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Carolina Tom

So what happened?

Carolina Tom

Beautiful Jens! Awesome stuff!

Carolina Tom

I don't have one . . . yet, but I would love to see your horsehide Indys! Thanks!

Carolina Tom

Here's my latest: a Ryder jacket from Lost Worlds: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hxqugtcg47ahdtc/file%20may%2022%2C%209%2045%2049%20pm.jpeg?dl=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; This half belt design was extremely popular by the mid 30's and was worn by many from the 30s to the 5...

Carolina Tom

Lost worlds offers this jacket in three ounce horsehide, but I like the look (especially the creasing you get on the sleeves) and protection of the thicker hide, even if it's not 100% historically accurate. Mine is 3.5 oz., so it is not far off the mark. Thanks for your observation. Tom

Carolina Tom

These jackets truly are works of art. If you are not familiar with them, check them out at lostworldsinc.com Every stitch and component is absolutely perfect, with nothing mismatched or out of place. I also have one of their A-2s from many years ago. Stuart is a delight to deal with and very helpful...

Carolina Tom

Thanks guys!

Carolina Tom

Hey guys, check out my new LW Ryder half belt!

I just got this on Tuesday! It weighs about five pounds and could probably protect you pretty well while being dragged under a truck!

Carolina Tom

That is one beautiful jacket!

Carolina Tom

1930's half belt!

Carolina Tom

Good points guys! Back in the day when I was growing up, Sears provided high quality roughwear. I would not turn up my nose at a Hercules jacket or at anything else they provided back then. We mail ordered all our workwear. I don't have experience with Wested, but I think the Sears Hercules jackets ...

Carolina Tom

Whip one up for me . . . I'm headed that way!

Carolina Tom

All great points gents! Thanks for your highly informative answers!

Carolina Tom

I just found an old ad from the 1930's for a Sears Hercules horsehide half-belt jacket. You could have your choice of black or mahogany. For the uninitiated, these were high quality jackets that, based on my observations, helped to inspire the Aero and Lost World's 1930s half-belt designs of today. ...

Carolina Tom

Well, I'm not tubby, but I am middle aged and middle management, so thanks for confirming I need to go with brown! \:D/ Seriously, After bagging the brown Ryder, I may pick up a dressier, lighter weight black jacket. I would feel like a poser in a bike jacket, as I don't ride, so I doubt I could pu...

Carolina Tom

Well, I'm not tubby, but I am middle aged and middle management, so thanks for confirming I need to go with brown! \:D/ Seriously, After bagging the brown Ryder, I may pick up a dressier, lighter weight black jacket. I would feel like a poser in a bike jacket, as I don't ride, so I doubt I could pul...

Carolina Tom

Most definately!

Carolina Tom

Thanks Ron 521 and Indiana Jeff! I.J., I love your creepiness quote-classic! Thanks guys! You've confirmed that black is indeed an option to consider.

Carolina Tom

Nice! Thanks!

Carolina Tom

Thanks Tibor! I'll take a look.

Carolina Tom

I've been struggling with this question a while and wanted to get some feedback from you guys. All my leather jackets are brown, but lately I've been toying with the idea of getting a black leather jacket, not necessarily like Mutt's, but black nonetheless. This brings up a question. How old is too ...

Carolina Tom

Never in a million years did I think I'd have a contribution to this topic. Turns out that Indy and the half-belt are actually kinda related. It JUST dawned on me that Kenner's 1982 IJ action figure (yep, had one back then) was molded with a half-belt. I'd always wondered why, since it wasn't SA: h...

Carolina Tom

Hollowpond,
That is THE jacket! Pure perfection!

Carolina Tom

More robust than 4 oz. horsehide?

Carolina Tom

That is a great jacket! Those are going for big bucks now too. Here's the link to the Lost Worlds Ryder jacket:
http://www.lostworldsinc.com/Leather_Mo ... _Ryder.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Carolina Tom

If it's good enough for Wierd Al, it's good enough for me!

I am considering a Ryder jacket from Lost Worlds.

Carolina Tom

Thanks for all the great advice! You guys are the best!

Carolina Tom

You guys convinced me! Thanks!

Carolina Tom

I was just thinking that the era of Indy was also the era of half belts on jackets. I am surprised that they didn't include a half belt on his jacket, as it looks like it's made to have one. I am thinking of getting a half belt jacket soon, and was just wondering, does a half belt in back of a jacke...

