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  1. J

    A jacket gift for my daughter

    WOW! Fishmeok, That is a swell looking jacket. I want one. Your headed on the right path. now I'm going to have to start cutting some Hide HA! HA!. That is a wonderful jacket and the best part about it is that you made it with your own hands. I'm sure she will love it. Money can't...
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    My Boyd's Fonzie Jacket!

    LOOKING GOOD! Fedoralover, Man... that jacket is you. Fits pretty good. That jacket has nice graining and it's not stiff at all. I just wish it would of fit me. Lifting weights for 20 years and then stopping, it's hard to find a vintage jacket that is in my size like that one. I did find...
  3. J

    WW2 pattern SPIEWAK A-2 (1987 MILSPEC ISSUE) Large

    I wish JJ, I wish it would fit a modern 48 it would be gone! I could use that in my collection. Nice jacket anyway.
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    A "Buy it Now" impulse purchase!

    Size? Peacoat, I think the shoulder to shoulder is 18'' and the armpit to armpit is 22'' I'll check to make sure. I was looking at the jacket again and if you look at the one the fonz wore in the second season it's a dead ringer. even the stitching of the pockets. It's not like the fonz...
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    A "Buy it Now" impulse purchase!

    Another one! I was looking through some of my vintage project jackets. Guess what I found another one almost like the one Fedoralover just bought. Only thing is that this jacket has a straight yolk and not the v shaped one like posted above. I'll may start to re-store this one but the sad...
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    A "Buy it Now" impulse purchase!

    It should fit. Fedoralover, It should fit. I have the measurments wrote down somewhere. I understand about the wife I got one of those to. when I told her I would like another jacket for Christmas she.. she.. is still giving me that look! When the jacket arrives please take some picture so...
  8. J

    Finally got around to making an A-2

    You have got it going on! Fishmeok, You are doing one heck of a job! That jacket looks great from my house. I have tried to spend more time on making a jacket but it takes some time to get it right. I know how many times I would sew a sleeve to the body and then was not happy with it so I...
  9. J

    Review: USBomber Jackets A-2

    Current Military Spec. Deanglean, I hope you enjoy the jacket the fit looks good on you. I notice no reply to this post I guess everybody wears Goodwear or Aero's only. I enjoy The two mentioned Jackets but for todays duty the older styles just do't hold up to the requirment for today...
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    A "Buy it Now" impulse purchase!

    Vintage horsehide Fedoralover, You asked about the age of the jacket, well be for Ibought it I asked a lot questions and I was told a little history about the jacket and the maker the jacket is late 40's. I really liked the jacket thats why I put the time in it, however I need a size 48 and...
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    A "Buy it Now" impulse purchase!

    It has been restored! Fedoralover, It is a great jacket because I am the one that restored it. I re- dyed it BROWN and I still have some of the dye left. That jacket has been around I have seen it on ebay three times now. I re-dyed it put a new lining in it and new knit cuffs. Sad to say it...
  13. J

    Mighty Eighth A-2's - Pics

    Thanks for sharing! Thanks for sharing those wonderful pictures. I enjoy seeing those old jackets. I also enjoy trying to re-create some of the squadron patches and nose art. Again thank you.:eusa_clap
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    WWII Squadron Patches (USAAF, USMC, RAF, etc.)

    What's your favorite A-2 Squadron patch ? What's your A-2 sporting? Here is a few of the squadron patches I hand painted. They are painted from original photos I have viewed over the years. I'm trying to re-create them as close the originals as I can the patches are 4 1/2 to 5 inches in...
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    A-2 Jacket patching question

    Hand painted Squadron Patches/ Nose Artr Here are some patches and a few jackets to referance www.usbomberjackets.com this is not a pitch. just to look at
  16. J

    removing mold smell from leather?

    I found it! Here read this one There is a lot of info on what will help. I have worked with a few leathe jackets in my time and it can be removed. http://thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=25609&highlight=removing+mold
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    removing mold smell from leather?

    Killing the mold First! I placed a post a year or so on the lounge I just dont know how to paste it to this thread. I 'll keep trying. I have restored a lot of old jackets and mold is a big problem. I'll try to get you the info with out me having to re type the whole process over. But you can...
  19. J

    New ELC Hartmann

    Fine Looking Jacket Hawkeye, that is a nice jacket I haven't seen that style before. however it's a sharp jacket. Enjoy.
  20. J

    Leather 101 Questions

    Welcome aboard ! If your looking for a good leather Jacket I have a few of Aero's Horsehide's and you can't really go wrong. with Aero. You can contact Mark at AreoleatherUSA. and he can send you some samples of the leather. Mark can and will help you, he is a pretty good guy. Contacting...
  21. J

    Squadron Patches

    Hope the pictures make it!. Squadron Patches http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/muscle932/Squadron%20Patch/?action=view&current=ebay17008.jpg http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/muscle932/Squadron%20Patch/?action=view&current=ebay17008.jpg
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    Squadron Patches

    Hand Painted Squadron Patches Here is a few I painted in my spare time. I'm still restoring old leather and trying to make a jacket. fishmeok has done some fine work and I would like to trade stories about making my jacket. Sorry about the photos I'm still having trouble sending pictures...
  23. J

    New Aero arrived

    Sweet Jacket! Congrads... That's a sweet jacket. Looks great if I didn't live in Florida I would get me one. Enjoy!!!

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