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  1. NABodie

    Like a Phoenix...Bill’s Old G-1

    Very nicely done! Looks great and is an excellent fit
  2. NABodie

    Willis and Geiger A-2 alterations

    Thanks for the input so far, I've added a couple of photos to the original post showing how the jacket wears normally, the total length of the sleeve on me and where my wrist is in the sleeve. The round object under the sleeve is my watch which is where I'm thinking of having the sleeve...
  3. NABodie

    Willis and Geiger A-2 alterations

    I've had this jacket for a couple of years now and have been wearing it with the sleeves to long since I got it. It fits really well in the chest and sitting squarely on my shoulders. The jacket is a regular but I am more suited to a short. Now that I have it all broken in and the cuffs are...
  4. NABodie

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

    Good prices are there to be had. I just picked an early one with one piece back, scovill zipper, and thinsulated up for $50 shipped off the bay. Leather is plenty wrinkly but really no wear to speak of, maybe a wee bit dry but a little Picards or lexol will fix that and it'll be good as new...
  5. NABodie

    Opinions on a black A-2?

    If you like it buy it, you are the one who will be wearing it.
  7. NABodie

    Am I the only one?

    It was cold and windy at the soccer field this evening. A-2 came in handy for blocking the wind!
  8. NABodie

    Does washing/soaking leather jackets substantially harm them or weaken the leather?

    So then if washing a leather jacket does it no harm, soaking a dry jacket should also do no harm as long as it is air dried and conditioned afterwards? Correct? I just received a G1 from 1970 that the leather is dry as a bone. I have sprayed it down with Lexol and while the outside is much...
  9. NABodie

    Russet vs Seal

    Agreed, Russet for casual, seal for work.
  10. NABodie

    G-1 manufactureing dating

    Thanks guys that's a big help! I also found this: http://www.ebay.com/gds/Intrepreting-Dates-of-DA-DSA-DLA-SPO-Contract-Numbers-/10000000010153791/g.html
  11. NABodie

    G-1 manufactureing dating

    I picked up a G-1 earlier and was looking at the tag to try and figure out when it was made. I found a couple of other threads but none of them actually gave any insight as to how to read it or where one might look to find out. This is the tag in my G-1 and I am guessing it is 66-70 or...
  13. NABodie

    Willis and Geiger A-2

    Yes I couldnt hit the buy it now button fast enough!
  14. NABodie

    Willis and Geiger A-2

    It is certainly a quality peice of work I am very pleased with it. Thanks for the help.
  15. NABodie

    Willis and Geiger A-2

    A certain gentleman?
  16. NABodie

    Willis and Geiger A-2

    Sleeves are a little long but other than that it fits great!
  17. NABodie

    Willis and Geiger A-2

    Thanks, I didn't realize they used steer. Is there any way to tell for sure what it is?
  19. NABodie

    Willis and Geiger A-2

    I picked this one up at Christmas time and was struck by the weight of the jacket. I also noted the leather didn't have the pebble texture goat skin usually does. Would this be Horse skin? How would I be able to tell. The tag was torn out when I got it but for <$40 shipped to my door I...
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