zoomer
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After some wizard-quality work from STEVE S, my Buzz Rickson 37J1 has grown 3" and I am enjoying it just as much as I had hoped I would. Here are a few pictures.
Note especially the reconfig of the Hookless zipper and front seams, which gained 2" all told. This was a field mod seen on pix of original 37Js, which I encouraged him to try if there was extra in the seams and width in the zip tape.
Steve made a very neat fix to remount the zip grommets inboard of where they'd been before, applying thin strips of cloth that cover the original grommet holes. The heavy thread leaves stitch lines but they will go gradually as hot water is applied.
The only other mods were 1/2" out of each side seam (all the selvedge allowed) and bigger buttons - these are 3/4".
Coming soon is my Cockpit 37J brought to original spec by Steve, and my Headwind A-1, which he's changed to "Admiral" style (call it a 37J1/2).
Note especially the reconfig of the Hookless zipper and front seams, which gained 2" all told. This was a field mod seen on pix of original 37Js, which I encouraged him to try if there was extra in the seams and width in the zip tape.
Steve made a very neat fix to remount the zip grommets inboard of where they'd been before, applying thin strips of cloth that cover the original grommet holes. The heavy thread leaves stitch lines but they will go gradually as hot water is applied.
The only other mods were 1/2" out of each side seam (all the selvedge allowed) and bigger buttons - these are 3/4".
Coming soon is my Cockpit 37J brought to original spec by Steve, and my Headwind A-1, which he's changed to "Admiral" style (call it a 37J1/2).
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