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That usually shouldn't be a problem for an A-2 jacket, unless the leather is really stiff - reason being that the blousing that most A-2s have allows them to continue fitting properly whether you're standing up or sitting down. Ride up is more of a problem with Navy jackets, in my experience.
Well-Known Member. Jun 8, 2023. #1. So I ordered a jacket from BK back in September of last year, got a message from Andy back in March about a zipper issue they were having, wrote Andy back 2 days ago asking if the jacket was ready yet, and got a real fast reply that Andy is retired and Pete is now taking care of …Find out what Ox & Pine considers its biggest win while in business so far in this week's Small Biz Spotlight. Not all businesses start off as a way to earn money; some are simply ...A vintage leather jacket is always going to appeal to men with an interest in vintage fashion. Nothing can compare with this practical yet innately fashionable item of clothing. What other piece of clothing is going to help you fight the vagaries of the UK weather while managing to look stylish at the same time. The soft look of vintage leather is a real …This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jackets
Aug 30, 2023 · The A-2 was designed for pilots to move around in the cockpit, so they're short by design. Not Matador short, but certainly designed to not be sat upon while wearing. Also, the originals were made for average 5'8" 1930-40 males and pretty much everyone accounts for that when making a reproduction jacket today. This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jacketsThe 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 …
Jan 5, 2021 · "A" Grade Top Quality Real Leather Jacket Made from Premium Goatskin Leather Vintage Repro Talon Zipper Two Front Flap Pockets enclosed with Buttons With Hand Warmer Pockets One inside lining pocket Real soft wool Ribbed Cuff and Bottom This is a handmade waxed Garment to make it more soft...
Find out what Ox & Pine considers its biggest win while in business so far in this week's Small Biz Spotlight. Not all businesses start off as a way to earn money; some are simply ...This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jacketsI 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 …Find out what Ox & Pine considers its biggest win while in business so far in this week's Small Biz Spotlight. Not all businesses start off as a way to earn money; some are simply ...The VintageTrends jacket is stated to be made of nylon, and the Korean-era jacket is obviously cotton. Bear in mind that the local tailors in Korea could have made just about anything on request, so we shouldn't torture ourselves trying to figure out which issued jacket this garment was converted from as it may simply have been made from ...
This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jackets
There are many, many cool motorcycle jackets out there-from vintage Buco, Trojan, Indian, etc., all the way to the current offerings from Aero, LW, etc. Plus a whole world of utility jackets such as the denims. 1. 2.
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. 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.The jacket was actually made by Northeaster Flying Togs. It is an exceptionally well preserved original jacket from the late 1940s. This design of Talon zips date to the mid 1940s. Northeaster Flying Togs were made in Everett, Mass. Northeaster Flying Togs were made in good quantities and of exceptional leather …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: 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 .
Vintage Outerwear: Threads of the Past. tmitchell59. Dec 5, 2020. Prev. 1. … 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. … 70. Next. Nov 7, 2021. #421. tmitchell59. I'll Lock Up. …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.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 …Messages. 102. Location. Oakland, CA. Hi, I recently purchased this beautiful leather jacket from a thrift store and couldn't find any info about the brand. I …As I sit here, I was thinking that as the Vintage Leather Jacket Forum, we haven’t had a lot of “Vintage” lately. So I thought why not post a piece for those guys who may be considering purchasing an original A2 sometime in the future. I’ve been very fortunate to have had access to buying a few originals …The 641HH has one inside pocket with no zipper or closure. The lining is sewn in (previous runs of this model had a zip-out lining). The jacket has a bi-swing back and underarm footballs with two small air-holes in …This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jackets
I do have concern Ren Wax might make it difficult for conditioner to penetrate. Leather is generally sealed with a top coat of acrylic resolene or shellac. This is a byproduct from beetles. It does wear off. It holds the color in longer, makes it water resistant and gives it a nice sheen. But it will wear off with use.
This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jacketsJan 6, 2009 · The shoulder strap (or Passant) is actually called an Epaulette in Canada. The British army stopped wearing rank denoting epaulettes in the field before WW1 (as they proved an inviting target for snipers). The Americans switched from epaulettes to shoulder straps in 1836 (for field duty). Wiki is a wonderful thing! Dec 5, 2017. #2. The web says that the quickest way to kill the smell is soaking the garment in a solution of white vinegar and baking soda and then washing it. Obliviously not an option! The other suggestion was airing out in sunlight over a period of days and the smell will eventually start to diminish.I do have concern Ren Wax might make it difficult for conditioner to penetrate. Leather is generally sealed with a top coat of acrylic resolene or shellac. This is a byproduct from beetles. It does wear off. It holds the color in longer, makes it water resistant and gives it a nice sheen. But it will wear off with use.Oct 27, 2012 · Feb 4, 2024. Spitfireace. “A Better Fighting Garment…” 2.0 - A Revised Guide to the U.S. Navy's Intermediate Leather Flight Jackets. Lord Flashheart. Apr 15, 2023. 3 4 5. Replies. 98. Views. 18K. Dec 1, 2023. mulceber. R. A2 CONTRACT DATES-UP-DATED. Roughwear. Oct 27, 2012. 3 4 5. Replies.
