where to get a crown replacement zip for an BR L-2A (alternatively....)

[Dany McDonald]

Hello autopilot,

Can you post an image of the puller? MASH Japan is your best option if in stock, ebay sometimes... It's easier to help if we know the zipper type.

Dany

 

[autopilot]

Hello autopilot,

Can you post an image of the puller? MASH Japan is your best option if in stock, ebay sometimes... It's easier to help if we know the zipper type.

Dany

Hi Dany, thanks for reply!
The jacket is missing the puller. That is the part I'm hoping to find. Original, repro or something that fits the "railroads". I actually did check Mash but I wasn't sure about those zippers they are offering if they fit, and first I'm hoping to find cheaper ones or just the puller.
Here are some pics of the jacket. It's missing the cuffs and some buttons and I actually ordered replacements from Mash for those.

 

[Micawber]

Chap on eBay is selling cheap and cheerful Conmar & Talon repro zippers..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184250023075?hash=item2ae6283ca3:g:eek:GQAAOSwFQVdqK9v

A few I purchased earlier. Don't expect museum quality reproductions but if you want something to get you out of a fix take a look...

 

[autopilot]

Here is a pic of an original puller from an ebay jacket listing. I wouldn't mind if the look isn't exactly the same if it works, but of course more original looking the better

 

[Dany McDonald]

A bit different, and not period correct but will probably do the job...

Vintage Conmar Zipper 24” Heavy Duty OD Green Coveralls Replacement 60’s 70’s | eBay

Vintage Conmar Zipper 24” Heavy Duty OD Green Replacement Paratrooper 60’s 70’s.

www.ebay.com

Dany

 

[autopilot]

A bit different, and not period correct but will probably do the job...

Vintage Conmar Zipper 24” Heavy Duty OD Green Coveralls Replacement 60’s 70’s | eBay

Vintage Conmar Zipper 24” Heavy Duty OD Green Replacement Paratrooper 60’s 70’s.

www.ebay.com

Dany

Thanks for the tip. I hesitated to bid due to heavy shipping costs to europe and missed that auction, but I'll keep searching. Mash has one suitable zipper I think but I'll try finding a cheaper one first for a while :s

 

[Dany McDonald]

I don't want to sound dull but that price was hard to beat for two original Conmars. But yeah shipping $$$ has become a deal breaker on many occasions lately for me too...

Anyways good luck with your quest!

Dany

 

[autopilot]

Do you know if a puller for G1 would fit with a N-2A zipper? I see couple on ebay

 

[Dany McDonald]

Can you post images of the slider in question? If its a Conmar #10 aka ''paper clip'' zipper, I'd risk a yes... But the smoothness may be affected by tiny differences between year/series/versions....

I am not sure and you are going to have to try it to confirm.

But some guys here with experience retrofitting this exact zip may have a definitive answer.

Best,

Dany

 

[autopilot]

Can you post images of the slider in question? If its a Conmar #10 aka ''paper clip'' zipper, I'd risk a yes... But the smoothness may be affected by tiny differences between year/series/versions....

I am not sure and you are going to have to try it to confirm.

But some guys here with experience retrofitting this exact zip may have a definitive answer.

Best,

Dany

Here is a link to the auction. It doesn't tell if it is a #10, but the look is not like a paper clip to my eyes. Look is very different to the one used with N-2A's..

1950's Conmar zipper puller for G-1 flight jacket # 2 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1950's Conmar zipper puller for G-1 flight jacket # 2 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

 

[Dany McDonald]

Way too small, you need the later and bigger #10 Conmar, like the ebay link I posted, see the difference between the two.

 

[autopilot]

Way too small, you need the later and bigger #10 Conmar, like the ebay link I posted, see the difference between the two.

Ok thanks for kind and fast reply. I'ts strange how a accidentally started jacket lust has taken me to the zipper world where I was a totally stranger and still slowly learning

 

[Dany McDonald]

That's the fun part, research and gaining the knowledge!