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Title: DKP Jackets Post by: deano on October 03, 2009, 18:11:04 pm For those in the club that are fortunate enough to own one of these treasures.... What brand name jackets were used?
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Sarge on October 03, 2009, 20:13:32 pm They were Peters.
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: speedwell on October 03, 2009, 20:14:04 pm pictures ;D
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: louisb on October 03, 2009, 20:17:58 pm Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: speedwell on October 03, 2009, 20:19:24 pm oh i found one picture with the jacket ::) ::) ::)...................... :D :D :D
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: JeePee/DVK on October 03, 2009, 20:32:45 pm Cool Jacket. 8) 8) 8) :P :P :P
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Sarge on October 03, 2009, 20:38:32 pm oh i found one picture with the jacket ::) ::) ::)...................... :D :D :D :o who the hell is THAT, bro?? ::) ::) Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: speedwell on October 03, 2009, 20:40:35 pm oh i found one picture with the jacket ::) ::) ::)...................... :D :D :D :o who the hell is THAT, bro?? ::) ::) Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Sarge on October 03, 2009, 20:53:37 pm oh i found one picture with the jacket ::) ::) ::)...................... :D :D :D :o who the hell is THAT, bro?? ::) ::) the mysterious nacho libre ;D ;D ??? Hmmmm... never heard of the dude. He looks very annoying..... Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: deano on October 03, 2009, 22:22:51 pm oh i found one picture with the jacket ::) ::) ::)...................... :D :D :D That's a bit gay for a proper club jacket... wouldn't you say? Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: . on October 04, 2009, 03:07:22 am Mine is made by "CASA BAY".
;D Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: John Rayburn on October 04, 2009, 04:15:18 am And.... you got this where??
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Worm on October 04, 2009, 04:21:50 am Chupa Cabra not Nacho Libre.......
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: WCB Hitler's Hot Rod on October 04, 2009, 04:41:57 am And.... you got this where?? Oooohhhh....someone's BUSTED! Could their be some members that are just in for the money? :'( :'( Wonder who would commit such a crime? :-\ :)Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: WCB Hitler's Hot Rod on October 04, 2009, 04:56:03 am oh i found one picture with the jacket ::) ::) ::)...................... :D :D :D DKP Gone Wild!... Uncensored & Out of Control! Available on DVD and now on Blu-Ray! Must be 18 years old and over to order. :-X ;DTitle: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: bilboa2 on October 04, 2009, 05:43:58 am I wanted a london fog....never got patch or jacket...bill
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Rennsurfer on October 04, 2009, 14:50:07 pm Richard, how did you obtain that jacket? Or is the image taken from a club member?
??? Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Fastbrit on October 04, 2009, 17:22:27 pm My DKP II jacket is a "Mr Legg's", the DKP III is a "Port Authority"...
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Sarge on October 04, 2009, 17:49:37 pm Richard, maybe you have a "one-off"... you sure you didn't have that made just for you ;)??
The first generation jackets were Peters... it was all we could afford. Having a London Fog in the'60's required $$$$ Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Russell on October 04, 2009, 21:41:22 pm FRED
Surely it doesnt matter where he got it from...... as I have also and it doesnt matter where that came from either or does it ? Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: deano on October 04, 2009, 23:52:05 pm Richard, maybe you have a "one-off"... you sure you didn't have that made just for you ;)?? The first generation jackets were Peters... it was all we could afford. Having a London Fog in the'60's required $$$$ So Sarge, I thought you were a wine authority and not a "port" guru.... Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: . on October 05, 2009, 00:17:39 am Richard, how did you obtain that jacket? Or is the image taken from a club member? Mark,??? I obtained the jacket from an ex-club member. definitely not a "fake". I have quite a large DKP collection, hats, sweatshirts, t-shirts, rally plaques, decals, hood badges, pins, etc., all from different club members over the years spanning DKP I,II,andIII. Don't worry, I have no intention of posing as a member or decorating my car with the items. Just a collection of a club I admire that will remain in my basement. :-) Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Rennsurfer on October 05, 2009, 00:46:47 am Mark, I obtained the jacket from an ex-club member. definitely not a "fake". I have quite a large DKP collection, hats, sweatshirts, t-shirts, rally plaques, decals, hood badges, pins, etc., all from different club members over the years spanning DKP I,II,andIII. Don't worry, I have no intention of posing as a member or decorating my car with the items. Just a collection of a club I admire that will remain in my basement. :-) Right on, Richard. That's what I figured. Thanks for your honesty. Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on October 05, 2009, 16:55:50 pm Here is a bit of history on the "original DKP Burgundy Jackets". I worked at a tradiational mens clothing store, Howard Still's in the Broadway Center in Anaheim. We carried the "Peters and London Fog Brands". I sold most of the first jackets to club members. The first batch as I remember were the Peters brand and then that company discontinued the burgundy color. At that time we were able to get the London Fog brand, but the color was a bit different with a less solid color.
