Here's what I have done so far...
Took This:
Spent some time with the seam ripper... only a few blunders, minor ones, makes it look well worn.
POCKETS ALL GONE.
Now, the tricky part, Adding those straps and buckles to the pockets
It has those goofy military expand-o pockets, so it was a wee bit difficult, had to rip the seam a little, and thread the strap in, re sew the seam closed, get the buckles even...
Not bad for before lunch, eh?
I'm bloody starving now.
After lunch, I will either start on the shoulder suede, or the cuffs....