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Question: what's the purpose for the elastic on the back of an Irvin jacket's collar?
Does anyone know? Thanks.- lapa
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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WTB Goodwear A-2 jacket 1939 Werber, size 40 or 42, mint condition
Just like this one in color and hide, but a smaller size: http://www.goodwearleather.com/photos/Werber1939_No1_46/ Please PM me if you have one for sale. Thanks!- lapa
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- Forum: Classifieds
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Is VLJ still open for registration?
Hi guys, I tried to register with a valid email address but got an error message "attempting registration". Also sent an email to info@vintageleatherjackets.org for help but there was no response either... Does anyone know how to get an account? Thanks.- lapa
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Smell of different types of hide
Hi, I have Eastman A-2 jackets in steerhide and horsehide, B-3 and other jackets in goatskin. I find there is a smell with both horsehide and steerhide (stronger with horsehide) and none with goatskin. Fortunately I love the smell, but am still interested where it comes from, the hide...- lapa
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How do you compare Eastman House A-2s with original maker models?
For those we have experience with them, what would you comment on hide thickness, fit and resale values? Sorry this may be a question too general, as there are so many original makers.. Anything you say would help. thanks.- lapa
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Chinese Model-59 flight jackets
Most of the time we've been talking about US or UK flight jackets. Here is something different... Attached pictures are air crews in Chinese model 59 flight jackets. They were usually in goatskin. The type has run a very long history in China Air Force. It was also often sought by...- lapa
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Nice leather jacket pictures on Life photo archive
You can find many pretty original photos on Google Life Photo Archive (http://images.google.com/hosted/life). The only problem is you have to search by "correct" keywords. :) http://images.google.com/hosted/life/l?imgurl=27e9e8a6fd53f768&usg=__0PofG6FmTYNJntV_hY8O7aBXY_c=...- lapa
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