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  1. Flyderf

    What I've been doing lately.............................

    You would have made a small fortune in 1944 based in England. Awesome work!
  2. Flyderf

    Aero's use of oil pull leather

    When I see those pictures of the Aero A1 in oil pulled leather, I regret getting the jacket in seal hh.
  3. Flyderf

    The Hot Water treatment-

    I have a Bill Kelso house A2 that was extremely long. Did a few hot water treatments exactly as the original poster did. I also tossed it in the dryer for a few minutes at a time on low heat. It worked for me. I did it more to shorten the jacket opposed to breaking in the leather. Probably...
  4. Flyderf

    Leather Jackets & Fine Whisky

    My Goodwear A-2 and Jack Daniels suit me just fine. Fine American products!
  5. Flyderf

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    I did the same, I ordered a Goodwear A-1 a few months back. Even though we have had jacket weather here in Chicago lately.
  7. Flyderf

    New Aero 42-15142-P

    What are the pit to pit measurements? I'm interested in it.
  8. Flyderf

    I did it.

    That's funny. One time I drove from Ann Arbor Mi, to Chicago in traffic with a 25 beagle on my lap. She was a terrible car rider, and would cry until she was on my lap. By the time I got through Chicago, I could barely feel my legs. 29 Toter, I would love to see that jacket when it's done.
  9. Flyderf

    My sons (surprise) B3 from Aero

    Awesome present.....over the top.
  10. Flyderf

    Pea Coat Prices

    I just picked up a Sterlingware pea coat from the local Army/Navy surplus. Marked as used but I'm convinced this guy left the Great Lakes training center for San Diego and never wore it. Looks brand new. $90.
  11. Flyderf

    Ebbets Field baseball jackets

    I have purchased a few of their jersey and caps. Top notch company and products. Good to see some fans of "vintage" baseball.
  13. Flyderf

    Now here's a jacket!

    The seller's name says it all: PricePig
  14. Flyderf

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    I'd love to know the dimensions of a size 48 ELC A1. I wrote Eastman and they won't give that info out stating something about they'd rather get measurements of the person.
  15. Flyderf

    Leather jacket Hot water treatment

    How much will a leather jacket shrink with a hot water treatment? I'm hoping to shrink the length more than width. Any techniques that work best? I searched but didn't find the answers I was looking for.
  16. Flyderf

    Hangers for leather coats.

    Any suggestions for long-term storage? I'm thinking of cedar lined chest to lie the jackets flat in. I know Eastman Leather sells a a box/drawer type system.
  17. Flyderf

    Buying Used/Sale Jackets from Aero

    Not a dig at all. I also have been inquiring about the status of jacket that is over due, and was supposed to be ready the last week of August. I'm saying Amanda gets backed up on her email every now and then.
  19. Flyderf

    Buying Used/Sale Jackets from Aero

    disregard.
  20. Flyderf

    G & B Raider Anybody?

    Gibson & Barnes is an awesome manufacturer. I have 3 of their jackets, Expedition, Mark 41 A2, and the AN-J-3. All of those jackets are in goatskin. G&B uses a vat dyed system so the color permeates the hide all the way through. That is why they will never really fade, patina, or have the...
  21. Flyderf

    Which one is the best A-2 repro manufacturer? Eastman, Buzz Rickson, Aero Leather, Re

    I seem to have had a similar conversation with my wife. My response was, "would you rather I take up gambling and chasing women with my extra money?" I also told her she only had to go as far as the closet to see where my money has gone. No clandestine accounting needed.
  22. Flyderf

    Which one is the best A-2 repro manufacturer? Eastman, Buzz Rickson, Aero Leather, Re

    Welcome to the forum. Just like anything else, consider your price range. I'd say $300 on the lower end for a quality A2, all the way $1100 for a top shelf reproduction. If you have a common size you will have good luck picking up a used Aero or Eastman reproduction. If you want the real...
  23. Flyderf

    Original Dubow 27798 size 44

    When I look at those pictures I curse my genetics. I will probably never find a good condition size 48. I just don't think I've ever seen an original A2 in a bigger size. I'd love to be proven wrong.

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