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by OldGringo
Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My new Todd's jacket!
Replies: 6
Views: 778

Re: My new Todd's jacket!

Looks Great on you....I had one many years ago....became my favorite one......if your not happy about some defects....call Todd...great guy...He will exchange it.....and send you a new one to make you happier.......Cheers! :TOH:
by OldGringo
Mon Sep 18, 2023 6:26 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Cockpit, anyone?
Replies: 45
Views: 34646

Re: Cockpit, anyone?

Croft....looks fantastic...always wanted to take the plunge for that jacket years ago......fits you great. Cheers! :TOH:
by OldGringo
Wed Sep 13, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: New Indy Jacket
Replies: 12
Views: 4370

Re: New Indy Jacket

Thanks guys....yeah...we found out here over 20 years ago that the LC jacket was treated lamb.....and in 2008 the crystal jacket was cow.......I just like how you all still want to know....like we did back then.....makes me feel good to be back....Cheers! :TOH:
by OldGringo
Sun Sep 10, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: New Indy Jacket
Replies: 12
Views: 4370

Re: New Indy Jacket

So...A treated lambskin......thank you for posting....I knew it was thin leather.......Cheers
by OldGringo
Fri Sep 08, 2023 6:12 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested Raiders Jacket advice....
Replies: 39
Views: 7002

Re: Wested Raiders Jacket advice....

Yes....please post it when you get it.....never gets old having a fellow fan post there new pride and joy.....Cheers!
by OldGringo
Thu Sep 07, 2023 9:26 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: New Steele & Jones ribby Lamb 44
Replies: 9
Views: 2354

Re: New Steele & Jones ribby Lamb 44

This is the way... :H:
by OldGringo
Thu Sep 07, 2023 9:14 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Dial of Destiny Jacket distressing by Knibs7/ PMW
Replies: 14
Views: 3583

Re: Dial of Destiny Jacket distressing by Knibs7/ PMW

Wow...that's a pro job....you have the artistic knack for sure! Cheers
by OldGringo
Thu Sep 07, 2023 8:27 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: A comparison between my Wested jackets
Replies: 33
Views: 7829

Re: A comparison between my Wested jackets

Have not seen the movie...will check it out......I always thought the novapelle was a good crystal skull leather....had the Nowak jacket....819 model I think.....liked my novapelle better....to each is own..... :-k
by OldGringo
Thu Sep 07, 2023 2:18 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Mark 7 bag
Replies: 0
Views: 3161

Mark 7 bag

Got my new ....meaning NOS(sorry...for younger people....that means....New Old Stock).....gas mask bag with leather Indy strap from What Price Glory......old one was swiped from me.....no worries.....This one is so much better than the one I got from them 20 years ago....if you got the few bucks.......
by OldGringo
Thu Sep 07, 2023 2:01 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The Herbert Johnson Hall of Fame - A Display Thread
Replies: 93
Views: 23259

Re: The Herbert Johnson Hall of Fame - A Display Thread

Looks fantastic.......love it.....btw....do not want to scroll back 20 years in info.....but did Tom Baker as Doctor Who wear a uncut Hebert Johnson fedora in his first few episodes?.....just curious....watched him yesterday....looked like a Raiders hat not trimmed down..... ;)...oh!...and I was usi...
by OldGringo
Thu Sep 07, 2023 12:39 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: New Indy Jacket
Replies: 12
Views: 4370

Re: New Indy Jacket

To be honest...have not heard yet.....was just trying to go by my old leather jacket business schooling....would love to know....but ...it does look like it.....then again....with new acid washes on hides......I have heard...they can make a goatskin...witch is pebbles to the touch....smooth like lam...
by OldGringo
Wed Sep 06, 2023 11:18 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: New Indy Jacket
Replies: 12
Views: 4370

New Indy Jacket

Just watched Indy 5 over and over.......new jacket seems to be cow or calfskin....seems light in thickness..Like a windbreaker jacket....not thick.You can really see it...when he is at the back of the boat....taking the wax of the tablet.....but the color....aside from there distressing the jacket.....
by OldGringo
Wed Sep 06, 2023 11:00 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: A comparison between my Wested jackets
Replies: 33
Views: 7829

Re: A comparison between my Wested jackets

Yep...I agree....the Novapelle. Or the Goat...best leathers to wear......and will last....
by OldGringo
Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:45 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested Raiders Jacket advice....
Replies: 39
Views: 7002

Re: Wested Raiders Jacket advice....

