Changing the pulls out will be no problem at all. I would guess that being a 4 oz hide & pretty stiff, is probably hard on the NOS #5 zips. The Crown zips seem to have fairly fragile pulls.
finally got a pic outdoors that shows the hide color correctly. Doesn't look as much like a pumpkin as...
4 oz is pretty thick for one of these! The main zip shouldn't be an issue to replace, but the sleeve zips could be very tricky, unless you have someone with lots of experience change them out. The B-2 has a pretty complicated setup on the sleeves.
Just finished up a total restoration on this one. Would make an excellent wearer! Jacket was completely disassembled & everything was restitched except the back of the collar. USN stencil redone, new 100% wool knits, collar fur & red Bemberg rayon lining as per original. I'm currently having...
Have a Schott 672 in a size 50 for sale. Has the zip out lining & removable, snap on fur collar.
Shoulders 22.5"
Chest 28"
waist 25"
Sleeves 28.5" total/ 25" leather only
length 26.5" total/ 23" leather only.
$300 OBO.
have it finished up with the exception of the pocket button & the seam across the back. I'll try to get some outside pics tomorrow that shows the true colors. Flash adds too much orange!
Thanks! First off, its just a matter of personal conviction & integrity with me. I'm not going to attach my name to something I'm not personally proud of. That's the way I've handled my paintwork for close to 30 yrs along with everything else. When it comes to jackets/clothing, everyone's body...
I'm also thinking yours will benefit from the "revised" bi-swing outer strips that I'll be swapping into Deacon's jacket. I also appreciate both of you guys understanding how complex the design is on these jackets & that it's still learning process in a couple of those troublesome spots for...
sorry about that. they had a new employee there yesterday & half the stuff I sent out was tagged as signature required. Have been on the phone with another customer & fedex trying to get his parcel straightened out. Fedex tells me the recipient has to make changes to the delivery but tells him I...
I'll take some pics in the next day or so of how to sew the cuffs to the sleeve & attach the liner at the same time. Will greatly speed up the time/quality of the repair. same principle will work with the waistband also.
Feel free to shoot me a message anytime if you run into a headscratcher &...
I'm currently making one for myself. Going against the traditional dark hides usually seen & doing this one in a light russet with contrasting dark wool liner & fur.
I have numerous pics of original M-422a's & G-1's that had this issue so is nothing specific to any manufacturer or a new development.. It's just something that happens when dealing with natural animal hides. You just have to be aware during construction & try to work with it the best you can.
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