The Irvin research and discussion thread

[Enigma1938]

Fivestar makes a relatively good repro of the Lightning Zipper, with original markings, and they do sell them separately on request

 

[jack31916]

I have an original AM zipper available, which came out of an Irvin Air Chute Suit. It came original with a light khaki cotton which is dyed in a medium brown colour. Zipp train runs on the right hand side. I've got all the extra hardware and with the right setting tools and some skills you can convert it to the left hand side. Even the "quick release" endstops are available.

Also available is a RiRi zipper which came out of my Eastman Irvin. Allas it's the one with the plastic end...

If someone is interested in this sort of zippers, you can send a PM for pics and further details etc.