M65 aluminum zipper replacement?

• Nov 3, 2016

• #1

Eyechild

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Hi folks,

I have a vintage 1960s M65 jacket, really great condition but the zipper is bust!

Does anyone have any pointers as to where I could get a replacement aluminium zipper?
Either surplus or a repro is fine but I want silver rather than brass, to match the collar.

Any suggestions gratefully accepted!

Thanks

 

• Nov 3, 2016

• #2

Atticus Finch

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Depending on when in the sixties your jacket was made, you're looking for a Conmar aluminum separating paper-clip zipper. At one time Mash carried the aluminum Conmar, but I just checked and they've sold out. They still stock the brass Scovill that was on early 1970s M-65s.

http://www.mash-japan.co.jp/oversea/cgi-bin/prd-eng.cgi?itemno=95-04-7210&ck=

AF

 

• Nov 3, 2016

• #3

ProteinNerd

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Could you contact alpha industries, didn't they use to make the contract on the M65?

 

• Nov 3, 2016

• #4

EmergencyIan

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^ They sure did! I own a 1971 Alpha Industries M-65.


- Ian

 

• Nov 3, 2016

• #5

Eyechild

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Atticus Finch said:

Depending on when in the sixties your jacket was made, you're looking for a Conmar aluminum separating paper-clip zipper. At one time Mash carried the aluminum Conmar, but I just checked and they've sold out. They still stock the brass Scovill that was on early 1970s M-65s.

http://www.mash-japan.co.jp/oversea/cgi-bin/prd-eng.cgi?itemno=95-04-7210&ck=

AF

Click to expand...

Ah ok, at least I know the maker now - thanks!

 

• Nov 3, 2016

• #6

Peacoat

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Hold out for the aluminum. Mash may get them back in stock.

 

• Nov 7, 2016

• #7

cdallas

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I have a vintage unused Serval aluminum M65 zipper available. Let me know if your interested

 

• Feb 1, 2018

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Peter Borden

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Bumping this thread up.

Does anyone know where to get replacement aluminum neck / collar zippers for the M65? Mine is also dated 1967

 

• Feb 1, 2018

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Peacoat

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My mid 60s field jacket has aluminum Scovill zippers for both the hood zipper and the main zip. If you want an exact replacement the Scovill aluminum zip might be difficult to find, though. Are you looking for the Scovill or the Conmar?

 

• Dec 21, 2020

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Centaurus3200

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I'm looking mainly for the brass wire pull for my 1964 Ralph Edwards G-1. It has a YKK replacement zipper. Figure a brass wire pull would be close enough for the most part.

If anyone has a spare, let me know. I can pay for one.