"Dann,
Been a while since we last talked. I hope you're doing great.
This isn't my project. I was helping my friend, Huey or @cashcheck, to source a zipper for his jacket. And you're right. Replacing a zipper isn't that hard. I've never done one on a jacket, but I've done so on many leather...
Are you looking for #5 zippers? The darker one is mid seventies. The lighter one is nice late 60. I sold most of my zipper to photo2u. Otherwise I would help you out. Depending on the jacket, if you are replacing, I would go #10. I know, photo has many including the lower price ones from...
Here are some measurements from this site courtesy ofHH21,
Randy and think zot.
Sizing: Tag size of 46, black HH Not quilted 4+oz
Pit to Pit - 23.5"
Shoulders - 19"
Back Length - 25"
Waist - 21.5"
Sleeve Straight - 25"
Sleeve Around - 27"
Sizing: Tag size of 46, Tan HH quilted 4.5+oz
Pit...
Love both of your j23 jackets. I have build several of those back on the day. One of my friends actually has three Lost Worlds j23. Black one with no epaulettes and redish wool. The other two are basically the same but in tan and one in black. Steward has a talented team who produce...
Totally agree with Panda. I have also come to depend on heat to penetrate the hide. The best and safest way is to hang the jacket in a hot attic or inside a hot car (window slightly open). Make sure that if you hang inside a car the light does not hit the jacket directly.
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