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Posted: **Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:22 pm**

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

Posted: **Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:23 pm**

Dr. J's size 44

My size 46

Posted: **Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:25 pm**

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.

Posted: **Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:33 pm**

Just for fun.
VF-17

Posted: **Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:40 pm**

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.

Posted: **Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:52 pm**

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...

Posted: **Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:57 pm**

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

Posted: **Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:39 pm**

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.

Posted: **Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:41 pm**

Every one of them is goat.

Posted: **Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:57 pm**

The VF 17 is one nice looking jacket. The goat looks great. I also love the color. Those patches are pretty cool as well.

Posted: **Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:58 pm**

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

Posted: **Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:02 pm**

thanks for the quick reply, I appreciate it.

Posted: **Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:22 pm**

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

viewtopic.php?p=268897&highlight=#268897

Posted: **Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:43 pm**

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

Posted: **Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:38 pm**

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.

It's like Michaelson says...You learn something new everyday.

Posted: **Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:04 pm**

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?

Posted: **Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:37 am**

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

Posted: **Wed Apr 04, 2007 12:55 pm**

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

Posted: **Wed Apr 04, 2007 12:58 pm**

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

Yeah, I wish (not that I’d like to be dead….,you know what I mean).

Posted: **Wed Apr 04, 2007 2:27 pm**

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.

Posted: **Wed Apr 04, 2007 3:24 pm**

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

Posted: **Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:46 pm**

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?

Doug C

Posted: **Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:44 pm**

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

Regards, Dr. J

Posted: **Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:04 pm**

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

Posted: **Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:17 pm**

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

Posted: **Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:27 pm**

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

Posted: **Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:37 pm**

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

Posted: **Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:44 pm**

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

Posted: **Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:47 pm**

Those jackets are awesome!!! But that hat is also way cool

Posted: **Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:54 pm**

What Price Glory M-421
The zipper is not very good. Other than that it's pretty neat.

VF-6

Posted: **Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:55 pm**

Jorenz wrote:Those jackets are awesome!!! But that hat is also way cool

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

Posted: **Thu Apr 19, 2007 8:45 pm**

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!

Posted: **Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:49 pm**

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

Regards, Dr. J

Posted: **Fri Apr 20, 2007 12:20 am**

Dude, when did you move to SC? and why? This is new news to me.

Posted: **Fri Apr 20, 2007 12:31 am**

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!

Doug C

Posted: **Fri Apr 20, 2007 12:54 am**

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

SD

Posted: **Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:15 pm**

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!

Regards, Dr. J

Posted: **Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:18 pm**

Plus, Rundquist was getting on my nerves.

Posted: **Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:09 pm**

That's probably the main reason.

I must admit, you lasted longer than most!

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

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