The Fogs were actually a better quality product, but didn't have the look of the Peters, thus the Peters brand was everyone's first choice. As I recall these jackets were in the $14 to $18 range which was a good amount of money back in the day. To put the cost into prespective Gant long sleeve oxford button down shirts were about $5 and American Made. Corbin slacks (I still wear them today) were about $20 (today well over $125) and last were "British Walker Shell Corodvan leather Saddle Shoes. If you are not knowledgeable with "Shell Corodvan" leather it won't crack where your toes bend, but will roll. These shoes were about $32 back in then and today would probably be close to $500 if you could buy them. These were all items a lot of the members wore in the day as we took pride in our appearance unlike what I see in the youth of today. So the question is, what is an original DKP jacket worth today? My answer would be "PRICELESS". Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: simon uk on October 05, 2009, 19:56:54 pm So the question is, what is an original DKP jacket worth today? My answer would be "PRICELESS".[/b][/i][/color] definitely, I love to come on here to see these fantastic items, the stuff you only see in books is brought to life by John, and many others who were there when it was all happening and like to recall tales of the old days. DKP stuff is sacred to most of us, and the chance to see these things is great. Knowing some of the history of the club, I would certainly say it is inappropriate if they were displayed on a car which wasnt connected with DKP. I wouldnt like to say if old members should sell their club stuff, but I can see the appeal in owning these things if you are an enthusiast, and they are for sale. Si. Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on October 05, 2009, 20:13:56 pm So the question is, what is an original DKP jacket worth today? My answer would be "PRICELESS".[/b][/i][/color] definitely, I love to come on here to see these fantastic items, the stuff you only see in books is brought to life by John, and many others who were there when it was all happening and like to recall tales of the old days. DKP stuff is sacred to most of us, and the chance to see these things is great. Knowing some of the history of the club, I would certainly say it is inappropriate if they were displayed on a car which wasnt connected with DKP. I wouldnt like to say if old members should sell their club stuff, but I can see the appeal in owning these things if you are an enthusiast, and they are for sale. Si. Hi Simon, Thanks for the kind words, but I just like sharing the history of what once was. I look back at it as Camelot and am thankful I was able to experience it with some great friends. Last night I was at the DKP monthly event at Nick's and try not to miss them. Myself, along with several of the original guys are so pleased that what we started as kids has grown into such a world wide thing. Personally I'm thankful that I still have some of my original items, such as the membership card, DKP badge and my original patch along with other items. My plan is to die with them. Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: louisb on October 05, 2009, 20:25:19 pm Last night I was at the DKP monthly event at Nick's and try not to miss them. Myself, along with several of the original guys are so pleased that what we started as kids has grown into such a world wide thing. That's cool! That was one of the questions I asked Sarge when I met him last year. Whats it like to see something that started out as a couple of kids fooling around with some cheap cars now an international hobby that thousands of people participate in. --louis Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Jim Ratto on October 05, 2009, 20:30:37 pm So the question is, what is an original DKP jacket worth today? My answer would be "PRICELESS".[/b][/i][/color] definitely, I love to come on here to see these fantastic items, the stuff you only see in books is brought to life by John, and many others who were there when it was all happening and like to recall tales of the old days. DKP stuff is sacred to most of us, and the chance to see these things is great. Knowing some of the history of the club, I would certainly say it is inappropriate if they were displayed on a car which wasnt connected with DKP. I wouldnt like to say if old members should sell their club stuff, but I can see the appeal in owning these things if you are an enthusiast, and they are for sale. Si. Hi Simon, Thanks for the kind words, but I just like sharing the history of what once was. I look back at it as Camelot and am thankful I was able to experience it with some great friends. Last night I was at the DKP monthly event at Nick's and try not to miss them. Myself, along with several of the original guys are so pleased that what we started as kids has grown into such a world wide thing. Personally I'm thankful that I still have some of my original items, such as the membership card, DKP badge and my original patch along with other items. My plan is to die with them. where were you John? I always seem to miss you. Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on October 05, 2009, 20:31:42 pm Last night I was at the DKP monthly event at Nick's and try not to miss them. Myself, along with several of the original guys are so pleased that what we started as kids has grown into such a world wide thing. That's cool! That was one of the questions I asked Sarge when I met him last year. Whats it like to see something that started out as a couple of kids fooling around with some cheap cars now an international hobby that thousands of people participate in. --louis For me I'd have to say I'm humbled by the way I'm treated by the younger guys. Jim (Sarge) and I have not discussed it much, but I suspect he would agree. Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on October 05, 2009, 20:34:38 pm where were you John? I always seem to miss you.
