G-1 zipper replacement

[The Bunk]

The zipper on my AVILTHR G-1 got hosed up and I need a replacement. I haven't checked with them to see if they can send a replacement, but if I can find a good quality upgrade without too much trouble or cost I may just want to go ahead and take care of it. Without really thinking I pulled the trigger on the replacement they offer at US Wings. When it got here I knew I wouldn't be happy with it - it's a giant bright yellow YKK #10. Any good online sources & recommendations for specific zippers? I don't mind sending the jacket off if I have to, but shipping both ways can get expensive.

 

[El Marro]

I had this problem with one of my G-1's and I ordered a vintage zipper from MASH Japan:

http://www.mash-japan.co.jp/oversea/cgi-bin/plist-eng.cgi?cno=17

They have an amazing selection of NOS and repro zippers and knits for flight jackets. I don't remember exactly how much it Cost me with shipping but it seemed reasonable to me and the zipper is great.

 

[Flightengineer]

Try to contact Morten from AVI. May be he resolve problem or has replacement zip.
MASH Japan also very good solution, but bit expensive.

 

[pak]

I have used Great Leather for zipper replacement. They did a very fine job

 

[Peacoat]

Yes, Great Leather comes highly recommended. Here is the link:

http://www.greatleather.com/ship.htm

 

[bn1966]

Have used MASH for G-1 zippers: A+++