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  1. omar

    Yet another A-2, slightly different pattern...

    My only wish is that someday you would make a 38R .Your work is truly awe inspiring !
  2. omar

    gibson and barnes

    Edward, you're right on the money with your reply; It's been my experience that the newer the jacket, the baggier the cut; my problem is one of being a bit of a naive optimist who can't stay off of ebay.As far as your question on the sleeves, 442RCT, yeah, they are really long. My favorite...
  3. omar

    gibson and barnes

    Okay- Since there has been some action on this thread, I'll pass on my conclusions since I've got the jacket. Everybody who has posted seems to know what they are talking about! The jacket is so nice it really is almost too nice- seems to be lacking a little personality. And it's big- too big...
  4. omar

    gibson and barnes

    Thanks for the info; I'll be happy to let you know what I think, But I'll tell you where my point of view is coming from, so judge accordingly- I've never had a Aero, I've been seduced by cheap crap, and my favorite A2 is a old 38 Cooper that fits like a second skin. This winter I'm wearing a...
  5. omar

    gibson and barnes

    Ok- I had to do it; now I'm looking for validation! Ebay item 400091492659; Listed as a GB A2, but it looks like a ANJ-3 to me, 99 bucks, buy it now, I'm not even sure it will fit me, in fact considering my rather fussy obssesion with fit, I'm banking that it won't. This looked like a lot of...
  7. omar

    Flight Apparel Industries

    Thanks, the date sounds right after reading Bellytank's post. I'm looking at a A-2,but it is interesting to know they made a G-1 also. From what I've seen, their jackets look pretty good, and if they were selling them "on base" so to speak, they can't be too bad; thanks for the info! Omar
  8. omar

    Flight Apparel Industries

    Thanks Bellytank, that's just what I needed to know, and about what I thought.Like so many of these "mid-line" jackets it seem that if the price is right it's worth pursuing. Thanks also for the quick response- faster than fumbling around on the internet! best wishes, Omar
  9. omar

    Flight Apparel Industries

    Hey guys; anybody know about these jackets? I thought it was Gibson and Barnes, then realized that they were Flight suits inc. Thanks Omar
  10. omar

    New Leather Jacket

    That sounds custom to me! I'll take a second look at San Diego after this, I had a similar experience with Leather coats etc. {Excelled} A little personal contact goes a long way; best wishes, Omar
  11. omar

    Paint on leather.

    More on paint Hi, I've painted quite a few jackets, and experimented with a lot of different paint, I also monkey around with hot rods and pinstripe a bit. One shot is beautiful stuff to work with, but the very thickness of the paint makes cracking inevitable. I went so far as to make test...
  13. omar

    Old A-2 Style Jacket - Can I tart it up?

    do it! I've done a couple jacket projects along the lines you're thinking about; my general rule is if the jacket has any historical value, I won't touch it. There must have been millions of "almost there" A-2's made, and some of them are perfect fodder for what I call "fantasy jackets"...
  14. omar

    Your first flight jacket

    Can't resist adding to this thread, Mine was was a vintage repro, probably from the 50's, and for years I thought it was the real deal. I bought it from a very cute gal at a vintage clothing stall at a antiques show being held together with a hot rod event I was at. The jacket was a true size...
  15. omar

    Cockpit usa jackets

    update The jacket came today, it's modern milspec alright, with the hidden side entrys, etc. It has a cockpit label, and it is very nice;EXCEPT it is the @#$%$ biggest size 38 that can be imagined; it is so big the waistband is below crotch height, my fingers barely poke out of the sleeves...
  16. omar

    Cockpit usa jackets

    More great information! I hope my "what the hell" purchase lives up to the great discussion it started. Since the term mil-spec is being tossed around, another question comes to mind; to me this term means "military fit" which to me means a slim fit.Am I right about this? my gripe with Avirex...
  17. omar

    Cockpit usa jackets

    One velcro, and in the picture there is a paper tag on the zipper that says Cockpit; It will be interesting to see if the label does say Avirex or Cockpit.
  19. omar

    Cockpit usa jackets

    Thanks, That's a good report on Cockpit. I don't know if it is old or new mil-spec, there was only one picture of the jacket, but it does have the velcro patch on the chest, so I'm guessing it's new. I happen to hate side entry pockets, so that's not so good. But if it fits, I may keep it, but...
  20. omar

    Cockpit usa jackets

    Sorry, It's a military issue A-2
  21. omar

    Cockpit usa jackets

    Any opinions on Cockpit jackets? I just bought one, new with tags for a song on e-bay {a mil-spec one}. I've never seen one, and thought what the hell, I'll go for it. It's on it's way, so for better or worse, it's mine!
  22. omar

    Deuce Coupe and other hotrods

    Deuce coupe Hi! I build traditional hotrods here in the states, and while probably not real specific to your situation; I might have a point or two for you to consider. Step one is find some of the old guys who have been at the hot rod thing for most of their lives; they hold the tradition and...
  23. omar

    ANJ-3...LooKs NiCE...StiLL WRoNG?

    Sleaves I should add, these sleaves were too long, even taking your point into account. I build 40's era hot rods, and am well aware of "cockpit" fit. I wear a size 40, and have a 40 long just for running the car. I already cut the g-8 down, and like I said, I'm happy with the final result, Omar

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