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  1. navairfan

    Advice for picking the correct size for a 70's G-1 (Brill Brothers, Star Sportswear,etc)

    Hi - I'm very close to your size (an inch shorter, a few pounds heavier) and have a 1970 Star Sportswear and 1971 Brill Bros. G-1, both size 42, and they fit me perfectly. Based on your info, I think a size 42 would be about right.
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    G1 (ca. 1969) Mouton Collar Question

    Based on the time frame and color of the collar, I'd say it was most likely a Dynal collar, instead of wool.
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    A Request for the G-1 ID Wizards

    I agree with others. I'm pretty sure you have either a Brill Brothers or a Ralph Edwards cowhide jacket, issued in the mid- to late 70's or early '80s. . It's a nice, genuine issue G-1, which will last forever if you give it reasonable care.
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    Preforated USN on zipper flap - thoughts anyone?

    I have vintage G-1's made by Cooper and Ralph Edwards, manufactured in the late '80's, that have the USN windflap stamp in the vertical format.
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    G-1 jacket/Irvin replica labels?

    I think your Cooper G-1 dates from the early to mid-1980's. I have one, and it's a fine jacket.
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    Cooper G-1 question

    Yes, I know it's not an issued jacket, but was just curious if the label indicates the date of manufacture.
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    Cooper G-1 question

    May latest purchase was a 'blue-label' Cooper G-1. Is it possible to determine the date of manufacture form this label?
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    Brill 1971 G-1 cleaning

    I agree with the others - wash it. I've washed three of my vintage G-1 jackets, with great results. One smelled very badly, most likely from a smoker's home. I washed all thee jackets separately in a front-loading washing machine, on gentle cycle. Don't use a top-loading machine, as the agitator...
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    New and re-stocked outerwear at What Price Glory

    I bought a WPG A-2 a few ywrs ago, and have been very happy with it. For $120, I consider it an ourstanding Value.
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    My latest G-1

    - Arm pit seam to arm pit seam across the chest: 19" - Shoulder seam down the curve of the arm to the end of the knit cuff: 25" - Shoulder seam to shoulder seam across the top back of the shoulders: 18" - Rear collar seam down the middle of the back to the bottom of the jacket: 25"
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    My latest G-1

    OK, here are the measurements: - Arm pit seam to arm pit seam across the chest: 19" - Shoulder seam down the curve of the arm to the end of the knit cuff: 25" - Shoulder seam to shoulder seam across the top back of the shoulders: 18" - Rear collar seam down the middle of the back to the...
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    My latest G-1

    I'd be happy to! But I've never measured one before - what dimensions are you looking for?
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    My latest G-1

    Yes, I sold my Flight Apparel Industries G-1 on eBay for $150, and used that money to get the Star Sportswear jacket. I thought it was a pretty good trade!
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    My latest G-1

    I recently sold a Flight Apparel Industries G-1 replica, and with the proceeds, I bought a 1971 D series Star Sportswear G-1. It's goatskin, with a Dynal collar. The leather and lining is in terrific shape, with no holes or tears, and it's fits wonderfully. There is a small tear on one cuff, so...
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