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Indiana Jeff wrote:"I figure this right, we're facing the sun. This aught to give him an edge. Get ready little lady h### is comin' to breakfast."

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

"Now......spit...."

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A few years ago an older woman called me, "John Wayne". We both then had a good laugh. Hey, I didn't mind being associated to "The Duke"!

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Looks nice. I can't read a description on my mobile. Do you know if it's all metal?
-R57

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My next Indygear item. High quality and useful.

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Email sent Azuma...
16/ Medium.

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This sounds great. I'll be up for getting a Raiders as well.
I'm staying tuned in !!!

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Sorry about the game Ben,

And another thing, the stingy brim just doesn't work for you....

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2012/1/8/26 ... -hat-photo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Indiana Jeff wrote:Even more than fedoras, you can't really appreciate what a jacket looks like unless it's being worn. Let's see it on you.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Agreed...jackets on a hanger just don't look right.

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John.

And very cool. You sat in Howard's pilot seat.
My brother has that same angle/pic of Mr. Hughes hanging in his garage.

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While I hate to be the "medium" man, I gotta go with 2. My reasoning is, we already have few good options at the higher price point (option three and higher), and we've already had some issues with the lower (option one). The middle option keeps the boots affordable and quality high, whic...

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Nice....just ordered some myself....

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I only own a few whips, but the Benardo's is a great choice. Very Indy...and built like a tank.

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Allright, this goes out to everyone on this thread that bought this jacket to distress it for that "perfect" jacket. I've seen no pics :roll: Where's the wash pics? Where's the sandpaper pics? Anyone, anyone, Bueller, Bueller? :lol: TS, I'm planning on heavily distressing my Bantu, but wa...

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Never once been identified by jacket only.

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Texan Scott wrote:Jacket looks great, '57! Can you believe it for the money?

Yep T. Scott.....a steal for the price.

Mine was a "second", took me only about 15 minutes to fix the left pocket.

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OK Guys, finally got around to posting: Front: http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x36/scuscu66/DSC03774.jpg Back: http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x36/scuscu66/DSC03770.jpg and more links: http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x36/scuscu66/DSC03771.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);retur...

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AJ....The Bantu seems bigger in the body than my GB goat. But I also think the thinner softer lamb hangs closer .

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Got my size large yesterday. Fits good....to compare,I wear a 38 T G&B Expo.
The Todd's could be a bit longer in the body tho.

Will post pics this weekend......

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Nice gloves....and I do need a second pair.......

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Well said, Steve.

Thanks for sharing those stories, We can all learn from them!

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The tour de France stage 12 departs a former "Capital of Hatmaking", Bourg de Peage, France.

http://tdf.sbs.com.au/tdf2010/stages-ma ... rstage/717

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Not to dredge up old news, but I got a pair of the driftwood LL Beans recently. They are an improvment for me in that I now have the rear pocket flaps that my other Bean pants lacked. I am planning on doing Tundrarider's RIT brown dye routine to improve the color. I'll try to snap some pics and perh...

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Didn't Ford do some extra weight training prior to TOD? (for all the shirt off scenes)
Could this account for the more fitted jacket appearance in TOD village. Just a thought.

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Yes Stella,
Hearing protection is recommended, even for the .22 cal. weapon.

on the good shootin" eye!

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Indakin wrote:pretty much any shoe i have does this, they just tend to settle to the outside of your foot.

My Rockport Farnam"s tongue slips on one boot only...
That's weird!

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HMMM... One other minor detail difference I forgot about.

G&B has the Euro-style left side zipper pull. (takes a little getting used to)

My USW had standard American right side pull.

Yeah Weston, my USW pockets were a bit larger than yours shows.
Bought mine maybe 3 years ago...?

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Wings jackets are good for tall guys - the length tends to be the main complaint among us regular dudes. However, they are cut more generously than a G&B. I don't OWN a G&B, but I did try one on and have seen several in person. All goat, I think. G&B's goat felt a smidge thicker and hea...

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OK bargle, In all seriousness, I'll suggest to you this jacket option as well: http://www.gibson-barnes.com/Expedition/id/18/cat_id/18/prod_id/64/ Very well made,highly durable and pretty darn accurate. They are sized by chest measurement, 38,40,42 etc. Plus they offer 'tall' sizes. You can go Lamb ...

