Enigma1938
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The snaps are from an old stock I bought years ago on etsy.
Already working on another improvement:
Already working on another improvement:
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AVI Leather B-3 Review
- Thread starter Greg Gale
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Dumpster D
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Cool that you sourced some original parts!! Pretty amazing, hope you have extras to keep as collectors items!
I have one of those chain hangars stashed somewhere...It wasn't an original WWII part or anything. Forget where I found it, just came off something random somewhere as a loose part years ago. They use those on lots of trench vintage coats and stuff.
Seeing these upgrades is giving me ideas!
Enigma1938
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That exact type of chain is impossible to be found in Germany. So I decided to custom build one by myself.
That said I noticed that even some top tier maker are using the wrong chains on their repros, like Aero for example.
Just finished and ready to be sewn in:
That said I noticed that even some top tier maker are using the wrong chains on their repros, like Aero for example.
Just finished and ready to be sewn in:
Enigma1938
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Original for comparison:
Enigma1938
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Oh and I just received a email from Shawn/ 5* saying they are selling me a set of buckles 
flyincowboy
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Really nice I f you have some spare for the chain and the collar Dot snap i will be tempted. Be carefull for the 5star buckles they could have some sharp edges . Don't ask me how i know!
Enigma1938
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Good to know I'll take care.
I think in 1 or two weeks they should be here.
So there's nothing left to be improved on AVI's B-3 except the label. For the moment I have no idea where to search for it.
It don't has to be the exact 43-13616AF contract but any Aero B-3 label would work too.
Enigma1938
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Thanks Burt. Some photo research, a bit of wire, a few pliers and some patience. That did the trick.
Enigma1938
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I think I have to apologize @Greg Gale for spoiling up your thread, my part wasn't initially meant to get that big.
Enigma1938
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Update:
B-Man2
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You should start a sideline business upgrading AVI B-3s for people . I bet you could turn it into a business development project and branch out into other jacket enhancement areas .
Enigma1938
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Well I think my skills are way to amateurish for starting a kind of business, it may be good enough for me but I doubt other people will be satisfied in the long run. Most stuff I had to do at night because my time besides job and family is very limited. It's just a fun work that helps me come down and relax after all that everyday stress.
Enigma1938
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You've been aging the leather tapes as well
Dumpster D
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Fantastic work!!
Hello is there anyway for me to contact Shawn, I would like to order a mountain collar for my G1 jacketOh and I just received a email from Shawn/ 5* saying they are selling me a set of buckles
Enigma1938
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Hello is there anyway for me to contact Shawn, I would like to order a mountain collar for my G1Oh and I just received a email from Shawn/ 5* saying they are selling me a set of buckles
