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  1. David Conwill

    It finally got cold enough for my N3B to make sense

    I had one in elementary school. I hated it back then because I caught loads of grief over "looking like an Eskimo." I'd love one now!
  2. David Conwill

    The Elephant in the Room - Man Purse

    Since my last post to this thread I've stopped carrying a briefcase and rarely wear a suit coat or sportcoat, meaning I've had to reconfigure my carry situation. I took a page from my brother's book and picked up an old "ARMY LIGHTWEIGHT SERVICE MASK" bag--a WWII design, though mine has "51"...
  3. David Conwill

    The Flat Head Engineer Boots - Lost in Translation

    If you visit the original Japanese version and then let Google Chrome do the translating, I think you get a better flavor of what the copywriter was trying to convey. Gosh Japan has good stuff!
  4. David Conwill

    Historic Hot Rod Club Revived! est. 1936, reborn 2007.

    I wonder whatever happened to the Hot Irons? They were a big influence on the Barnstormers.
  5. David Conwill

    Interesting article on Vintage & "Dandyism"

    Very interesting piece. I love the idea of the men in South Africa reclaiming the past that was denied to their grandparents and I applaud the ingenuity that goes into adapting old clothes to their style. On a more personal note, I can particularly sympathize with the Japanese gentleman as love...
  7. David Conwill

    What's this Carhartt 1918 business?

    Even a cursory search indicates Carhartt was founded in 1889 to supply workwear to railroaders, so why do I keep seeing a video ad boasting that Carhartt was "born in the trenches" in 1918? Is there something in particular they're referencing here? Or is just a crass attempt to capitalize on...
  8. David Conwill

    Vintage Camping Equipment

    That's a goal for me, right there!
  9. David Conwill

    Gear at the Sportsman's Guide

    I have, but I'd prefer the tan color over the olive.
  10. David Conwill

    Gear at the Sportsman's Guide

    I've been eyeing the SG M41 jacket for quite a while--not as a reenactor, but just as a '30s-'40s style windbreaker. Has anyone actually owned one here? I'd love to hear a review.
  11. David Conwill

    Great Photo of Original Flight Jackets

    Those are both neat! I just realized I kinda hijacked this thread. I apologize. I got over excited.
  13. David Conwill

    Great Photo of Original Flight Jackets

    A clubmate and I did some casual investigation into that this afternoon and came up empty handed. Lots of A-3 repos out there, but no A-2. WWII Impressions has the HBT fabric reproduced, so it would seem a reproduction might be possible if even from photos. I'm curious now as to what the A-1...
  14. David Conwill

    Great Photo of Original Flight Jackets

    What do you suppose the strap is for?
  15. David Conwill

    Great Photo of Original Flight Jackets

    Oh man! That is SO cool!
  16. David Conwill

    Great Photo of Original Flight Jackets

    Wow, that sounds a lot like the Kangol Ripley I wear as an everyday hat. I'd love to find an original!
  17. David Conwill

    Great Photo of Original Flight Jackets

    It looks like two of the guys kneeling in the first row are wearing civilian flat caps. Am I seeing that right? Neat pre- or early war picture. The B-18 is a cool-looking airplane.
  19. David Conwill

    Dare to Dream: Your "Ultimate" Leather Jacket

    Oh, it's worse. That's a custom sports special made from '30s Chevrolet parts.
  20. David Conwill

    Dare to Dream: Your "Ultimate" Leather Jacket

    I wish I'd never seen that Aeromarine. Way, way out of my price range but it would be perfect for the kind of open motoring I envision in my future.
  21. David Conwill

    So trivial, yet it really ticks you off.

    I couldn't tell you about Wisconsin, but in Michigan they encourage you to complete the transaction right in the Secretary of State ("DMV") office. They get the sales tax right away and you get the assurance the transfer is done correctly.
  22. David Conwill

    Corduroy Pants in the Golden Era?

    That raises an interesting question for me: What wale is most appropriate for what era or usage? I've always preferred finer wales but the Aero trousers seem to be on the coarser side.
  23. David Conwill

    Retro gym equipment?

    My grandmother, who lived to be 96 (1915-2012), followed that routine daily.

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