zoomer
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I swear, if there's a Bermuda Triangle for flight jackets, it must be full of 37J1 repops. There seems to be a curse following those who make them.
Someone on eBay now has Willis & Geiger's lesser known, commercialized version of the 37J1. It's a greenish tan twill with no stencil and enlarged, handwarmer pockets.
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Here's the thing. It's size M. I asked for measurements to compare to my own example of the same model in size L, which is currently a test bed as I'm futzing with those big ugly pockets. The guy got right back to me with these:
Pit: L 26 1/4" – M 23"
Shoulder: L 22 3/8" – M 19"
Sleeve: L 24" (shoulder to cuff edge) – M 19 1/2" "outseam" (?!)
Back length: L 26" – M 26 1/2"
I even sent him some pix about where the tape goes - he swears he's done it right. But dang, those are some screwy sizings if an L needs 2 1/2" more extra in the chest (8 1/2" over a 44" chest vs 6" over a 40"), 3 3/8" more in the shoulders and 1/2" less body length.
I'm not buying the thing but if you want a crack at it, the listing is here.
Closes early Friday morning.
VINTAGE ANNIVERSARY EDITION 1940's WILLIS & GEIGER USN NAVY 37J1 JACKET (MED)
Someone on eBay now has Willis & Geiger's lesser known, commercialized version of the 37J1. It's a greenish tan twill with no stencil and enlarged, handwarmer pockets.
click to enlarge
Here's the thing. It's size M. I asked for measurements to compare to my own example of the same model in size L, which is currently a test bed as I'm futzing with those big ugly pockets. The guy got right back to me with these:
Pit: L 26 1/4" – M 23"
Shoulder: L 22 3/8" – M 19"
Sleeve: L 24" (shoulder to cuff edge) – M 19 1/2" "outseam" (?!)
Back length: L 26" – M 26 1/2"
I even sent him some pix about where the tape goes - he swears he's done it right. But dang, those are some screwy sizings if an L needs 2 1/2" more extra in the chest (8 1/2" over a 44" chest vs 6" over a 40"), 3 3/8" more in the shoulders and 1/2" less body length.
I'm not buying the thing but if you want a crack at it, the listing is here.
Closes early Friday morning.
VINTAGE ANNIVERSARY EDITION 1940's WILLIS & GEIGER USN NAVY 37J1 JACKET (MED)
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