Very true statement Rhenvar.....I've been on this sight since 1999......still same .?..What Wested should I order..?...aside from screen close.....think about it for awhile.....what would you really like to wear......???...what ever you chose....it will still look like a Indy jacket.....do not stres...
by OldGringo
Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested Raiders Jacket in predistressed Cowhide
Replies: 27
Views: 2628

Re: Wested Raiders Jacket in predistressed Cowhide

Oops...forgot to ask...did you treat it with pecards dressing?......I did to mine....so much nicer.....on a boat off Cape Cod....with a British wool submarine sweater underneath........so warm....do love that pre dis leather..... :TOH:
by OldGringo
Wed Sep 06, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested Raiders Jacket in predistressed Cowhide
Replies: 27
Views: 2628

Re: Wested Raiders Jacket in predistressed Cowhide

I only had the Wested pre dis....U Boat\ Doc Who......love that leather......one of my favs....aside from there Novapelle.....that a step above....but both great.....your jacket looks and fits you great.....Cheers
by OldGringo
Wed Sep 06, 2023 8:13 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Was a goatskin jacket ever used on screen in an Indy movie?
Replies: 20
Views: 8824

Re: Was a goatskin jacket ever used on screen in an Indy movie?

I just saw the movie....seems like thin cowhide.....or :CR: most like treated lamb...thicker hide...just speculation.....But does not look like goat....unless they belt sanded it down before dying it.....lol...but I do love that line...lamb for show ...goat for go...very clever and true....quess tha...
by OldGringo
Wed Sep 06, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Nowak Jacket Owners Thread
Replies: 1636
Views: 122295

Re: Nowak Jacket Owners Thread

I did own both ......I would have to say....I liked the Wested Novapelle better....sold my Nowak many years ago to somehere......
by OldGringo
Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Who made the Indiana Jones TM Cooper, Wilson??
Replies: 15
Views: 4974

Re: Who made the Indiana Jones TM Cooper, Wilson??

Just to say the same ......Cooper.....I use to sell Willis and Geiger flight jackets in the late 80s.....Burt Avedon CEO of the company then...complained to me on the phone how Cooper beat him out of certain contracts....Hollywood and US Air force.....then few years later.....they were out of buisne...
by OldGringo
Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:29 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: US Wings is the official licensee for jackets
Replies: 50
Views: 50687

Re: US Wings is the official licensee for jackets

Almost forgot....loved the Indy jacket Sarge made in 2008 .....the cowhide.....I remember Indydawg was the model on the website......my girlfriend fell for him hard......she stole the jacket few years later....lost my girl....and my jacket....thanks Indydawg :x :lol: :lol: :lol:
by OldGringo
Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: US Wings is the official licensee for jackets
Replies: 50
Views: 50687

Re: US Wings is the official licensee for jackets

Love US Wings....but the Wested DOD......does look more filmwise......think might take the plunge.....love my LC jacket.....but DOD.....does have more that Raiders look.....now.what leather should I choose?????.....lol
by OldGringo
Wed Sep 06, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: US Wings is the official licensee for jackets
Replies: 50
Views: 50687

Re: US Wings is the official licensee for jackets

Sorry Tennesee.....thank you also..... :CR:
by OldGringo
Wed Sep 06, 2023 6:22 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: US Wings is the official licensee for jackets
Replies: 50
Views: 50687

Re: US Wings is the official licensee for jackets

Wow...thanks Michaelson....was wondering who got the contract.....good luck to the Sarge who created US Wings....love my A-2 from them.......but love my Wested LC jacket in Novapelle also....to each is own......lol
by OldGringo
Wed Sep 06, 2023 5:08 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My new Wested Temple of Doom jacket
Replies: 11
Views: 2800

Re: My new Wested Temple of Doom jacket

Looks Fantastic......sometimes Peter and his guys could really nail it at Wested......Cheers to you!