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by Hatch
Fri Sep 24, 2010 3:26 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Magnoli vs Todds vs G&B vs Wested
Replies: 59
Views: 2100

Re: Magnoli vs Todds vs G&B vs Wested

you have a ToD I think...? Nope - I have a dinner jacket and an XO leather. Plus a butt-load of prop replicas over the years. Geez... I've known him so long - I know his real first name. _, could we see a 'back' shot of that XO on you ......just want to be sure that large light colored lower back a...
by Hatch
Thu Sep 23, 2010 4:00 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: The end of a Legacy
Replies: 189
Views: 9395

Re: The end of a Legacy

Polar fleece vest and 'Surrogate' get me through the winter....along with occasional nip of 'Gentleman Jack'..... ;)
by Hatch
Thu Sep 23, 2010 3:06 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: The end of a Legacy
Replies: 189
Views: 9395

Re: The end of a Legacy

Take it from me SURROGATES jacket.without question. Tony always said he felt it was his best one. Got to agree with you, I've got one of Tony's early 'Surrogates'.......mix with TN magic of the classic styles and the half belt........this may get me a reprimand but got to say it's my go to cold wea...
by Hatch
Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:00 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: UDATE: Wings Striated Lamb—now with BISON SAMPLE
Replies: 221
Views: 16572

Re: US Wings Striated Lamb

Maybe 'natural' or 'antique' lamb would be a better description.......to me it just seems like a selling point and trying to attempt to grab on to the Nowak pedigree coat tails.....personally the Nowak is only lamb jacket I've seen I would call 'Striated'.....jmo ... :TOH:
by Hatch
Fri Sep 17, 2010 3:17 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: The end of a Legacy
Replies: 189
Views: 9395

Re: The end of a Legacy

Yep, some of the best money I've ever spent.........but getting to know BIG TONY....Priceless !! :TOH:
by Hatch
Fri Sep 17, 2010 2:45 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: The end of a Legacy
Replies: 189
Views: 9395

Re: The end of a Legacy

Sad to hear the news but understandable under the circumstances.....personally I'll be a wearer......Raiders SL in cool spring, early fall days .....CS or Surrogate for the colder days........still feel they'll long survive me ....then be passed down to the next generation......sad end to the GOLDEN...
by Hatch
Wed Aug 18, 2010 11:50 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Going to visit Wested Leather Co in November
Replies: 23
Views: 637

Re: Going to visit Wested Leather Co in November

Has ANYONE heard any info of Peter's 'Hero' jacket that he was discussing months ago ??.......Please see if you can get any info or if it has been tabled........
by Hatch
Tue Aug 03, 2010 10:46 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: First new jacket in 2+ years...
Replies: 44
Views: 2098

Re: First new jacket in 2+ years...

_ , what a missed opportunity........could just see you in a pair of 'Mil Mascaras' wrestling tights , along with that original jacket and the WWE would have had you signed in a heartbeat......I'm talking Main Event , man :-k
by Hatch
Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:13 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: More of breaking in of the Wested :)
Replies: 24
Views: 1150

Re: More of breaking in the Wested :)

just to be clear you said the sleeves have been stretched......am I correct this was while they were well soaked and wet, if not you might want to try repeating
by Hatch
Tue Jul 20, 2010 4:20 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Show us your US Wings New Zealand lamb jackets
Replies: 255
Views: 13881

Re: Show us your US Wings New Zealand lamb jackets

"Loose trim fit"......is that sort of like a "Skinny Fat Girl" ?? :anxious: .... ;)
by Hatch
Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:20 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: TONY NOWAK Jacket by Riley Barrie
Replies: 147
Views: 12275

Re: TONY NOWAK Jacket by Riley Barrie

Yeah, I''ve had mine through the fall/winter here in the South and can't wait for Fall to roll around....It's a great combo of the classic styles, with a touch of the Nowak 'magic' in the blending of them and a very functional jacket ......love that 747 leather .....the 'Surogates' has a more 'burgu...
by Hatch
Tue Jul 06, 2010 9:49 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Tony Nowak Raiders jacket...
Replies: 34
Views: 2962

Re: Tony Nowak Raiders jacket...

