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Panama Tom Jr.

I'm 6'1 and around 200lbs - I sort of run between a 42 and 44 jacket - my biggest issue is the sleeves though. My arms tend toward the long side, and I don't want sleeves that will ride 1/2 way up my forearm while I'm driving...

Panama Tom Jr.

Old timer here posting for the first time in a LONG time...
I'm looking to retire my 9 yr old Wested, and it's looking like the Todd might be the route I take.
How are the newest batch fitting though? If I normally wear a large do I need to go a size up?

Panama Tom Jr.

It is truly amazing the quality of hats being produced now by so many different vendors - especially when I think back to when I first joined up back in '03. A hat as good looking as Mitch's would have been the Holy Grail (pardon the pun ;-) ) back then, but now there are multiple vendors all puttin...

Panama Tom Jr.

There's always the LL Bean...
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores ... SR&feat=sr

Panama Tom Jr.

Exactly where on the FL Suncoast are you located? (If you say that the Salv. Army store you bought those from was in Bradenton I think I might just throw up...)

Panama Tom Jr.

Thanks for the pics Jake – I was waiting to see what they looked like before getting my hopes up, and I gotta say they look great! I’d still like to hear more reviews, but chances are that these will definitely be my next pair of boots…

Panama Tom Jr.

I have two bags - a Canandian MKVI similar to the bag in TOD, and a MKVII repro from WPG. Being a musician I actually get more use out of the VI as I carry all my various luthier tools in it – a large Peterson strobe tuner (4” x 6”x 2”), various rulers, screwdrivers, pliers, allen wrenches, spare ba...

Panama Tom Jr.

I've always been a fan of the Cabela's Safari shirt (I'm actually wearing one in my avatar) - lots of color choices, tough as nails, wash and wear, and relatively affordable - I've got one that I received for Xmas in'04 and with regular winter wear it still looks like the day I bought it. The only t...

Panama Tom Jr.

I was wearing my Penman to my sisters volleyball game yesterday and someone called me a rabbi. This has to be the oddest comment I've recieved seeing as though my hat is brown and I don't have the hair curls of beard. I know its typically only the hasidic rabbis that wear their hair and beards that...

Panama Tom Jr.

The only people you ever see wearing a fedora are the old Cuban guys at Domonio Park on 8th and they normally wear Panama style hats... Man, Dave! You just gave me some serious flashbacks with that statement! :rolling: My Dad's office building was on 27th and 8th and I can remember driving with him...

Panama Tom Jr.

Indy Pimp.

Actually, that was my first thought too...

Panama Tom Jr.

Looks like they killed a muppet to make that

I think this may be the deceased Muppet in question...

Panama Tom Jr.

I’m very interested on getting some answers on this subject as I’ll be visiting Panama in a couple of months during the rainy season with not a hat stand or block in sight - so let’s see if we can get a consensus here: 1)Allow the hat to dry naturally, brim up – no sun or artificial heat 2)Pop out t...

Panama Tom Jr.

Indy’s shirt is a basic safari/bush shirt with the front pleats similar to Guayabera shirts worn in Latin America. Here’s a shot of my Dad in Cuba, 2002 – notice the pleats… http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-1/1133710/Guayabera.JPG Here's a pic of my Dad in the jungles of Panama wearing a shirt ve...

Panama Tom Jr.

What a shock - since the early days he was always the original gear supplier that all others have been compared to. This is a true loss to this community - my prayers are with his family...

Panama Tom Jr.

Add me to the club - mine's on order! Gotta say I'm stoked - finally I'll own a shirt that isn't just a "close enough!" And it's an awesome price to boot!

Panama Tom Jr.

Holt, The hat is my 2005 AB with a Raiders style pinch and Well of the Souls brim, recently reblocked by Steve on his KOTCS block. For more on it check this thread… http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?t=24792 Indakin and Harry - gotta say the fullers earth treatment looks killer! If I wasn't such ...

Panama Tom Jr.

