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  1. Aerojoe

    Were Belstaff jackets originally made with leather?

    Beautiful bike! Why did you get rid of it? A single seater version of that beauty would be amazing, like this bobber;
  2. Aerojoe

    U.S. Wings G1

    I just ordered a m-51 from USWings. I didn't know that this business was run by a Vietnam vet, it's amazing. I thought it was a bigger company. Only problem ordering overseas is the shipping costs from Ohio. Otherwise it's a cool shop :cool:
  3. Aerojoe

    Did G-1s Get Larger?

    Nice 55j14. I was considering that very same Eastman but it looked too luxurius to me. Good Wait then! :D
  4. Aerojoe

    Were Belstaff jackets originally made with leather?

    Too much dough. Are they made in China too?
  5. Aerojoe

    Did G-1s Get Larger?

    The Moore Custom guy collects G-1s from 422a spec to 7823D (early versions). 7823 A - B or C are all delightful, even luxurius. In the early 1970s, second batch of 7823D collars started to be synthetic. And since 7823E, overall quality went down and down. I own a Cockpit G-1 "Mil spec", this...
  7. Aerojoe

    Adding removable lining to an A-2?

    You can cut them and make a detachable vest. Check this arrangement in a Cockpit leather b-15; A warning about m-65 liner. The m-65 was an "extendend cold weather" system and it works. A real m-65 + liner is a sauna. You'd better have cold weather there.
  8. Aerojoe

    U.S. Wings G1

    I do plan to eviscerate a 7823C G-1 :D. I'm willing to replace all knits, lining and fur from collar. I just haven't found the perfect victim yet to perpetrate my crime. BTW, jacket-cide nº 2; lately I'm enjoing the handwarmers mod in one of my G-1s :D Probably that poor 7823C will receive the...
  9. Aerojoe

    Vintage Photos of Leather Jackets

    Sorry but the best shot you posted is the two guys with the shearling jackets :p ;) Keep them coming
  10. Aerojoe

    Adding removable lining to an A-2?

    With enough space, a cheap way to do this is grabbing a m-65 liner (mine was $6) and adding the buttons to the A-2 lining. With trim fitting, I'd just put a fleece sweater or vest on. Damn :p I use my m-65 liner for everything, best $6 investment ever.
  11. Aerojoe

    U.S. Wings G1

    That's around 2 inches too long. It's a classic. It's not a big deal for any taylor with a good sewing machine ;)
  13. Aerojoe

    U.S. Wings G1

    Hell no! ;) All jackets that fit my shoulders have the sleeves too long for me. Specially all the stuff that comes from the US. Don't you have shoulders over there? :D I always have them trimmed by a taylor [huh]
  14. Aerojoe

    Coldest Weather I've been in

    Seb and Smithy, I can feel your pain. I never get used to hot weather either. BTW, what's the "thermal sensation" in New York and above? Maine, Quebec, Newfoundland...? Colder than the real temperature?
  15. Aerojoe

    what kind of shoes with a leather jacket

    Niether me. I only wear sneakers when I go to the gym, running or playing a match. Period.
  16. Aerojoe

    what kind of shoes with a leather jacket

    My style goes like this; Leather flight jacket + khakis = chukka boots Biker leather jacket + jeans or khakis = engineer boots Suit + tie = regular shoes, never boots
  17. Aerojoe

    Cockpit USA A-2 on ebay - bargain? worth it?

    A police badge shaped velcro still looks horrible on a jacket, even if "current issue" has them. None of the Cockpit A-2s have velcros in their current line. I have 3 of their G-1s but haven't tried any of their A-2, therefore I can't provide an educated opinion. Cockpit G-1s are very plain...
  19. Aerojoe

    Cockpit USA A-2 on ebay - bargain? worth it?

    Not worh it. That model has velcros for patches on the chest :eusa_doh:
  20. Aerojoe

    Coldest Weather I've been in

    There are "neck gaiters" in fleece; Military headovers are cotton with 5-10% spandex. They are larger than regular neck gaiters. You can extend them all over your head or you can fold them and have two layers around your neck. Whatever it is, a shorter neckgaiter or a headover, we are...
  21. Aerojoe

    Coldest Weather I've been in

    Try a military "headover" :)
  22. Aerojoe

    Were Belstaff jackets originally made with leather?

    Good info :) Funny to find out it was a submariner jacket. Let me get this straight :eusa_doh: the Belstaff Panther, the very same one that costs €1,465, is made in China? I can't believe it!
  23. Aerojoe

    Were Belstaff jackets originally made with leather?

    Thanks for the link, very informative. Ok, so, the original name of these jackets was "Trialmaster". Since you had one, probably you are on the know; was the belt removable?

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