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Posted: 12/8/2010 3:45:26 PM EDT
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I was wondering how much the stuff is, Boy, that's a loaded question. Depends on what "stuff" you mean. 
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Posted: 12/8/2010 3:53:02 PM EDT
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Per retro forum rules:
1. we can't discuss pricing 2. we can't do sales in this forum I would suggest going over to www.retroblackrifle.com, and I also expect some members can help flesh out what gear would be appropriate. |
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Posted: 12/8/2010 3:56:28 PM EDT
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Per retro forum rules: 1. we can't discuss pricing 2. we can't do sales in this forum I would suggest going over to www.retroblackrifle.com, and I also expect some members can help flesh out what gear would be appropriate. That too.
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Posted: 12/8/2010 4:06:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/8/2010 4:10:56 PM EDT
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I don't really have anything to offer other than a little encouragement. A manikin is a great way to display a gear collection. I've collected basicly all the gear I was issued in the early 80's. This is my buddy "Joe". He lives in my basement in my war room workshop. I've been collecting gear for a while now but, I really don't have much from Vietnam.
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Posted: 12/8/2010 4:14:34 PM EDT
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I recently got rid of my camo from the 80s.
I could have outfitted a similar mannequin. I still have the ALICE gear. (fighting and existence load) I've been thinking about getting rid of it too. |
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Posted: 12/8/2010 4:19:32 PM EDT
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Don't forget one of these!
http://hotlist.dakotaairparts.com/inventory.php?catid=1&subcatid=1&adid=421 |
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Posted: 12/8/2010 4:33:25 PM EDT
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Don't forget one of these! http://hotlist.dakotaairparts.com/inventory.php?catid=1&subcatid=1&adid=421 A must for any display! |
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Posted: 12/8/2010 5:37:49 PM EDT
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Did I hear that someone wants a Viet Nam era mannequin..? And he went on to invent the Internet...
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Posted: 12/9/2010 6:57:57 AM EDT
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Check out Moore Militaria.
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Posted: 12/9/2010 7:24:32 AM EDT
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Use M1956 Web Gear for Marines ,Including 20 round (Short ) canvas mag pouches and don't be affraid to use black boots insted of jungle , and your 1911A1 holster can be a shoulder holster of both varieties .and augment the M7 bayo with M8 scabbard with a Pilots survival knife insted of the usuial "Fighting " Knife
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Posted: 12/9/2010 7:29:48 AM EDT
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USE CLEAR/OPAQUE LSA BOTTEL IN HELMET COVER STRAP , and "dated " gear like Shovel cover and buttpack and white T shirt & USGI towell
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Posted: 12/9/2010 7:54:06 AM EDT
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Use M1956 Web Gear for Marines ,Including 20 round (Short ) canvas mag pouches and don't be affraid to use black boots insted of jungle , and your 1911A1 holster can be a shoulder holster of both varieties .and augment the M7 bayo with M8 scabbard with a Pilots survival knife insted of the usuial "Fighting " Knife A US Marine in Vietnam would most likely use USMC issued gear. Some did use M1956 gear but I would like to see some reference pics of them using M16A1 ammo pouches, shoulder holsters, or pilots survival knives. Dustin |
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Posted: 12/9/2010 10:40:48 AM EDT
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Have a look over at http://firebasenam.myfastforum.org/index.php. It's a good forum, free to sign up, lots of great pics and info.
The uniforms and gear will depend a lot on what year, unit, weapon carried, and AO you want to represent. The uniforms and webbing were in an evolving state. The Corps had/has lots of 782 gear that was/is different than the Army's TA50. Another great place for reference http://www.vietnamgear.com/. And as mentioned before http://www.mooremilitaria.com/. |
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Posted: 12/9/2010 10:57:50 AM EDT
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Life size GI JOE.
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Posted: 12/9/2010 5:56:49 PM EDT
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Another vote for Moore Militaria, "Your one-stop 'Nam Shop."
Moore's jungle fatigues are excellent, but if you want to save some money, there are cheaper reproductions out there: http://www.fatiguesarmynavy.com/store/item/VV1002/Vintage_Vietnam_Era_Olive_Drab_Jungle_Fatigues http://www.fatiguesarmynavy.com/store/item/VV1401/Vintage_Vietnam_Era__O_D__Ripstop_Jungle_Jacket Vibram-soled jungle boots (as offered by Moore) would be most correct, but you can save some money by going with Panama-soled boots: Link The most expensive and hardest-to-find item will be the M1955 Flak Vest:  Unlike the Army, Marines wore their flak vests almost all the time. Nothing says "USMC Vietnam" like an M1955 Flak Vest! |
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Posted: 12/10/2010 3:47:48 AM EDT
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how much do the flak jackets usually cost? is there any difference in cost at which type you get?
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Posted: 12/10/2010 8:07:01 AM EDT
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how much do the flak jackets usually cost? is there any difference in cost at which type you get? The Marine flak vests usually go for several hundred dollars. The earlier ones didn't have the lower pockets. You will probably want to use a brown kabar and scabbard |
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Posted: 12/10/2010 11:13:11 AM EDT
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how much do the flak jackets usually cost? is there any difference in cost at which type you get? I bought two very nice 1969 medium M69s with zipper/snaps and no epis for $100 each. Might let one go... The cheapest M1955 I 'found' in decent condition was over $200; ergo I got the M69s. HERE"S a good link with some nice info and pics. |
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Posted: 12/10/2010 11:30:27 AM EDT
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I looked through my bookshelf and found some books you might find useful.