That was me with the walker !! ;D ;D Actually I said goodby to you when you drove out. I was standing with John (Moon Man) Rayburn. My '56 Chrysler 300B was parked in the first slot. You can go back and still see the ground sunk in where it was parked...... :o :o :o :o :o Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on October 05, 2009, 20:38:59 pm Here is a couple of shots of the car incase you missed it. It is so tiny you might have......... ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: louisb on October 05, 2009, 21:01:01 pm Hop in my Chrysler,
it's as big as a whale and it's about to set sail! I got me a car, it seats about twenty So c'mon and bring your jukebox money. The Love Shack is a little old place where we can get together ;D --louis Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: beetletom on October 05, 2009, 21:07:58 pm i think its a bit sad some 'non' members collect dkp stuff...
surly, people in the club have earnt their place in it, and others have not by buying jackets or stickers to feel a part of it. you wouldn't put a dkp sticker or paint a huge gfk logo on your back window? Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on October 05, 2009, 21:13:39 pm Hop in my Chrysler, it's as big as a whale and it's about to set sail! I got me a car, it seats about twenty So c'mon and bring your jukebox money. The Love Shack is a little old place where we can get together ;D Mine will only seat six comfortably inside, but you could possibly put the remaining fourteen in the trunk.............. :o :o :o :o --louis Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Jim Ratto on October 05, 2009, 21:23:57 pm where were you John? I always seem to miss you. That was me with the walker !! ;D ;D Actually I said goodby to you when you drove out. I was standing with John (Moon Man) Rayburn. My '56 Chrysler 300B was parked in the first slot. You can go back and still see the ground sunk in where it was parked...... :o :o :o :o :o Oh hey...sorry I was trying to hear what Dkk Fred was mumbling on about ;D and keep from running over Jayburn's toes. Sorry if I spit unburnt gas all over your shins guys, my car's a little cold blooded....guess it's gotten used to 100F+ lately. I like Sarge's '67. Somehow it came equipped with a bar. :o Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: WCB Hitler's Hot Rod on October 06, 2009, 05:08:56 am Hey John, just curious if you have any idea how many DKP1 jackets were issued to members? Also any idea about DKP2? Just trying to see how rare these are with Peters and Fog. I noticed some were stitched in yellow stitching ergo..Members name, club name. I have also seen a DKP jacket in blue (very early) but that could have been a personal touch from a certain member?? Thanks for info.
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Trond Dahl on October 06, 2009, 08:40:00 am *Thread moderated*: Pretty much 50% of this thread was removed. Please keep your personal arguments offline from this forum.
We do not accept personal attacks/insults of any kind. Now lets get back on track. Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on October 06, 2009, 15:27:13 pm Hey John, just curious if you have any idea how many DKP1 jackets were issued to members? Also any idea about DKP2? Just trying to see how rare these are with Peters and Fog. I noticed some were stitched in yellow stitching ergo..Members name, club name. I have also seen a DKP jacket in blue (very early) but that could have been a personal touch from a certain member?? Thanks for info. Now you have me throwing a dart at the board. I would say possibly 25 to 30 of the original Peters and London Fogs combined. Some members back in the day didn't have jackets. Regarding DKP II I have no idea at all. Possibly some of the guys from that era can comment. I do not remember any "blue DKP jackets". Are you saying that had some kind of a patch attached? If so it may have been something that someone just did on their own. Last night at dinner I was telling my wife Christie about this thread. She was there in some of the early days and came up with a question to me that I couldn't answer. The club decals were a black or very dark blue, so where did the "burgundy" color for the jackets come from? Any of you original guys have input?? Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Russell on October 06, 2009, 16:05:39 pm Oh I was told there was some interesting comments on here and would have loved to have read them but was too late, if anyone has any comments that i missed relating to myself please email/pm me directly.
The DKP1 jacket that i have was given to me from Arnie when i purchased his car he was extremely upset as he had kept it in a safe place inside the car...... however the little field mice that through the roof lining was very tasty quite liked the jacket as well !!! Ill post some pictures of the jacket in shreds the badge is OK but it does look kinda cool when draped over the passenger seat. On the subject of club collectables its great to see so many people have a passion for collections, its like fine art, beauty is in the eye of the beholder........ Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Fastbrit on October 06, 2009, 16:07:05 pm OK, John, here's another one: I understand the club badges used on the early jackets were made by a lady by the name of Lucille. What was the connection there?