The bag is a WPG that I lightened and distressed – it was a dark, almost forest green when I got it. The strap was actually hand made by a local Native American saddle maker/leather craftsman – it was back in the early days of Indygear before there were so many good choices for straps available. Eve...

Panama Tom Jr.

I'm not one for usually putting on the full gear, but since it had been nearly a year and a half since I last wore the "full rig" and there was a thread open I'd try everything on and see if it still fits - I had to go one belt loop looser on the gunbelt, but otherwise so far so good. I go...

Panama Tom Jr.

The one's I'm wearing are the taupe microfibers. The shot of the 3 pairs on the tile floor - the far right are heritage khaki, which I don't think they carry anymore. They were too gold colored to be Indy-esque anyways...

Panama Tom Jr.

You can check this thread for pics w/the web belt and shirt, and also a color comparison... http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?t=25240 Also, here's a shot of the taupe microfibers with the rest of my gear (not wearing it ,obviously) for comparison... http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee46/tomand...

Panama Tom Jr.

Free is always good - I say yes!

Panama Tom Jr.

I'd say darker polish, but only on the really light areas. Towards the front of the boot already looks pretty good. I'd go with either brown polish, or if you want to get some reddish tones in get cordovan color polish...

Panama Tom Jr.

So now we know what else is in the Indy's MKVII - a storm whistle and Tecnu cream.
Who knew?

Panama Tom Jr.

Jimmy Buffett has a line - "Indecision may or may not be my problem..."
No problem for you, though - good score on the dark tans!

Panama Tom Jr.

Virtually all my work pants are Beans – I have both the microfiber and the standard dress Chinos (more of the later actually.) The Taupe color is really good on the micros, and is very lightweight so good for FL, but seems a little thin for true “adventuring.” If I were to “costume,” these would be ...

Panama Tom Jr.

I have a MKVI that I carry to music practice and performances every week that carries all my luthier equipment, plus spare picks, batteries and cables. My MKVI actually has a small internal pocket with a snap that is perfect for carrying picks. My MKVII mostly hangs on the wall on display with my ot...

Panama Tom Jr.

Giben,
I should have specified - the atthefront.com boot is a similar reproduction to Pyramidblaster's boots - not exact, but pretty darn close...

Panama Tom Jr.

Bond,
The stitching on the strap looks different, but otherwise it looks like a dead ringer! Good Job!

Panama Tom Jr.

I got my new swiss military rucksack in on Friday and, well, it's green. The leather is in much better shape and it will definitely be waterproof. Here's a pic by itself (no flash,) and with some other gear for color comparison... http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee46/tomandlainey/100_5362.jpg htt...

Panama Tom Jr.

AttheFront.com had a reproduction of that style of boot – albeit a lighter color. I was considering them at one time before I got my Rockports. They are probably a little more like what Indy would have truly worn IMO… http://www.atthefront.com/us_boot_serv_shoe_main.jpg http://www.atthefront.com/us_...

Panama Tom Jr.

In this thread there is a shot of my gear with the Bean Microfibers, so you can see some color comparison with other pieces of gear: http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?p=392142#392142 The only thing I can tell from picture comparisons is that the Magnolis have possibly a little more grey to t...

Panama Tom Jr.

When they break in they will hopefully develop into the color of the tounge and upper portion of the boot - the shine is probably from the waterproofing. I think the trick will be to treat them with products that do not increase the darkness - kind of the opposite that you would do with the dark tan...

Panama Tom Jr.

Got my Rockports in today - they are definitely dark brown. They do look like the shots inside the temple, but otherwise if you want something that looks closer to actual Aldens I'd get the dark Tan and use either brown or cordovan shoe polish to darken them ala Brody. Considering the price I got th...

Panama Tom Jr.

I had a pair of CAT's like these a few years back - the only thing about this style is the moc toe stiching it a little high, giving it a boxy appearance compared to real Aldens. But given the price and that they're work boots - rock on, my friend...

