kevlarg
New Member
Hello everybody. I am new to the forum here.
I have recently bought what i believe is a M-422a jacket. The spec tag is missing but it has the assymetrical pocket deal on the front of the jacket. There is a black US stenciled underneath the collar.
Ok so this puppy basically needs it all. A new mouton collar, new cuffs and waistband, zipper pull is missing (althought zipper works but I'm not sure if it is original it looks like a 50's talon) and the liner is not in great shape. What I want to do is replace the cuffs and waistband and possibly the collar if it is not too pricey. I have not done this before and have only been able to locate some replacement waistbands and some cuffs (that don't look correct to me).
So I turn it to you, those who have done this before. Where do i get the parts? Where do I get the work done (I live in NYC)? How much should I be prepared to spend (I got the jacket for $25)?
Thanks!
Kevin
I have recently bought what i believe is a M-422a jacket. The spec tag is missing but it has the assymetrical pocket deal on the front of the jacket. There is a black US stenciled underneath the collar.
Ok so this puppy basically needs it all. A new mouton collar, new cuffs and waistband, zipper pull is missing (althought zipper works but I'm not sure if it is original it looks like a 50's talon) and the liner is not in great shape. What I want to do is replace the cuffs and waistband and possibly the collar if it is not too pricey. I have not done this before and have only been able to locate some replacement waistbands and some cuffs (that don't look correct to me).
So I turn it to you, those who have done this before. Where do i get the parts? Where do I get the work done (I live in NYC)? How much should I be prepared to spend (I got the jacket for $25)?
Thanks!
Kevin