Vietnam: US Uniforms in Colour Photographs by Kevin Lyles Marines in Vietnam by Christopher J. Anderson Marines in Hue City, A Portrait of Urban Combat, Tet 1968 by Eric Hammel |
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Posted: 12/10/2010 1:42:11 PM EDT
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go t www.usmilitariaforum.com
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Posted: 12/10/2010 9:34:38 PM EDT
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Quoted: how much do the flak jackets usually cost? is there any difference in cost at which type you get? There's one on eBay right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/VIET-NAM-ERA-M-1955-FLAK-JACKET-/150528385942?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item230c30e396 |
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Posted: 12/11/2010 7:37:40 AM EDT
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Did I hear that someone wants a Viet Nam era mannequin..? And he went on to invent the Internet... http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/15/l_70e1ea91e5677e4284866b27882c2d1a.gif 
An inconvenient truth, I tell ya. 
Am I the only one who caught that? |
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Posted: 12/11/2010 9:51:21 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Did I hear that someone wants a Viet Nam era mannequin..? And he went on to invent the Internet... http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/15/l_70e1ea91e5677e4284866b27882c2d1a.gif An inconvenient truth, I tell ya. Am I the only one who caught that? No, but some of us are trying to not turn this into a GD thread... |
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Posted: 12/11/2010 1:45:45 PM EDT
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No, but some of us are trying to not turn this into a GD thread... Well, thanx for keeping us on the straight and narrow. Sorry, I couldn't find the 'Comedy Central' forum here...
Besides, it is a representative photo of the correct period gear... In '67 I traded some ol' bed frames for a '1955' that was passed on to one of my buds when I left. How 'bout ya...? |
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Posted: 12/11/2010 2:43:01 PM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: No, but some of us are trying to not turn this into a GD thread... Well, thanx for keeping us on the straight and narrow. Sorry, I couldn't find the 'Comedy Central' forum here... Besides, it is a representative photo of the correct period gear... In '67 I traded some ol' bed frames for a '1955' that was passed on to one of my buds when I left. How 'bout ya...? Sorry if I came across as a dick; didn't mean to. One of the reasons I like this forum is because people tend to keep politics & current events out of the technical discussions, that's all. Thank you for your service.  |
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Posted: 12/11/2010 5:24:08 PM EDT
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Sorry if I came across as a dick; didn't mean to. One of the reasons I like this forum is because people tend to keep politics & current events out of the technical discussions, that's all. Hey, me too; sorry! I guess I'm trying to temper my disdain for certain pol folk with a touch of humor (naw... honestly... it's 'payback'). I consider history (as in retro) separate from today's politics and CE. Regardless, I apologize if my post detracted from the OP. Now back to our obsessive 'retro programming'... 
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Posted: 12/14/2010 7:16:57 AM EDT
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Willy <[email protected]> this guy sells any and everything that's is real Vietnam war nos recovered material
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Posted: 12/14/2010 7:57:25 AM EDT
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Is everyone ok with the Black Boots over Jungle ? and what about the clear /opaque LSA bottle in Helmet cover strap ?
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Posted: 12/14/2010 8:11:56 AM EDT
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We (USAF) were issued Jungle boots 'round Jun/Jul '67 at Da Nang. Don't know about the Marines or Army. They normally got the new issue uniform items, rightfully so, before we did. So da black ones should be GTG for an earlier time period.
Can't help ya on the LSA (see above...  ).
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Posted: 12/14/2010 9:28:35 AM EDT
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Is everyone ok with the Black Boots over Jungle ? and what about the clear /opaque LSA bottle in Helmet cover strap ? There are "square" OD 2oz bottles with the same dates as the opaque. The "teardrop" shaped bottles (4oz), opaque or OD, are just hard to find now days and are more desireable for a collector. All leather boots for the earlier years, with utility uniform. http://www.cpsqdp.com/store/product.php?productid=42349&cat=26&page=8 |
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Posted: 12/15/2010 5:52:15 AM EDT
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Is everyone ok with the Black Boots over Jungle ? and what about the clear /opaque LSA bottle in Helmet cover strap ? There are "square" OD 2oz bottles with the same dates as the opaque. The "teardrop" shaped bottles (4oz), opaque or OD, are just hard to find now days and are more desireable for a collector. All leather boots for the earlier years, with utility uniform. http://www.cpsqdp.com/store/product.php?productid=42349&cat=26&page=8 Dayum! 400? Need a group buy or perhaps Moore or Nodak can offer early LSA replicas? |
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Posted: 12/15/2010 6:04:45 AM EDT
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Is everyone ok with the Black Boots over Jungle ? and what about the clear /opaque LSA bottle in Helmet cover strap ? There are "square" OD 2oz bottles with the same dates as the opaque. The "teardrop" shaped bottles (4oz), opaque or OD, are just hard to find now days and are more desireable for a collector. All leather boots for the earlier years, with utility uniform. http://www.cpsqdp.com/store/product.php?productid=42349&cat=26&page=8 Dayum! 400? Need a group buy or perhaps Moore or Nodak can offer early LSA replicas? Those bottles are white, but are the correct shape, need some in "natural" finish. http://www.sks-bottle.com/340c/fin80d.html Lids |
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