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  1. Dumpster Diver

    War wounds--Battle Damage and wear and tear on Historical Leather.

    haha, The saturday night Special! You Talkin to me! oh, and besides the Zipper job..um..thought I should add that I paid a fair coin for the Jacket, It was 400 plus S+H, After duty worked out to just under Five and a quarter..was that alright...Its probly the most Expensive Jacket I own...
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    War wounds--Battle Damage and wear and tear on Historical Leather.

    Yeah you sound like my dad with that shirt, those buttons just wont stick right. Same with the waist button on my Pants too, Watch out! Anyway its HUMID as HELL right now, Its the closest I have to Air conditioning right. :eeek: Ok; As for the Talon Zipper on this jacket, there are...
  3. Dumpster Diver

    War wounds--Battle Damage and wear and tear on Historical Leather.

    Theres the best Pics I can do last minute, The Light and colour isnt Right naturally. Put this in your pipe and smoke it. Better pics when the Hide has dried back to its original patina eventually boys. The oil Darkened the Elbows and pocket a few Shades under, but Really brought out...
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    War wounds--Battle Damage and wear and tear on Historical Leather.

    Wondering about your opinions and viewpoint on Vintage Sheepskin bomber Jackets mainly, for instance; The Jacket Im working on right now has been Stored in moth balls for ages and Highly reeks of that sickly Chemical Aroma. Been Airing it out often as I can without leaving it outside days on...
  5. Dumpster Diver

    Ammunition boots

    The same may also be said about The design of a pair of Jack boots, they are built so that one may not walk easily in them with bent Knees. hence too Tired from goose-stepping to carry out commands while questioning orders.
  7. Dumpster Diver

    Mould

    Sad news, I have recently had another outbreak of mold in the Garage, a lot of good things ruined. My fathers Old Jacket from University was getting pretty saturated in grey looking patches and spots, It has a nice flannel liner, and a Very nice vintage cut. My dad said he would throw it out, I...
  8. Dumpster Diver

    Wareings Irvin in fantastic condition

    ACK! Wear a scarf!!! dont wanna put a ring around the neck of THAT Jacket!!! My goodness!!! That thing is just toooo nice to wear! holy smokes! Wondering where you scored that, and how much it cost...wow.
  9. Dumpster Diver

    Mixed Batch Jackets.

    Decent! I would have named my chopped A-2 *Old Scrappy* :D (probly Put angry Donald Duck on the back giving the old Fisticuffs!) Didnt really get what they meant about the Cuffing during wartime. Its nice, I would go for one that was built in that style, It creates a more unique...
  10. Dumpster Diver

    Mixed Batch Jackets.

    I Do think Eastman made a good product for those few people out there who would appreciate such a thing. with such a narrow market, they gotta love what they do. Theres something about that un-balanced look. Its very unique. so far as no one else has re-made Jackets this way since...
  11. Dumpster Diver

    Mixed Batch Jackets.

    Of course! how silly of me. www.eastmanleather.com they have it all wrapped up pretty good. Go there, and If I remember correctly theres some info on them under-- original maker Jackets-perry Sportswear Contract. and for those who want an even more boiled down version; Mixed...
  13. Dumpster Diver

    Mixed Batch Jackets.

    Seriously, nobody has any info, Stories, pics or Even OWNS one...:eusa_doh: somebody here has bought an Eastman Mixed Batch At least...[huh]
  14. Dumpster Diver

    Mixed Batch Jackets.

    Just wanting to hear from some of the experts here regarding Mixed batch Flight Jackets, specifically the B-3s, but wondering if theres any other flight jacket oddities you know of out there, and what is in their individual collectors appeal to some of you. ( would love to see a Pie-chart of...
  15. Dumpster Diver

    A WWII vet talks about his original (untreated) Cable 27753 A-2 jacket

    Jack spratt could eat no fat his wife could eat no lean and so between them both they licked the platter clean.
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    A WWII vet talks about his original (untreated) Cable 27753 A-2 jacket

    No way I would ever sell mine either after 39 missions in a Ball turret either, no way. Right on Jackie!
  17. Dumpster Diver

    Why you love Bomber Jackets. (its bomber jacket season again!)

    I wouldnt say Ruined, no, more like Modified, personally I would have kept my Luckies in a smoke Tin for the duration of the mission, and a couple spare packs in my kit bag, you gotta give him points though for innovation. I would say Ruined is more like what Price did to his D-1 Jacket at...
  19. Dumpster Diver

    What is your raincoat of choice?

    How in the heck do you wash your neck then! Its called an Umbrella, and they are not Expensive.
  20. Dumpster Diver

    How reliable are vintage zippers?

    you can pretty much bet your bottom dollar the grade of metal used in a vintage zipper is far superior to any modern substitute. Think of all the cheap White metal that has to go somewhere. Its pretty safe to assume. As a collector of vintage things, I can tell you one thing for sure...
  21. Dumpster Diver

    What to wear - advise please.

    Dress to Express. Never forget what the singing cowboy has to say; The way a man chooses to Dress is nobodys Business but his own.
  22. Dumpster Diver

    1930s Leather Jackets (Pics)

    Wow, Tell us where you found them, and if you can forgive me for asking; what did you pay! :fish2:
  23. Dumpster Diver

    Painted Flight Jackets - Planes, Names, and Dames

    this Deserves a well earned BUMP!

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