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by car96
Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:45 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: LC jacket suggestions
Replies: 6
Views: 467

Re: LC jacket suggestions

Steele and Jones. Quality Measurements taken in detail and jacket made to fit...I dare say when you receive it will fit better than any other jacket that you will buy without trying it on before purchase. This is the reason I have so many jackets....because I didn't find Steele and Jones first. If I...
by car96
Fri Feb 07, 2020 9:30 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested LC Hero jacket!
Replies: 330
Views: 34164

Re: Wested LC Hero jacket!

I have had 4 wested's , 3 of which were made for me and one I bought used. All four fit differently (all Last Crusade style) even though measurements are same. Probably the best fitting is the used one that is labeled a size "44" I am more of a 48...go figure. They produce so many jackets ...
by car96
Sun Jan 26, 2020 2:21 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Professor Glasses Broke
Replies: 10
Views: 492

Re: Professor Glasses Broke

Thanks....who / what email do I send to correspond to?

Chad
by car96
Thu Jan 23, 2020 5:05 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Professor Glasses Broke
Replies: 10
Views: 492

Re: Professor Glasses Broke

This was / is my first pair of full time glasses...progressive lenses at that too. I have graduated from my 'readers'.
by car96
Thu Jan 23, 2020 3:18 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Professor Glasses Broke
Replies: 10
Views: 492

Re: Professor Glasses Broke

Ahhhh, Michaelson....I didn't know this. They were a Secret Santa gift from Magnoli this season and I had my doctor fit my prescription into them as it was no problem. They asked where I got them from so I showed them the website to Magnoli. They suggested I go with a different pair after trying to ...
by car96
Thu Jan 23, 2020 9:09 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Professor Glasses Broke
Replies: 10
Views: 492

Professor Glasses Broke

Well after 10 days of wear my optometrist broke my glasses while trying to adjust them.

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by car96
Sun Mar 03, 2019 1:19 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Indy III jacket, by S&J
Replies: 193
Views: 27900

Re: Indy III jacket, by S&J

What leather that you use is most similar to that of the LC Smithsonian jacket? Horsehide or lambskin?
by car96
Sat Mar 02, 2019 1:04 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Indy III jacket, by S&J
Replies: 193
Views: 27900

Re: Indy III jacket, by S&J

Diego,

How are the LC jackets coming along these days?

What is the current leather look like to make a distressed LC jacket as close to looking as the Smithsonian jacket you guys got to look at?

Discounts for returning customers?

Chad
by car96
Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:40 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Savile Row glasses, Raiders style. Pictures, please!
Replies: 30
Views: 2233

Re: Savile Row glasses, Raiders style. Pictures, please!

Nosirrah.....

Can you share a little more information on those Flexons. Can those be found in stores or only online? I found their website.

Do they come non prescription so my local can put in progressives lenses for reading? I assume so.
by car96
Mon Oct 22, 2018 10:57 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Indy III jacket, by S&J
Replies: 193
Views: 27900

Re: Indy III jacket, by S&J

What is the cost on these LC jackets?
by car96
Sun Aug 19, 2018 6:14 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The Penman post 'em up Pages....The Adventure Continues...
Replies: 3747
Views: 339251

Re: The Penman post 'em up Pages....The Adventure Continues.

Looks good on you, glad we could finally get the deal done.
by car96
Fri Feb 09, 2018 9:18 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Steele and Jones standard horsehide wait begins.
Replies: 37
Views: 2647

Re: Steele and Jones standard horsehide wait begins.

Looks like a screen used jacket, awesome work!
by car96
Sun Dec 31, 2017 3:18 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Indy III jacket, by S&J
Replies: 193
Views: 27900

Re: Indy III jacket, by S&J

cowhide. Trying to post a better/recent photo.

Just took a couple more shots trying to get in the sun....then my camera battery died, LOL.