Hey, if you can do posts in colo(u)r, so can I! :D Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on October 06, 2009, 16:25:46 pm OK, John, here's another one: I understand the club badges used on the early jackets were made by a lady by the name of Lucille. What was the connection there? Hey, if you can do posts in colo(u)r, so can I! :D Keith, Lucille was an older lady that was located in Anaheim who did the club jacket patches. I think Peter Dayton found her as she was located close to Anaheim High School that Dayton, Huggins and myself attended. Gregg Bunch has some info on her and the cost of the patch which was extrememely low for what you got. What I'm saying by this is there was a good amount of work put into each one. The patch was as you know a blue background with yellow or gold stiching which tied in closely to the club logo color. I thought about something after one of my last post. Club jackets were not assigned to members. Anyone could walk into the stores that carried them and make a purchase. Getting the patch was a bit harder as one had to be a member and then pay a few bucks for it. I think only one patch was available for each member. Regarding my post in color, I've done it from almost the beginning as it is easy for me to locate my stuff to reply to others. So son, here is another lesson for you younger lads. ;D ;D ;D ;D I like the colo(u)r you've chosen as it is sooooooooooooo you.............. :o :o :o :o :o ;) Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: cal-look 56 on October 06, 2009, 16:26:12 pm On the subject of club collectables its great to see so many people have a passion for collections, its like fine art, beauty is in the eye of the beholder........ Agreed. I feel as if the members dont have a problem with it and nobody is trying to pose as a member, then who gives a shit who owns it now as long as it's for collecting purposes. If someone can afford these cars, than be thankful they are being kept in all their glory instead of being destroyed. Regardless of who owns them now. Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Fastbrit on October 06, 2009, 16:38:16 pm So son, here is another lesson for you younger lads. ;D ;D ;D ;D I like the colo(u)r you've chosen as it is sooooooooooooo you.............. :o :o :o :o :o ;) Thanks uncle… ;DTitle: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on October 06, 2009, 16:48:24 pm So son, here is another lesson for you younger lads. ;D ;D ;D ;D I like the colo(u)r you've chosen as it is sooooooooooooo you.............. :o :o :o :o :o ;) Thanks uncle… ;DYour welcome you young rebel. And, get a haircut......................... ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ;) Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Russell on October 07, 2009, 22:08:17 pm Heres Arnies old jacket, looking at the badge it seems to be bigger than the normal ones....... and its an Oakbrook Sportswear Jacket !
Sarge/John any idea why this would be ??? Maybe its a copy ;) Oh and the mouse holes..... Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Russell on October 07, 2009, 22:10:56 pm Oh and i know this is off topic but his other Jacket was a Peters, however it was from DRF and was even more tastier for that mouse....
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on October 07, 2009, 22:40:24 pm Heres Arnies old jacket, looking at the badge it seems to be bigger than the normal ones....... and its an Oakbrook Sportswear Jacket ! Sarge/John any idea why this would be ??? Maybe its a copy ;) Oh and the mouse holes..... Russell, I'd have to agree. There is something strange about that patch. To me it looks more round than what I have. Also, the VW logo looks different. Possibly there were different batches run, but I sure don't remember what you are displaying. I always thought we just had one production run made, but then that was a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time ago. :-[ :-[ John Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on October 07, 2009, 22:47:45 pm Oh and the mouse holes.....
Russell, you should have figured that one out. DKP was formed in Anaheim and what other rather famous thing is in Anaheim? And regarding that place what famous creature rules there? We'll just refer to him is "The Rich Rat", but actually he goes by another name. Possibly he feasted on Arnie's jacket before you obtained it..................... :o :o :o :o Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Russell on October 07, 2009, 22:52:28 pm John
The feasting happened when the car was stored in Nebraska over winter where Arnie now resides. So its not Uncle Mickeys fault ! Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on October 07, 2009, 23:23:54 pm John The feasting happened when the car was stored in Nebraska over winter where Arnie now resides. So its not Uncle Mickeys fault ! Mickey has enough bucks that he might just vacation in Nebraska in certain barns....... ::) ::) ::) ::) Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: kingsburgphil on October 08, 2009, 04:43:42 am Is there anyone out there kind enough to sell me a DRF patch? Nos or repro ok, if not a hi-res photo in my email will do.
