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Oh no! Talon zipper on Aero 38-1711-P stuck
In all honesty, You might think Im being a Troll by Sayin so but.... when I have a Jammed up Zip, I can usually dislodge it by Just YANKING on it with Sheer Brutal force if nothing else works such as Lubricating it up, WW2 Guys would sometimes use Graphite or Soap FYI. and I mean unless...- Dumpster Diver
- Post #30
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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B-3 vs. D-1: Which One Is The Best?
The B-3 Is Robust, not much for wearing out to the shop to work on Cars, too bulky, but GREAT if youre surviving in minus 20 all day in the elements. The D-1 Is more for a scruffy Sad sack Joe, It wears more like a Relaxed fit, Just Rugged, ready for action, a glutton for punishment...- Dumpster Diver
- Post #17
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Storing jackets.
Depends of the jacket, If its a vintage jacket, I dont store them away, they should be out in the open air mellowing. I want the moisture in the air to keep my leather nice, theoretically Leather was once a living organ of an animal. meant to stay ply and moving. usually I have a few...- Dumpster Diver
- Post #24
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Wear and Tear; Lets see your most Battle worn Bomber Jackets Fellas! :D
By the Way, before I forget, when I get a Nice bomber jacket with a Zipper that is Corroded but cant get an Original matching one with the Cotton style tape, What I usually do If Sanding the Teeth is not enough and its beyond Resto, is Cut the Rusted Teeth off the old zip and Bust only ONE seam...- Dumpster Diver
- Post #38
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Wear and Tear; Lets see your most Battle worn Bomber Jackets Fellas! :D
Heres one from Camden on my travels through london 2006 (not the best pic but all I had for now), Was a little pricey but I caught the store owner split the back pannel a bit while he was in a hurry to stuff it into a plastic bag before I saw what he was doing and I Went bananas! so he took it...- Dumpster Diver
- Post #37
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magnoli u-boat/Dr Who Jacket
they dont make em like that anymore! be a challenge to find trousers That match the waist cut of that trim!- Dumpster Diver
- Post #27
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Wear and Tear; Lets see your most Battle worn Bomber Jackets Fellas! :D
Felt I should add that I know of that Webpage and I believe that CC Jacket has been there for quite some time, at that price I can See why. Also add the Shipping for me too. I just dont go there. Im not a glutton for that kind of punishment. also you dont look like you Get into barfights...- Dumpster Diver
- Post #29
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Wear and Tear; Lets see your most Battle worn Bomber Jackets Fellas! :D
Im afraid I would not be able to afford it for even half that. Ive only had time and money to buy 3 in the last Decade. Im only 28 years old, I have been buying jackets since I was about 11 years old, but have been obsessed with Planes since much younger. (mom thinks I am Re-incarnated...- Dumpster Diver
- Post #27
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Wear and Tear; Lets see your most Battle worn Bomber Jackets Fellas! :D
Two words; DRY ROT. my mortal Foe. The Jacket in my Avatar unfortunately has a few bad spots on it. If I could find a place that did a faithful Re-production of the Coastal command I would be sleeping with it. :drum:- Dumpster Diver
- Post #25
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Wear and Tear; Lets see your most Battle worn Bomber Jackets Fellas! :D
Also wanted to Say Ive noticed a common Incedence with fragile jackets, I noticed a Newbie Trend with a vintage sheepskin, is people think they are a little more Sturdy and Unsuspecfully wear them a little hard when in fact they are probly ready for a Dummy (and I dont mean the wearer)..the...- Dumpster Diver
- Post #23
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Wear and Tear; Lets see your most Battle worn Bomber Jackets Fellas! :D
Ahhh, Thanks Awfully! and pleasure to make your Aquaintance! :yo:- Dumpster Diver
- Post #22
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Wear and Tear; Lets see your most Battle worn Bomber Jackets Fellas! :D
No, seriously I dont mind of course if people have a different oppinion on how they prefer a Jacket. I wasnt offended, or anything, I appreciate people for being honest and oppinionated and sharing. I like both new AND old, I just thought this would be a good place to make a thread about...- Dumpster Diver
- Post #19
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Wear and Tear; Lets see your most Battle worn Bomber Jackets Fellas! :D
Hey no Harm no Foul, Im Just saying I cant afford the Museum Quality stuff. Respecfully, Its a rough life in my neck of the woods boys. You cant Afford Eastman On Minimum wage, put it that way. I take what I can get. Speaking of that, 185 Pounds for that Jacket, hahah, Yeah....[huh]...- Dumpster Diver
- Post #16
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Wear and Tear; Lets see your most Battle worn Bomber Jackets Fellas! :D
Perhaps eh...:D:D:D:D we shall see. This is what I get for asking to see some of your Jackets then is it..Right. you can promise not to pooh-pooh or Nay say on them of course, You cant Really Tear down a Jacket that is already torn! Yuk Yuk!- Dumpster Diver
- Post #11
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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My WW11 paradox resolved with Dad's Service Records
a lot of the Stories would have been Tragic. Losing close friends.- Dumpster Diver
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Wear and Tear; Lets see your most Battle worn Bomber Jackets Fellas! :D
I would have to agree on many points, Some Jackets could seem beyond Salvage, but Im sure going give it my best shot to save what I can save. It makes a sensible hobby, most people my Age are interested in big screen Video games and *Um* Other things. Provinence Is ok if your over 50 and have...- Dumpster Diver
- Post #9
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Wear and Tear; Lets see your most Battle worn Bomber Jackets Fellas! :D
well, you see, I have to say that Yes, while nothing is better than a well preserved Peice..my Budget Isnt holding up as well as some of your Jackets collection I fear. I have only the money to buy what I can afford, Therefore I can get a Nice Jacket that has got a Torn Gusset or backpannel and...- Dumpster Diver
- Post #6
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Wear and Tear; Lets see your most Battle worn Bomber Jackets Fellas! :D
I love the scruffy Tattered and Ragged Look of a beat up old WW2 sheepskin! Sapped in Stale Engine oil, Smelling of a lifetime of history. Like Forrest Gump, you can tell a lot by looking at the wear of an old Bomber Jacket. Who wore it, Where its been. Worn back panels and small...- Dumpster Diver
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