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Thanks for the appreciation!
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I am curious about that 605 which I had found at the bay last week, the feature all details of 505
made between 71-76 except the selvage line, the edges come up the same way like 517s did.
I still believe that the denim that is used is still selvage but from the middle part of the panel.
I also wonder why 6 is used for red tab number that orignaly had been used for the orange tab, even more confusing is that LVC produces a 605 that is identical the 606. Btw I have another similar pair of these with a big e tab. Any thoughts!?

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Zipper fly? Big E? Cant see clearly from the pics but with that yellow overlock 'selvedge' they look to be 505's from the late 1960's?
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Dr. Heech, these are post Big E with a single stitch inside the back pockets, so I estimate them to be from around 71-76 and yes, the look similar to 505s. And also I have Big E version which I will post later.
I just wonder for I never read something of 605 and know a already got pairs. Since these are Red Tabs and US mades, its strange the never appeared in magazines, or did they!?
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Possibly, but this thread is for the 501 only.
I will move this post to the right one

Look under the brands section, scroll down to ' Levi Strauss 1971-84 ...' and you'll see it. This is for non-big E stuff.

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Heads up -- my 501s , see earlier post are for sale.
 
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Originally posted by aho aho wrote:

... Doc, I failed to mention that this is one of the best threads I've ever seen in a longggg time and exactly what this community needs! Looking forward to your future posts, particularly on 40s/50's era! Been meaning to take better pictures of my 47's in better lighting. Eventually!



Aho,

Many thanks for the sentiment. I will get back to this thread at some point, and will do my utmost to make a good go of the post-war 501's up until 1960. May take me a while but it's on my 'to do' list for sure.

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also big, big thanks from my side for this thread doc!!!

got lucky during lunch break when taking a smoking for a friends wedding to the tailor. 
"oh, nice vintage shop in that basement, why not have a look" and dang: a redline post 60's big E in my size for next to nothing Big smile
as i'm more into vintage levis from the 40s-50s and didn't really know how to properly date a 60-80s model, i skipped through your knowledge dropped here and could instantly determine them as a "route66" (68-71) thanks to this really comprehensive guide, doc - thanks again and i will post pics once they've dried from washing and i found time to mend the blown crotch and pocket
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Great news iamcam! (and thanks) - Put 'em up here or in the 1870's-1960's Levi's thread Approve
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hey doc,

now that they're dry and mended here's a collection pics in detail (all in one to not blow up this site/thread) - am i right in saying these are route 66s?
anyway: the fit is spot on and they'll be a great pair for summer Smile
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