Seems I out grew my old club jacket 3 decades ago and apparently have misplaced it. ;D Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Ron Greiner on October 08, 2009, 05:18:21 am my dkpII club jacket was by Mr Leggs
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: John Rayburn on October 08, 2009, 05:27:53 am Did it come packed in a plastic egg?
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Fastbrit on October 08, 2009, 08:05:39 am The DKP II jacket I have is also a Mr Legg's but has exactly the same large badge that is on Arnie's jacket...
Edit: See below. Very different! Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Neil Davies on October 08, 2009, 09:12:26 am Maybe Arnie's badge is a DKPII one - was he active with DKP in it's first and second incarnations?
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: vwcab on October 08, 2009, 09:44:01 am Heres Arnies old jacket, looking at the badge it seems to be bigger than the normal ones....... and its an Oakbrook Sportswear Jacket ! Nice pieces of history Russell,but are these gonne be restored like the cars in the VWGG? :)Sarge/John any idea why this would be ??? Maybe its a copy ;) Oh and the mouse holes..... Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Sarge on October 08, 2009, 13:11:17 pm Here's a pic of my original jacket patch.... huge difference. I know Arnie had his own DKP club in Nebraska for a while, going so far as to make cards and a dash plaque, so maybe he had patches made, too.
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: deano on October 08, 2009, 15:45:20 pm I can tell you that there appears to be at least three different large jacket patches made. Roger Grago's has a black background, and the detail work on the breast of the "bird" is no where near that of Sarge's. And that would be DKP II issue of course.
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on October 08, 2009, 15:59:16 pm My DKP I jacket patch is exactly like Sarge's as per my memory. Guess I should get it out and verify. Note the patch is more of an oval rather than round and even the VW logo looks different than Arnie's.
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: deano on October 08, 2009, 16:01:42 pm Yes, Roger's patch is round. I guess we should change the name of this "thread" to DKP Patch 101.
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on October 08, 2009, 16:10:54 pm Yes, Roger's patch is round. I guess we should change the name of this "thread" to DKP Patch 101. Not a bad idea. ;) ;) I'm amazed that something that as kids we never would have given a second look evolves into a topic that now I find so interesting to learn more. Everyday when I turn on my computer and tune in it is like going to the movies as a kid and watching the on going serial (cliff hanger) to see what will happen next. To all of you who read and contribute to this site you've made my life much richer and I thank you all for that. John............... Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: ian c on October 08, 2009, 16:29:43 pm Yes, Roger's patch is round. I guess we should change the name of this "thread" to DKP Patch 101. title could be changed to ANORAKS (but they'd probobly leak if you sewed a patch on ) :D Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Fastbrit on October 08, 2009, 16:34:34 pm Here's my DKP II jacket - the patch is very crude in comparison. Is this like Roger's?
It looks more like a plucked chicken! :D (http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/Photokernow/0f3e681c.jpg) (http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/Photokernow/d644c142.jpg) Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on October 08, 2009, 16:46:03 pm It looks more like a plucked chicken!
Kind of looks like Tweedy Bird got out of his cage........... ;) ;) ;) Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: vwcab on October 08, 2009, 18:24:40 pm Here's my DKP II jacket - the patch is very crude in comparison. Is this like Roger's? ;D ;D ;D ;D a plucked chicken,that's a good one Keith :D It looks more like a plucked chicken! :D (http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/Photokernow/0f3e681c.jpg) (http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/Photokernow/d644c142.jpg) Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: deano on October 08, 2009, 19:04:02 pm Here is a photo of Roger Grago's DKP II jacket patch. Hard to tell if that background is black, or really dark blue. Strange looking pigeon.
