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    "Bridgeman Boots" Question

    As a teenager back in the mid-70's (in NJ) there was a popular shoe that was referred to as "Bridgeman Boots" (when most shoes were still made in the USA). The name wasn't a brand but a style. The boot were ankle high with a treadless sole, low heel, and laced down to almost where your big toe...
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    James Dean Jacket

    Can anyone recommend a jacket that is similar to the "famous" James Dean red windbreaker. So far my seach has been unsuccessful....
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    Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

    I was able to bag a pair of late 1940's/early 50's Thorogood workboots on Ebay. They were deadstock and are basically brand new. Look very much like WWII issue ankle high dress shoes, except these have cork soles. I normally take an 8E or 8 1/2E, this pair is 8D yet they're only slightly firm...
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    Rare But Too Expensive

    Found this item on Monstervintage. This is the only time I've ever seen one for sale... Pretty cool and VERY different.... Robert C http://www.monstervintage.com/Vintage_Clothing/Mens/Militarywear/Vintage+Militarywear+Jackets/Rare1950_s_Identifying_Crewman_Medium_7636.html
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    Bridgeman Boots

    Does anyone remember "bridgeman boots" from the 1950's -> 1970's. The boots were ankle high, usually rough leather, with smooth soles. The lacing on these boots started just above the toes. I remember having several pair of these in the mid and late 70's when I was in high school. I had seen...
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    Be Aware Of Phoney Poster

    I rec'd a bunch of private msgs from a "new" member over at the vintage flight jacket forum. They were in reference to my LW problem, and the msgs were abusive and vulgar. Some of the content is posted there if you care to look. Obviously someone who doesn't have the guts to use his real name...
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    Check out these phones

    Folks, Ya gotta check out these cool phones http://web.ivenue.com/customphones/productCat0.ivnu
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    US Authentic B6 Question

    Folks, As you all know I'm new around here. Last year I bought a US Authentic B6, it was my first jacket purchase and long before I knew these boards existed. From what I've read, I understand their A2 is not the most accurate. My question is, how accurate is the B6 I've got. If you had to...
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    WWII USN Willsonite Sunglasses

    I'm looking for a pair of WWII US Navy Willsonite sunglasses. These are the ones that had almost clear color acetate frames. I bought pair on Ebay that were described a mint but it turned out they were far from this condition. Anyone know where I could find a pair of these in very good/fine to...
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    Lost Worlds jackets.

    Greetings, I new here and this is my first post, unfortunately it's not a happy post. I posted the below msg on the flight jacket forum at: http://cornellsurgery.com/v-web/bulletin/bb/viewtopic.php?t=1497 It seems the consensus is "Don't do business with Lost Worlds Inc" There's...

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