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  1. Dumpster Diver

    WWII era Civilian B-2

    That my friend...is what We in the Dumpster Biz like to refer to as *Killer Material* Now that is one DOPE Jacket you have yourself!!! holy smokes!!! Look at that!!! Glory be!!! good thing its small or it would have been worn out by now. I would say it looks like it was *loved* more than it...
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    Sleeve shortening on a G-1?

    I have fond G-1 Wearing memories from Around the campfire at night on some chilly May Evenings with a nice sweater. Give me a few Days, I have 3 G-1 Jackets I will model for you. One is a USN WWII era G-1, its Fabulous IMO!!! It reminds me of the one worn by Christian Bale in *Empire of...
  3. Dumpster Diver

    any cases of haunted vintage jackets story to share?

    I spent time in Belgium and France during 2006 in June. I visited the Grave of my Grandathers Fathers Brothers- Herbert Wesely Hall ..He died in the first world war on the 6th of June, 1916 (he was Just a boy 16 years old and bled out for 3 days and died later in hospital, with some shrapnel in...
  4. Dumpster Diver

    any cases of haunted vintage jackets story to share?

    Dont ask me, I Just think burning things is silly and not going to resolve much of anything.
  5. Dumpster Diver

    any cases of haunted vintage jackets story to share?

    If you ignore the past you are doomed to repeat it, Dont burn Nazi Stuff or you are no better than them. The swastika Gives a lot of people a Boner for some reason...I dont know what that is exactly..but I mean most people are on a lower Level and are Vulnerable to symbols of Great power. Let...
  6. Dumpster Diver

    any cases of haunted vintage jackets story to share?

    Something like that, yeah. same with Bayonets and knives from the war, Some of them tasted blood..you dont want those lying around the place.
  7. Dumpster Diver

    The Few The Wild One 50s

    I cant wait to see what that Jacket will look like in another 40 years!! NICE Jacket Man!!!
  8. Dumpster Diver

    For all orig. Ww2 irvin nuts, salvage restauration of a famous irvin jacket.

    I would disagree, its a LUCKY Jacket... its luck has survived with it my friend. would you consider selling it to me, if so, please contact. I might be interested in doing the restoration myself!!! Just asking.
  9. Dumpster Diver

    any cases of haunted vintage jackets story to share?

    Actually I disagree, You need something with a negative context that is a physical connection to something *THAT* bad to remind not to ever go through with something that sinister ever again, but Throwing it the fire is bringing yourself to the SAME LEVEL as a bunch of Fascist book burners...so...
  10. Dumpster Diver

    A-2 Restoration: Who to use?

    Please post some pics for us! would love to see!!!!!
  11. Dumpster Diver

    Sleeve shortening on a G-1?

    probly the right choice to Just sell. Its not worth the bother IMO. I always find G-1 Sleeves too short on me personally!
  12. Dumpster Diver

    any cases of haunted vintage jackets story to share?

    I have one. Its the one in my AV. My friends all see the ghost of the pilot (Or *feel* his aura or presence rather) wearing it on some nights...it gives them an un-easy feeling while being in the room with it, they keep seeing the guy inside of it from the corner of their eyes and it keeps...
  13. Dumpster Diver

    For all orig. Ww2 irvin nuts, salvage restauration of a famous irvin jacket.

    SO please tell us how you aquired this Jacket in this condition, its very amazing, glad you are restoring it! wow!
  14. Dumpster Diver

    Sleeve shortening on a G-1?

    Just break them in, they will SHRINK up over time and use once the leather Creases and stretches at the elbows.
  15. Dumpster Diver

    ID original WW2 IRVIN Multi panel... date? maker?

    Please dont hang it with that Wire hanger anymore..Just..please.
  16. Dumpster Diver

    A-2 Restoration: Who to use?

    What!!!! No picsaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! Lets see!!!
  17. Dumpster Diver

    Stink extermination thoughts

    Yeah, I have a pair of gloves that stunk up the place strong, but After a wash or two..then baking soda treatment andoil sunlight and air and wear...they are actually cured I would say..smell nice like fresh leather now. TIME was the important factor..LOTS of it.

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