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  1. f2002q

    Pre-war Irvin or AN-J-4, which one to choose??

    I want to thank you all for your input, but I think I'm going to order the Aero ANJ4. While I think the Irvin looks amazing, the lack of pockets will drive me crazy. At a minimum, I need to put my gloves somewhere! Now, since Aero has 2 different sheepskin colors: USAAF Redskin and USAAF...
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    Questions about sheepskin (Shearling) jackets

    Can I ask who made your ANJ4 jacket?
  3. f2002q

    Pre-war Irvin or AN-J-4, which one to choose??

    That is reassuring. I'm not used to the sheepskin, I'm used to the heavy cow and a #5 zipper would get eaten alive on those. I'm going to stop agonizing, and trust the WWII patterns, after all they survived bomber raids in harsh conditions.
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    Pre-war Irvin or AN-J-4, which one to choose??

    Areo told me that the AM zipper is a #8 and the Waldes is a #5.
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    Pre-war Irvin or AN-J-4, which one to choose??

    I was not aware about the Simmons Bilt pattern theft. I'm sure the stories are flying around the forum. No wonder that Polaris jacket looks so good, its really an Aero!!!
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    Pre-war Irvin or AN-J-4, which one to choose??

    I must say that @MrProper's Aero CC fits really well, so while it looks "original" a few alterations actually enhance the enjoyment. I wouldn't go putting pockets on it since that would really change the jacket but it would make it very practical. However, I tried to get Aero to put a bigger...
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    Pre-war Irvin or AN-J-4, which one to choose??

    Agreed, the sheepskin jackets fit completely different. I definitely wan't clear with my thoughts, but what I meant to say was that once I know my "sheepskin" size, I could confidently order off the rack (or custom) from 5* or other manufacturers. Just as a note, I took my measurements in a...
  9. f2002q

    Pre-war Irvin or AN-J-4, which one to choose??

    Carrie from Thurston Bros. is actually sending me a B6 as the try-on jacket. If it's the one on the website, it's the redskin sheepskin. That thing might not make it back to them after the test :)
  10. f2002q

    Pre-war Irvin or AN-J-4, which one to choose??

    Once I get to know my size in sheepskin, 5* would be a future option. From reading the extensive thread, you must be very precise with them. @MrProper has a document where he lays out all the instructions (which I will shamelessly steal!!). Also the second you change anything on the 5* jacket...
  11. f2002q

    Pre-war Irvin or AN-J-4, which one to choose??

    Thank you for the suggestion on the sheepskin cuffs. I think I've seen them in old pictures with that feature. I will ask for it, since it's not really changing the military spec of the jacket.
  13. f2002q

    Pre-war Irvin or AN-J-4, which one to choose??

    You sir are the one that lit the fire on my Irvin quest. You rock that jacket like a supermodel !! In fact, I used your pictures (all your shearlings) to convince the Boss that I COULD look like that in an Irvin jacket. She calls you the tall, handsome gentleman, and I thank you!
  14. f2002q

    Pre-war Irvin or AN-J-4, which one to choose??

    Just for completeness, I also considered the B3 but ruled it out after talking to a few manufacturers and all of them warned me that even in the Northeast, that is a beast of a jacket. I did look at the AN-J-4 from Lost Worlds. It looks like a beautifully made jacket, top notch, but the price...
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    Pre-war Irvin or AN-J-4, which one to choose??

    John, you are an authority in these jackets, and your advice is most welcome. So please go on and on... I didn't think the cuffs on the ANJ4 would irritate the hand more that a regular jacket with storm cuffs. But I'm guessing the sleeves are longer that a regular jacket. Yeah, the side...
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    Pre-war Irvin or AN-J-4, which one to choose??

    I love the Coastal Command Irvin. Too many choices, and I've been warned that I will be shot between the eyes with a large caliber pistol if I event think about getting another shearling.
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    Pre-war Irvin or AN-J-4, which one to choose??

    I'm kinda agreeing. Seems like AN-J-4 is a G1 on steroids!!!
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    Pre-war Irvin or AN-J-4, which one to choose??

    Aero would not make changes to these jackets when I talked to them. Even Carrie told me that it would be an uphill battle. I could go with a different maker, but Aero makes a good Irvin, and Eastman is $$$$$, and I could only push the "Boss" so far, money wise.
  20. f2002q

    Pre-war Irvin or AN-J-4, which one to choose??

    I'm finally taking the plunge on a shearling jacket. I've always wanted one and finally got permission from the "Boss" to purchase ONE. I guess I wore her down to the ground, because she told me that if she agrees, then I have to stop talking about it. (no chance, but I agreed with my fingers...
  21. f2002q

    Why Should I Buy A Vanson?

    Thanks, I definitely missed it !! Must be the 60 hour weeks I was putting in at the time. My CHP is about 1 year old and it looks and feels new despite wearing the sh**t out of it. I've even gone in the rain with it. Nothing, still new looking. I think I need some more "harsh" treatment.
  22. f2002q

    Why Should I Buy A Vanson?

    @ton312, I apologize if I missed the pictures, but would you mind posting how your de-plasticized jacket looks? I'm contemplating giving the CHP the same treatment. Thanks.
  23. f2002q

    Belstaff vs Vanson leather jacket

    I prefer the Vanson Ike since it has a one piece back. It looks like a half-belt styled jacket, great for casual wear.

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