Zipper size

[Aviador]

Hi guys, new here.
I’m restoring a lw Foster MIL-7823(AER) jacket …knits and hem are already received from Japan waiting to send to a professional taylor among the zipper which was changed for a Talon that looks to be size 8 , I found a Commar Size #5 on eBay but it looks small to me. My question is .Is that the correct size for that Jacket?
Thanks.
Really nice forum.
Chers ,Frank.

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

suppose be size 5 zip. But I am not expert on USN jacket.

 

[coolhandluke]

suppose be size 5 zip. But I am not expert on USN jacket.

+1...blackened brass No 5 Conmar like the one shown below.

 

[Ritchy]

I need one like that too but i can't found it.

 

[mulceber]

Conmar, M55, #5, Separating Zipper(Open-End), AF Black, Interlocking, Sage Green Tape, 62cm, w/NOS Slider, Repro(M.O.C.)

 

[Ritchy]

Thanks Jan, I saw this one on Mash but it doesn't have the metal colored chain.

 

[mulceber]

Hmm JC might have them.

 

[coolhandluke]

Would this combo not work? Just swap the pull over to the tape. It would be a brass zip on an aluminum chain...not sure if that's problematic.

Conmar, 50-60s, Aluminium, Separating Zipper, Interlocking, Brown Tape, 63cm, NOS

Conmar M49 #5 Interlock Slider, Black/NOS

Edit...nevermind...that's an M49 in my link. You need an M55. I'd grab an M55 off of a trashed K-2B flightsuit and place it on that aluminum chain if that's kosher.

 

[mulceber]

Would this combo not work? Just swap the pull over to the tape. It would be a brass zip on an aluminum chain...not sure if that's problematic.

Conmar, 50-60s, Aluminium, Separating Zipper, Interlocking, Brown Tape, 63cm, NOS

Conmar M49 #5 Interlock Slider, Black/NOS

I thought of that too, but the first one is sold out.

 

[coolhandluke]

I thought of that too, but the first one is sold out.

Crapola! I missed that the tapes were sold out.

 

[Silver Surfer]

Use gun bluing to color the chain black

 

[Ritchy]

Hmm JC might have them.

Would this combo not work? Just swap the pull over to the tape. It would be a brass zip on an aluminum chain...not sure if that's problematic.

Conmar, 50-60s, Aluminium, Separating Zipper, Interlocking, Brown Tape, 63cm, NOS

Conmar M49 #5 Interlock Slider, Black/NOS

Edit...nevermind...that's an M49 in my link. You need an M55. I'd grab an M55 off of a trashed K-2B flightsuit and place it on that aluminum chain if that's kosher.

Crapola! I missed that the tapes were sold out.

Use gun bluing to color the chain black

Thank you all Jan, Lucas and Vic, it is for repair a 7823 Cagleco Sportswear contract N383s-14722A

 

[Aviador]

I need one like that too but i can't found it.

1945-1950s Conmar USA Black Bell Pull Zipper USN 55J14 Flight Bomber Jacket NOS! | eBay

New Old Stock from the mid 1940's. Made by Conmar USA. Never used. This zipper has a 100% cotton tape. It comes with the proper 1920's - 1940's C type zipper top stops made from solid Nickel. They are uninstalled so that the zipper can be sized as needed. There are very rare to find. Especially...

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