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by Alabama Jones
Thu Aug 30, 2007 9:50 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: New AB Deluxe w. Pics
Replies: 12
Views: 817

Looks great! The bash looks really good. Congrats!! Thanks Prairie. I consider that high praise just going on your avatar. Cheers! Darth, brim dimensions are 2 1/2 sides, 2 3/4 front and back on 5 1/2 " crown. Thanks Suess! You really can't ask for anything more. I forgot to mention the awesom...
by Alabama Jones
Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:50 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: New AB Deluxe w. Pics
Replies: 12
Views: 817

Thanks guys! The center dents still need some work and I'm hoping I didn't turn it TOO much, but I'M REALLY LOVIN' THIS HAT. Congrats on the hat, Bama. :shock: I tawt I saw a Tone. :lol: Thanks man, I was catching up a little since I got it and noticed that AWESOME HJ. Excellent! You always were the...
by Alabama Jones
Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:45 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: the elusive david morgan bullwhip
Replies: 57
Views: 4572

What a beauty! Mega-congrats on that Morgan, G! :clap: In those pics it already looks like its been aged some, in a good way. I was shocked at how light and almost white my natural roo was when I first got it. Enjoy the heck out of it! :tup: Oak, you're up next, look forward to pics and story as well.
by Alabama Jones
Wed Aug 29, 2007 2:53 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: the elusive david morgan bullwhip
Replies: 57
Views: 4572

Congratulations Indy G, and you too Oak, on a fine decision IMO. I don't think you'll regret it. Look forward to pics! :tup: In the meantime here is my year old DM 10 footer. It has darkened considerably, being it was almost WHITE when I got it. :shock: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v146/WarEagl...
by Alabama Jones
Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:29 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: New AB Deluxe w. Pics
Replies: 12
Views: 817

Ripper wrote:Looks great. An '84 Stetson Huh ? Kinda hard to beat that, looks like Marc did...well....OK :wink: :wink: .
Yep. I've had MANY hats in between over the years mind you, but Steve and Marc's are at the top in my experience. A direct step from 84 Stetson to AB Deluxe could be fatal. :shock:
by Alabama Jones
Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:14 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: New AB Deluxe w. Pics
Replies: 12
Views: 817

New AB Deluxe w. Pics

I was fortunate enough to be able to get one of Marc's INCREDIBLE beaver fur hats, and well, I sort of feel like I've reached the top of the mountain of Indy hats; a LONG ways up from the 1984 Stetson. The first thing that struck me about this hat was the FEEL, unbelievable. I already knew it was go...
by Alabama Jones
Sun Aug 19, 2007 1:00 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: the elusive david morgan bullwhip
Replies: 57
Views: 4572

Indiana G, you have chosen ... wisely. The other guys make great whips, but there is only one David Morgan, and he won't always be around.
by Alabama Jones
Wed Jan 31, 2007 4:02 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Model 1917
Replies: 33
Views: 1347

Good info posted by carebear! As far as price goes, you better be ready to pay about $400 to have a gun cut to Indy specs. Thats the price I was quoted by a very reputable gunsmith when I researched having the conversion done to my gun. :shock: Maybe better off getting the regular Model 22 (4 "...
by Alabama Jones
Fri Nov 03, 2006 3:22 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Browning or Colt? (No, that THAT again...)
Replies: 60
Views: 2789

I've always thought the Browning was a stand-in for the 45 Auto (mentioned in the script). Seem to remember something about the Browning being well-suited for blanks compared to the Colt ... or maybe I dreamed that up?

Anyway, like Michaelson said, it works either way you choose.
by Alabama Jones
Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:41 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Seaplane/steps hat, gray or brown? That is the question.
Replies: 79
Views: 3061

Both times the hat looks to be gray, Indy is wearing a blue suit coat. I find that rather odd. Why doesn't the hat ever appear to be gray when he is in his adventure duds? The logical answer is, the costumer, or someone color cooridnated the clothing. Is it that far fetched to think so? Nope, just ...
by Alabama Jones
Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:33 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Seaplane/steps hat, gray or brown? That is the question.
Replies: 79
Views: 3061

Snake Plissken wrote:Since the first time I saw Raiders in the summer of 81 I have always viewed that hat as grey. I have "listened" to the arguments on both sides and I have to say after hearing all the experts and opinions to me the hat is and always shall be grey.
Yep, what he said. 8)

grey.
by Alabama Jones
Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:17 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Cleaning Aden stitching
Replies: 4
Views: 212

Time and wear should do the trick. Thats been my experience with polish and Pecards anyway. I also did not like the initial brightness, but at the same time didn't want the stitching to be too dark.

