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Forrestal

I bought a US Wings Goatskin A-2-2000 last August. I wore it all winter long, nearly every day. It still looks brand new. The quality is excellent. It is not 100% accurate to the WWII jackets, but certainly close enough for me. For a price of $195.00, this is my recommendation for the “best bang for...

Forrestal

I must admit, I was completely surprised when I found this bag. The price tag said $25.00. At first I thought it was $250.00 which might have been a reasonable price for a piece in this condition. Just as a joke I asked the proprietor if he would take $20.00 for the bag and he said OK. I treated it ...

Forrestal

Here are a few pictures of my Gladstone bag. I got it at an antique store for $20.00. Regards, Forrestal http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i146/ricklevy/Gladstone1.jpg http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i146/ricklevy/Gladstone3.jpg http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i146/ricklevy/Gladstone4.jpg http:/...

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I found the bag in an antique store in a small town in Missouri wine country (Yes, Missouri does have vineyards). It is made of VERY HEAVY cowhide, has all brass hardware and is leather lined. It even came with the key to the lock. The best I can tell is it was made in either the 40’s or 50’s. There...

Forrestal

This looks pretty close to the Gladstone used in Crystal Skull.
What do you think?
Regards,
Forrestal

Forrestal

I used Distress Ink around the seams. Fire place ashes will give it a “used” look.
Drop some black coffee on it too.
Regards,
Forrestal

Forrestal

Here are a couple of pictures of my Gladstone travel bag. I got it in an antique store. It’s very heavy cowhide with all brass hardware and leather lined. The dimensions are 22” length x 9’ wide x 10” high. It appears to have been made in the 40’s or 50’s. Not a bad bag for $20.00! Regards, Forresta...

Forrestal

I use my MkVI as a camera bag all the time. I went to the fabric store and bought some cloth that is quilted and has padding. I made a protective sleeve for my video camera. It’s easy to slip the camera in and out of the sleeve as I need it; the padded sleeve provides protection to the camera when i...

Forrestal

I have had 1943 MkVI for about nine years. “It takes a lickn’ and keeps on tickn’”.
Apparently they built them better back then.
Regards,
Forrestal

Forrestal

I just happened to be in an Old Navy store last Friday, 10-31-08 and saw that shirt. It is regularly $24.95, they had a $10.00 off sale; for $14.00 it is a good buy. As to the sizing, I found that it runs a bit small. I needed a size larger than normal. But for $14.00 bucks, I bought two. Regards, F...

Forrestal

I just want to say that I always agree with my friend Michaelson…..

I have been using Lexol on My ToD Lamb Wested for 8 years. It works great.
I buy mine at the local Tack store because it’s less expensive there than at the auto parts place.
Regards,
Forrestal

Forrestal

I bought a pair of Aldens 7 years ago. I treat them with Pecards once a year. They are the most comfortable shoes I have. I have worn out 7 pair of Cole-Haan shoes in the same time frame, but the Aldens keep on going. One thing I have done is to put those “heal savers” on to keep them from wearing o...

Forrestal

Lexol on lambskin works very well. I have had my Wested ToD Lamb jacket for 7 years. I Lexol it once every spring before I put it away for the summer. I think for Lamb, Lexol is the answer; it’s easy to find in any Tack store.
Regards,
Forrestal

Forrestal

Here are a couple pictures of my every day brief case.
Every once in a while someone will look at the luggage tags and start to smile…..
Regards,
Forrestal

Forrestal

I do not spray inside the hat. I do however, spray the under brim.
This helps keep stains from my grimy fingers off the hat......at least I think it does......
Regards,
Forrestal

Forrestal

I spray the whole thing.
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Forrestal

Forrestal

First of all you should NEVER dye the underside of the strap. Tandy leather sealer works well for me. After the sealer dried, I coated the strap with Pecards. I have worn that thing in the heat of Nevada; the heat and humidly of Hawaii; day-in-and-day-out (almost) for 4 years with out a problem. Per...

Forrestal

You can buy leather sealer from Tandy leather. If you have a store in your area take the strap there and they will show you just what you need. I made my own strap. Dyed it, sealed it, punched the holes and put in the Chicago screws; all purchased from the Tandy store in South St. Louis. I’ve never ...