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Russell on October 08, 2009, 21:53:13 pm Sarge
Was Arnies DKP club an approved extension or was it something he did on his own ? Russell Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: speedwell on October 08, 2009, 22:01:03 pm ;)
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: speedwell on October 08, 2009, 22:08:11 pm see this one last year at my bro house ;)
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: deano on October 08, 2009, 22:48:19 pm Sarge Was Arnies DKP club an approved extension or was it something he did on his own ? Russell I will try to answer that question.... As I recall, Arnie and Terry Schaefer (sp) were the last two members voted into DKP 1, before things began to shut down, including the club "swag" shop. That would be around early 1974. So, I do not think there was much of anything left at that point. Not until years later, when DKP II began to fire things back up, which would be around 1976-77ish. And for whatever reason, I fell into that void in between DKP I and II, when the club house was gone, and there wasn't much left but an occasional Sunday night foosball game at the Warehouse. Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Roger Grago on October 12, 2009, 06:26:32 am Hi Guys,
I ran into John L. at Cars & Coffee yesterday and he told me to check out this thread. Let me share information on the patches we had made. We had ours made by the same sports team uniform place that did our banner. I don't remember the name but it was right around the block from Don Burns VW in Garden Grove. I was working at Don Burns at the time so it made it easy to get stuff done on my lunch hour. I had gotten an original patch from MikeTaylor shortly after we had started the club up again. We wanted to change the patch a little and the club voted to make it Navy Blue instead of the original lighter Blue. That was to be the only change. When I went to pick the order up they were round and the detailing was not as good. Randy Welch said "It looks like a pigeon with a pineapple body". We were going to get them redone but never got around to doing it. I had four jackets, one Peters with original patch, another Peters with our round patch (Which the paramedics cut off of me when I crashed at Bug In 18), a London Fog with our round patch, and a Pacific Trail with our round patch. Deano now has the Pacific Trail jacket. I just could not fit into it anymore. The one Peters and London Fog jackets I still have. Hope this is helpful. All the best! Roger Grago K GHIA Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Hecker on October 20, 2009, 01:07:03 am Funny Rog,
I remember the day you center punched that car... I remember you STRONGLY telling the paramedics NOT to cut the jacket !! Maybe they cut it out of jealousy!!!!! I was behind you to the left and WILL NEVER forget the crash !! Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Stephan S on October 20, 2009, 01:57:00 am Here is the NOS patch (1st DKP generation) I received as a present from Da Sarge, not so long ago - thanks again Sarge!
Neat piece! It's definitely oval + bigger than the (round) 3rd generation patch: about 6.5x5-3/4" (17x14.5cm) vs. 3.5x3.5" (8.5x8.5cm). Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: deano on October 20, 2009, 02:38:49 am Ah. that is really nice..... Bids anyone?
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Sarge on October 20, 2009, 04:14:15 am Here is the NOS patch (1st DKP generation) I received as a present from Da Sarge, not so long ago - thanks again Sarge! Neat piece! It's definitely oval + bigger than the (round) 3rd generation patch: about 6.5x5-3/4" (17x14.5cm) vs. 3.5x3.5" (8.5x8.5cm). I hope to hell you used tongs when you pulled that patch out of it's sealed envelope... it was NEVER touched by ANY human hands before you got it..... ::) ;) ;D Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: WCB Hitler's Hot Rod on October 20, 2009, 04:23:25 am GOLD
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Sarge on October 20, 2009, 04:55:40 am There are actually two original mint club patches. Stephan is way younger then me and is what DKP is all about... I know he'll have that patch the rest of his life and he deserves it. Pete Dayton, surely the inspiration for DKP in the beginning, has the other patch. Pete has no pictures, plaques or club treasures from the past, so it seemed fitting to pass along something to remind him of good times.
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: deano on October 20, 2009, 05:24:23 am I was thinking of the extreme differences with today's VW club logos, and the '60s DKP one. Today's VW clubs start with black, and add a dose of skulls, bones, blood, knives, bullet holes and flaming eyeballs. Boy, have things changed.
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: speedwell on October 20, 2009, 21:18:33 pm I was thinking of the extreme differences with today's VW club logos, and the '60s DKP one. Today's VW clubs start with black, and add a dose of skulls, bones, blood, knives, bullet holes and flaming eyeballs. Boy, have things changed. agree with you dean , today club logo are ugly only the cal look club are searching for some cool logo with cool feelingTitle: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: MacRavens on November 20, 2009, 16:11:20 pm Sh.t ! I knew we miss some thing... we forgot to put some skulls... :P
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: DOUG BERG on November 20, 2009, 17:45:23 pm I KNOW I NEED TO TREAD LIGHTLY ON MY STATEMENT HERE!!!!!
"CAUSE" THE LAST TIME I OPEN'D MY BIG MOUTH........ AND MERELY "POINT'D OUT THE OBVIOUS"!!!!!! IT START'D THE FIRST EVER WORLDWIDE "CAL LOOK RIOT"!!!! THEN IT WAS CENSOR'D TO MAKE ME LOOK LIKE A RAVE'N LUNATIC ........ AT LEAST SOMEONE ASK'D.... "WHY EVERYONES STATEMENTS FROM THE RIOT WERE REMOVED.......... EXCEPT DOUGS" ???? SO I DON'T NEED ANYMORE DEATH THREATS OR DEROGATORY STATEMENTS TOWARDS MY DADS WORK "LIKE THE LAST TIME" "I MERELY POINT'D OUT THE OBVIOUS"!!!!! SO AFTER A LONG INTRO HERE WE GO..... I LOVE HOW THINGS "JUST FIT" I LOVE... REALITY,,, PHYSICS,,, AND THE WAY THEY JUST FLOW TOGETHER!!! IF THAT IS A PLUCKED CHICKEN,,, AND THAT IS A MR. LEGG'S JACKET ,,,, IS IT ANY COMBINATION OF THOSE FOUR WORDS ????? DOUG.... Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Jason Foster on November 20, 2009, 19:46:45 pm Why come now Doug, "I" at least would never call you Mr. Plucked Chicken Legs.
