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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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."...
  9. 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...
  10. Juanito

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

  11. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Juanito

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

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

    Original A-2 Jacket: S.H. Knopf "No-Name" 42-18246-P, size 44

    Upon further inspection, it has been determined that the jacket is actually an original Poughkeepsie Leather Coat Co. A-2, given the characteristics of the large collar ring snaps, pocket shape, olive stitching, etc. Given that the jacket is mis-labeled and is actually a Poughkeepsie with the...
  16. Juanito

    Original A-2 Jacket: S.H. Knopf "No-Name" 42-18246-P, size 44

    I've acquired a number of jacket over the past few months and it is time to thin out the collection. This is an original No-Name (S.H. Knopf) 42-18236-P A-2. The waist band and cuffs were replaced at one time with and accurate bi-weave cuff (I would say somewhat recently), as has the zipper...
  17. Juanito

    A-2 colors

    Odd coincidence...I had a Cable about 20 years ago that is identical to your description, the finish was almost completely gone aside from the "protected" areas under the collar, in the pockets, etc., and it too, was a very light brown with no hint of a red/russet and nothing like a seal brown...
  19. Juanito

    A-2 colors

    Hear, hear! My primary criticism or dissatisfaction with many reproduction jackets vs. originals--the finish is just not the same and consequently, neither is performance, particularly in the rain.
  20. Juanito

    Goodwear Monarch A-2: Size 46, Virtually unworn.

    Sold--Thanks for all who expressed and interest!
  21. Juanito

    Goodwear Monarch A-2: Size 46, Virtually unworn.

    I bought it based on my Goodwear United Sheeplined A-2, size 46 as well as my other originals at size 46 wich fit me well. Yes, in hindsight I should have asked for specific measurements, but I assumed it would be cut to a wartime 46, which fits me well. Actually this would probably fit well...
  22. Juanito

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

    1965 Alpha MA-1 with the reversible orange lining. Nearly perfect, no snags, no pilling, nothing. Aside from the name written on the hanger, no marks. $200 shipped in the CONUS or trade up for A-2 jacket (Eastman, Aero, Goodwear, Original) in size 44-46. Shoulder Seam across back: 19.5"...
  23. Juanito

    Goodwear Monarch A-2: Size 46, Virtually unworn.

    I would also be willing to trade up or down for Eastman, Aero, Goodwear, or original A-2s in an approximate size 44. Let me know what you have! The jacket that fits me best has this set of measurements (Goodwear United Sheeplined tagged a 46): 23.0": Pit to Pit 18.75": Shoulders 22.75"...
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