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by IndianaJames
Wed Mar 08, 2017 7:09 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Newer Aldens track marks on stitching?
Replies: 5
Views: 293

Re: Newer Aldens track marks on stitching?

Thanks man. I have bought there before as well. I am in California so I get charged tax. Ill have to see what to do next. Thanks for the input gents!
by IndianaJames
Wed Mar 08, 2017 12:18 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Newer Aldens track marks on stitching?
Replies: 5
Views: 293

Re: Newer Aldens track marks on stitching?

There are several pictures online that show the Indy boots with machine track marks: https://leffot.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/DSC_0050.jpg They seem to be most visible on the natural chromexcel boots. I was ready for them to be on my boots when I ordered them, but they arrived unblemished. I t...
by IndianaJames
Tue Mar 07, 2017 8:29 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Newer Aldens track marks on stitching?
Replies: 5
Views: 293

Newer Aldens track marks on stitching?

Has this been discussed before? I ordered a new pair of 405's and there are track marks around (following) the toe stitching, presumably from the sewing machine. Ive never seen this on any other pair of Aldens ive ordered before...

Anyone else notice this? :x
by IndianaJames
Fri Sep 02, 2016 2:25 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested Raiders HH 4 year review
Replies: 30
Views: 1635

Re: Wested Raiders HH 4 year review

That jacket is beautiful, looking sharp :TOH:
by IndianaJames
Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:02 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My Wested vs. US Wings jacket ordering experience
Replies: 28
Views: 1860

Re: My Wested vs. US Wings jacket ordering experience

Havent been through here in a while, but its a bummer to see that Wested STILL hasnt sorted out their customer service and sizing issues. I imagine though it can be hard, due to the extreme volume of business they do. Perhaps a knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated customer service rep would solve t...
by IndianaJames
Wed Mar 12, 2014 2:09 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Most trusted leather alteration vendor in California?
Replies: 8
Views: 418

Re: Most trusted leather alteration vendor in California?

They did not come up in relevant searches....interesting. I will look into them as an option - thanks for the reply!
by IndianaJames
Wed Mar 12, 2014 1:32 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Most trusted leather alteration vendor in California?
Replies: 8
Views: 418

Most trusted leather alteration vendor in California?

Have three jackets I have been putting off getting tailored. Heading to the LA area this summer and thought I would see if anyone has a vendor they like and trust to do good alterations. None exist in the SF bay area as far as I can tell. Is Vanson still a good option? Any info is appreciated! :TOH:...
by IndianaJames
Tue Aug 30, 2011 12:47 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Which is the toughest??
Replies: 40
Views: 1739

Re: Which is the toughest??

Yeah pulled back from the dead!! :CR:
by IndianaJames
Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:26 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Just got my first Indy fedora, and boy do I look dopey! PICS
Replies: 67
Views: 5867

Re: Just got my first Indy fedora, and boy do I look dopey!

Niiice....
by IndianaJames
Fri Oct 15, 2010 7:21 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Nowak Jacket after one year of wear.
Replies: 20
Views: 965

Re: Nowak Jacket after one year of wear.

A beauty! :TOH:
by IndianaJames
Thu Feb 11, 2010 5:21 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Custom Indy Bag to Hold Laptop
Replies: 66
Views: 2975

Re: Custom Indy Bag to Hold Laptop

Lots of reproductions which are made in mass quantities, most likely overseas. Your best bet is to have one custom made by a local seamstress or the like. That will probably be your best and most cost effective route. You could probably even take them a MK 7 and ask them to increase the size. You ca...
by IndianaJames
Thu Feb 11, 2010 12:53 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Custom Indy Bag to Hold Laptop
Replies: 66
Views: 2975

Re: Custom Indy Bag to Hold Laptop

How about a kakadu bag?

http://www.wildcowboy.com/Kakadu-canvas ... 5L7142.htm

Not screen accurate, but pretty cool!

IJ
by IndianaJames
Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:04 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Sorry to report Noel Howard- Deceased
Replies: 82
Views: 4302

Indiana Jones undoubtedly would not have been the same without Noel Howard. A great man.

I J
by IndianaJames
Mon Mar 24, 2008 12:14 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Now official. Crystal Skull fedoras are ABs.
Replies: 290
Views: 36134

It would have been foolish of them to NOT go with a vendor who has spent so much time researching every detail of the original hats, period.

Congratulations!

I J
by IndianaJames
Fri Feb 01, 2008 12:11 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: "New" bag source in the UK?
Replies: 43
Views: 2300

i cant believe you guys keep finding new sources for these! Well done!

