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  1. Steve S.

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    As much as I enjoy my jackets, I'm happy to say it was almost 70 here today, so no jacket at all! This time last week there was 8" of snow on the ground!
  2. Steve S.

    Aero Zipper Wavyness

    Guys, I'll try to explain what causes this. First, as posted above, you have many layers in this spot besides the "folded over" flap that isnt sewn on edge so the zipper pull has room to travel. The machine is going to grab & pull with each stitch. The trick is, while guiding the piece through...
  3. Steve S.

    Now here's a guy who's happy in his jacket!

    It's all this crazy weather were having here. teens one day, 50's the next.
  4. Steve S.

    'Experimental Test Sample' AN-J-3 Jacket Project

    the collars were a bit larger on the AN-J-3 vs the A-2 as shown in this pic.
  5. Steve S.

    Who Made it?

    I know civvy jackets are a crapshoot as far as identfication, but never hurts to ask. Picked this as a resto project for $30 & was curious if anyone can ID who might have been the manufacturer. I'm hoping something might be in the pockets that will give a clue when I have it in hand. Couldn't...
  7. Steve S.

    Half Belt Modification: No Flare to Skirt

    Boy, now that's leaving the door wide open! :eek:
  8. Steve S.

    NEW W&G M-422a repro

    I like the cab over Chevy more than the hat! Thor, you now have the hat & jacket, all that's left to complete the package is MacAurthur's pipe! I would go to sea with a Captain outfitted like that!
  9. Steve S.

    Restoring a vintage G-1/M422-A as a project

    I've restored more U.S. Navy jackets over the years than I can count. If I can offer any advice/guidance along the way, don't hesitate to contact me.
  10. Steve S.

    NEW W&G M-422a repro

    It's there. just wasn't added until after those pics were taken! ;)
  11. Steve S.

    NEW W&G M-422a repro

    Richard, it was a real pleasure to work with you on this as well as Paul with his Grizzly! I know it takes courage to gamble your money with a virtual "unknown" on a project & hope I was able to meet all of your expectations! I hope I made the process fun for you with the various updates. I know...
  13. Steve S.

    Teamster Button Repair

    I would either move the backer buttons to the outside or If you want to keep them concealed, have them glue an extra piece of leather/heavy material to the inside of the outer layer before sewing the buttons back on. & sealing it up. This will help reinforce the area. Bonded nylon upholstery...
  14. Steve S.

    Elk Hide

    thanks!
  15. Steve S.

    Tell a story about your first leather jacket...

    I grew up in a town that was a large Navy air base during the war & thru the 60's. My first was a G-1 my Aunt picked up at a yard sale for $2 around 1981. It was too small, so never could wear it & it hung in the closet. In the early 90's I decided I wanted a leather jacket, so started searching...
  16. Steve S.

    Leather U Boat Jackets

    me too. maybe being sucked out of a plane without a parachute....
  17. Steve S.

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    It was in the 20's last night here, so wore my customized "Hercules" that I made over the summer.
  19. Steve S.

    Elk Hide

    How does it feel? soft or stiff?
  20. Steve S.

    Elk Hide

    here's one of the pics sent to me of the lighter color. Thinking this would make a nice civvy/work style jacket. Supposed to be in the 2.5 oz range
  21. Steve S.

    Elk Hide

    Anyone have a jacket made out of Elk?? My supplier sent me some pics of some smooth grain Elk hides he just received & it looks very similar to horse. May have some samples sent to check out & see how it feels.
  22. Steve S.

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    same here. been in the mid 70's for a couple weeks now, high 50's-60's at night. trees are budding, grass is growing & new growth on everything in between.
  23. Steve S.

    What Do They All Think Of Your Vintage?

    I probably get more positive comments & people taking notice of my 'Elmer Fudd" hat that anything else. It's an original civvy lid loosely based on a B-2 cap, but has a leather shell vs. all shearling. The Mrs hates it, but its really fun when strangers say they like it within earshot of her...

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