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Bruce, I think it looks pretty darn good, just wear the hec out of it now.

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Looks good Bruce, hows the weight of the leather? Looks sturdy.

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The jacket arrived. This is the imported goatskin from US Wings. It was $195, but with shipping was $214. https://photos.app.goo.gl/m8UwUWgJG3pmyvhp9" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; https://photos.app.goo.gl/oWHTY8os7C8V1aKM7" onclick="window.open(this.href);retur...

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Mulceber wrote:Is anyone else having trouble viewing BK’s website? All I’m getting is an error message.

Works for me.

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Tuff to choose between GnB and Todd's.

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My GnB Expo is it, it gets criticized by SA purists.... ...which is, in itself, kind of amusing, as it was the 'SA purists' that had a hand in its creation in the first place, so don't worry about them. Based on the opinions of the purists, NO one has made one right YET, and I doubt if one ever WIL...

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My GnB Expo is it, it gets criticized by SA purists but it fits me perfectly which means I wear it all the time. If it doesn't fit right and is uncomfortable I'm not going to wear it so what would be the point in that ? Plus the GnB is real world tuff.

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looks pretty darn good.

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Thats incredible looking horse.

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So there is a new Todd's different form the "new" 2012 version ?

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Maybe its just me but my G&B is probably the best fitting jacket I own. Imo alot of people wear Indy jackets that are too tight and when you look at Ford the jacket was never tight. I think the G&B is cut the right way to capture that look and hence is actually a very comfortable jacket to w...

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Do you know what´s up with this jacket,is this the same design as the new ones or what...The price is tempting,but how´s the leather and is it equal to the ´08s design? http://www.toddscostumes.com/costumes/clearance-costumes/clearance-large-2nds-indy-jacket/" onclick="window.open(this.hr...

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The ultimate were the leather Members Only jackets, always wanted one.

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Awesome hide, how is the fit ?

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Thanks Trdaggers, Im tempted to order a pair but my foot is a EEE.

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I was never crazy about the distressing on the LC, just not realistic at all.

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Anyone with wide feet ever buy them ?

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Great pic Tundra !

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Here are some pics of my new Expedition in goat. This has to be the nicest goat I've seen, very supple with nice grain and I think the perfect weight for serious wear. As far as the fit goes, I know this is a constant topic that arises, I measure 43.5 so I ordered a 44 and I think the size is perfec...

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Thanks Schulte, I will try to do that but will take pics when I can get good natural light. The jacket certainly lives up to its reputation. I've always enjoyed that thread you posted. I just received a new goat Expedition last week from G&B and yes it does have the elastic. :WLWOP: ;) If you do...

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I just received a new goat Expedition last week from G&B and yes it does have the elastic.

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My Todd's Bantu xl that I shrunk although I have a G&B arriving tomorrow so things are fluid right now. Rundquist had some really nice G&B's, heres an old thread http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?t=27184&highlight=g+b . I wish Todd's would offer a goat option and a stronger liner...

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Wow, price of the Expedition just went up 50 bucks. Todd mentioned the cost of hides going up hence the higher price on his new standard. I guess it was only a matter of time until G&B adjusted their price.

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Nice Fenris, looks great. Here's how the jacket looks on me before I shortened the sleeves a bit. http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s96/kac_fenris/Indiana%20Jones/Jacket09.jpg If I make a fist, my entire hand would disappear inside the sleeves. I just unfolded the cuffs and made a new fold to short...

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If you go to Schott's webpage it clearly states that they are SEIU made. Unions can operate in more than one state. Do a search, you will find incidents they were involved in across the nation. Not sure I understand your point, HDRnR. Schott is located in New Jersey and has nothing to do with that p...

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I'd rather not do business with SEIU thugs anyway, if anything they are quite un-American. http://www.laborunionreport.com/portal/2012/01/seiu-thugs-accost-fresno-county-supervisor-at-mcdonalds/ So, I take it they will all be foreign made now? If so, that's ashamed since he does support our military.

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The Imam scene pretty much nails it when Sallah puts his hand on Indys shoulder. Its very thin. I have a Bantu that I gave a soaking treatment and it is exactly like the Imam jacket in that respect and it is very thin. The leather has crazy grain and is also hard on the surface. My other Bantu that ...

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That's because mine is a model for women. Is that your creation or did you actually find a vintage woman's jacket to base it on ? Either way its pretty interesting. I've never seen the d-pocket in that high position. Even the early Cycle Queens fron the 40's had the zipper pocket in the same positi...

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Very nice, I have one similar made for me by Mark Fisher at Superior Flight Apparel.

http://superiorjackets.com/?p=974

Interesting that the D pocket is diagonal from mine.

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Oildale, how much did it shrink? A full size? I shrunk an xl Bantu down a full size with a water treatment. The new standards seem a little larger than the Bantu's so I'm wondering whether I should go with an xl again or just a large. The shrunken xl Bantu fits me perfect.

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BTTT, curious myself on the sizing relative to the Bantu.

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Is the new one the same sizing as the Bantu Wind jackets ?

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Superior Flight Apparel makes something very similar called the Minnesota Field Jacket. Probably half that price and custom made. Give Mark a call.

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_, looks great !!! Howd you screw your neck up? My buddy had to get three verts lower down fused from riding a hardtail. He was on the the road for three years and it took its toll. He's fine now but had to give up the hardtail for a nice cushy ultra classic. My cousin had to get three verts replace...

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Top notch Daren !!!

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Baldwyn wrote:
HDRnR wrote:_, yes all the Vanson's come serial numbered with that key fob. At least the otr ones I've bought. Manx etc...
I don't have a serial number or key fob.

Which model ? Mine are USA made and mostly made pre 2000.

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_, yes all the Vanson's come serial numbered with that key fob. At least the otr ones I've bought. Manx etc...

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The grain on 5 is also nice but the color is wrong. 4 fits the bill.

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#4, just let me know when I can order.

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damian della morte wrote:In person the two Jackets have a very different feel and look. The drape is different also. I will try to post a few more pics a bit later to illustrate

Damian, looking forward to your elaborations on this. Their website doesn't have very good pictures.

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Tundra, I was about to say the same thing, so many people order down a size. I'm debating what size to get myself, I think I may go with my standard size.

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Looks good, you can probably get some use out of it already in the UK.

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Ahh the dark arts. I havnt taken that class yet.

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Tennessee Smith wrote: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

Where's the wash pics?

Where's the sandpaper pics?

Anyone, anyone, Bueller, Bueller?

Check page 6

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Top notch guys !!!

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I normally wear a 42L. The Large/Long fits me perfectly. If you're looking at the US made jacket, I'd look somewhere else. For the money you're paying, I think it'd be better to go with a quality custom made jacket like Magnoli or something. US Wings has a reputation of screwing up the customers or...

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_, you are like the Yoda of leather.

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That's one reason why I use the sun dry technique, its natural. Eventually it gets exposed to the sun anyway.

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Texan Scott wrote:Lots of grain in that jacket, HD. Wet or dry, the best bang for the buck in the forum, all considered.

No doubt, the XL had really nice grain to begin with but the soak and sun treatment just caused the grain to explode. Bang for buck indeed !!!

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Got grain? Pics of XL Bantu with water and sun treatment http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp317/Gamma5000/2011-05-28_11-23-03_5391.jpg http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp317/Gamma5000/2011-05-28_11-23-14_6271.jpg http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp317/Gamma5000/2011-05-28_11-23-41_3171.jpg htt...

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