IJ
by IndianaJames
Sat Oct 20, 2007 1:23 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Nathaniel's of Colorado, yeah Josh Bernsteins hat....
Replies: 22
Views: 1377

Glad I brought it up. $700 is lunacy for a felt hat.... :)
by IndianaJames
Thu Oct 18, 2007 3:19 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Nathaniel's of Colorado, yeah Josh Bernsteins hat....
Replies: 22
Views: 1377

Nathaniel's of Colorado, yeah Josh Bernsteins hat....

I searched and searched but found no posts even though I know there was some a while back. Did anyone ever wind up buying an Explorer from Nathaniels? Do you like it? Any pictures? http://www.nathanielsofcolorado.com/index.php?act=viewDoc&docId=12&ccSID=67b4ab2f2106ab8e3066e897768d55f0 thank...
by IndianaJames
Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:05 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Photos of my Doctor Who Wested...
Replies: 10
Views: 1161

Very nice! Say, what kind of leather was used on the Who jacket? Is that pre-distressed also?

Cheers!
by IndianaJames
Thu Apr 06, 2006 11:53 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: PETER/Wested: Collar question for you.
Replies: 30
Views: 1666

Wested has been really good about emails lately, perhaps try sending him one with a link to this discussion?

Cheers!
I J
by IndianaJames
Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:17 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: UPDATE: Magnoli Satchel v2
Replies: 148
Views: 11891

Excellent news! Cant wait till they are done....

Cheers
I J
by IndianaJames
Sat Mar 25, 2006 6:32 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested WotW jacket in the flesh
Replies: 40
Views: 2950

Wow that IS nice....
Texas, my jacket is 3oz cowhide, very thick. But it distressed nicely. From seeing that shot mantis posted, I really need to get my sleeves narrowed down a bit!

Cheers
by IndianaJames
Sat Mar 25, 2006 2:27 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested WotW jacket in the flesh
Replies: 40
Views: 2950

Here is a pic of mine, to give a better perspective....

Image
by IndianaJames
Fri Mar 24, 2006 7:35 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested WotW jacket in the flesh
Replies: 40
Views: 2950

Also take a look at the left side of the collar, Wested has it wrong. I had a heck of a time figuring this out. The snap twists around and snaps, very odd, but unigue! Also the faux raglan sleeve is a rolled seam upward.... (Dangit, I have more problems posting pics....its rediculous!!!!) http://ima...
by IndianaJames
Thu Mar 09, 2006 11:59 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested WotW jacket in the flesh
Replies: 40
Views: 2950

I saw this on the forbidden site as well. Pretty accurate, with the exception of a couple details....

IJ
by IndianaJames
Thu Mar 09, 2006 11:57 am
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Getting pen ink off a wested
Replies: 14
Views: 743

Sandpaper....it will also distress the jacket a bit!
by IndianaJames
Thu Mar 09, 2006 11:54 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Predistressed before and after pecard w/ pics
Replies: 14
Views: 920

Whoa, nice work! Perhaps a little sandpapering around the seams to finish it off? :wink:

IJ
by IndianaJames
Sun Feb 19, 2006 5:37 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Jacket heading BACK to Wested!
Replies: 27
Views: 1920

Good luck, hopefully it gets back to you fast!

IJ
by IndianaJames
Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:42 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Here are some pics of my gear and collectables
Replies: 5
Views: 438

NIce collection so far!!

Indy J
by IndianaJames
Thu Jan 26, 2006 5:25 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The perfect Herbert Johnson?
Replies: 40
Views: 1650

Once again, this is not a quality issue. As already pointed out several times above, we already know and agree that the AB's are of better quality. Some people collect things for other reasons.

Kind of like Wells Lamonts 1123 wouldnt you say agent 5.... :wink: :wink:


I J
by IndianaJames
Thu Jan 26, 2006 5:19 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: War of the Worlds jacket
Replies: 41
Views: 2864

Interesting, I just picked up some sweater at the gap that was the same color. I picked out the lining at some fabric store near my home....thought it would be more interesting than plain old brown or black. Also I did manage to find a double two way zipper, guess its hard to see in the pics. I woul...
by IndianaJames
Thu Jan 26, 2006 2:12 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: War of the Worlds jacket
Replies: 41
Views: 2864

http://public.fotki.com/jamesravenwood/ A couple pics of the WOTW jacket, the flash really brought out the white striping, in reality I have dulled it down quite a bit with black shoe polish. Id say the collar snaps were the hardest part to figure out. The leather in real life looks like the second ...
by IndianaJames
Thu Jan 26, 2006 1:36 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: War of the Worlds jacket
Replies: 41
Views: 2864

I had a custom WOTW jacket made myself, down to the last detail. If get a picture or two up if anyone wants to see it. Not sure if my leather seamstress would make another one though. Anybody else notice, the "Racing Blouson" is the same jacket Cyclops wears in the new XMEN 3 movie?? Prett...
by IndianaJames
Thu Jan 26, 2006 1:27 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The perfect Herbert Johnson?
Replies: 40
Views: 1650

The problem with this is, the HJ's are NOT the same hats they once were. If one wants a hat with the HJ then by all means this IS a great idea. But if one wants a hat similiar to the quality and syling of the old HJ's, I would go with the AB. From what I have seen, the AB's are a higher quality hat ...
by IndianaJames
Tue Dec 27, 2005 5:55 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: I'm Too Timid To Cut A Brim
Replies: 15
Views: 1043

Only 1/8th? Use sandpaper only....I did this on one of mine, and it worked great. Took a bit longer, but its realy hard to mess up....

