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But they did throw them around , hang them from the leather strip coat hanger, inside the jacket, sleep in them and use them for pillows on occasion, and wear them in the rain, snow and mud . Of course .., they never had to pay $800.- $1000.US for their jackets either.#1. JennieRage likes this. GemGem Registered Guest. Yes, its great! . Definitely an 80's leather. These stamping/etching patterns were very popular at the …Leather Jacket - Vintage T-Shirt Forum & Community. Home Board index Vintage Clothing Jackets. 4 posts • Page 1 of 1. hoby85. Posts: 14. Joined: Sun Feb 07, …Dec 25, 2020 · mulceber. Moderator. Dec 24, 2020. #2. The Cooper jackets aren't bad at all. But they're kind of apples and oranges with a repro A-2: the Air Force discontinued the A-2 jacket in 1943 and brought it back in the '80s because people had so many positive associations with WW2.

Hello! Finally I decided to buy a 1401P from Eastman. I made better measures of myself and I don’t know if buy a 44 or 46. I am: 1,81cm. 81kg. Chest circumference: 108-109cm. (Ps: I wrote a mail to Eastman, they told me 44 is chest 58,5cm and 46 is 60cm, but is another site I read 46 is 62cm…)

Shoulders. The easiest. Jacket should be zipped up all the way, laid flat on a table, grab the shoulders and pull until leather becomes straight, but without stretching it. Measure from shoulder tip to shoulder tip. (Photo doesn't show exactly what I want, I will post another one later, it's a start though).

Apr 8, 2021. #25. My recollection from having an M-65 in Basic Training, circa 1987, was that the fabric was already fairly water resistant. I didn’t wear them much after that. I don’t even think I had stuff sewn on the ones I was issued in 90 or 96. I wore a Gore-Tex and flight jackets throughout.Today at 7:54 PM. Moto / Utility Jackets. Discuss the advantages/disadvantages to reproduction WWII jackets, the different makers, styles, and materials-feel free to post pictures, and comments.The jacket is splendid - not as heavy as my ELC B3 but the D1 had a thinner fleece compared to the B3 anyway. Comparing the material of the 5* D1 with my B2 cap from BUZZ RICKSON there is almost no difference.VLJ is the premier vintage leather jacket forum on the web. Learn more about cleaning vintage leather jackets, leather care, and where to buy leather jackets.

This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jackets

May 28, 2013 · Latest: Shanghai-Mayne. Today at 2:25 AM. Photo Gallery Forum. Discuss the advantages/disadvantages to reproduction WWII jackets, the different makers, styles, and materials-feel free to post pictures, and comments.

Latest: Shanghai-Mayne. Yesterday at 10:53 PM. Related Gear. This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jackets.This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jacketsWe’ve combined the sweetness of juicy, ripe pears and the warmth of cinnamon in this all-natural fruit leather. Once it’s dried, the leather becomes beautifully translucent, making...This section is for those who manufacture goods relating to the Vintage Leather Jackets forum. The rules are posted inside at the top of the forum - Makers of …Vintage Leather Jackets forum. bfrench. Jun 11, 2007. B. bfrench. New Member. Jun 11, 2007. #1. Hi, Folks, Don't know if this is in the correct area but our …Trench Coat | Vintage Leather Jackets Forum. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. Home. Forums.This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - both vintage and new - but you may find more detailed …

Unless it has to absolutely be a Bates Highwayman, you might try Vanson if you are concerned about fit and going to be on the East Cost. Vanson makes a number of nearly identical jackets, and the C2 might be exactly what you need for about half the price. Boston is only about 4.5 hours away from NYC and you could just run up there in your …How the Nehru jacket became a "Modi vest." It’s been worn by everyone, from the Beatles to Jeff Bezos, but one of India’s most recognisable sartorial statements is still inextricab...The jacket is splendid - not as heavy as my ELC B3 but the D1 had a thinner fleece compared to the B3 anyway. Comparing the material of the 5* D1 with my B2 cap from BUZZ RICKSON there is almost no difference.Dec 3, 2023 · Thus the name change to VLJ, which at the time was a big step forward made to advance the agenda of the forum and to be more inclusive of vintage leather jackets of ALL types and styles. Over the years military flight jackets dominated the discussions and civilian vintage leather jackets got left behind . If you're a fan of your computer products being made out of animal products, this one's for you. HP proclaimed at a small event in New York that it had “reinvented” the personal co...I really don't think the military had a "waterproof" jacket in the vintage category. I have an old A-2 that i cleaned, applied many coatings of Lexol® and let dry. After that I applied mink oil. There was a slight hazing that went away after short while. It was worth it to have a leather jacket that could tolerate the wet northern …

In fact, it was the first leather jacket I've ever purchased that fit me correctly. And the first proper leather jacket... My interest in purchasing an A2 came from purchasing an A1 style jacket (you guys know how it is). I've attached some pics -- it's a Valstar Valstarino lined bomber jacket. They're made in Italy.