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OOHH BOY!!! Didn't you guys see????

They will soon be offering a whip, "for customers who wants to order"!

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Hey Tundrarider. I have a quick question. Do the WWII buckle and webing stay better, not sure oof the best wat to descirbe this, but here I go. When I sinch my newer version up tight, it'll relax and my pants will drop down (not all the way though :oops: ) some and it just feels like there not doin...

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Wow, I'm honored Tundrarider that my Dad's old belt initiated your quest for web belt authenticity. Glad you were able to aquire a WW 2 buckle, it's very recognizable to me. That color and the distintive shape.......Just Cool! I will use Dad's vintage buckle from now on as Indy Issue! Your distressi...

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Sounds easy Tundrarider, maybe I'll try that.

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That's a bummer about the color,Tundrarider. I was really hoping for a dark brown raider shade.
They would give me rear pocket flaps, that my current "close enough" Bean pants lack.

~raider 57

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SUPERB!!
Now I want another whip!!

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Cool find Jake!
The clip appears British. I would suppose their WW2 raw material shortages were far worse than here in the States.
I like her finished hat BTW. Sharp!
Thanks for sharing....

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nicktheguy wrote:Another good way is to wear the jacket while you walk through an automated car wash
(seriously, never try this at home.....go to a friends house)

Which button Nick????

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Nice whip Gaucho,that's exactly like mine. I got my 8 footer in September '09.
It's developed a beautiful dark red-brown color already. I love that natural aging!
Pretty good cracker too!!

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That is very good news Steve!

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Sorry to hear this one Steve. Amazing. Not sure of your lead times right now, but I would think the customer would have heard/read of "the turn" while waiting for his Hat! Does he have internet access? Another thing, I wear my AB all the time. Never once had anyone comment, " Hey, you...

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OH! I like that color Tundrarider. Bean always offers a good range of sizes as well. I have some "close-enough" Bean pants now, but wrong color and no flaps.
That's a great find. Thanks for sharing !!

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I got a 38T G&B, and my sleeves are fine. I'm skinny and have pretty long arms too and have trouble with shirt sleeves too short all the time, so I feel the G&B Tall sizes seem adequate. Probably a good idea to dicuss this with G&B by phone about it. Although I believe if you have the sl...

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Sorry to hear of your shoulder injury, DOHERTYJAX. I can relate. I had a serious posterior shoulder dislocation about 10 years ago in a cycling accident. Hurt like the Devil!!Immobilized for 3 weeks. :-0 Took me almost a whole year to regain my full range of motion. Even after 6 months couldn't lift...

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That's a very nice analysis you've done there, Alkali Jones.

Interesting.
Too bad Indy's pants never had the allure of the leather jacket!

I await Todd's release!!

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Sweet Jacket John.........

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Yes, don't do this:

http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Ar ... n_Full.jpg

I use two pieces of tape, one in front, one in back.
It seems to make the most difference in those places.

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Great historical piece, kwad! We have a P-38 as well. My Dad brought it back from the war. My brother has it now, I should get a few pics of it someday. (I got Dad's medals/decorations, my Bro.,being older than me, got the guns) I believe the P-38 was more prefered by the Wehrmacht than the much mor...

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Thanks and very welcome Tundrarider. :TOH: I wanted to get the close-up pics out earlier but I had some trouble finding them deep on my photobucket album. Too lazy to re-shoot! :oops: Also since this pic, I gently straightened a couple of the tabs visible on the back view. You can see they are a bit...

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That's a nice vintage buckle you got there, lantzn. I love these old belts! Here's a couple pics of my Dad's WW2 buckle. Still very functional but I've since had to add new webbing. http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x36/scuscu66/DSC01122.jpg Note the backside is steel. Brass front only. Conserved f...

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I have the same RP Farnum boots whipcracker. They are my "backup-close-enough" boots so I really don't wear mine a whole alot. Still have original soles. They did get much use recently in the snowy weather, and I agree the soles are VERY soft. They show noticable wear quite rapidly. Mucho ...

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We could all show up at Fort Mac next year wearing NO pants!

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