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by car96
Sun Dec 31, 2017 2:24 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Indy III jacket, by S&J
Replies: 193
Views: 27900

Re: Indy III jacket, by S&J

Here is an update on my S&J LC jacket. It's about 2 years old now and I love it. Penman Raiders hat. I don't get to wear it that much because it does not get very cold here. (Taking pics by one's self is hard, about the best I can do). http://i68.tinypic.com/sphtkz.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/2s9...
by car96
Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:23 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: First Magnoli LC White Label Jacket!
Replies: 131
Views: 15346

Re: First Magnoli White Label Last Crusade!

Ahh yes, this explains it; we don’t get that cold in North Houston.
by car96
Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:01 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: First Magnoli LC White Label Jacket!
Replies: 131
Views: 15346

Re: First Magnoli White Label Last Crusade!

I am so glad that it sounds like this is a quality LC jacket at an affordable price.

How is it too cold to wear a leather jacket? I wait for our cold weather and break my LC jacket out as often as I can.
by car96
Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:07 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Duluth Trading Co. 30%-off sale - Indy MOTB cardigan?
Replies: 9
Views: 459

Re: Duluth Trading Co. 30%-off sale - Indy MOTB cardigan?

I went to my local Jos A Bank and they not only had none in stock they couldn't bring the cardigan up on their website. The salesman really tried hard to find it, but appeared to have never seen it in their store. I tried at home looking on their website and couldn't get the item to load; it would t...
by car96
Thu Nov 30, 2017 9:59 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: First Magnoli LC White Label Jacket!
Replies: 131
Views: 15346

Re: Ordered a Magnoli Last Crusade

Ahhh, yes. Sometimes you have to put the dots close together for me.
by car96
Thu Nov 30, 2017 9:29 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: First Magnoli LC White Label Jacket!
Replies: 131
Views: 15346

Re: Ordered a Magnoli Last Crusade

Holt...I think I am missing your point? LOL seriously :-k

Kinda the norm for me these days.
by car96
Thu Nov 30, 2017 9:20 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: First Magnoli LC White Label Jacket!
Replies: 131
Views: 15346

Re: Ordered a Magnoli Last Crusade

So Nebraska, in your opinion...the jacket on Magnoli's website....from the link that was given above. is it a good representation of the jacket that you received? Same leather in the photo on his website? Does this make sense. What I am saying is the jacket on his website looks a good bit thinner le...
by car96
Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:59 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: First Magnoli LC White Label Jacket!
Replies: 131
Views: 15346

Re: Ordered a Magnoli Last Crusade

Those look rather helpful, thank you,

This deal looks too good to pass up. Really want.

What kind of leather is this jacket? Weight of jacket?
by car96
Wed Nov 29, 2017 7:34 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: First Magnoli LC White Label Jacket!
Replies: 131
Views: 15346

Re: Ordered a Magnoli Last Crusade

I have found it now. Not certain how to measure ‘Armhole’ , ‘High Arm Width’, and ‘Mid Arm Width’? I have a Wested and a Steele and Jones and where the seam is located along the sleeve is providing confusion. The seam that runs from the shoulder to the cuff causes the sleeve to produc some extra whe...
by car96
Wed Nov 29, 2017 6:27 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: First Magnoli LC White Label Jacket!
Replies: 131
Views: 15346

Re: Ordered a Magnoli Last Crusade

Great looking jacket.

How does sizing work with this jacket and Magnoli? Are specific measurements needed?
by car96
Wed Nov 22, 2017 5:40 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: More gear
Replies: 7
Views: 504

Re: More gear

WG?
by car96
Thu Sep 21, 2017 9:45 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: More gear
Replies: 7
Views: 504

Re: More gear

Gun is a prop
by car96
Mon Jul 17, 2017 11:40 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: New Herbert Johnson!
Replies: 279
Views: 23510

Re: New Herbert Johnson!