Panama Tom Jr.

If any of you want the dark brown Rockports then jump on this deal while you can...
http://www.bargainoutfitters.com/cb/cb.asp?a=312734

Panama Tom Jr.

For my tale of woe, check this thread - http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?t=24759 Actually, I’ve been pretty good about my purchases lately – no huge expenditures to get me in trouble. Everything I’m buying now I use the excuse that it’s in preparation for my trip to Panama this fall. Not sure h...

Panama Tom Jr.

Much of my everyday wear has the Indy influence. My work boots are the old Carolina Husker Electrical Hazards (since discontinued,) and I have a pair of Rockport Farnums on the way. I wear either a web belt or a brown leather belt that’s a dead ringer for a gun belt (even has the metal and leather k...

Panama Tom Jr.

Okay, I gotta share this as I do a little happy dance… \:D/ I heard back from Onlineshoes.com and they are refunding me $38 as part of their 110% price guarantee. This takes the Farnums I ordered down to around $56.50! Now here’s the kicker that’s got me grinning – I get a $45.00 shoe allowance at w...

Panama Tom Jr.

I've got that exact watch for Xmas! http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?t=24989&highlight=watch It's a very pretty watch - totally nails the retro vibe. The only thing about it is that you've got to be careful not to bump the buttons, and being self winding if you don't wear it for a day or tw...

Panama Tom Jr.

As mentioned previously the novels describe him carrying a pocketwatch. However, if he were to wear a wrist watch, it’s a good chance he might have a WWI trench watch, given his service record in the “Great War." Here's a bunch to choose from - not that most of us can afford them... http://www....

Panama Tom Jr.

WOW – better deal than I found! Actually, Onlineshoes.com where I bought mine has a deal where I can submit the cheaper price from your bargainoutfitters.com site and they’ll meet or beat it. Thanks! You just saved me 35 bucks!

Panama Tom Jr.

I know - brownish/gray Khaki color - single pleats in the front - flap pockets in the back - button fly.... so? The problem is getting all those things into one pair of pants - it's like getting the stars to allign. That's what makes it the elusive white whale for so many of us... The must haves fo...

Panama Tom Jr.

mooniteman - Check the Fedora FAQ at the top of the list - there's all the hat terminology you'll need. But to answer your question here, a tapered hat is one that the body (or crown) is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top - kind of like this= _/ \_ . The hats most of us Indy nuts prefer is ...

Panama Tom Jr.

I guess the unique issue I face is that I want the boot to clean up well - I'm kinda leaning the dark brown way, because although the tan color has a more worn look out of the box, I think it would always look worn. The dark brown, with one of those neutral colored Kiwi shoe sponges, would clean up ...

Panama Tom Jr.

In the words of Jimmy Buffett - "Indecision may or may not be my problem..." Here's the deal - there's a sale on Rockport Dark Brown Farnums - but they don't have my exact size (11D.) They do have 10 1/2, and I've heard that Farnums can run a 1/2 size large, so technically that would work....

Panama Tom Jr.

That's the first I've seen a pair of Farnums on someone and I have to say they look good - the seam in the toe is the only glaring issue and really it's not that obvious. I might have to grab a pair - my Indy boots are steel toe Carolinas and when I travel having metal in my shoes is bound to compli...

Panama Tom Jr.

My AB - KOTCS block with a slightly tighter pinch and "Well of the Souls" Brim...

BTW Caparzo, are your hands supposed to invisible in those pics?

Panama Tom Jr.

Belstaff is a clothing company that makes leather jackets, but as for the question it looks like a computer translator buggered up what he was trying to say. I've had some pretty funny experiences with online translators - I was once trying to translate a sentence from Spanish into English for an em...

Panama Tom Jr.

As I’ve mentioned ad nauseum, yoke length and pleat depth are my two pet peeves and the litmus test for an Indy jacket as far as I’m concerned. From the pics it looks like you came out a winner on both fronts. Congrats!

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