Congrats by the way on the 2009 S/G championship Mr. Crew Chief..... Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Rennsurfer on November 21, 2009, 01:57:57 am Very cool patch, Stephan. Sarge, that was rather nice of you, too.
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: delux67 on November 24, 2009, 09:14:20 am I made a huge mistake selling my DKP jacket. Wish I still had it. What an idiot, I sold it for money. Money is replaceable the jacket isn't. Actually I'd like the patch. I'm too fat for the jacket now.
I was at the doughnut shop the other day and I said to the guy,"man I am out of shape" He said what do you mean, round is a shape. Chuckle chuckle Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: javabug on November 24, 2009, 14:14:28 pm I was thinking of the extreme differences with today's VW club logos, and the '60s DKP one. Today's VW clubs start with black, and add a dose of skulls, bones, blood, knives, bullet holes and flaming eyeballs. Boy, have things changed. Don't forget iron crosses and other "controversial" stuff. Gotta love the "I'm a total hardass" attitude even though at the end of the day we're just playing with cute little VWs. :D Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Sarge on November 24, 2009, 14:22:59 pm "Gotta love the "I'm a total hardass" attitude even though at the end of the day we're just playing with cute little VWs." HEY HEY.... speak for yourself!!! >:( >:( >:( ;D Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: deano on November 25, 2009, 17:16:08 pm Slighty off topic, but an interesting pin on ebay.... beware.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OLD-ENAMEL-PIN-BADGE-DKP-GERMAN-COMMUNIST-PARTY-x_W0QQitemZ110393014427QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item19b3efb89b Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: MYTOY on November 26, 2009, 23:38:52 pm I prefer or is it resemble "PEAR SHAPE".
former DKPII Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on February 04, 2010, 23:50:49 pm Well, I have some important info to tell all of you. As most of you know I have great friends that are amongst you, but there are a few that stand at the top of the list. Some of you know that they would be Jim (Sarge) Edmiston, Gary Michael Huggins, Pete Dayton, Gregg Bunch, Dwight Magill and the list could go on, but I think you get the idea. Those names were in the beginnings of the DKP era and through the years they have always remained my friends.
I've told you the story about the Peters DKP original jackets, but I don't know if I told you what happend to mine. Years ago I opened a closet and there it was looking rather sad and worn and yours truly had become to fat for it to fit. I was cleaning out stuff and saw no reason to keep it. No, I don't think insanity runs in my family. I did remove the original patch which I still own to this day, but gave the jacket to Goodwill as I remember never thinking anymore about it at that time. Of course time passed and then I realized what a bone head move I'd made. Unfortunately, I couldn't change what had been done, but maybe I could find an acceptable replacement. I've spent much time researching this and contacting companies from London Fog on down with no luck. A couple of jackets were considered, but they just were like the original that I longed for. UPDATE: In recent times I was having a phone conversation with long time friend and co DKP founder Gary Michael Huggins and the subject of "The Jackets" came up. He blurted out to me that he still had his in the closet and it was almost like new. My heart rate went up and I asked if he would consider selling it to me. His relply was "NO, but I'll give it to you if you promise not to sell it". I almost fell over with disbelief. It arrived at my office today and as Mike stated almost perfect. One button missing on the sleeve and a couple of spots that may clean up. This jacket is so virgin that it still has the leather strap on the end of the zipper. Maybe even better it fits me and is a great excuse to go on a diet. :o :o Even more special to me is the fact that I sold this to him some 44 years ago. My plans are to clean it , sew the original patch back on and wear it on very special occasions only. I'm a very lucky person to have been gifted this, but even more lucky to have had Mike for a friend for the past 49 years. God Bless you Mike and thank you from the bottom of my heart. PHOTOS IN THE NEAR FUTURE ;D ;D ;D t Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Rocket Ron on February 04, 2010, 23:54:12 pm Karma
what goes around ........ :) Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on February 05, 2010, 00:02:17 am I think right now I could use an Industrial Stength pair of DEPENDS.. :) :) :)
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Fastbrit on February 05, 2010, 09:44:35 am You mean stronger than the present ones? :o :D
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: jholmes on February 05, 2010, 19:00:38 pm As I recall the very first jackets that were ordered when Pete Dayton was president they were London Fogs. After some time passed and we needed to order more for the new members and to replace some of the old ones. London Fog no longer carried our color or style (not real sure what the case was) so we found almost the same jackets from Peters and were less expensive for us. That's how I remember it!!