Feb 19, 2022. #1. This is Morten from AVI LEATHER here. At the moment we are working on some new civilian styles. All these jacket are made in 1mm black horsehide and will be offered with cotton twill lining or wool lining. The zippers are Talon and the chest pocket zipper will be updated with the talon chain zipper. The …
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 …
Jul 14, 2021. #1. This jacket has a Beck label but was probably made by Schott. Based on information in the Rin Tanaka book on Schott, I would guess that it dates to the late 1960s or early 1970s. Elsewhere on this forum, Ken has argued that Schott did not make jackets for Beck, but as I will argue further down, this jacket almost …Jul 31, 2005 · Forum statistics. Threads 106,871 ... Vintage Schott-Beck Motorcycle Jackets. Latest: Bahabp100; ... 46/48 CAL Straight Zip CHP leather jacket. Latest: eyewildshot; I joined this forum a few months ago when I was researching the purchase of a new A-2 jacket. That search lead me to Five Star. I live in CA and was concerned with ordering a jacket from Pakistan. It turns out that my two transactions with this company have been smoother & faster that buying off the shelf items …If you are a fan of quality leather products at affordable prices, then Wilson Leather is a brand that you should definitely check out. Known for their stylish and durable leather ...Here are my two Saddlery jackets with one of my early Coopers. The first photo shows my issued Saddlery with the shiny/wet finish. Center jacket is my BX-purchased Cooper (~1983/84); and the right-most jacket is the Saddlery I picked up the other day. I changed the jacket order in the second photo so the two Saddlery's were …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.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 jacketsIf you have been missing planespotting, riding in airplanes, being in airports, perusing inflight menus, studying vintage airline timetables or anything else... If you have been mi...Jan 7, 2023 · Jan 7, 2023. #1. I plan to buy the anj3 from Avi in the next few days once I have decided on the size. I wonder about the opportunity to order an A2 at the same time to save shiping, knowing that the choice of models is much more limited than at 5* I've seen a lot of VLJ members talking about their USN Avi jackets while the A2s often come from 5*.
The unique feature for this jacket is a bit of a gimmick, but it sorta worked. It’s the flow-through ventilation feature. If you unzipped the front two pockets and unzipped the back middle zipper, some riding air would flow-through and help keep you cooler on really hot days. Problem is, you lose use of the front pockets …Jan 7, 2023 · Jan 7, 2023. #1. I plan to buy the anj3 from Avi in the next few days once I have decided on the size. I wonder about the opportunity to order an A2 at the same time to save shiping, knowing that the choice of models is much more limited than at 5* I've seen a lot of VLJ members talking about their USN Avi jackets while the A2s often come from 5*. 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, …Instagram:https://instagram. loxon s1 color chartpower controller reports power imax error detectedlane bryant wikiskyward wbrc 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 .Jan 21, 2021 · Today at 5:50 PM. Moto / Utility Jackets. What jacket (s) are you wearing at the moment? Latest: Smithy. Today at 5:02 PM. General Flight Jacket Discussion. Vintage Leather Jacket Gallery *** PENDING *** A link to the Vintage Leather Jacket Gallery where you can post your pics for easy reference. misslaylababe twitterimportant wedding guests wsj crossword 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. eras tour indiana Aug 14, 2023 · M-445A Flight Jacket - Sheepskin Leather - AVI LEATHER. Our M-445A flight jacket is based on an authentic WW2 M-445A Flight Jacket from our collection. We have recreated its pattern, and ensured that every essential detail was faithfully incorporated into our design. This M-445A flight jacket is made of thick sheepskin that will keep you warm ... Dec 18, 2023 · Yep, this should be reiterated. We as a forum are obsessed with accuracy to the original jackets. That isn't for everyone. If you're happy with the jacket you've got, enjoy it. No need to spend another 4 figures (seriously) on a shearling jacket that may be flawlessly constructed, but lack the pockets you like. Is your thrift store find a fake, or a diamond in the rough? While there have long been diehard fans of vintage and antique furniture, the furniture shortage and resulting delivery...