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  1. thor

    Refund Help... Please.

    Just for the record, I've done business with many US jacket manufacturers (Lost Worlds, US Authentic, Gibson & Barnes, Schott, Eddie Bauer, LL Bean). These guys were all super-professional with great products as well as good customer service. Sadly, sometimes all it takes is one bad transaction...
  2. thor

    Does anyone own a 'Time worn' Eastman G-1?

    This distressed looking Cockpit G-1 was in the latest Orvis catalog. Not sure if this is the standard finish on all current Cockpit vintage G-1's or if it was done specially for Orvis. The one I have is about 5 years old and it's a very dark seal brown. I'll have to dig it out and get a pic.
  3. thor

    Does anyone own a 'Time worn' Eastman G-1?

    Big J, another possible option is The Cockpit's vintage G-1 in washed goat. I own one and it's a beauty; awesome graining and burnishing and a nice honey blond mouton collar (very reminiscent of a 50's or 60's G-1). They run a bit small IMO so if you get one, I suggest sizing up. Also, if you...
  4. thor

    Refund Help... Please.

    I had a very similar issue with a leather jacket manufacturer here in the States and it took 3 months of calling and e-mailing before I finally got my refund. They used the exact same excuses. I'm curious if it's the same outfit...
  5. thor

    Possibly the coolest leather jacket I've seen!

    Maybe a teenage Sherpa would wear it? :-)
  7. thor

    Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

    ^ The leather is a beautiful tone of dark russet; it's thick and a bit stiff but is slowly breaking in with nice grain, patina and burnishing developing (reminds me of Aero FQHH). The break-in is half the fun (and well worth the effort) in a good pair of boots or a heavy leather jacket.
  8. thor

    Coldest Weather I've been in

    Very good Dave! You certainly know your history. A+! You da' man. Those merchant seamen on North Atlantic convoy duty had it rough!
  9. thor

    Coldest Weather I've been in

    Break out the winter gear!
  10. thor

    Horsehide Battle Rd 1. Schott 641 vs Lost World Easy Rider

    Sorry Damo, I owned the Suburban (a size 44) years ago and sadly outgrew it (am now more comfortable with a 46). Jacket was sold (but I am sorely tempted to get another one). Jacket sizing and body types and fit preferences are all subjective. Someone called it "the journey" of finding the right...
  11. thor

    Horsehide Battle Rd 1. Schott 641 vs Lost World Easy Rider

    I've owned several LW jackets (3 russet HH a-2's and a black HH Suburban) as well as a Schott 689H. For me, LW is an awesome jacket; thick indestructible HH (waterproof too) and 100% perfect workmanship (seams, stitching, zipper, snaps, etc). The LW 46 long fits me spot on. The Schott was good...
  13. thor

    Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

    Thorogood horsehide Boerum Hill (came with brown flat cotton laces which I changed to leather ones).
  14. thor

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    +1
  15. thor

    Black Hide Choice - Goat vs Jerky Horse vs CXl Steer

    +1
  16. thor

    New custom Simmons Bilt in Horse Hide

    Nice! What kind of HH is that? Great color and grain.
  17. thor

    2nd Bill Kelso A2 Arco 18775 (perfect, again!)

    Great looking (and fitting) second A-2. Is that the Liberty or the Victory horsehide?
  19. thor

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    Thank you Spitfire. You're right on: cool photos in that thread!
  20. thor

    Bill Kelso Aeronaut A1- Which Lining Should I Choose?

    If you're still polling folks for opinions, I think I agree with Carlos840 that the copper red would look pretty awesome! That khaki tan (4th one from the top) would also be quite striking with seal brown leather. Good luck.
  21. thor

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    Great looking jackets, gentlemen. Was wondering about the zips: were they produced in brass as well as the nickel steel finish? Just wondering what zipper finish is more WWII accurate in a repro Irvin. Tally Ho!
  22. thor

    About to order a Waldo Pepper...

    I have a BK M-422 and the company was very professional to deal with. My jacket has great workmanship and is extremely high quality. Fits perfect too! You can ask for leather samples and judge which russet hide you like the best. Good luck!
  23. thor

    Some perspective on leather jacket pricing?

    I think some people would find waiting ANY length of time for their latest "must-have" leather jacket unacceptable. They want instant gratification, or their jacket purchase is an impulse buy (see it, want it, buy it!). Waiting 2 minutes (let alone 2 years) to fulfill their desire is not an...

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