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Waterproofing your boots

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I should have done this a couple of months back before the snow hit but I only got around to waterproofing my boots today, something I do once a year. Back in NZ and Oz I used to use dubbin to do this with rugby and hiking boots, now I use Sno-Seal which is pretty much the same thing as far as I can tell.

This is something I love doing. I just get huge enjoyment and satisfaction from the process and how your boots are at the end. Just wondering if the rest of you have waterproofed your...

Waterproofing your boots

The Irishman

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New Netflix movie by Scorcesse on called “the Irishman”.
near the beginning Deniro’s character is wearing a leather jacket while working on his broken down truck. Man the jacket looks sweet. Not sure the type (halfbelt?) but wondering if it’s a repro or a vintage. I know actors sometimes are quite particular with some pieces of the wardrobe being worn.
has some gnarly grain and looks to be HH.

upon continued viewing, it has to be vintage. It has that look to the leather.

USAAF A-2 for Boy's

Patch catch 22

Boots / shoes to wear with your flight jacket s...

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Hi guys,

I have spent the beautiful day in our garden....and cleaned some of my boots. Guess there is another obvious Obsession!

Four Pairs of Redwings, two Pairs of Thorogoods, one Pair of Whites's....


Ebay-Bill Kelso J A Dubow A-2 Size 42

Cloth type desert CWU-45/p

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The cloth versions of the desert CWU-36/P and CWU-45/P appear to have only been made by Valley Apparel.
Rather than the shiny nomex "disco" versions (which are much more abundant) the cloth version is made of the matte cloth aramid of which the desert tanker jacket is also made. It's a jacket I'm not afraid of walking around in, unlike the shiny disco type. The four velcro patches are a very nice addition. I won't be using them but they add character to the jacket...

Cloth type desert CWU-45/p

Duffle / Duffel coat find. SAS or RN

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Just received this one ( plus an original BOB Irvin)
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from a Vet.
Any idea of value? Will list it here as soon as I have some info.
Is it WW2 or later.
The Vet said WW2.
Its a very large size and except two studs missing on...

Duffle / Duffel coat find. SAS or RN

Dubow Popularity?

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Anyone care to guess why Dubow is so popular? Just judging by the amount of discussions, and the fact that Platon does only that contract, it seems that this manufacturer is probably the most popular of all. However I don't think the reasons have ever been discussed. Any thoughts?

C-2 Sweater

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Didn't someone used to make a C-2 sweater? Was it Eastman?

I would love to see it produced again.

Sean Collins new print on leather patches.

G-1 Information

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This information is from Roger Moore's old web site.

1950s G-1 Jackets





As noted above the first G-1 spec was the 55J14 which was manufactured from 1947 to 1961. These jackets very collectible and only slightly less desireable than the earlier M-422A jackets. The 55J14 typically have shorter bodies than the M-422A and many have a snugger fit for their stated size. All of these jackets retain the painted "USN" stencil under the mouton collar...

G-1 Information

WILLIS & GEIGER AN-J-3A - Good candidate for a restoration?

Ja Dubow 27798 (Platon) A-2 jacket review and pics

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Heres my latest acquisition, one of Platon’s Dubow 27798 A-2s, in seal brown horsehide.
This one is a 42 (* see below), I am 5’10 trim, and it fits relatively well.
I could not go smaller, considering the Dubow pattern... (I recently tried on a new BK 1755 in a 40 and it was too small and short. Period. Awesome jacket though, one of the best repro A-2s I’ve ever seen).
Please excuse the pics. I will get around to taking better ones, but they do give a good indication of fit, and this...

Ja Dubow 27798 (Platon) A-2 jacket review and pics

Saigon in January 2020

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Hello leather folks!

I will be in Ho Chi Min city from January 12th next month, and If I have enough time I would like to go to visit the Vietnam war museum ( I remember someone here posted pics about not long ago ) and if there's chance to find some old vintage leather stuff.
Any idea or suggestions, markets, or any area where to look for?

thanks

Sheeley Gearing Up For M-422 Jacket

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Hi All,

Wanted to let the Forum know that I am currently gearing up for a M-422 build. The original label for that jacket is seen here.


Shortly, I'll be reproducing this Switlik under my individualized name. On the other hand, not before I completely restore my original jacket. Not to mention only after having taken it down to it's individual pieces and patterned it complete. Thereby making all...

Sheeley Gearing Up For M-422 Jacket

WW2 RAF Goggles legit ? and large sized Irvin.

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Found these goggles with the WW2 Irvin and Duffel coat from same Vet.
Are the googles RAF or privat purchased.
BOB
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Irvin and googles will be soon listed.
Thx a lot

Cleaning Rayon Lining

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Has anyone got a good way to clean the rayon linings of the Navy jackets? I've got a good condition M-422A that I'd like to wear, however the lining is rather heavily stained. Searching turned up only two other treads on the topic:


Just wondering if in the intervening 10 years since those posts a...

Cleaning Rayon Lining

Anyone know this seller ? Photos look dodgy

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This seller looks like he’s using an ELC jacket and not his own..... only ELC have forearms that skinny. Plus i see a Crown zipper when the description says YKK. All seems fishy to me..... anyone familiar with their wares ?

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