Your hat looks good. My question is do the hats from Herbert Johnson come already shaped and bashed to buyer wants? If I have to try and shape a hat , I will ruin it. Doesn't make sense to spend that kind of money then let a novice try and shape it to make it look great. I couldn't do it. Congratula...
by car96
Mon May 08, 2017 8:06 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: My take on the clipper fedora and choice for new purchase
Replies: 66
Views: 4933

Re: My take on the clipper fedora and choice for new purchas

Looks great.

Is this hatter in Germany or Australia?

Can you provide a direct link to order any of their hats.

Is this it below?

https://www.replix.de/fedora-hats/advintage-fedoras/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Which one has an option of carbon, bespoke?
by car96
Mon Feb 20, 2017 7:59 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: A little review on my S&J experience to date...
Replies: 17
Views: 1043

Re: A little review on my S&J experience to date...

Glad to hear good things from S&J continue.

I hope your jacket is all that you want it to be, and I am sure it will be from Diego.
by car96
Sat Feb 11, 2017 7:05 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Jacket Refresher
Replies: 10
Views: 535

Re: Jacket Refresher

Steele and Jones if you want it to fit and look great.
by car96
Thu Jan 12, 2017 3:21 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: searching for my own perfect "indy" jacket
Replies: 50
Views: 6314

Re: searching for my own perfect "indy" jacket

After two custom Wested's and another one second hand I can say they are great jackets. After one Steele & Jones jacket...I do not have the need to buy or wear another jacket. It fits perfect. Diego will do above and beyond to make sure the jacket you buy from them is going to fit to your standa...
by car96
Thu Dec 08, 2016 3:00 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: A neverending LC project.
Replies: 15
Views: 860

Re: A neverending LC project.

I have a HH Wested...it doesn't look anywhere close to that; jealous! :TOH:
by car96
Wed Nov 23, 2016 11:31 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Need advice buying my first Indy Jacket
Replies: 9
Views: 545

Re: Need advice buying my first Indy Jacket

You will not regret nor have to send back a jacket from Steele & Jones as their attention to detail & customer service are great!
by car96
Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:09 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Custom Wested Raiders - too tight
Replies: 38
Views: 2232

Re: Custom Wested Raiders - too tight

Looks good on you, it will probably loosen up with some wear and tear and give you that great broken in leather fit.
by car96
Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:04 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Custom Wested Raiders - too tight
Replies: 38
Views: 2232

Re: Custom Wested Raiders - too tight

Three Wested's and everyone I custom ordered fits differently & none fit well.

The one that fits the best is the one I bought second hand from another user on here. It's not even close to my size as it is listed as a 44 but it fits better than the ones I measured as a 46/48.
by car96
Wed Aug 31, 2016 10:21 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Alden Indy Boots Impressions From Owners
Replies: 56
Views: 3319

Re: Alden Indy Boots Impressions From Owners

Anyone else have trouble with the tongues on the 405's not staying centered? Always sliding towards the outer side of the foot.
by car96
Mon Aug 29, 2016 11:15 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested Raiders HH 4 year review
Replies: 30
Views: 1635

Re: Wested Raiders HH 4 year review

I have a Wested HH.

Not sure how old it is because I bought it from another member.

Fits great and has a custom feel to it.
by car96
Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:36 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Indy III jacket, by S&J
Replies: 193
Views: 27900

Re: Indy III jacket, by S&J

Thanks, it's breaking in nicely. About a year old, have not much chance to wear it as its not all that cold in Texas.

Seeing all these distressed S&J LC jackets makes me want to attempt, but I think I'll just let it age like Yesterday's Wine.

;)
by car96
Mon Jul 25, 2016 12:57 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: LC jacket project. From off the rack to Screen reminiscent.
Replies: 37
Views: 2470

Re: LC jacket project. From off the rack to Screen reminisce

Looks great; makes me want to go to the Wested site and buy up one off clearance and or a brand new one.