Forrestal

Many years ago Mr. Michaelson told me to use Meltonian Shoe Cream, the color was BRICK. I have been using it with great success on my 405’s for the last 7 years.
The brick color darkens the leather just right.
Just FYI.
Regards,
Forrestal

Forrestal

Carry this bag and no one will call it your purse….
http://www.saddlebackleather.com/briefcases.htm

If I had a spare $500.00 lying around I’d order one today.
Just FYI,
Forrestal

Forrestal

I have used Lexol every fall on my lamb ToD jacket; it’s 7 years old.
Lexol works fine. I also use it on the leather seats in my car, on my belt, on the sheath of my survival knife from Viet Nam, my briefcase etc.
Buy it….use it..…love it…..
Regards,
Forrestal

Forrestal

1. Mini Binoculars (Bass Pro) 2. Lensatic compass in an OD compass pouch 3. Map Room Brush 4. Hobo Tool 5. Stainless steel collapsible drinking cup 6. Small spray can, bug repellent 7. Pocket knife 8. Midwest brand leather gloves 9. First aid kit 10. Mini-Mag light 11. Moleskine notebook with pencil...

Forrestal

Two quick suggestions: 1. Make sure your Man Purse matches your shoes 2. Buy a Musette bag from the Army/Navy store. They run about $10.00, wear like iron, hold twice as much “stuff” and doesn’t look like a purse. If you can find a WWII Musette bag strap and you can sling the thing over your shoulde...

Forrestal

I’d get a good terry cloth towel and apply some Lexol. I have a 6 year old ToD lamb Wested that is as soft as new. Lexol works great on lamb.
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Forrestal

Forrestal

Cabelas opened a huge new store in St. Louis last week. They carry only the short sleeve Safari Shirt. Perhaps the long sleeve version will appear in the fall, but I was disappointed not to be able to buy one.
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Forrestal

Forrestal

I have been using Lexol for about 6 years on my Wested Lamb ToD jacket. It works great!
I also use it on just about anything I own made of leather; my belt, briefcase, seats of my car, tobacco pouch, etc.
You usually can find it cheapest at Tack shops.
Regards,
Forrestal

Forrestal

I have always used the brick color shoe crème as well.
My Aldens are 5 years old and look great.
For new Aldens, I would suggest a good coat of Pecards left on for a day or two, buff that off and then come back with the brick color polish.

Regards,

Forrestal

Forrestal

I would suggest getting a musette bag.

I use one every day. They “take a licking and keep on ticking”

I bought a WWII musette bag shoulder strap too.

Click the link and scroll down the page to see the bag.

http://www.imsplus.com/ims5c.html

Regards,

Forrestal

Forrestal

The canvas tote bags are in the aisle with paints for decorating tee shirts and purses. Additionally, Wal-Mart carries a canvas bag in their arts and crafts aisle that I used as well. It makes a good bag too. Using these “pre-made” bags just makes the project go faster. They may not be exactly perfe...

Forrestal

If you have a Garden Ridge store near you they sell 12 inch canvas tote bags with a web handle. Actual dementions are 12" high x 8" wide. The color is a "natural" unbleached color. Cost, $1.49. Antique brass eyelets and eyelet setter, Cost 1.29. Brown leather cord, $2.00. Cut off...

Forrestal

My MK-VI has two drain holes.
For every day use I'd go with the VI.
The two extra pockets on the back are very handy.
Regards,
Forrestal

Forrestal

In ToD didn’t he carry (actually Shorty carried it) a soft sided Gladstone bag?
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Forrestal

Forrestal

It seems to me that a college professor in the first half of the 20th century would more likely smoke a pipe, not cigars. Pipe smoking was much more prevalent back then. A pipe and a pouch of tobacco could easily be thrown into a suitcase or a MKVII bag with out fear of braking, unlike a cigar which...

Forrestal

I have made a couple straps. If you have a Tandy Leather store nearby they have everything you will need. I bought a 72” leather strap. Dyed it chocolate brown. Sealed it with Tandy leather sealer, satin finish. Bought a leather punch and Chicago screws. The whole thing cost about $20.00 total. Be c...

