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  1. rocketeer

    Original G-1 and A-2 knit

    Looks like some nice goat there. Is it yours? Any pics of the complete jacket please:)
  2. rocketeer

    Lewis Leathers jacket

    Thanks for posting that, no one usually posts pics of the details. I think the leather was all worn off my quick release slider. The part on Andrews jacket at the right of the pic is the part Lewis cannot get reasonably priced, it is either stainless or nickel. My jacket went years ago as it...
  3. rocketeer

    Lewis Leathers jacket

    The 3 bar fastener that comes up on the link is not the original style attached to the old Bronx jacket. It is quite an elaborate and substantial piece of plated nickel. Not the greatest picture of a buckle but here is my old jacket(Lewis Bronx). Look at the buckle at the waist belt, all the...
  4. rocketeer

    Lewis Leathers jacket

    Another friend had one, not quite as good as the originals but a very good copy for the price. Not checked his site for a while but they look ok and are what they are , basic motorbike jackets in a 60s style. I would have one but don't want one but only because I am not really into that look...
  5. rocketeer

    Lewis Leathers jacket

    Probably the most desirable(these days) of old Lewis leathers jackets in my opinion. Not too fussy or with to many zips. i had one for riding, never wore it un done as the hanging belt looks sloppy. The replica's made at Lewis these days do not have the big metal quick release buckle. My mate...
  7. rocketeer

    Best Aero Machinist for Workcoat

    Personally I think this thread is going nowhere of any value to any of us, including the original poster. Whenever I have received an Aero product I would only notice if something was done better or worse if it stood out from a similar Aero product.
  8. rocketeer

    Pictures of Broken-In Gibson & Barnes A-2

    No post can ever 'die' ;)
  9. rocketeer

    Pictures of Broken-In Gibson & Barnes A-2

    Is this post a wind up! NO ZOMBIE STRANGLE HOLD :D
  10. rocketeer

    Best Aero Machinist for Workcoat

    Certain machinists are probably chosen for their experience in a particular style or material such as Front quarter horse, sheerling, A2, B3 or B6 etc, but leave it to the experts in the factory, I am sure they will turn out a first class job who ever is chosen to make your jacket.
  11. rocketeer

    Eastman officers pink trousers

    My Foreign Legion trousers/pants were top quality to be true, maybe they were tailor made but had the 'Legion Etranger' Buttons. I could not tell you the era as I just thought they looked good in the days when WWII militaria reproduction was rather limited (Early to mid 1980s) due to the fact...
  13. rocketeer

    Worth going to Aero leather in Scotland to get jacket made/otr?

    I have had that 'Perfect fit' a number of times I have visited Aero. My last jacket, a Thunderbay, was actually a little customised from standard but this did not compromise the standard pattern. I tried something on, the same basic cut in the size I wanted as no Thunderbay in my size was...
  14. rocketeer

    Eastman officers pink trousers

    Ok Regius, give us a review of quality, historical accuracy and comfort please. never had a pair of 'Pinks', I'm not too keen on high waisted trousers. Always wore some French Foreign Legion dress trousers with my A2s, or plain old 1980s Chino's. Though to be honest you can't wear a 70 year old...
  15. rocketeer

    King of Cool A2 (Hilts, McQueen)

    A few companies make them, look for the most recent thread, being 'Escape A2' I think.
  16. rocketeer

    What does ELC factory look like?

    Put the postcode into Google maps and you can see the outside at least. There are some of the inside somewhere but can't remember where or what site.
  17. rocketeer

    Original vs Repro A2

    Back in the early 1980s, well from 1982ish, Leather jackets were not that popular with the Rockabilly set in the UK. The men primarily preferred vintage 1950s US clothing(The Yanks were not into it) consisting of sports coats, peg trousers and Hawaiian shirts etc. I was just into original A2s...
  19. rocketeer

    Biker gloves, what to get?

    A lot of old style bikers tend to look back and want the look of the old times also. There is not much in the way of retro clothing without being a bit chunky in the protection areas, some semi hard padding is better than nothing especially at elbows and knees. I have to say I may be guilty of...
  20. rocketeer

    Biker gloves, what to get?

    These are nice, slightly different to your standard 'Roping' gloves
  21. rocketeer

    Just when you thought you had seen it all . . . (Warning: Not for the fainthearted)

    1-2 & 4 look fantastic, 4 is my favourite. You would really have to be someone for these designs though, I don't think your 'normal' jacket wearer could get away with the look. Who made them? Bill Wall?
  22. rocketeer

    What do you use to shave?

    Had my barber show me how to use, sharpen and strop a straight razor. it was a Ted thing back in the 70s, not many could use one so it was sort of blagging rights. A girl told me she had to shave balloons as a girl apprentice back then. An old time copper told me that if he caught anyone with a...
  23. rocketeer

    Beard Oil?

    Thanks for that, not being a bearded warrior I have only just started seeing it around, but as some say more relevant in fancy clothes boutiques. Mrs T puts oil on her hair, I expect thats a similar sort of thing. Beards do seem a bit fashionable these days. Once upon a time you would only see...

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