I am now in the midst of upcycling a Bedford cord jacket into what I hope will be a decent Style 37J1A, with the no zip/ double button collar.
Here's what I started with. Orvis made this bastardized NA-1 deck jacket several seasons ago. It cost me $54 on sale. The D-shaped pockets are nice but not very practical for holding things. The real flaw is the rivet toggles. As the jacket is unlined, they're too heavy, clumsy, and showy.
The Bedford cord fabric and basic construction made me think...
My 37J1 Conversion
Here's what I started with. Orvis made this bastardized NA-1 deck jacket several seasons ago. It cost me $54 on sale. The D-shaped pockets are nice but not very practical for holding things. The real flaw is the rivet toggles. As the jacket is unlined, they're too heavy, clumsy, and showy.
The Bedford cord fabric and basic construction made me think...
My 37J1 Conversion
