Dr. J's distressed FS Expedition/non distressed comparison +

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Dr. J's distressed FS Expedition/non distressed comparison +

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This is Dr. J’s distressed FS Expedition (courtesy of Koreana Jones). For comparison, I also have Chamorro’s non-distressed Expedition from the same era (about two to three years ago). My current Expedition is also in some of these pics along with my Koreana Jones distressed Dark Seal Brown Expedition prototype (from 99'). Enjoy

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Dr. J's size 44

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My size 46

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Man, they look great! I love those pockets. Got to get me one. Wish they wer echeaper, cos I have to pay another $100 tax on the thing here in Australia.
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Just for fun.
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CM wrote:Man, they look great! I love those pockets. Got to get me one. Wish they wer echeaper, cos I have to pay another $100 tax on the thing here in Australia.
Have someone in the states buy it and ship it. I remember Sam Cox (another down under fan) had to spend an extra gazillion to buy one. That's bogus.
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Great looking jackets.... :) How does the sizing run in the Expedition? I know that for the Historical A-2 and the M422-A, I had to drop-down a size for a good fit. (I have a dead-on 44 inch chest)

I actually have an older G&B M422-A (Talon repo zipper) that is a size 40, and although a bit snug, fits pretty well... :?
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Technonut wrote:Great looking jackets.... :) How does the sizing run in the Expedition? I know that for the Historical A-2 and the M422-A, I had to drop-down a size for a good fit. (I have a dead-on 44 inch chest)

I actually have an older G&B M422-A (Talon repo zipper) that is a size 40, and although a bit snug, fits pretty well... :?
It's all preference. If you dropped a size down for the others, then I would also drop a size for the Expedition as well. You can always send it back for another as long as you’re getting off the rack. Cheers
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Are these lamb or goat? I'm considering ordering an Expedition in lamb... I had one of the seal goat Expeditions a few years back but got rid of it because of the drape.
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Every one of them is goat.
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The VF 17 is one nice looking jacket. The goat looks great. I also love the color. Those patches are pretty cool as well.
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Do you have any more pictures of the Dark Seal Brown Expedition prototype? I tend to prefer the darker brown colors.

Thanks for the photos!

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thanks for the quick reply, I appreciate it.
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Mac wrote:Do you have any more pictures of the Dark Seal Brown Expedition prototype? I tend to prefer the darker brown colors.

Thanks for the photos!

-Mac

Here's an old post. Remember guys this jacket was an original prototype from 1999 (I got it from Koreana). The "wrong details" are not part of the current Expedition design. Cheers



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Jorenz wrote:The VF 17 is one nice looking jacket. The goat looks great. I also love the color. Those patches are pretty cool as well.
The Jacket is actually a M-422a or a (G-1). VF-17 (Jolly Rogers) was actually a Navy squadron that flew Corsairs during WW2. Cheers
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Rundquist wrote:
Jorenz wrote:The VF 17 is one nice looking jacket. The goat looks great. I also love the color. Those patches are pretty cool as well.
The Jacket is actually a M-422a or a (G-1). VF-17 (Jolly Rogers) was actually a Navy squadron that flew Corsairs during WW2. Cheers
Thanks for clearing that up for me.

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Those pockets look like they've got some good scallop going on! Say, can one get a VF-17 like that made, or is that one of the ones you had made specially that can't be reproduced?
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First, I'd like to thank Dizzy Gillespie for modeling my jacket. Second, I'd like to thank Koreana Jones for the fine distressing and last, I can't wait to get this jacket back into my hot, little hands.

Regards, Dr. J :D
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Strider wrote:Those pockets look like they've got some good scallop going on! Say, can one get a VF-17 like that made, or is that one of the ones you had made specially that can't be reproduced?
I believe that they'll make you one. The only thing is that you need to be sure of your size. Once you put patches on a jacket, you bought it. Cheers
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Dr._J wrote:First, I'd like to thank Dizzy Gillespie for modeling my jacket. Second, I'd like to thank Koreana Jones for the fine distressing and last, I can't wait to get this jacket back into my hot, little hands.

Regards, Dr. J :D

Yeah, I wish (not that I’d like to be dead….,you know what I mean).
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Rundquist, I was curious as to whether you still have your Toko Ri G-1 from Flightsuits?

Despite heavy wear during winter months here, the patches on mine still look brand spanking new although the leather is finally starting to age nicely.
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Rixter wrote:Rundquist, I was curious as to whether you still have your Toko Ri G-1 from Flightsuits?

Despite heavy wear during winter months here, the patches on mine still look brand spanking new although the leather is finally starting to age nicely.
I had to replace it. It got a bit big on me. If you want the patches to age you have to roll them in your hand, leave your jacket on the floor, and let them get dirty. Cheers
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Very cool pictures Rundquist! What gauge zipper does (and did) G&B use for the expediation? It looks smaller than the Wested, oh and what color is standard for their zips on these jackets?

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Don't remember the gauge. Maybe a 5? The standard zip is brass.

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Here's my Gibson and Barnes 487th Fighter Sqdn Mohagany horsehide A-2 (Size 44 reg).



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Gibson & Barnes Russet Goatskin A-2 (size 46, shortened sleeves, silk lining)


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Gibson & Barnes “Toko Ri” G-1 (Size 46, shortened sleeves).

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Gibson & Barnes VF-3 m-422a (size 44 reg)

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Gibson& Barnes “Phantom Phlyer” G-1 (Size 46, shortened sleeves)

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Those jackets are awesome!!! But that hat is also way cool 8)
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What Price Glory M-421
The zipper is not very good. Other than that it's pretty neat.

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VF-6
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Jorenz wrote:Those jackets are awesome!!! But that hat is also way cool 8)
It's a modern Borsalino that I picked up in a local hat shop. Cheers

http://www.villagehatshop.com/christys_ ... y-cap.html

This one looks identical, but it’s from a different brand. They were probably subcontracted from the same maker. I bet the only difference is the label. Cheers
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Post by Indiana G »

those are beautiful rundquist! a treat for the eyes for sure. thanks so much for sharing. my favourate is:

Gibson & Barnes Russet Goatskin A-2 (size 46, shortened sleeves, silk lining)

cheers!
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Why did I move from L.A.? First I miss the Star Wars Celebration and then Rundquist starts wearing 44 Regular! Oh the irony!

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Dude, when did you move to SC? and why? This is new news to me.
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Rundquist - you have one heck of a collection, I like everyone of them..I even like the wavey zipper on that M-421 jacket, that makes it cool!

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Fine collection of leather, Rundquist. Thanks for posting those.

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Indiana Texas-girl wrote:Dude, when did you move to SC? and why? This is new news to me.
Just noticed your post Holly. The Wife and I moved our two girls out to Charleston for a change of scenery and a business opportunity! We've been here since February. We love it here so far though the humidity takes some getting used to! ;)

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Plus, Rundquist was getting on my nerves. ;)
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That's probably the main reason. :wink: I must admit, you lasted longer than most! :shock: :wink:
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