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Recent content by Kid Mechanic

  1. K

    New to me, and basically new G-1.

    For sure. Thanks for the info. I researched this jacket and it showed it's from 1976 and Imperial Leather that had a contract for one year. It must not have been worn but a handful of times, if even that. Probably went from stock issue straight to the surplus store.
  2. K

    New to me, and basically new G-1.

    I can get a better shot of the label if needed. MIL-J-7823E(AS) 8415-00-268-7799 DSA100-76-C-1788 For some reason the Imperial name was lined out, but can still see faint lettering. When I used those numbers I found this forum and a thread and the guy said anything after 1971 wasn't as...
  3. K

    New to me, and basically new G-1.

    B-Man2 I'll check out that Pecards, Thanks.
  4. K

    New to me, and basically new G-1.

    Thanks, B-Man2. Ages ago when vinyl tops on cars were a thing I used Murphy's Oil Soap to clean and condition, I'll research that angle. Good idea about the zipper, it works like new so if it ain't broke... I'm up against it also about the patches, I agree with my wife and your take on it and I...
  5. K

    New to me, and basically new G-1.

    Hello Forum, New member, first post. Looking for advise on G-1. History, it's only a '76 vintage from Imperial, but it had the receipt from a surplus store dated March 79 and it is in such new condition I don't want to wreck it, right away! I don't think it was worn much at all, no holes in...
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