My advise is to just wear em for a while and let them lighten back up naturally.
by Alabama Jones
Sun May 28, 2006 5:28 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Flying With Aldens
Replies: 27
Views: 1420

erri_wan wrote:
Alabama Jones wrote: Erri, no offense, but since 9-11 this not really a joking matter.
As a matter of facts my latest reply was not a joke at all... more a hope actually. Sorry I wasn't thinking about that before ITG said that.
No worries. :wink:

Glad things aren't quite as rigid for you.
by Alabama Jones
Sun May 28, 2006 4:49 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Flying With Aldens
Replies: 27
Views: 1420

Thanks for the feedback guys. I guess I'll just be prepared to take 'em on and off. I know my feet will miss them if I leave 'em.
by Alabama Jones
Sun May 28, 2006 12:47 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Flying With Aldens
Replies: 27
Views: 1420

You Americans seem really worried about these things! Once a month I read a thread about "can I bring this with me on a plane?" ... and answers like yes you can bring your glasses yes, I already flew with shoes at my feet many times :lol: In Europe we just get on a plane caring of not bri...
by Alabama Jones
Sun May 28, 2006 12:50 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Flying With Aldens
Replies: 27
Views: 1420

Flying With Aldens

Are they aerodynamic, hows the fuel mileage; the landings etc... :wink: :lol: Going on a trip soon and am planning on wearing my 405's. Was wondering about you guys' experiences on going through airport security and customs. Any problems? Is it just a matter of taking off the boots ? Is it worth it?
by Alabama Jones
Sun May 28, 2006 12:09 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Oversized, pleated, cinched, folded and stuffed- Perfect!
Replies: 76
Views: 4289

I have to believe the extra steps 3thoubucks has gone to are not how they did the hat in the film. It can't be. If they would have spent that much time "working" that hat to do what all it does than it would have taken an extra year for them to make the film! True, but with all our differ...
by Alabama Jones
Tue May 02, 2006 5:01 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Pics of My Flightsuits Expedition Raiders Jacket
Replies: 49
Views: 2831

TANNING The raw collagen fibers of the hides must be converted into a stable product which is no longer susceptible to rotting. This is done by adding chrome tanning agents to the hides in a revolving drum. These tanning agents also significantly improve the hide's dimensional stability, abrasion r...
by Alabama Jones
Tue May 02, 2006 3:28 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Pics of My Flightsuits Expedition Raiders Jacket
Replies: 49
Views: 2831

Whoooo!, dats purty! Look at that beautiful yoke and them shallow pleats. :tup: What exactly is "chrome". Is it an option of some sort? For some reason I associated it with goat. Would any of you "dual owners" ( Minnesota etc...) say that the regular dark brown FS is closer to th...
by Alabama Jones
Mon May 01, 2006 12:03 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Pics of My Flightsuits Expedition Raiders Jacket
Replies: 49
Views: 2831

I'm not Dr J, but my Lambskin Expedition purchased in Jaunary has a pleat depth of 1-1/2" http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e132/jcg60625/expl.jpg Cheers, G-MANN Thanks G-MANN! Everything about this jacket, aside form the 2-piece gussett which may or may not have been automatically added by FS...
by Alabama Jones
Sat Apr 29, 2006 6:45 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Pics of My Flightsuits Expedition Raiders Jacket
Replies: 49
Views: 2831

:clap: That really is a beautiful looking jacket. I'm looking forward to getting one of these soon. Thanks for posting.

Dr J, if you don't mind, what is the measurment of the pleat depth?
by Alabama Jones
Wed Apr 26, 2006 11:34 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Gladstone Bag
Replies: 59
Views: 3993

Not very screen accurate or cool as Hemingway's, but I recently picked up this brand new "in the spirit/close enough" on that other site. :wink: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v146/WarEagle/Indy%20Gear/1142988206680_1143288987063_IMG_068.jpg http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4061/11449...
by Alabama Jones
Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:37 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Natural wear on different Wested leathers
Replies: 26
Views: 1477

Jerry! .... :shock: ... Now, I'm scared to see the boots. :cry: :wink: I've had my lamb just under a year and a half and its more like Bufflehead described, just a little bit on the cuffs. And you have to look hard to see that. Minor surface scratches come out or "disappear" with Pecards. ...
by Alabama Jones
Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:59 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested is Here! Now with pics+ a question from Peter n topic
Replies: 164
Views: 8865

PETER wrote:Also do you think the crusade pocket made to hold the diary should only be on LC and the raiders & TOD the original piped pocket?
Cheers Peter
Yes! :tup:

And the two tier thing sounds very fair and logical to me.
by Alabama Jones
Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:43 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Whole lotta whips...My collection.
Replies: 17
Views: 882

Thats alot of whippage! :shock:

Nice :clap:
by Alabama Jones
Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:42 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Break In time for a Roo Hide Whip
Replies: 10
Views: 419

G-Mann,

I have a 10' Strain 'Roo and there was some "break-in" (it was just the slightest bit stiff at first) but it should still crack. :-k . That was my experience anyway.
by Alabama Jones
Sat Mar 25, 2006 11:41 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Screen caps needed TOD
Replies: 6
Views: 343

Maybe its an actual HJ in that scene.

