Vintage "Conmar" zipper

[1911A1US]

These are tough times we are in now,I just watched a Conmar zipper go off at 156.50 on ebay! Yikes,some have it to Pee away on zippers?OUCH.

 

[watchmanjimg]

I wouldn't spend that much, but sometimes a zipper is the only thing standing in the way of a great restoration job. I'm still debating my strategy for replacing the zipper on an L-2A, and the least expensive option I've found thus far is over $50. They're not cheap!

 

[jacketimp]

why not email GW to check out how much is charged for NOS conmars........crowns... talons.....

 

[watchmanjimg]

Not a bad idea, although I'm not sure which if any of those are compatible with the nylon jackets.

 

[jacketimp]

Not a bad idea, although I'm not sure which if any of those are compatible with the nylon jackets.

you're right, i was thinking along the lines of A2s, not nylons!

i thought the conmar that went for $150 was for an A2, but without a reference to the actual item, well...........

perhaps the original poster was referiing to this one?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=002

 

[Dr H]

Gentlemen
I can't comment on their suitability for Nylon as I know little about these jackets (although plenty about the chemistry of the polymer... :geek: ).
However, John Chapman lists the prices of his vintage WWII NOS zippers as Talons: $60.00 each, Conmars (if available): $150.00 each and Crown Zippers (if available again): $200.00 each.

 

[watchmanjimg]

Ouch! I suppose the Ebay offering sold at market price after all. Perhaps Dr. H. can use his scientific knowledge to make up a few in the labORatory . . . :twisted:

 

[jacketimp]

Gentlemen
I can't comment on their suitability for Nylon as I know little about these jackets (although plenty about the chemistry of the polymer... :geek: ).
However, John Chapman lists the prices of his vintage WWII NOS zippers as Talons: $60.00 each, Conmars (if available): $150.00 each and Crown Zippers (if available again): $200.00 each.

dr h,

i thank you for being so meticulous......

mr h...yde

 

[Dr H]

:lol:
Sadly, need someone with more practical metallurgical/casting knowledge for the zipper than a humble polymer chemist can offer...
Although the nylon would be so much easier to make

 

[Hawkeye]

damn, there was on motorcycle jacket on ebay last wekk with a beautiful conmar zipper that went for a really low price, should have bought for just the zip, as the jacket was nothing special...

 

[jacketimp]

damn, there was on motorcycle jacket on ebay last wekk with a beautiful conmar zipper that went for a really low price, should have bought for just the zip, as the jacket was nothing special...

u snooze u lose

 

[himelator]

I would suggest buying a jacket with an old comar in it..I have one i could sell...suitable for an a-2 but again it would be 150...

if you want it please contact me at [email protected]

http://vintageleatherjackets.blogspot.com/

 

[jacketimp]

alora..........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0379223424

 

[Roughwear]

alora..........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0379223424

Wow! Nearly as much as a Crown.

 

[Peter Graham]

I've seen them go for more than that. I'm looking for one myself but I can't justify that sort of money. I doubt that prices will fall though.

 

[jacketimp]

alora..........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0379223424

Wow! Nearly as much as a Crown.

eh bien...........

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0365078697