Dan, know you're a master with the camera .....can you show some more detail shots of the jacket with more close ups of pockets ,back panel, collar, grain etc.....much appreciated
by Hatch
Fri Jul 02, 2010 11:34 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Show us your US Wings Antique COW Hero jackets
Replies: 713
Views: 39811

Re: Show us your US Wings Antique COW Hero jackets

Thanks Holt , and if anyone or Sarge could measure shoulder to cuff of XL I'd appreciate it.......

And Sarge, so sorry to hear about the Mother in Law.....prayers for your family.....
by Hatch
Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:02 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Show us your US Wings Antique COW Hero jackets
Replies: 713
Views: 39811

Re: Show us your US Wings Antique COW Hero jackets

Sarge , thanks for the info on the sizes of the Large and XL..........are the New lightweight lamb sizing up the same way ??......I'm typically a size 46 and was going to go with the large after seeing the 25 pit to pit (which is what my Novaks are) but now Holt saying it fits like a 44 has me think...
by Hatch
Thu Jul 01, 2010 3:38 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: TONY NOWAK Jacket by Riley Barrie
Replies: 147
Views: 12275

Re: TONY NOWAK Jacket by Riley Barrie

Great pics and look Mitch,looks like you should be hanging out with maybe 'Bogie and Bacall' , or on the same plane with Indy..... :clap:
by Hatch
Thu Jul 01, 2010 11:20 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Show us your US Wings Antique COW Hero jackets
Replies: 713
Views: 39811

Re: Show us your US Wings Antique COW Hero jackets

Sarge or any of you guys with large or XL will you please post pit to pit measurements and sleeve length measurements on both..........THANKS
by Hatch
Wed Jun 30, 2010 3:03 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Nowak Indy1 "Temple" Jacket (w/ New Raiders Comparison Pics)
Replies: 220
Views: 6456

Re: Nowak Indy1 "Temple" Jacket (w/ New Raiders Comparison Pics)

_,so is that measurement with or without the Aldens on..... ;).................now start working on Alison Doody's measurements for us if you don't mind....... :lol:
by Hatch
Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:22 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Nowak Indy1 "Temple" Jacket (w/ New Raiders Comparison Pics)
Replies: 220
Views: 6456

Re: Nowak Indy1 "Temple" Jacket (w/ New Raiders Comparison Pics)

It is interesting to revisit the early discussions.......sort of like a Great 'Golden Oldies' radio station....... :)
by Hatch
Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:39 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: U.S. Wings Antique Cowhide 'Hero Jacket'
Replies: 582
Views: 22279

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

Would you guys with large and XL please post pit to pit ,and sleeve length measurements .......thanks
by Hatch
Wed Jun 23, 2010 2:57 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: U.S. Wings Antique Cowhide 'Hero Jacket'
Replies: 582
Views: 22279

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

Well done Sarge and by the way do any of you with a Large and also XL, would you please post pit to pit, arm length etc measurements on the Large and XL..............thanks
by Hatch
Mon Jun 21, 2010 6:19 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Last Crusade jacket by Magnoli
Replies: 52
Views: 3068

Re: Last Crusade jacket by Magnoli

So Holt, I'm guessing this means you've been taken out of Michaelson's will, now that you've crossed over to the 'dark side ' of the distressing arts...... ;) :Plymouth:
by Hatch
Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:21 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Magnoli LC jacket ''JUST GOT IT BACK''
Replies: 70
Views: 4548

Re: Magnoli LC jacket ''JUST GOT IT BACK''

Yeah, you were in danger of becoming 'non screen accurate' during that winter 'bulk up' phase........... ;)
by Hatch
Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:00 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Magnoli LC jacket ''JUST GOT IT BACK''
Replies: 70
Views: 4548

Re: Magnoli LC jacket ''JUST GOT IT BACK''

Holt, well broken in and looking good....a question, looks like you've lost some of your winter 'bulk up weight lifting' size....are you on a new training regimen ?? or just cut back on the heavy lifting........
by Hatch
Tue Jun 15, 2010 3:29 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: U.S. Wings Antique Cowhide 'Hero Jacket'
Replies: 582
Views: 22279

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

Yep. The confusion was all mine. #-o Just wait until YOU get bifocals, and you'll understand. [-( That's my story and I'm sticking to it too! :[ Regards! Michaelson I didn't even know they MADE bifocals anymore! #-o Just wait till you're maboot 45-50 and you'll find out ....they can be invisible ie...
by Hatch
Tue Jun 15, 2010 10:47 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My 2nd jacket: Magnoli LC!
Replies: 44
Views: 1729

Re: My 2nd jacket: Magnoli LC!

