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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.May 28, 2013 · 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. View attachment 5297 Back. Put the measuring tape at the bottom of the collar and making sure the jacket lays completely flat, run it over it ... 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 …Symbolized by the traditional gift of leather, a third wedding anniversary is about recognizing the enduring strength of one’s relationship with their partner. Third anniversary gi...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...Dec 3, 2022 · mortene. Morten from AVI LEATHER here. We are currently working on a new jacket called A-2A. The concept of this jacket is how we would design the A2. The jacket is based on the A2 Bronco pattern but with some “updates”. The jacket is made with a bi-swing back for better movement, we have added an inside pocket and its made in black ... This article describes the effects of a sting from a bee, wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket. This article describes the effects of a sting from a bee, wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket. ...Placement is quite weird but then I guess it was the 70s/80s shrug. Lorenzol said: That G-1 looks like an A-series G-1 and the rectangular Talon zip looks original - a blackened No. 10 Talon zipper in fact, as per the jackets of that series. Traces of the blackening on the zipper puller's tab are still discernible.The jacket itself is likely from the 1940s or 1950s, dated by a diamond Talon (the only original zipper on the jacket). It's the standard Cal Leather CHP, but it also has a third chest zipper. I probably won't use that, but it is pretty unusual. I don't notice them often on Cals. It weighs about 6.5 lbs.This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jacketsLeather 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 28, 2021. #2. dav3469 said: I have been wanting the N-1 Jacket for some time. However, with many other interests, I did not want to invest the money that the top of the line makers products go for. Add in shipping woes (a recent Aero order included pilfering somewhere down the line, shipping time, exchange rates and all the …New Member. Aug 28, 2023. #1. Hey y'all long-time lurker of the forums here, just wanted to post my first-ever leather jacket up and get some more information on it. After lots of research and waiting around for something to pop up I managed to snag this used Aero A-2 off eBay for what I felt was a pretty fair price (~$200 USD).This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jacketsAug 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.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.May 18, 2021 · 4,006. Location. Traverse city. 58panheadfan said: After having owned, bought, sold, swapped, etc. countless Leather Jackets, I asked myself which jacket excited me the most (in every way). I suggest that we leave it with one or two Jackets ... the Jackets no longer have to be owned, but should have been owned beforehand. My two all time favs are: I’m sorry but I initially thought you were talking about US Authentic, however I’m not familiar with US Flight Jackets LTD . From your posted photos the jacket looks like a fairly well constructed repro . I’m sure others will come along with better knowledge on this company, so give it a little time and your question will be addressed .First proper leather jacket I bought was a vintage Schott 141. I really liked it: Great leather, great construction, aged beautifully. Reactions: PeterRocco. Mar 6, 2019 #4 dubpynchon ... Forum statistics. Threads 106,870 Messages 3,023,298 Members 52,415 Latest member designrun. Forums. Apparel. Outerwear and Workwear. USEFUL …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 …This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jacketsDec 9, 2021 · Dec 9, 2021. #2. I don’t own any new N-3B jackets, so can’t comment on the quality of those, but I do own all of the earlier versions -N-3, several N-3As and several N-3Bs up to the early 70s version. Every single one of them without exception is superb. The quality of construction is first class and they’re incredibly warm. This forum is for any general questions aApr 8, 2021. #25. My recollection from having an M-65 in Basic T Oct 27, 2012 · I have use Pecards on goatskin, both new and old. New goat takes it up like crazy, morso than horsehide. Older G1's take a bit longer, but it does soften up dried stiff goatskin jackets. To hasten the process, I leave the jacket in a warm spot, like in the back seat of my car parked outside, which softens it up and makes the leather softer still. Home. Forums. eBay / Auction Talk. Here is the place to post/discuss items you've seen on eBay and the various other auction sites on the internet. 1. 2. 3. … 247. … The jacket itself is likely from the 1940s or 1950s Jan 12, 2013 · I used acetone and lots of rubbing. Do this in a very well ventilated place, upwind and well protected from fumes. Once stripped the jacket looks like this: Next you take the dye, thinn it with some water (dye is water based) and using a brush start to apply it. I used Bison Brown which is quite a dark brown: Apr 8, 2021. #25. My recollection from having a

The Army OG-106 jackets initially started out as aviation jackets -- the lightweight and winter weight versions. They were supposed to be part of the VN-era two-piece flight suit, also in the same OG-106 color. Both the lightweight jacket and heavyweight jackets existed in two versions. For the...Mar 27, 2022. #3. Yep, one of the design flaws of the A-2 is that the larger sizes didn't really differ from the smaller sizes in their length/sleeve length measurements. The manufacturers seemed to think 46 and above were A-2s for tubby people, instead of linebackers.I bought thinking it would be a replacement for a Ralph Edwards I've had forever which I thought was perished. Not so for the RE and that one is being restored as I write this. The tag numbers are: JACKET, FLYING, MAN'S. INTERMEDIATE, TYPE G-1. MIL-J-7823D (WP) 8415-268-780. STAR …General Flight Jacket Discussion. This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - both vintage and new - but you may find more detailed answers in their appropriate sections. Prev.

If you have antiques to sell, consider using one of these easy and legit places to sell them and get the most cash for them. Home Make Money Vintage and antique goods can often br...Thurston Brothers advertises a lot of their Aero jackets in that price range on the Bay. Aero makes very nice jackets. There's room for many makers. GW 's are awesome but perhaps some people don't want to wait a few years to get one or don't obsess/worry care about all of the many details. if you are referring to Thurston listings, they break ...Help for a tanker jacket. Latest: visualartfx. Today at 12:17 PM. Vintage. Latest: Shanghai-Mayne. Today at 9:40 AM. General Flight Jacket Discussion. All questions, and advice as to the care/preservation of leather/nylon/cloth jackets.…

Reader Q&A - also see RECOMMENDED ARTICLES & FAQs. Oct 9, 2018 · Well-Known Member. Nov 5, 2018.. Possible cause: Jacket, field, M-1943 by Kay Canvas. The M43 jacket was issued as part.