. Orange tab was introduced in the 1960's and it's this care label that separates the 60's and 70's jackets based on what I can find. Happy to hear more information on these!

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                    • mclaincauseyM
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                      @BalticBob care labels entered the picture in 1968; take a look at the image of labels in this article: https://www.heddels.com/2016/10/how-to-date-and-value-vintage-levis-type-i-ii-and-iii-denim-jackets/

                      Think it, be it.

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                      • goosehdG
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                        @mclaincausey @BalticBob had that link in his original post and when I moved it over accidentally broke the link. I’ll fix it.

                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                        • goosehdG
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                          BTW, great discussion 🙂

                          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                          • ROmanR
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                            It's a nice looking jacket. I don't have anything to add beyond what's already been written by Heddels guide. I had one a while back.

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                            • GraemeEG
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                              @Mizmazzle I actually have a bit of a dilemma on my hands.

                              I went back and ordered the broken twill version because I don't own any proper denim hats

                              2 days later I found one of my vintage white whales for a steal on ebay - a 70s levis ( full denim/no mesh) trucker with leather patch.....

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                              • MizmazzleM
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                                @GraemeE damn dude!! That sounds cool as hell!! I’ve also been on the hunt for a solid denim hat. Like for quite some time. Then these SJ ones came on the radar so I was stoked. Hoping I can make em work for my picky sized head.

                                Look forward to seeing a pic of the Levi’s hat. Sounds like a real gem.

                                In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                • MizmazzleM
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                                  @GraemeE does it look like this?IMG_1633.png

                                  In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                  • GraemeEG
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                                    @Mizmazzle indeed it does!

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                                    • GraemeEG
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                                      This seems like the most appropriate thread to bump although this find isn't particularly rare or a collectors item per say (mods feel free to re-direct me if necessary)
                                      @Mizmazzle
                                      These are from the listing.
                                      It was up for 1/4 of the price I typically see them at so I had to snatch it up

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                                      s-l400 (1).webp

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                                      • OaktaviaO
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                                        @GraemeE that's pretty cool

                                        IG: electricindigowizard

                                        "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                        WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

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                                        • MizmazzleM
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                                          @GraemeE heck yeah man. In stellar condition too!

                                          In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                          • GraemeEG
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                                            Recent ebay pickup

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