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by jacksdad
Mon Aug 22, 2011 7:16 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Penman makes its small screen debut on TNT's Leverage!!!
Replies: 61
Views: 4504

Re: Penman makes its small screen debut on TNT's Leverage!!!

Congrads John I love that show, hope this leads to more exciting hollywood things for you.
by jacksdad
Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:00 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Waiting for the ups guy
Replies: 4
Views: 244

Re: Waiting for the ups guy

Well I got my jacket and it fits great I will try to post pictures later,it was slimmer then I thought it would be at first I wasn't sure it fit but the wife said it looked good. I must say wings did an outstanding job on this one.
by jacksdad
Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:59 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Waiting for the ups guy
Replies: 4
Views: 244

Waiting for the ups guy

well it's been awhile since I've posted. I come here every few days and read but have had nothing to say or mention since I hadn't been able to buy anything. But Sarge put the USA legend on sale I had enough money so I bought my fathers day gift for myself. I knew if I waited he would put the price ...
by jacksdad
Wed Nov 24, 2010 1:07 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Replies: 37
Views: 2030

Re: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

try calling the vet and see if they have any tips for cleaning might help sorry to hear about your hat, we have 3 cats but if one did that to my penman fedora we would have one less ;) . good luck :D
by jacksdad
Sat Oct 09, 2010 7:21 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Need A-2 Help! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!
Replies: 37
Views: 1202

Re: Need A-2 Help!

another good repo is us authentic I have an A-2 horsehide and it is awesome and well made,not baggy or roomy. Very trim and historically close. not bad in price either.
by jacksdad
Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:44 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: DURABILITY QUESTION
Replies: 30
Views: 1138

Re: DURABILITY QUESTION

My answer would have to be which jacket do you use daily and how has it held up. I think most of us have had jackets ten years or less but the ones that are in the 15 to 20 year range those are the ones you can say is durable. daily waer weather etc, even the a-2's of WWII needed reapairs from time ...
by jacksdad
Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: one shot; one...
Replies: 49
Views: 2289

Re: one shot; one...

what size is he I have an expedition from another memeber and it's a little big on me might be able to save him some cash.
by jacksdad
Wed Jul 07, 2010 7:05 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Questions on upcoming USWings releases
Replies: 131
Views: 6484

Re: Questions on upcoming USWings releases

Looking foreward to seeing the new fall line.
by jacksdad
Wed Jul 07, 2010 7:01 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: How do you store your leather jacket?
Replies: 46
Views: 2681

Re: How do you store your leather jacket?

my wested and horsehide a-2 are laid flat on their sides on 2 boxes I put in the closet, I found that when not put on a hanger for the summer they fit me better and drape nicer this is just what worked for me. I think some where _ mentioned not to put a leather jacket on any hanger and I found for m...
by jacksdad
Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: U.S. Wings Antique Cowhide 'Hero Jacket'
Replies: 582
Views: 22833

Re: U.S. Wings Antique Cowhide 'Hero Jacket'

hey all jackets look great just wondering if anyone could measure a large pit to pit for me. I have a us wings goat and medium fits good except when my cookie storage unit grows during fall and winter now it's summer it's back to normal so my jackets fits again. :D
by jacksdad
Wed Mar 17, 2010 6:58 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Tailoring a Wested ROLA Goat
Replies: 11
Views: 383

Re: Tailoring a Wested ROLA Goat

I got an otr goat almost 2 years ago,but I had the sleeves shortented by a tailor due to I have short arms. If your going to do it take it before you start getting wear in it and the tailor if really experinced takes in for the leather wrinkling up,mine did and it looks great. :D
by jacksdad
Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:54 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: my Nowak Raiders Jacket shrunken lamb
Replies: 23
Views: 1192

Re: my Nowak Raiders Jacket shrunken lamb

Looks good enjoy :D
by jacksdad
Wed Jan 20, 2010 6:39 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Pic of my Raiders Wested Novapelle
Replies: 21
Views: 1032

Re: Pic of my Raiders Wested Novapelle

looks good. :D
by jacksdad
Tue Jan 19, 2010 5:48 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Are fedoras making a come-back in your area?
Replies: 29
Views: 853

Re: Are fedoras making a come-back in your area?

I live in Illinois and I've only seen a few hats and mostly on the older guys, when I vist downtown Chicago and out where I live only kids with the stingy brims.I wear mine alot and have gotten compliments and the little kids say hey it's a cowboy. I smile,probably cause I wear jeans and boots alot.
by jacksdad
Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:18 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: F.W.I.
Replies: 34
Views: 1079

Re: F.W.I.