Did Magnoli do the distressing ? and if so is this 'light' or 'medium' distressing.....looks very natural and well done
by Hatch
Mon Jun 14, 2010 2:31 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Bent pocket flaps?
Replies: 7
Views: 422

Re: Bent pocket flaps?

Castor, have you tried wetting the back half or for that matter the whole flap and letting it dry flat maybe with some weight on it overnight or longer......obviously won't be permanent but may help to 'train' it to lay flat at least till it needs repeating...just thinking out loud....
by Hatch
Sun Jun 13, 2010 3:49 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: TONY NOWAK Jacket by Riley Barrie
Replies: 147
Views: 12275

Re: TONY NOWAK Jacket by Riley Barrie

Beautiful jacket, and with that 747 the fun is just beginning ....the more you wear it the more it 'becomes you'.........
by Hatch
Thu Jun 10, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: First new jacket in 2+ years...
Replies: 44
Views: 2098

Re: First new jacket in 2+ years...

Just waiting on the 'action' shots......... :)
by Hatch
Thu Jun 10, 2010 2:43 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: First new jacket in 2+ years...
Replies: 44
Views: 2098

Re: First new jacket in 2+ years...

agree this is better on system than opiates , but with your family history, just be careful.... :TOH:
by Hatch
Thu Jun 10, 2010 2:36 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: First new jacket in 2+ years...
Replies: 44
Views: 2098

Re: First new jacket in 2+ years...

word to the wise , just be careful........... Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID), Oral; Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID), Parenteral What key warnings should I know about before taking this medicine? This medicine may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and high blood pres...
by Hatch
Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:35 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Brown leather versus black leather
Replies: 19
Views: 911

Re: Brown leather versus black leather

Remember some of your classic 'rants' on Canadian Customs.........glad you were able to 'recover' a bit of your overcharges......Jacket is looking good....
by Hatch
Thu Jun 03, 2010 2:34 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Brown leather versus black leather
Replies: 19
Views: 911

Re: Brown leather versus black leather

G, while you're on line what about some updated pics on the 'dirty oil' Nowak jacket from year or so back.....how's it aging ??
by Hatch
Mon May 10, 2010 11:14 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: TONY NOWAK FOREVER (New Jacket)
Replies: 106
Views: 5120

Re: TONY NOWAK FOREVER (New Jacket)

I've got one of Tony's first 'Surrogates' (pics on FJ) and it truly is a beautiful mixture of classic styles, one of his best offerings IMO.....it's the same leather as 747 but in different shade with more burgundy undertones as seen in the original Bruce Willis movie....the distressesed version loo...
by Hatch
Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:28 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Nowak Jacket Owners Thread
Replies: 1636
Views: 120663

Re: Nowak Jacket Owners Thread

Castor, couldn't agree more.. in addition to his Indy jackets I've got one of his 'Surogates' (pics on FJ ) and it looks like it came straight off Bruce Willis's back ........so glad I got to know him........so sad in his passing
by Hatch
Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:43 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Temple Of Doom jacket from Tony Nowak
Replies: 58
Views: 2761

Re: Temple Of Doom jacket from Tony Nowak

I've had good results with Dubbin on whips....it's supposed to have Crocodile oil or some such in it....what the Australian Stock Saddle whip guy recommended for kangaroo whips....
by Hatch
Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:48 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Temple Of Doom jacket from Tony Nowak
Replies: 58
Views: 2761

Re: Temple Of Doom jacket from Tony Nowak

...and what *is* that mysterious envelop in the Surrogate jacket? Lol. 8) The mysterious envelope is the spec sheet (customers measurements and requests) used to make that particular jacket. Most of Tony's custom jackets have these envelopes in or around them. Huh, you mean he actually pays attenti...
by Hatch
Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:37 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Jacket eccentricities & nuances...
Replies: 67
Views: 1961

Re: Jacket eccentricities & nuances...

