Posts by Peacoat

Quote:Originally Posted by goonz CP thats the spirit! That looks brilliant. robert redford would be proud!  Thelonius Monk would be closer than Robert Redford. Or maybe Woodrow Charles Herman?

NOBD: Good job! PC.

Quote:Originally Posted by albeindc So I'm looking at two possible coats to try and bid on, would be great to get some advice/opinions from the gurus on how they may fit in real life: My measurements are: Athletic build Height:...

Goonz said: "Pop the collar cp! mine stays popped!" He isn't allowed to pop the collar; his profession is too conservative. He has to save the popping for those times the snow is blowing at 40 knots, or it is dark outside.

Quote:Originally Posted by PitbullTodd Hello, was wondering if you had any input/guidelines regarding the size vs. comfort aspect of the coat. I have broad shoulders/big chest, so I tried an XL which is comfortable, but the sleeves...

Quote:Originally Posted by RobTee Hello all. I've been reading back through the last 30 or so pages of this thread and it's a great resource, thanks! I'm looking at a vintage pea coat listed on e-bay, here:...

Quote:Originally Posted by fridaymike Haha.  Yes, I was joking about "my source."  The tag reads DSA100-67-C-1273, so maybe the source was confused.  Maybe the previous owner got OUT of the service in '72? It isn't inconsistent for...

Quote:Originally Posted by fridaymike Hello.  New here. I just received a peacoat I ordered from eBay.  34R, previous owner claimed it to be from '72 (but, if my source is accurate, it may actually be from '67). I'm 5'9" (I think,...

To Schott's credit, they are not marketing it as a peacoat, but as a "Car Coat." Good thing as it certainly isn't a peacoat.

Quote:Originally Posted by ihatesundays hi, i am interested in the sterlingwear peacoats. read through about 100 pages and still have a few questions. how is the sizing of the mil spec compared to the authentic and navigator? seems...