He "allegedly" wore a Stetson in some others.
by Alabama Jones
Fri Mar 24, 2006 4:01 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: As if we need another review of Aldens... ;)
Replies: 24
Views: 948

Thanks for the update Jerry! So glad they have worked out well for you. *reads closer* what ... YOU GOT THEM WET? :shock: :faint: :wink: Just recently I got to polish one pair and dirty up another (naturally of course) all in the same weekend. 8) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v146/WarEagle/Indy%...
by Alabama Jones
Thu Mar 09, 2006 11:38 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: James Dean and Indy
Replies: 51
Views: 1882

I don't think I've ever seen him in leather, but Brando... That's another story. He wore them all the time, albeit more so in his personal life because he loved motorcycles. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v146/WarEagle/dean.jpg And there are all the "James Dean Jackets" for sale like t...
by Alabama Jones
Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:56 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: James Dean and Indy
Replies: 51
Views: 1882

Thanks Hemingway. Sorry to be so dense, but my understanding from Bufflehead's and others' reports is that Peter was asked to show Noodle some jackets that might work. Why would he have shown her a cloth jacket? There wouldn't have been a "mock-up" at that point, would there? Only reason I...
by Alabama Jones
Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:28 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: James Dean and Indy
Replies: 51
Views: 1882

A quick google search and some results come up like this: http://www.newterritoryleathers.com/men/M&WOpenBttmJkts.html Sort of Indy-ish without the A2 pockets. Alabama, I actually like those jackets. If I didn't have a Wested and had no intentions of getting an Indy jacket, I'd probably get one...
by Alabama Jones
Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:10 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: James Dean and Indy
Replies: 51
Views: 1882

A quick google search and some results come up like this:

http://www.newterritoryleathers.com/men ... mJkts.html

Sort of Indy-ish without the A2 pockets.
by Alabama Jones
Sun Feb 26, 2006 1:53 am
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Canyon's distresssed Wested jacket!
Replies: 15
Views: 1162

Canyon , its looking good. Some more uneven distressing and brown pecards to reign in "overdoing", aka "The Strider method", and it can be just right. Personally, I'm more of the sandpaper/beatup look over the acetone/aged look anyway. But I've seen jackets from both camps that l...
by Alabama Jones
Sun Feb 26, 2006 1:43 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Indiana Reagan....
Replies: 18
Views: 1211

Michaelson wrote:You're starting to sound like my old friend agent5. I'm trying to find HIM an old HJ catalog that's buried in the same area. :lol:

Time to put on the miner's helmet and go digging again.....

Regards! Michaelson
Start digging. :twisted: :wink:

I'd really like to see that pic. 8)
by Alabama Jones
Sun Feb 26, 2006 1:40 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Is Indygear a costume?
Replies: 118
Views: 4663

I wear the jacket, pants and boots all the time as part of my everyday wear, but as soon as the hat goes on with the jacket its "Hey Indy/Indiana Jones/Dr Jones! (in Short Round voice)" all day long and that , to me, feels like a costume so I don't do it. I agree with Michaelson's definiti...
by Alabama Jones
Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:12 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: What kind of bash was that?
Replies: 6
Views: 470

Here it is. :)

Image

and check out the bash on "Stunt Indy" (I'm guessing thats Terry L.)

Image
by Alabama Jones
Sun Jan 29, 2006 1:31 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: As if we need another review of Aldens... ;)
Replies: 24
Views: 948

Look forward to pics! hahaha...you got me. I WAS going to just link you back to your OWN 'For Sale' post, but it was cleaned out already. ;) Just for you - my new "Happy Feet", possibly in an 'Aldens in action' pose not posted before? ;) http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/6153/1001603crop...
by Alabama Jones
Fri Jan 27, 2006 7:49 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: As if we need another review of Aldens... ;)
Replies: 24
Views: 948