We’ve combined the sweetness of juicy, ripe pears and the warmth of cinnamon in this all-natural fruit leather. Once it’s dried, the leather becomes beautifully translucent, making...Buyee - Bid for 'RAINBOW COUNTRY A-2 赤リブ ROUGH WEAR 実名復刻 美中古 サイズ 42 フライトジャケット CALIFORNIA MFG 馬革 ホースハイド ミリタリー, Over 42 Inches, Flight Jackets & Bomber Jackets, Outerwear' directly on Yahoo! Japan Auctions in real-time and buy from outside Japan! buyee.jp.Moving antiques take extra care. Our guide breaks down the best moving companies for antiques to help you move with ease. Expert Advice On Improving Your Home Videos Latest View Al...I own a bunch of vintage civilian leather jackets, don’t know much about military issued ones. Recently purchased this cool looking set. Not really sure what to make of it - looks like horsehide as opposed to sheepskin. Zippers on the pants can be dated to around the late 1930s, if I’m not mistaken. Main zipper on jacket is replaced.Trench Coat | Vintage Leather Jackets Forum. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. Home. Forums.I’m in agreement with all of the above posters that the G-1 or 422 is the more comfortable of the two jackets. As John mentioned the A2 is a classic however. So here’s my suggestion if you can only afford one jacket take a look at the AN-J3 repro. It’s the best of both worlds. It gives you the comfort of a bi-swing …After re-reading the pre-solicitation bid, it's clear the patterns for the jackets and trousers were intended for designation CWU-106 thru CWU-109. The PATTERN DATES for the jackets and trousers are as follows: Items 1 & 2: Men's (106/P), and Women's (107/P) Jackets: 7 June 2007.Inspired by Masters of the Air miniseries, 351st BS squadron patch that I painted yesterday. Cheers, Miro

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I own a bunch of vintage civilian leather jackets, don’t know much about military issued ones. Recently purchased this cool looking set. Not really sure what to make of it - looks like horsehide as opposed to sheepskin. Zippers on the pants can be dated to around the late 1930s, if I’m not mistaken. Main zipper on jacket is replaced.

Feb 4, 2021 · Latest: Mark Hutchins. Today at 9:24 AM. General Flight Jacket Discussion. This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jackets. Foster for the most part I agree with what you say Yes there are great Good Wears and Diamonds etc etc , There are a lot of awful top tier makers jacket out there .I know because I owned them not knowing any better I paid a lot of money it must be good or so I thought .Ok maybe the Five Star is not on par with …Of course vintage jackets were more prevalent back then and a lot of the old timers had great collections, which they posited photos of and discussed the nuances of each maker and contract . Whenever someone challenged them by posting an unknown maker A2, they were damn good at the game and nailed the jacket down in one or two …This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jacketsWhen you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.Sep 4, 2008 · Sep 5, 2008. #6. I had that exact jacket back in 1980. Though it is not an accurate flight jacket reproduction by any means it was one of the best jackets I ever owned. They certainly don't make them like that anymore. Extremely thick cow hide leather and a nice warm lining and collar. The leather looked great when broken in. Active Member. Sep 8, 2011. #8. I was about to suggest late 80s to around 2000 manufacture, but then spotted the side panels. That suggests to me post year 2000 manufacture. Coopers, before year 2000 seem to come in three versions: 1) the genuine issue item, most often labelled Saddlery, complete with velcro patches.The design of your pending Monarch AN-J-3 is very close to the M-422 design. Arguably the least boxy design as compared with all other makers for WW-2 USN type jackets. The design of your Monarch comes from their 1943 contract & first Mil-SPec jacket following their pre War M-422 jacket.silvio76. nice. Great looking jacket. I always liked the conmar zipper over the Talon for some reason. usually, this model comes with talon zipper, spoke with seller and he said this is custom made jacket and zipper is original from 1940 s. i am not familiar with zippers, so that is the reason why i made a post.Fivestar and AVI are very good references for a quality jacket at a good price. If you want something higher end, then there is Eastman Leather. But if you want the best, check out Goodwear Leather. Then, if your goal is to find an original, you should follow B-Man2's advice. Go straight for an original.

Member. Jun 17, 2020. #1. This is a jacket I restored for it's original owner, as a gift from his son, in celebration of his dad renewing his pilots license at age 87! I replaced the knits, zipper, put on a new (vintage mouton) collar, redyed and refinished the leather. I can't wait to see the photo of his dad receiving his special gift!Ahhhhh, those who were so important to the war effort, and never sought attention. “Just doing my part” attitude. I raise my glass to those men and women.Apr 29, 2021. #4. I have a cotton one and a nylon one. I think they are from the 1970s or 1980s but not entirely sure. The cotton one is labeled 42"/108 cm. The label on the nylon one has deteriorated somewhat, but I think it says 104-108 cm/L. I am guessing you are interested in cotton. I could take some measurements and show a picture …Instagram:https://instagram. how much does a mcdonald's general manager makestrawbearie.milk onlyfans leakpegging pov gifthe blind showtimes near cinedome 12 Aug 9, 2021. #2. CWU-45 would be more comfy and their pockets are more practical than the CVC's. Both are very resistant but the shiny material of the CWU tends to snag easier than the material of the CVC. Still, I would choose the CWU over the CVC any day, looks way cooler. CWU-45. odalys velasco desnudapinterest hair color 2023 Personally, having own Both AVIs G-1 and M-422a, I'd go with the M-422a. Definitely better all round fit. Such a pleasure to wear. I would however, request the dark seal goat and mid brown thread (as used on the ANJ-3), makes for a great combo.Moving antiques take extra care. Our guide breaks down the best moving companies for antiques to help you move with ease. Expert Advice On Improving Your Home Videos Latest View Al... the boys in the boat showtimes near century 16 suncoast Personally, having own Both AVIs G-1 and M-422a, I'd go with the M-422a. Definitely better all round fit. Such a pleasure to wear. I would however, request the dark seal goat and mid brown thread (as used on the ANJ-3), makes for a great combo.Natalie Portman and John Legend are joining a group of venture capitalists and unnamed fashion brands backing MycoWorks, a company that just raised $45 million to commercialize its...