Links to Important Threads

[Dinerman]

Rules of the House

Suggested Reading List
Irvin Jacket Sizes
The Irvin thread
Trench Coat Reference Photos
PeaCoat Dating
A-2 Manufacturer and Series Lists
Mold
How to paint a leather jacket

SEE BELOW POST FOR ADDITIONAL LINKS

 

[Peacoat]

Dinerman has given us links to some important threads. I am going to add to this list from time to time so members can quickly access threads here without having to search for them.

Sears Motorcycle Jacket History (by Terry):
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/sears-motorcylce-jacket-history-1949-1963.101311/

Leather Jacket Repair Tips:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/do-try-this-at-home-leather-jacket-repair-tips.104840/

Removing Stains:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/stain-removal-guide-for-all-types-of-stains.21091/

Leather Conditioners:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/ultimate-leather-conditioner comparison-on-reddit.101735/

Cleaning cigarette smell from jackets:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/cleaning-cigarette-smoke-from-a-2-jacket.99791/

Major Pea Coat Thread:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/questions-about-the-united-states-navy-peacoat.35997/

Ask A Question, Get An Answer About Outerwear:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/ask-a-question-get-an-answer-about-outerwear.102916/

Explaining The Aero Fit (by Holly):
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/explaining-the-aero-fit.103010/

Vintage Outerwear Threads of the past:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/vintage-outerwear-threads-of-the-past.102621/

History of the "Cafe Racer" jacket:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/history-of-the-cafe-racer-jacket.100603/

The Deck Jacket Thread:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-deck-jacket-thread.103667/

Outerwear Vendors:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/outerwear-vendor-list.104589/

Zipper Repair (Slider Replacement):
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/do-try-this-at-home-leather-jacket-repair-tips.104840/

Zipper Repair of the Thread Behind the Male Insertion Pin:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...e-thread-behind-the-male-insertion-pin.86432/

J.C. Penney Motorcycle Jacket History (By Terry):
Montgomery Ward (Windward) Motorcycle Jacket History 1947—1963:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...d-motorcycle-jacket-history-1947-1963.105836/

Dating Outerwear by Zipper Design:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/dating-outerwear-by-zipper-design.73884/

Boat Cloaks, Army, Navy and Marine Corps:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/us-navy-us-marine-corp-boat-cloaks-and-us-army-capes.107633/

Period Zipper Finds:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/period-zipper-finds.108511/

 

[Peacoat]

All There Is to Know About Leather Conditioners:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/what-leather-conditioner-do-you-use.44676/

Taubers of California (By Terry):
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/taubers-of-california.108000/

Where to buy repro zips and better looking YKK pulls (By dinomartino1)
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/where-to-buy-repro-zips-and-bettr-looking-ykk-pulls.111575/

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Fabric Weight in Ounces:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/fabric-weight-rankings-in-ounces.114560/

How to sew a backer button on heavy fabrics such as a peacoat:

Type in contract numbers and get info about makers and the lot numbers produced. (Thanks to CatsCan)
http://www.usww2uniforms.com/USNquery.html

Mouton Repairs and Upgrades
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/jacket-mouton-repairs-and-upgrades.118096/

1930s Woolrich Zipper/Label Dating Guide. (Thanks to Xopher):
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/1930s-woolrich-zipper-label-dating.113989/#post-3177130

 

[Peacoat]

Dating Clothes by Snaps:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/dating-clothes-by-snaps.75667/

Dena's Recommendation for Heavy Leather Jacket Work:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/leather-jacket-repair.117970/#post-3223857