Dawg, any chance of some pics of that 10 yr old goat jacket? ....all would enjoy seeing a 'well lived in' one........and to see how it compares to the current offerings.......thanks
by Hatch
Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:37 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: THEMAN's Indyish jacket find...
Replies: 14
Views: 453

Re: THEMAN's Indyish jacket find...

Very nice, what was the time frame these were offered by J. Crew.....what is the leather ?
by Hatch
Mon Mar 08, 2010 12:00 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Somebody convince me...
Replies: 293
Views: 10574

Re: Somebody convince me...

Ok, since I cannot sleep... The added info from my lunch with Ian. Ian was in charge of tracking what went in and out of wardrobe and worked closely with the script supervisor. Flash back to when the "group from the US arrived.". This included Neil. He checked out the mock-up from Ian in ...
by Hatch
Thu Mar 04, 2010 4:44 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Somebody convince me...
Replies: 293
Views: 10574

Re: Somebody convince me...

Thanks for the research RC, ....anyone know if _ has ever commented on how deep the yoke was on the jacket he examined........
by Hatch
Tue Mar 02, 2010 3:16 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Somebody convince me...
Replies: 293
Views: 10574

Re: Somebody convince me...

_, don't forget about the cloth one used for the 'River jump'... :TOH: :)
by Hatch
Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:43 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Somebody convince me...
Replies: 293
Views: 10574

Re: Somebody convince me...

But I do have to agree with Crismans and Yohimbo there is some excellent work being done in a 'parallel universe' out here that hopefully all can become aware of....
by Hatch
Mon Mar 01, 2010 3:08 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Somebody convince me...
Replies: 293
Views: 10574

Re: Somebody convince me...

Oh No !! _ you're not saying that my 'Certificate of Authenticy' might decrease in value ARE you........ :lol: :TOH:
by Hatch
Sat Feb 27, 2010 5:04 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Unsolved mystery: Keppler and the Wested/Martin Grace link
Replies: 170
Views: 6806

Re: Unsolved mystery: Keppler and the Wested/Martin Grace link

sebas, maybe ask the pub owner..... :Plymouth: :lol:
by Hatch
Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:09 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Unsolved mystery: Keppler and the Wested/Martin Grace link
Replies: 170
Views: 6806

Re: Unsolved mystery: Keppler and the Wested/Martin Grace link

If you look back and re read all of that from the time, you will see that it was not necessary for G to have sent anything but only to have asked for an exact duplicate. In the end that is what G received. G was confused by Slydini's jacket as were many others, and even though the situation of Slyd...
by Hatch
Thu Feb 25, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Unsolved mystery: Keppler and the Wested/Martin Grace link
Replies: 170
Views: 6806

Re: Unsolved mystery: Keppler and the Wested/Martin Grace link

That jacket in the pic looks almost exactly like my 2001 lambskin Wested Raiders, right down to the 2-inch wide stormflap (the one on the left): http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u257/obiwanbunjee/100_2331.jpg h SD Except the Wested has the rounded 'Peter Pan' collar tips, always made me feel a 'l...
by Hatch
Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:06 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Getting another Wested!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 681

Re: Getting another Wested!!!

Michaelson,Yes, now is my understanding..........probably into weekend.........
by Hatch
Thu Feb 25, 2010 11:43 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Getting another Wested!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 681

Re: Getting another Wested!!!

Indianachris............I wouldn't want to tempt you but Tony is at the 'Arnold Classic' in Columbus Ohio, if that's not too far away..... ;)
by Hatch
Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:39 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Nowak Jacket Owners Thread
Replies: 1636
Views: 120663

Re: Nowak Jacket Owners Thread

Crismans, got to agree with you about the 747 leather......I've got his 'Surrogates' and it's the 747 leather in different shade than the 747 he uses for his Indy jacket.....a great leather ....
by Hatch
Fri Feb 12, 2010 2:12 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: What other film jackets has Tony made?
Replies: 2
Views: 271

Re: What other film jackets has Tony made?

Also did the 'Leatherheads' George Clooney jacket and another for the guy who gets killed early in Surrogates in addition to the Willis jacket ( agree Exit , it is one of his best)