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  1. Dumpster Diver

    The ELC B-3 is here just in time for May Day....May Day!

    Killer Material, NIce Duds Bud! You remind me of a good friend of mine! and you look friggin Tough in that B-3 Dude. FK-n-A man!
  2. Dumpster Diver

    I got an Irvin and its too small, help me choose a right size.

    Ok, Please give me a day or more to post some pics of the measurement of my Irvin Jacket. It is well stowed and hidden away and takes some furniture moving to get to it.
  3. Dumpster Diver

    At Long Last: The Eastman D1 Mechanics Jacket Arrives

    This is NEWS to me! I didnt Realize Eastman Produced a D1 Jacket!!! Wow! Looks amazing! Superb!
  4. Dumpster Diver

    Yellow-Bellied-sap-sucker (Beavertex) Beaver shirt & sportswear Co. Thriftstore Score

    Out of 150 views no one has any comments, or info. Interesting, I was expecting at least one person to pipe up and say *Lookin Dapper Dumpster* Or even *Stop embarassing yourself and take it off!* Damn, So this is a lead balloon I have been inflating eh... *taps foot* Maybe I should...
  5. Dumpster Diver

    Yellow-Bellied-sap-sucker (Beavertex) Beaver shirt & sportswear Co. Thriftstore Score

    Oh almost forgot, I know absolutely NOTHING about this JAcket except the Label Looks post WWII to me...why Im bringing it up to the pros for a closer inspection..small pic from smartphone, apologies. I cannot find any info whatsoever. And if you can find me another Grenfell cloth hat I would...
  7. Dumpster Diver

    Yellow-Bellied-sap-sucker (Beavertex) Beaver shirt & sportswear Co. Thriftstore Score

    making Delicious Maple Syrup. Its honestly real good stuff, timing is crucial though Like an ebay auction at the last minute, you miss it by a few seconds and all you get is Basically brown sugar. That stuff is like napalm though if you scald yourself whooboy!!! I got this...
  8. Dumpster Diver

    New Angel in the skies movie Trashes original IRVIN JACKETS!

    I dont know about you, if most regular movie watchers Cant tell the difference with a Repro and original, WHY use originals and then of ALL things totally mash up the Costumes and equiptment completely. Not necessary. There is a combat scene where one of the crew loses it and has to be tackled...
  9. Dumpster Diver

    New Angel in the skies movie Trashes original IRVIN JACKETS!

    So, to me This is the Equivelant of a record store throwing records into the Trash compactor. Nobody wants to see this thing happen, but yet Ive already paid my money and watched it happen now. hate to even be the guy saying this to you, the movie started off with potential. But After the...
  10. Dumpster Diver

    Sewing WWII patches on jackets

    WOW 90!!! you good stock sir!!! :D oh and Just glue in place, and hand sew, use a thimble and dont force the needle it will break. If you are crafty shouldnt take too much time, and of course I love the outline look of the *X* pattern around the jacket patches using thicker silver Thread on...
  11. Dumpster Diver

    Mould

    So my Answer if any, is Vinegar! Machine washed twice with woolite and still musty smelling after dry, Tried spraying with diluted white vinegar! Then dry, repeat...they now smell vinegarry..but then under that there is no mould smell, just Smells like leather and vinegar. will oil and air out...
  13. Dumpster Diver

    Shaving wool on anj4 or b3

    I would Just have one of every kind.
  14. Dumpster Diver

    Breaking in an ELC Irvin?

    Just like owning a new pair of underwear, at first you find them conforming and restrictive, but eventually they become a part of you.
  15. Dumpster Diver

    POW Camp A-2 Jackets converted to Baseballs and Gloves.

    I saw once on TV a guy who had a collection of baseballs and gloves made from A-2s during the war by POWs in Stalag camps, It was really interesting. Wondering if anyone here has pics or any info or seen anything like that before.
  16. Dumpster Diver

    Mould

    If all else, I will get some Tea tree oil and give it a whirl. sounds good to me.
  17. Dumpster Diver

    Mould

    Came across an interesting Pair of Brown leather RCMP Gloves dated 1967, The word of the day is MUSTY! These stink up the whole place no time flat with horrid musty pungent Aroma. Tried Saddle soap, brought out a LOT of Red dye in the leather, I mean a LOT! Then rinsed them, Not sure but I think...
  19. Dumpster Diver

    D1 pockets on a B3- Yes or No

    I say absolutely go for it, It will look good.
  20. At the beach2

    At the beach2

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  21. let me roll it

    let me roll it

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  22. A Picture is worth a thousand words

    A Picture is worth a thousand words

    Ladies invited!
  23. Dumpster Diver

    Coldest Weather I've been in

    Got me a pair of these Canadian Army issue Mukluks and Gauntlets the other day, the Mukluks were 80 bucks, and the Gauntles 50. Worth Every penny, my feet have never been warmer.

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