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    What's ya'll opinion/experience on Lewis leathers sheepskin?

    The strap at the top is designed to stop the zip falling down and opening the jacket on the bike Edward .... it was a common feature on racing suits from the early 60's and translated over to jackets from the late 60's ... a surprisingly effective feature similar to the strap across the zip at...
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    Aero 59'er Highwayman

    GREAT buy .... and a very fine jacket :)
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    Pictures of Half Belts with no external chest pockets

    I have three without chest pockets (all SB's) .. I NEVER use them so I figured why have them. I get the styling cues etc. but these were custom builds and in the interest of removing "clutter" didn't include them. It works really well and I certainly don't miss them. My Eastman Luftwaffe has TWO...
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    Need advice on reducing puckering on vintage leather jacket

    Have to agree with Monitor ... looks like it's been ironed. This may be recoverable with conditioning and stretching ..... sadly it may not :(
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    N-1 deck jacket ww2 carriers photos help

    I have a Tan Pike Bros N-1 and it's an AWESOME winter jacket for the UK .. I did toy with the idea of a waxed cotton one for a little more rain resistance ... but settled on the tan because I like the color better. I stenciled it myself using a black permanent marker and the supplied stencil ...
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    Areo Quartermaster's Type A-2 Store sale

    Awesome buy and exactly what an A2 should be rather than the stitch perfect versions currently favored.
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    Aero B6 Jacket - A few questions

    OK my suit size 42S classic fit (actual 43" chest, 36" waist and 33" sleeve) .... on a B6 I'd wear 19-20" shoulder 23-25" back and 23-24" Pit to Pit by pref. Of the three makers I've tried (Eastman / Aero (old regime) / SB) the Eastman is a class act (both in construct and materials) with...
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    eBay sucks

    Most (90%) of my jacket purchases and sales are on ebay .. TBH I've found it to be really good and have only ever had a handful of issues (none with jackets). I do get frustrated with the way ebay has a bias towards buyers when I'm a seller but luckily I've seldom had to use the help function or...
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    SB ANJ-4 Style Jacket

    Great buy ( gotta love a bargain) and the dark fleece looks awesome (and will be MUCH easier to keep clean than the original cream :) ) It's got that clumpy "wooliness" like the Eastman. I like that ... wear it well
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    Got blocked by Simmons Bilt Instagram because my comment

    One persons fashion is another persons failure IMHO. Wear what you like and be comfortable in what you wear. :)
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    SB ANJ-4 Style Jacket

    Great price ... and a really nice jacket. I like the Dark fleece it looks to have a nice texture and some really cool shading.
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    Aero Anj4

    I don't know the "British Sheepskin Co." but if you are set on an Irvin don't discount these guys: http://onlinemilitaria.net/products/1607-UK-RAF-Sheepskin-Flying-Jacket-Improved-run/ they are GREAT Irvin jackets - yes they miss a few of the better retro features ( DOT stamped or Lightening...
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    Aero Anj4

    I never found the old Aero ANJ-4 to have the same "tubular arms" feature of the old Aero Irvin ... nor have I found the SB ANJ to be tubular either. In fact the SB ANJ is a very different beast to both the Old Aero and the New Aero to wear (yes I've had all 3 ). The 42" SB vs the 42" Old Aero is...
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    Aero Anj4

    I get the practicality of an Irvin for keeping you warm at 30,000ft in a lancaster bomber with your jacket underneath. What I have never understood is it's place without pockets in the modern "non uniformed" world with wallets, keys, phones, gloves and all the other junk I carry around with me...
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    Aero Anj4

    If you want the best ANJ-4 available new currently ... IMHO buy a Lost Worlds. Until I ever get my hands on a 2nd hand RMNZ ANJ-4 ... of the most recent 12 ( yes that is right .. 12 ) ANJ-4's ( including 2 x originals) I have owned ( though I am still a novice compared to John on ANJ-4's) . 4 x...
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    What armor do you use for riding in Vanson Model B

    The velcro float system has the soft ( fluffy) part of the velcro pre-inserted into the jacket on manufacture. The inside of the jacket is accessed through either a velcro or zipped opening in the lining ( I have seen this in the armpit, top of neck and base of the jacket at the back (where it...
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    Got blocked by Simmons Bilt Instagram because my comment

    The clue might be in the name ... Debs is Deborah Toohey ..... as in the managing director of Simmons Bilt ...... Steve Toohey :) https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/20158045_1972178566390647_5519621513147886399_o.jpg?oh=858f2c49e3948ac38c84d6479851fa67&oe=5A385795 Oh and the...
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    What armor do you use for riding in Vanson Model B

    I've not used the rev-it stuff but have got the Knox Flexiform & Microlock ( they both look to be from the same form mould) and it is thinner than the D30 but isn't as comfortable IMHO. it's a little bit less flexible and stiffer ( I've compared like for like level 1 and 2) and it's a little...
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    What armor do you use for riding in Vanson Model B

    I had D3O armor retro fitted to my SB Cafe Racer for this very reason ( I drew up the designs sent them my jacket and they hand stitched them in) .. cost £100 but I expect any competent tailor could do it. I have had 3 ( 2 x Forcefield, 1 x Knox) armor shirts and while they work well ( coolmax...
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    70s? 80's Aero motorcycle jacket.. Bay auction win

    In my experience (and I've had a few (read half a dozen or so) of these 90's Aero bike jackets .. the labeling is a decent pointer) ..... the one issue is that the sizing was all over the place generally ( I've had 2 x 42's one fitted like a 46" in the sleeve and shoulder but a 38" in the waist...

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