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on February 11, 2010, 17:59:11 pm As I recall the very first jackets that were ordered when Pete Dayton was president they were London Fogs. After some time passed and we needed to order more for the new members and to replace some of the old ones. London Fog no longer carried our color or style (not real sure what the case was) so we found almost the same jackets from Peters and were less expensive for us. That's how I remember it!! After seeing this post Jim Holmes and I e-mailed and I also contacted Huggins who verified that the Peters Jackets were definitely the first ones. Huggins stated as he remembers the reason was there were more of them available at the time and even more important they were less money than the Fogs. It has been about 45 years so some of the memories are a bit (bad choice of words) FOGGY. ;) Jim of course was also there in the beginnings and he thinks he has owned two jackets over the years. LUCKY MAN !!! 8) Update on mine. Last week I took it to the dry cleaners we use and did a lengthy explanation as to why this piece of cloth deserved such care. The gal seemed to understand and said they would check a small area with the cleaning fluids before doing the entire jacket. Yesterday I went to pick it up holding my breath and she had a big smile :) :) on her face. It came out as NEW. 8) 8) There was one missing button on a sleeve that she was able to match and a minor seam stitching repair. I left a happy man. ;D ;D Now I must start the hunt for my original DKP Patch. I know I put it in a safe place, but have to find where that safe place is. I suspect this may be the best "original" Peters DKP jacket in existence and I'll certainly treat it as such. SEE, DREAMS CAN COME TRUE... Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: speedwell on February 11, 2010, 18:12:24 pm cool john as you said you're a lucky man 8)
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on February 11, 2010, 18:41:56 pm cool john as you said you're a lucky man 8) I have to throw this in. As I was finishing my previous post I was buzzed on the phone. Peter Dayton was there and we had a good chat. He and his wife Claudia are spending a week with Gary Huggins in the Tucson area. Got to speak with Huggins as well and gave him the "jacket" update. He was pleased. ;) ;)It is always good to talk to old fiends like those two as I feel without their efforts way back most of this VW stuff might not be happening today. Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: 70slooker on February 07, 2012, 08:39:28 am sorry to bring up the old, but i read this one tonight and couldnt help but to add my part,
i would really want to see if ron flemming still had his and if someone could post a picture.... the stories that one could tell! ;D very cool subject i can remember the first time i saw the guys in their colours for the first time around 2001, to a cal look liking kid it was like seeing a king or something impressive to have such a unique history! Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on February 07, 2012, 17:21:35 pm sorry to bring up the old, but i read this one tonight and couldnt help but to add my part, i would really want to see if ron flemming still had his and if someone could post a picture.... the stories that one could tell! ;D very cool subject i can remember the first time i saw the guys in their colours for the first time around 2001, to a cal look liking kid it was like seeing a king or something impressive to have such a unique history! Ron Fleming does still have his original DKP Peters jacket and wears it occasionally. Unlike some of us Ron has maintained his size so the jacket still fits pretty good. Here is a photo of Ron and his Frost Wife Lisa at one of the Bug-Ins, probably 1970 or 1971 leaning against my car (then Firemist Green) wearing the jacket. Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: . on February 07, 2012, 20:08:39 pm Great photo !
It really captures the feeling of the times. :) Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: So.Cal.Life on February 07, 2012, 23:16:09 pm And that's "before" he grew his hair long!! :D
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: johnl on February 07, 2012, 23:21:52 pm And that's "before" he grew his hair long!! :D Back then some of us actually had HAIR............... Ron and I lost most of our hair before we lost our minds....... ;) ;) ;) ;) Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: So.Cal.Life on February 07, 2012, 23:39:48 pm Whatever it is that's left within my skull, must be great hair food, no shortage of hair ......... sorry ;D
Title: Re: DKP Jackets Post by: Dominick Luppino on February 08, 2012, 16:30:48 pm Cool, how can I purchase a DKP Jacket it will go nice with the window decal I bought off of eBay, BTW it looks nice on the quarter window of my Chevy Vega ;D
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