Carolina Tom

Dang, those look good! :) I have Alden's, but hesitate to wear them hiking, etc. because of the cost of replacing them. I have read that the newer Alden's don't hold up well, especially in wet. The standard soles also don't offer much traction in snow, etc. The Thursdays boot offers us hope for a du...

Carolina Tom

My issue is that I am a 40 regular, normal height 5'8" but I don't have a gut, and I have 33" arms, not 34". I am too tall for a 40 short. Sometimes shirts, jackets etc. will have too much room in the stomach area and the sleeves are made for an orangutan. :lol: You are right though. ...

Carolina Tom

Yeah, it's too bad that I wasn't aware of Aero a few years back when AeroUSA was practically located in my backyard. I have learned the hard way that a good fit is everything. I would love to be able to try on whatever I decide to buy. I would be terrified to order something custom for fear of getti...

Carolina Tom

Good point! Thanks!

Carolina Tom

+1

Carolina Tom

Hey Hollowpond, that jacket looks fantastic! The fit, finish, etc. is just perfect! If you don't mand me asking, how does one go about getting one of these Californian style Vansons? This jacket is not listed on the Vanson or Logan's Closet website. Is it horsehide? Are the zippers brass? Thanks and...

Carolina Tom

Interesting thread! Thanks Indiana!

Carolina Tom

I know it's not screen accurate, but does anyone have any experience with US Authentic's (flightjackets.com) Indy jacket? It looks like they offer it only in a small, medium and large configuration, so I am not sure how it would fit. I am a 40 regular. Thanks!

Carolina Tom

Thanks! I'm ashamed to say that I've never posted a picture before.

Is there a way to do it without using Photobucket? I was actually looking for a thread on how to do that here the other day.

Carolina Tom

Well, my jacket arrived from Shaol and it is beautiful! I could not be more pleased. The quality of the leather is fantastic! It is heavy for goatskin. It weighs 3.5 pounds and fits like a glove! When I put it on, it feels like a motorcycle jacket. In addition, US Authentic will customize the jacket...

Carolina Tom

This thread is being discussed on the Fedora Lounge:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthre ... et-History" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Carolina Tom

Amen to all CM! And thanks for the insight! I meant no disrespect to anyone, here or at the Lounge, so sorry about that :notworthy: When I made that remark, I was thinking of an extremely well-researched biography by Tim Jeal that I recently read which challenges conventional views. Again, I sincere...

Carolina Tom

I have seen the thread over at the Lounge. In general, I think people like things tied up into nice, neat little packages, but History is not always that cut and dried. Whenever the conventional view is challenged, it is often dismissed as revisionist history, even in the face of newly uncovered inf...

Carolina Tom

Awesome! Thanks Mountaineer!

I'll check it out!

Carolina Tom

I have owned two from Flight Jackets and one from Lost Worlds! Great style! Great jacket and in some ways wish I had, at least one of them back, from time-to-time! Very functional jacket and nice fitting too! Good cross between an 'Indy-style' and an 'A2.' W> You Sir, are a lucky man for having own...

Carolina Tom

Thanks CM! All good information for me, as I really don't know much about the development of the Indy jacket. I do remember reading somewhere that they looked at the A-2 as one of the design inspirations, but really, all I can see that they got from the A-2 are the pockets and wind flap. The straps ...

Carolina Tom

I think it is considered a custom order because I ordered it in seal brown, rather than stock medium brown. I checked with them today and the inside map pocket does come standard on this jacket, which is nice. I don't think I want the hand warmer pockets. The folks there seem very easy to work with....

Carolina Tom

Well, I know this is premature, but I just jumped in with both feet and ordered one in seal brown goat from US Authentic. Hope I won't be disappointed!

Carolina Tom

Does anyone own goat jackets from both Flight Jackets and The Cockpit? I'm just wondering which has the best overall workmanship and leather quality. You guys are the best! Who else would I ask this question to?

Carolina Tom

Only in pictures. It has the one-piece back, but it is out of my price range. I have one of their A-2s that I bought before I got, er . . . married!

Carolina Tom

Great information! Thank you Sir! I really like the Flight Jacket version better than the Cockpit version, because of the center back seam in the Cockpit one. But, I like the color of the Cockpit one, which is a darker brown. Hmmm, what to do?? Does yours have the center seam in the back? Since appa...

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