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  1. Juanito

    US Authentic (flightjacket.com) A2 fit.

    Indeed, that's the one. Great jacket for the price, if it fits. Very well made, even if a little off on true accuracy; then again is is just a little more than 10% of the cost of a Goodwear and less than 20% the cost of a new Lost Worlds Dubow, which has a very similar leather.
  2. Juanito

    So I was chatting with some girl online...

    I don't know what it is about Levi 501s but we used to buy them at the local farm store circa 1985 for $14.99, $12.99 when "on sale." The were made in the US. About two weeks ago, I went to buy some more. Now they are $68.99, made in Israel, Lebanon, Mexico, Haiti ,and Poland. Were talking...
  3. Juanito

    What Other Forums do the FL Crowd Frequent?

    I see now I have been on here over 8 years... My forums: VLJ, ADVrider.com, thumpertalk.com. BendDualSport.com, VintageMX.us. It is either leather jackets or motorcycles for me.
  4. Juanito

    US Authentic (flightjacket.com) A2 fit.

    I just picked up a US Authentic russet horsehide A-2 size 44 from eBay. It is a well constructed jacket with heavy horsehide, perhaps not technically correct, but as far as sizing--the thing is huge! US Authentic's claim to be true of size is not an understatement. I have dozens of A-2s...
  5. Juanito

    VLJ status

    It looks like it is back up--HOORAY! Man, sometimes you don't realize what you had until it is gone.
  7. Juanito

    L. L. Bean A-2 history time line?

    Well, that didn't take long...picked up this undated L.L. Bean Thinsulate A-2 from eBay for best offer of $62.45 shipped: http://www.ebay.com/itm/201457942967?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT It is nearly identical to the one I bought in 1987 when I was in college. It is...
  8. Juanito

    VLJ status

    Indeed...eagerly waiting the return.
  9. Juanito

    L. L. Bean A-2 history time line?

    That's way newer than 1978. I poured over the L.L. Bean catalog since I was about 10 years old in 1976 as mail order was about the only thing available to me where I grew up. The L.L. Bean A-2 was the first "A-2" I ever purchased and that was in 1987 when I was college. I distinctly remember...
  10. Juanito

    Your Most Disturbing Realizations

    The other thing that disturbs me is the general increase in cost of items in real terms. I realize there is inflation and my profession is banking so I am familiar with finance, but please consider the following as it stresses the importance of getting ahead of the curve financially as soon as...
  11. Juanito

    Your Most Disturbing Realizations

    I started college in 1985. I listed to a lot of the "oldies,"surf music, and classic rock. I drove a 1969 Camaro and a 1955 Chevy. While it seemed very old at the time, the music was only 15-30 years old; the cars were only 16 and 30 years old at the time at the time. That would be like...
  13. Juanito

    Experience of service in the Armed Forces

    The closest I ever got to military service was a year of Navy ROTC in college. I simply signed up, and while I had expected the military to be largely based on merit it didn't really turn out that way. There were basically four classes of cadets in an unspoken hierarchy: 1) The full ride guys...
  14. Juanito

    Lost Worlds jackets.

    Not sure what it contributes, but I have owned four Lost Worlds A-2s. The first one I had (originally purchased in 1993) I traded for an original Cable in 1995, the second one I had/have, I bought in 1995 after regretting trading the first for the Cable. I still own the jacket and have worn it...
  15. Juanito

    Lost Worlds jackets.

    Not sure what it contributes, but I have owned four Lost Worlds A-2s. The first one I had (originally purchased in 1993) I traded for an original Cable in 1995, the second one I had/have, I bought in 1995 after regretting trading the first for the Cable. I still own the jacket and have worn it...
  16. Juanito

    whats the closest thing to Traveling back in Time? to get a feel of times past?

    Visit any area with a high concentration of Mennonites or Hutterites. I grew up in an area that was predominantly Mennonite (very heavily) with a smattering of Hutterites and aside from the cars (they still drive stripped down, solid color base models), neither the area, nor the people have...
  17. Juanito

    What was your first car...???

    1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu. Circa 1982. Purchased from the original owner for $800 who got it as present for graduating from UCLA. She had been recently divorced and was going to Oregon State for a Master in something I can't remember. She wanted an econo car instead of her "old boat."...
  19. Juanito

    Goodwear Shinki Roughwear A-2 1401: Size 46, Virtually new

    As mentioned in the Spiewak post, I need to cull some jackets after several recent acquisitions. Here is a Goodwear Roughwear 42-1401P with the following characteristics: Leather: Russet semi-aniline veg-tanned Shinki horsehide (LHJ102) Knits: Mid-brown wool Thread: Mid-brown cotton...
  20. Juanito

    Original Spiewak 42-18776P A-2 Jacket: Size 44

  21. Juanito

    Original Spiewak 42-18776P A-2 Jacket: Size 44

    I have acquired a number of jackets as of late and need to pare down. An original Spiewak A-2, size 44, fits like a modern 42. Leather is in very good condition but is clearly a re-dye, lining is original and average with some separation at the neck, waist band is original with some mothing...
  22. Juanito

    Eastman Roughwear 1401-P in War Horse, Size 44

    I took this Eastman Roughwear War Horse jacket as a partial trade on the Goodwear Monarch I had listed here about a month ago. According to the previous owner, it was purchased new about 2 years ago. While I have owned a number of Eastman A-2s including a standard Roughwear 1401-P from 1995, I...
  23. Juanito

    1965 Alpha MA-1: Near New Condition, Size Large

    Price reduced to $160 firm. Includes shipping within the US.

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