Well ... I would just like to say, for the record, that Indiana Jerry is a real piece of work; a conceited ape, a cad ... a scoundrel . :evil: He carelessly robbed me blind and tonight my little girl goes without supper because of him. :( Pay no attention to the happy, fun-loving facade he fronts in...
by Alabama Jones
Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:09 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Expedition owners, please help!!!!!!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 1470

Indyjim, I just gotta say WOW! , now thats a Raiders jacket. Looks great. Those look like some properly functioning pleats. I called about a 40 reg in the clearence section but it had the shorter sleeves (which iwas going to be iffy) but turns out its already gone. :cry: The only problem I see with ...
by Alabama Jones
Sun Jan 08, 2006 1:14 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: And now after three months....
Replies: 25
Views: 978

Great pics and awesome gear! :tup: Thanks for posting.
by Alabama Jones
Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:31 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: EXPEDITION HAS ARRIVED!!!!
Replies: 60
Views: 3504

Atta' Boy Alabama! There's sure to be room for TWO in your closet! It's amazing how many subtle differences there are between the Wested and Expo! I love 'em both! Exactly! There's room for both. 8) if your wallet can take it. :shock: I'm suddenly reminded of my Foxworthy ... "why ... er ... s...
by Alabama Jones
Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:19 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Distressed Wested ... Now with before and after Pecards pics
Replies: 94
Views: 4502

It doesn't really look that bad to me, apart from some of the "striping" seen in the right sleeve pic. Overdone with sandpaper, perhaps, but still salvageble IMO. Work in some Pecards (you may want to experiment with some boot oil) and you'll probably be fine.

Keep the faith Strider.
by Alabama Jones
Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:12 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Distressed Wested ... Now with before and after Pecards pics
Replies: 94
Views: 4502

I am all pro distressing - let there be no doubt 8) In this case the distressing looks too unnatural. So ...are you saying you consider it to be ... unnatural ? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v146/WarEagle/Smilies/weenpalp.gif :lol: Strider, you got guts, I'll tell ya that. I can feel my jacket ...
by Alabama Jones
Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:01 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: EXPEDITION HAS ARRIVED!!!!
Replies: 60
Views: 3504

Looks great. Congrats! :clap: I'm thinking I'm going to have to get me one of these. I love my Wested and the spirit behind it, but a jacket with all (or most) of the "Raiders" qualities in it without having to ask is very intriguing; particularly the yoke placement, pleat depth and pocket...
by Alabama Jones
Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:59 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Ordered a Wested Jacket... THE JACKET IS BACK! (PICs posted)
Replies: 189
Views: 10271

do those pics accurately represent the color you see in real life? Any of you who own an authentic color jacket? IMO .... yes. The authentic can look and photograph dark in different lighting. Case in point, the movie! I was tempted by the dark side :wink: but could not have been more pleased when ...
by Alabama Jones
Wed Dec 14, 2005 9:47 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Recognition
Replies: 32
Views: 1632

I can wear the jacket and boots anywhere anytime as part of my daily attire, slacks or jeans (and prefer it that way) but as soon as I put on the hat, I get "hey Indy" and people whistling the theme and that makes me self-conscious and uncomfortable, like I am in costume. I'd rather someon...
by Alabama Jones
Tue Dec 13, 2005 10:09 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Your Jacket ... What Would You Do Different (or next time)?
Replies: 53
Views: 2728

Weaver if you were refering to me, then this pics shows what we're on about pretty well :? http://www.galaxyoffear.com/albums/Skippys-stuff/Horse5.jpg Thats what I'm talking about Skippy! They should look more like this... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v146/WarEagle/Indy%20Gear/Side2.jpg IndyDo...
by Alabama Jones
Mon Dec 12, 2005 4:55 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: The *Loudest* Crack?
Replies: 8
Views: 583

Indiana Texas-girl wrote:Bama, what type of whip do you use? (just curious)
ITG,

I use a 10' Kangaroo-Hide made by Joe Strain.

Saving pennies desperately for a Morgan before its too late.
by Alabama Jones
Sun Dec 11, 2005 1:44 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: The *Loudest* Crack?
Replies: 8
Views: 583

It's less is more. Trying to exert less effort to produce that "pop" is much more gratifying. Because to me, that is the technique.. I couldn't agree more. 8) And it helps protect the fall. Given that, the overhead is still loudest in my experience, to the point I could almost need earplu...
by Alabama Jones
Sun Dec 11, 2005 12:56 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: The *Loudest* Crack?
Replies: 8
Views: 583

The *Loudest* Crack?

For me its the overhead/horizontal. Man, I can't believe it took me so long to master but for some reason I struggled with it. Thanks, in part to Stenhouse's DVD, I finally got it and it is LOUD. :shock:

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