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Vintage "Conmar" zipper
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watchmanjimg
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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!
watchmanjimg
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Not a bad idea, although I'm not sure which if any of those are compatible with the nylon jackets.
watchmanjimg said:
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
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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.
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
Well-Known Member
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:
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/
if you want it please contact me at [email protected]
http://vintageleatherjackets.blogspot.com/
Peter Graham
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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.