Still amazed how you got the collar to look like that without cutting it, amazing. If that jacket could only talk :TOH:
by car96
Mon Jul 25, 2016 12:22 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Close-Enough Shirt for Barnett College Suit
Replies: 9
Views: 413

Re: Close-Enough Shirt for Barnett College Suit

I found the JC Penny shirt.....$9 bucks. Looks good!
by car96
Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:47 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My Last Crusade jacket.
Replies: 8
Views: 557

Re: My Last Crusade jacket.

Really nice. Great looking leather, nice wear/distressing looks due to old age.

For what reason do you have the brand maker label covered up? It's a great LC jacket, I am sure all here would be interested.
by car96
Fri Jul 08, 2016 10:15 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: A LC jacket
Replies: 7
Views: 628

Re: A LC jacket

Hand warmer use is fine. I just can't lift my arms without the infamous flying squirrel effect.
by car96
Wed Jul 06, 2016 9:47 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Show your STEELE & JONES "Cazadora '36"
Replies: 333
Views: 54173

Re: Show your STEELE & JONES "Cazadora '36"

I will second those sentiments. Diego will make the jacket with detailed measurements and stay in constant contact /communication with you. You will not need to return a Steele and Jones because it does not fit correctly. I own three Wested's, one US Wings and one Steele and Jones and the S&J fi...
by car96
Wed Jul 06, 2016 4:05 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: A LC jacket
Replies: 7
Views: 628

A LC jacket

As you can see, it's a Wested. Antique Lambtouch. Distressed myself & recently put in washing machine. If anyone can tell me how to make the lower back look like the leather above the yoke, I would appreciate it. It has that 'marbled predistresed' look to it that I don't much care for. http://i6...
by car96
Fri Jun 24, 2016 6:49 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: LC jacket project. From off the rack to Screen reminiscent.
Replies: 37
Views: 2470

Re: LC jacket project. From off the rack to Screen reminisce

So, did you cut the collar and re sew it?

You had to alter it somehow because that is not the same pointy collar as off the rack, looks good.
by car96
Tue Jun 14, 2016 11:20 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Todd's Pants!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 1251

Re: Todd's Pants!!!

Yes & larger waist sizes hopefully- 38,40,42
by car96
Sun Jun 12, 2016 12:34 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Todd's Costumes Question
Replies: 3
Views: 352

Todd's Costumes Question

Is Todd still trying to sell Indiana Jones costumes or phasing out Indy?

I just checked his site and there are very limited sizes available in all items.

Apparently the #Raidersguys used some of his gear to finish their adaptation, the plane blowing up scene, and they looked dressed really good.
by car96
Wed Jun 08, 2016 10:00 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Holt's Last crusade gear *****COMPLETE / NEW pic in 1st post
Replies: 101
Views: 7750

Re: Holt's Last crusade gear *****COMPLETE / NEW pic in 1st

McQ7 and Holt, When you search eBay for the pants, what are you putting in the search box? I tend to get varying results based on what I label/call these pants. And more importantly, what waist size do you seem to find a lot of on eBay. My limited searches tend to produce small waist sizes, 28,30,32...
by car96
Tue May 24, 2016 12:52 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Last Crusade jacket quest
Replies: 80
Views: 7149

Re: Last Crusade jacket quest

It's all good by me. I just felt like being still kinda new around here I didn't follow all the posts in this thread.
by car96
Mon May 23, 2016 8:29 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Last Crusade jacket quest
Replies: 80
Views: 7149

Re: Last Crusade jacket quest

I've got a Steele and Jones, actually have the first LC they made. I was under the impression after reading this thread that the person who viewed the Smithsonian jacket...is going to start producing a LC jacket in a more screen accurate leather and specs. Not sure who Dan is? Maybe he has something...
by car96
Mon May 23, 2016 6:54 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Last Crusade jacket quest
Replies: 80
Views: 7149

Re: Last Crusade jacket quest

So is there a more screen accurate LC jacket we can order right now? What leather is to be used? Do we get to give our exact measurements or is it just a Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large sizing? I am confused. :? Oh....I would take any of the above LC jackets shown...Chicago, Smithsonian, Lucas arc...