Forrestal

I have had my Alden’s for about 4 years and have never replaced the heals. I use “Heal Savers”. These are the “hush” taps that others have mentioned. Here’s a tip; although they have a pressure sensitive backing and a staple to hold them on, I also use tacks to fasten them. If you check the wear of ...

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No sir. I only buy my Hockey Skates a size down (skates don’t need the extra room because they don’t flex while you wear them). My Alden’s are four years old. I use Pecards on them and put “hush taps” on the heals to prevent wear. They are the size that I measured at Cobblestone and they fit great. ...

Forrestal

I wear a size 10 shoe but measured a 10.5 at Cobblestone.
They ordered a 10.5 D and it fits great!
I told you those guys would take care of you!
Best of luck with the Alden’s.
Regards,
Forrestal

Forrestal

Yes, Cobblestone measured my foot and took some time to make sure things were right.

They were curious why I was buying that particular style of Alden, and amused when I explained the significance of the boots.

Let us know if you have any luck with Cobblestone.

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Forrestal

Forrestal

Try ordering your 405’s from any Cobblestone Shoe Repair shop in St. Louis. They are Alden dealers too. I got mine from the store on Manchester Blvd. in Ballwin. I think it’s in the Manchester Meadows Shopping Center. They were great people to work with. My shoes arrived in about 4 days. There was n...

Forrestal

For many years foam shaving cream has been the “secret” of baseball players for quickly breaking in a new glove, but I’ve never heard any one using it on a jacket. My experience with saddle soap is it tends to dry out leather. I wonder if the soap in shaving cream will do the same? Regards, Forrestal

Forrestal

While The MkVII is used most often in the Indy movies, the MkVI is also screen accurate, having been used in ToD. I personally like the MkVI better for everyday use. The inside pocket arrangement seems to work out better for me and the two extra outside pockets on the back give extra space that the ...

Forrestal

I agree Omega is a great watch!!
My wife gave me a Seamaster (James Bond watch) for my 50th birthday, 4 years ago. It runs great and looks great.
Go on……don’t be a cheapskate……you know you want one…..
$1,200.00 isn’t that much……
Regards,
Forrestal

Forrestal

Package of matches from the Tadich Grill in San Francisco

Prof. Indiana Jones business cards from Barnet College

Moleskin notebook with a flat carpenters pencil inside

Regards,
Forrestal

Forrestal

The collar on that jacket seems too pointy. In the film it looks more rounded. My Wested doesn’t have a collar like that.
Whats up with this jacket?
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Forrestal

Forrestal

jpenman,
I can take a digital picture of the hat, but I don’t have any way to host the picture so it can be posted.
Can anyone help here?
Regards,
Forrestal
(not Forrest_Bell)

Forrestal

My first piece of gear was a custom-made fur felt Raiders fedora from Levine Hat Company, St. Louis, Missouri. Still the best Hat I ever owned. It is 20 years old this year and still looks new.
Well worth the $35.00 it cost back then!
Regards,
Forrestal

Forrestal

I only drink as a preventative of toothache……
I have never had a toothache………
Mark Twain

Forrestal

I have been using military surplus pouches for things like my lensatic compass, mini binoculars, hobo tool, medical kit (Tylenol, sunscreen, Band-Aids, etc). If you want to make draw string bags, a store called Hobby Lobby has different sizes of canvass bags to which eyelets can easily be added. I’v...

Forrestal

If you’re going to Kauai there are a couple of Indy locations; the “Paramount Mountain” is about the best. I was there in 1996. I’m not aware of any Indy locations except on Kauai. If your not going to Kauai, I’d leave the fedora at home and pack a Tilley. You will get more use out of it in the sun ...

Forrestal

I have a Sovereign. It is a nice piece of fur felt. Not an exact “Indy” hat by any means, but close. I had a hat manufacturer here in St. Louis put on a darker hatband. Not to “one-up” you but I got mine at the Stetson factory outlet in St. Joseph, Missouri for $22.00.
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Forrestal

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