88 olds no problem except when it's really really cold, my shocks seem to freeze and when I hit a bump my hat hits the roof. so I have to take it off. going to get the shocks fixed one day. :)
by jacksdad
Fri Jan 08, 2010 7:07 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Houston we have a freeze
Replies: 29
Views: 668

Re: Houston we have a freeze

i live near Chicago too, it's going to get really cold this weekend but I think Norway and Fargo has us beat. That would be way too cold. even for an old chicago like me, :)
by jacksdad
Wed Jan 06, 2010 4:48 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Early Raiders Jacket Influence/Progeny...
Replies: 36
Views: 1133

Re: Early Raiders Jacket Influence/Progeny...

I have to admit when I was 8 I liked Grease, now it's ok but I'll always love Oliva in that blank pants outfit at the end. :D
by jacksdad
Thu Dec 24, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Just Got Engaged! And I was wearing my Penman!
Replies: 36
Views: 1080

Re: Just Got Engaged! And I was wearing my Penman!

Congrads and good luck, the only advice I'll give you is you'll be wrong from this day forward and it's yes dear your right. ;) :D :D
by jacksdad
Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:28 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Plan to buy a US Wings Indy-style Vintage Adventurer Jacket
Replies: 22
Views: 777

Re: Plan to buy a US Wings Indy-style Vintage Adventurer Jacket

I have a wings goat medium, and I'm 5'8" and 198 and it's tight. when I weighed 175 it fit like a glove, the only thing with wings is they make a great product but sometimes they run big,like others have metioned, I agree call customer service and you'll do fine. good luck :D
by jacksdad
Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:23 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: My new Penman has arrived
Replies: 14
Views: 593

Re: My new Penman has arrived

looks good. :D
by jacksdad
Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:23 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The life of your fedora
Replies: 4
Views: 177

Re: The life of your fedora

keep doing what you have been doing wearing your fed everyday and save the other for the nicer occasions. that way you have a everyday hat and a dress hat. good luck. :D
by jacksdad
Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:13 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My Jacket.....'tis the season....
Replies: 32
Views: 928

Re: My Jacket.....'tis the season....

Been cool here in Illinois, been wearing my horsehide A-2 but by mid week will probably switch back to my wested goat. :D
by jacksdad
Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:27 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Peter Botwright's birthday?
Replies: 41
Views: 1361

Re: Peter Botwright's birthday?

Happy Birthday Peter :D :H:
by jacksdad
Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:21 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Time to dust off those jackets!
Replies: 42
Views: 1483

Re: Time to dust off those jackets!

It just seems to me it's cold and we have a short spring then it's hot and same with fall warm a little cool then cold, but maybe cause I'm getting older the cold just hurts more now. ;) :D jacksdad, I'm not sure where you live but in Illinois we have 4 seasons. Spring, Winter, Summer, and Fall. You...
by jacksdad
Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:25 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Time to dust off those jackets!
Replies: 42
Views: 1483

Re: Time to dust off those jackets!

I was cold yesterday, and I live in Illinois,had on my otr goat from wested, I think I got wet,or a chill from being down town becasue when I went to get my son later out in the burbs I switched to the heavier horse hide A-2,and usually I'm fine with a sweat shirt and the goat. :D
by jacksdad
Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Time to dust off those jackets!
Replies: 42
Views: 1483

Re: Time to dust of those jackets!

Same here in Illinois we have 2 seasons summer and winter. :D still warm here but I'm sure it's going to get cold fast.
by jacksdad
Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:50 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Tony Nowak CRYSTAL SKULL jacket #221/777
Replies: 9
Views: 464

Re: Tony Nowak CRYSTAL SKULL jacket #221/777

very nice enjoy. :D
by jacksdad
Sat Sep 12, 2009 9:37 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: A2 or Indy jacket?
Replies: 116
Views: 4412

Re: A2 or Indy jacket?

call gibson and barnes, that's where I got my wool replacements. Wings offers replacement too,but it's not wool,not sure what the materrial is,but they are good also.
by jacksdad
Thu Sep 10, 2009 6:10 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: A pair of aces: #003 in goat and #004 in cow
Replies: 23
Views: 837

Re: A pair of aces: #003 in goat and #004 in cow

Looks great the goat looks even better than when you first got it enjoy your new jacket. :D
by jacksdad
Mon Sep 07, 2009 12:48 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: TN "INDY IV" Jacket 005/777
Replies: 12
Views: 625

Re: TN "INDY IV" Jacket 005/777

looks good and enjoy :D
by jacksdad
Mon Sep 07, 2009 12:46 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: A2 or Indy jacket?
Replies: 116
Views: 4412

Re: A2 or Indy jacket?