Good luck, if you havent already cut it!

I J
by IndianaJames
Wed Aug 10, 2005 5:29 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: OT - Wested's Lethal Weapon Jacket
Replies: 33
Views: 1737

Thats the beauty of a black leather jacket, and why so many people have em....black goes with everything! But distressed brown with the stripes would look cool I think!

I J
by IndianaJames
Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:12 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: OT - Wested's Lethal Weapon Jacket
Replies: 33
Views: 1737

Weaver,
The original 3 jackets used in the film were Limited Edition Tommy Hilfiger leather jackets. You can find them every once in a great while on ebay. I was lucky enough to find one last year....!

INdy J
by IndianaJames
Tue Jul 26, 2005 5:39 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: OT - Wested's Lethal Weapon Jacket
Replies: 33
Views: 1737

storm flap is on the inside of the zipper....
by IndianaJames
Mon Jul 25, 2005 6:51 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: How to fix vents ripping out of MKVI/MKVII?
Replies: 18
Views: 1044

I thought this might come in handy at some point....

http://indexfasteners.com/product/aec/vent/dvent.htm

Here you are!

Cheers
I J
by IndianaJames
Mon Jul 25, 2005 6:43 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: OT - Wested's Lethal Weapon Jacket
Replies: 33
Views: 1737

It IS a nice jacket, I had one from Wested for a while. But for it to be screen accurate a couple things need to be changed, the collar tab for one. I would recommend getting it in black lamb, not goat though...!

Regards
I J
by IndianaJames
Thu May 26, 2005 11:35 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Original Mk VII Bags at WPG
Replies: 10
Views: 505

Thanks Jerry!! Good to see you around, I just might be swinging by your shop to pick up a couple!

I J
by IndianaJames
Mon May 23, 2005 11:14 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: How close is this to the IJ standard?
Replies: 7
Views: 419

I personally like it. If would be good indy fedora if you got a new ribbon, and removed the bound edge...!

Looking good

I J
by IndianaJames
Fri May 13, 2005 7:21 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: My New MkVII... need help
Replies: 16
Views: 557

Do NOT put it in the washing machine whatever you do. Washing machines have destroyed several members' bags in the past. Hand wash only!

Good luck

I J
by IndianaJames
Tue May 10, 2005 12:36 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My New Wested HORSEHIDE
Replies: 66
Views: 4709

:shock: That is one fine jacket. I personally love the color. Hold on to it, Wested wont make horsehide jackets forever.

Wear it in good health

Regards
I J
by IndianaJames
Sat Apr 30, 2005 5:29 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: ANYTHING stronger than acetone?
Replies: 23
Views: 1403

WOw you dug this one up from way back!!
by IndianaJames
Mon Apr 25, 2005 1:14 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: What is the story on how the Indy boot (alden) was chosen
Replies: 13
Views: 1147

Interesting....there is an Alden shop in Carmel.
by IndianaJames
Sun Apr 24, 2005 5:25 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: What is the story on how the Indy boot (alden) was chosen
Replies: 13
Views: 1147

Ditto to what scandanavia said. Ford already wor the 405's for everyday use as a carpenter, and also maybe because he had a foot condition in which he needed the shoes....not sure about the latter.

I J
by IndianaJames
Sun Apr 24, 2005 5:24 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: SOF MKVII - Unissued!
Replies: 10
Views: 436

Oh well, sometimes thats the way it goes. on to the next hidden source!!

I J
by IndianaJames
Sun Apr 24, 2005 1:35 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: SOF MKVII - Unissued!
Replies: 10
Views: 436

I nice big pat on the bag to whomever told SOF about how these are Indy Bags, way to go. :roll:
by IndianaJames
Sat Apr 16, 2005 9:33 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Excellent respirator bag reference page!
Replies: 5
Views: 315

thanks for posting, thats pretty neat!
by IndianaJames
Sun Apr 10, 2005 8:33 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Did you know about this ebay store?
Replies: 2
Views: 386

Most folks do know about US wings, but probably not about the hugely discounted jackets that are selling on ebay right now. This is the price these jackets ought to be selling for year round in my opinion.

best regards

I J

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