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  1. John Lever

    VLJ status

    Great news thanks to all who made it possible.
  2. John Lever

    Eastman Irvin RAF sheepskin repro sizing

    The arms and body are fairly short so if in doubt go up in size. I take a 42 in an A2 but prefer a 44 or 46 in an Irvin. I am 5 10 and 170 pounds.
  3. John Lever

    VLJ status

    The issue is that the backups may not be compatible with the current formats. Any way let's see what Bill and Nathan can do.
  4. John Lever

    VLJ status

    I may have been hasty in that assessment so everything crossed !
  5. John Lever

    VLJ status

    Bill and Nathan are working together to rebuild the forum. I don't know the exact details but it looks like everything is gone with no chance of recovery. I have no idea how this could happen but perhaps others with the knowledge will tell in time. This is the third time this has happened in the...
  7. John Lever

    distressing leather jacket

    About 15 years ago Aero made some jackets for Levis. They were black but when distressed with a rotating wire brush they showed a blue black colour and are collectable.
  8. John Lever

    distressing leather jacket

    Never sand anything to make it look worn. Worn leather looks burnished.
  9. John Lever

    distressing leather jacket

    Get a block of solid hard paraffin wax the same as candles are made from. Find some old newspaper with plenty of dark print but no colour photographs. Screw the paper into a ball and rub really hard onto the wax block then rub the jacket starting on the arms where there are creases. The...
  10. John Lever

    Proper B3 fit

    I would opt for a 44 or even a 46. I have found that with all the Eastman B3's I have owned that were later patterns it is very difficult for me to comfortably lift my arms above shoulder height making it near impossible to work the collar straps. The Perry B3 was the tightest of all.
  11. John Lever

    M444/M445/ANJ4 Questions

    Like most members here I suspect that we wear our jackets because we like the way they look rather than how warm or practical they are. These designs are over 70 years old and so can regarded as obsolete by modern standards. If you just want to keep warm you could go to Tkmax and buy a down or...
  13. John Lever

    RIP VLJ??

    The reason for is because of some very near misses of the forum being sued due to slander and also recurrences of one or two very spiteful troublesome individuals rejoining after banning due to unacceptable behaviour. I believe some FB groups vet every post before it appears on a page. I do...
  14. John Lever

    RIP VLJ??

    As a mod. I can't answer that question because the nuts and bolts are sorted by Bill French. Let's hope normal service is resumed soon.
  15. John Lever

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    The simple strips are used on the BoB jackets, the sewn type fob is used on the 1942 pattern. If you post a close up of the puller I can date the jacket.
  16. John Lever

    !!!Eastman B-3 for Sale!!!

    Hi Josh' I can't see any photos or for your sale on FB
  17. John Lever

    Aero Anj4

    I can take it.
  19. John Lever

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    Eastman merino Size 48.....dense sumptuous fleece. They don't make them like this anymore.
  20. John Lever

    F/S Early ELC RAF Irvin size 44

    Around 1990. Irvin's can never really be too big.
  21. John Lever

    F/S Early ELC RAF Irvin size 44

    Very early rare example of this very robust size 44 Irvin. No issues absolutely solid. Pit 24 Shoulder 19 1/2 Back 25 Arm 26 Asking price 500 GBP plus all costs
  22. John Lever

    A couple B3 questions...

    RMNZ all the way the skins are just light years better. Sadly no longer trading at the moment.
  23. John Lever

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    Great photo. I like your house it looks Arts and Crafts. Is the jacket an Aero ?

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