I have both and I love the look and fit of my Indy, but I'll switch up from time to time, especially when it's bitter cold go with the thicker horsehide A-2 than my goatskin Indy. I have a US Authentic and it's well made and I like it.
by jacksdad
Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:40 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Tony Nowak ROTLA jacket 47/888 EDITED with NEW pics
Replies: 69
Views: 2893

Re: Tony Nowak ROTLA jacket 47/888 EDITED with pics

Man, great looking jacket! Looks awesome. I gotta give Tony a call one of these days soon to get one of these sweet jackets! Just gotta get the funds and the GF approval [-o< Or is better to ask for forgiveness then permission... ;) :-k That liner looks pretty cool too, is it that parachute materia...
by jacksdad
Tue Sep 01, 2009 5:17 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Tony Nowak ROTLA jacket 47/888 EDITED with NEW pics
Replies: 69
Views: 2893

Re: Tony Nowak ROTLA jacket 47/888

congrads cannot wait to see it enjoy. :D
by jacksdad
Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:42 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: My son and his Paper Indy Hat
Replies: 32
Views: 1059

Re: My son and his Paper Indy Hat

that is awesome, kids are great, :D
by jacksdad
Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:37 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Do pocket sizes on the various Wings Indy jackets vary?
Replies: 20
Views: 589

Re: Do pocket sizes on the various Wings Indy jackets vary?

I have an A-2 from US Wings and they are bigger than an A-2 from the past,if you look up old A-2's but smaller than an Indy jacket. I have both jackets. They look really good on the A-2 hope that helps.their horsehide jacket is a very good jacket,but there are no hand warmers,it's pure miltary. :D
by jacksdad
Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:24 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Pics of Vintage WW2 Jackets
Replies: 28
Views: 681

Re: Pics of Vintage WW2 Jackets

I love history and seeing real jackets from the war is just awesome. To see them and the picture and think of what those guys went through and saw it just makes you humble.
by jacksdad
Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:50 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Penmans hat tutorial(s)/videos 2/25/2010
Replies: 97
Views: 8134

Re: Get your popcorn ready........................

great video John loved both but I would never crush or abuse the hat you made for me, like it too much but great video's take care. :D
by jacksdad
Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:43 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: New GB Expo with Nickel Zipper
Replies: 21
Views: 762

Re: New GB Expo with Nickel Zipper

that jacket looks really sharp. congrads and enjoy. :)
by jacksdad
Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:29 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Bashing a Penman
Replies: 12
Views: 541

Re: Bashing a Penman

Since I'm not a hat experrt I had John bash mine and couldn't be happier. :D
by jacksdad
Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: can any one offer any advise on coats
Replies: 27
Views: 1010

Re: can any one offer any advise on coats

if you want your first jacket to be your last go on the high end, if you want to see and play around start with a Todds or wested, then read then read some more in this section and you'll be an expert really fast. good luck. :D
by jacksdad
Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:32 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Murder and Rebirth - The Custom Akubra
Replies: 10
Views: 327

Re: Murder and Rebirth - The Custom Akubra

Wow you have guts, looks good. good luck.
by jacksdad
Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:27 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: 101 Uses (and more) for a hat
Replies: 86
Views: 2148

Re: 101 Uses for a hat

7) When sitting in a lawn chair you look like the hat is pulled down to keep the sun out of your eyes but your really taking a nap. :D
by jacksdad
Sat Jun 20, 2009 8:09 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Public stupidity
Replies: 105
Views: 3915

Re: Public stupidity

I've had the cowboy remark, mainly from the little ones, most people just look and go on, I've had a few women smile and some crack up, but if it makes you happy just wear it.I love my hat , I just won't wear it with shorts and sandels, I feel that I'm not dressed right to wear it. Jeans, button dow...
by jacksdad
Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:30 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Adventurebilt & Penman: Comprehensive Review and Comparison
Replies: 40
Views: 1125

Re: Adventurebilt & Penman: Comprehensive Review and Comparison

wow great review :D very informative.
by jacksdad
Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:02 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My new Nowak LC
Replies: 72
Views: 4252

Re: My new Nowak LC

looks great as always. Congrads
by jacksdad
Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:04 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested ROLA Custom HH arrived w/Pix
Replies: 31
Views: 1552

Re: Wested ROLA Custom HH arrived

looks good,very nice, I'm torn about getting one....so many choises and so little money oh well enjoy.
by jacksdad
Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:02 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: you guys are giving me a complex
Replies: 13
Views: 578

Re: you guys are giving me a complex

I know exactly how you are feeling. :)
by jacksdad
Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:54 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Why did Indy start wearing a tie?
Replies: 51
Views: 1986

Re: Why did Indy start wearing a tie?

I try to dress better these days, even with the warm weather I wear nice shirts, a pair of nice shorts, and if I wear jeans I wear a button down shirt and boots and I have my hat on. I guess getting older I feel like the days of dressing down in public are over, for me at least. Now when I cut the g...
by jacksdad
Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:39 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My new Nowak LC
Replies: 72
Views: 4252

Re: My new Nowak LC

wow looks great, someday I'll get one of these Tony jackets but in the mean time, I be happy for everyeone that has them, congrads on the new jacket and looking foreward to seeing more pictures. :D
by jacksdad
Mon Jun 08, 2009 3:30 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Update on LLS Garrison Hatters
Replies: 8
Views: 388

Re: Update on LLS Garrison Hatters

very cool looks like it's homerun for you :D