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a.2 horsehide
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STHill
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G&B makes a very nice A-2 (at least in the Historic models, which are the only ones I have had). It has been my experience that you should order at least one size down from your normal suit size. If you wear a 38 in a suit jacket, 36 is likely the right G&B size for you.
For what it's worth, I didn't care for their horsehide. It struck me as very "vinyl-ish". Others, however, love it. I much prefer their goat.
For what it's worth, I didn't care for their horsehide. It struck me as very "vinyl-ish". Others, however, love it. I much prefer their goat.
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Kojax, we are still waiting for the pictures of the last jacket you got. Can't get anymore jackets until you post the pics of the last one.
polocoat
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Flight Suits (Gibson & Barnes) HH Historic A-2s are fabulous jackets. I have one in a russet 44 but, must sell it because I've lost so much weight. I like loosing the weight but, not my beloved A-2.
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polocoat;
Will you give Lounge members the right of first refusal for your G & B in HH if you decide to sell?
Congrats on your weight loss, I decided I wanted to lose 12lbs. after quitting smoking. It wasn't easy and it took some determination and a whole bunch of exercise above what I was doing normally but I finally did it.....10 weeks.
Regards, coffee
Will you give Lounge members the right of first refusal for your G & B in HH if you decide to sell?
Congrats on your weight loss, I decided I wanted to lose 12lbs. after quitting smoking. It wasn't easy and it took some determination and a whole bunch of exercise above what I was doing normally but I finally did it.....10 weeks.
Regards, coffee
polocoat
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Coffee, yes I will seriously consider selling it to a forum member. It has a beautiful 50th Anniversary of the Air Force hand painted patch and authentic leather name tag both sewn on professionally by Flight Suits. I don't have pics yet but, if there is any interest on the forum, please PM me and I'll send pics.
Phantomfixer
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GB historical jackets
I agree with the sizing. They run big. The horsehide is nice after the alcohol treatment. Otherwise good jacket for the money. Great daily wear jacket.
I agree with the sizing. They run big. The horsehide is nice after the alcohol treatment. Otherwise good jacket for the money. Great daily wear jacket.
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Hey Phantomfixer;
Could you elaborate on the alcohol treatment to the G & B HH?
Was it for "instant old" purposes or some sort of a break in procedure?
Thank you!
Regards, coffee
Could you elaborate on the alcohol treatment to the G & B HH?
Was it for "instant old" purposes or some sort of a break in procedure?
Thank you!
Regards, coffee
Phantomfixer
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The GB horsehide has a distinct sheen to it. A little bit of rubbing alcohol on a rag and wipe the jacket in long strokes. It takes the sheen off and I have had no problems with drying the leather etc. I wouldn't soak the jacket in alcohol but just wipe it down. I tried the washing machine/dryer. 3 days left out in the rain and sun. But the dang jacket always came back shinny. Alcohol worked. This was a tip for me from the forum way back.
Hope this helps
JZ
Hope this helps
JZ
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Thank you Phantomfixer!
Regards, coffee
Regards, coffee
polocoat
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Just put up my Gibson and Barnes A-2, 44R on Ebay then I remembered about trying to sell it here first - sorry. Item #270620528940. I certainly will consider offers from lounge members.
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