coyle's custom cowhide....er...custom

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:30 pm

i've seen alot of beautiful todd's cowhide jackets on the forum which inspired me to get my own. i was still loving the prewashed lambskin i got but todd wasn't as satisfied as i was with the fit.....so he offered to take my measurements EXTREMELY close.

this was the first indy jacket i have received where the action pleats lie flat and closed in a prone position.....usually they wrinkle out or stay open as i have a larger chest/shoulder area than usual....and someday, i'm gonna turn it all to muscle....someday....

i believe todd has mastered how to peice everything together for the best fit you can ever get in a jacket. kudos to you todd....and thanks for the stellar service.....this is definitely the best fitting jacket i own....now i just need to get the shine and newness off of it

jacket closed:

jacket open:

from the back:

action pleats are closed and straight:

the jacket has all of the usual SA features that you would find. i've found the cowhide to be a little too shiney from the get go but i've seen some pretty good results from other members after time.....i can't wait to break her......ps...all flying squirrels were exterminated in this production.....

GCR · Post by **GCR** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:39 pm

G - That has got to be:

A) One of the best fitting jackets I have ever seen

B) One of the best looking jackets I have ever seen (in terms of overall screen-accuracy, color, drape, etc.)

C) An awesome addition to a jacket collection that seems to be growing at a record pace. (What is this, your 43rd Indy jacket?

)

D) All of the above.

I'm going with "D".

Congrats!

-GCR

Labbas · Post by **Labbas** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 2:57 am

Nice jacket! It looks like Indy's.. and mine!

Congratz to another great jacket!

// Labbas

Indiana Kev · Post by **Indiana Kev** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 2:59 am

WOW that jacket looks great! I just got one question...

Can I have it?!!

Satipo · Post by **Satipo** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:35 am

Now you're talking! That's one of the best looking/fitting jackets I've seen here. Just look at how nicely the back fits. That's where many jackets fail, IMHO.

eazybox · Post by **eazybox** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 5:03 am

Great.

Jack

Indiana Max · Post by **Indiana Max** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 5:21 am

That is a gorgeous jackets and it fits absolutely perfect :!:

Technonut · Post by **Technonut** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 6:54 am

You have a winner there Indiana G....

You wear it well...

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:17 pm

thanks for the compliments gents....much appreciated.

i'd give this one to ya kev, but it's definitely a one size fits one.....i don't think your normal build would fit nicely into this wide bodied/stumpy armed jacket very well

Panama Tom Jr. · Post by **Panama Tom Jr.** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 1:40 pm

Seriously nice jacket G - the color is spot on and the pleats look perfect - that is the biggest pet peeve for me, as the pleats on my Wested tend to gape open most of the time. Todd definitely fixed that issue on his jacket...
Congrats!

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:03 pm

Dunk that thing in some water and watch it bloom (well not literally). That seems to have a great affect on Todd's cowhide, which I think is an fantastic hide he's chosen. Looks good on you and I agree the fit is better IMHO too...particularly the zipped shot, reminds me of the Raven Bar sceen alot.

Doug C

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:07 pm

i was thinking of putting some water on it to kill the shine....perhaps some saddle soap?

i want to avoid dunking the whole thing into water. does anyone know what saddle soap will do? i believe the sheen is there because of the oil finish on the jacket.....does anyone have an idea of how to take this off without soaking the whole thing? i've already did a wipe with some alcohol....took a minute amount of shine off of it.

Satipo · Post by **Satipo** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 5:03 pm

Indiana G wrote:i was thinking of putting some water on it to kill the shine....perhaps some saddle soap?

i want to avoid dunking the whole thing into water. does anyone know what saddle soap will do? i believe the sheen is there because of the oil finish on the jacket.....does anyone have an idea of how to take this off without soaking the whole thing? i've already did a wipe with some alcohol....took a minute amount of shine off of it.

A few drags behind a truck should do it. Okay, I know that wasn't very helpful ...

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 5:05 pm

Satipo wrote:
Indiana G wrote:i was thinking of putting some water on it to kill the shine....perhaps some saddle soap?

i want to avoid dunking the whole thing into water. does anyone know what saddle soap will do? i believe the sheen is there because of the oil finish on the jacket.....does anyone have an idea of how to take this off without soaking the whole thing? i've already did a wipe with some alcohol....took a minute amount of shine off of it.
A few drags behind a truck should do it. Okay, I know that wasn't very helpful ...

bite your tongue satipo......cuz i'm always very helpful.....with every post i make.....uh hum.....everyone

regardless if i can't find a chemical method of removing the shine, there's no better method than letting time take its toll

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 5:13 pm

Send it over here G, a little British weather will put it through it's paces.

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 5:21 pm

Indiana G :

i want to avoid dunking the whole thing into water.

Dude, you were going to shower in it weren't you

, tell the truth you were thinking "hey this ain't dunking it.."

Doug C

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:58 pm

Hey Indiana G, thats one nice lookin jacket my friend it's a perfect fit, love the way the action pleats lay flat, love the color as well.
You might try 91% Isoprpyl alcohol, give it a light rub down at first. If you raed in the distressing section you'll see this mention a lot for taking the shean off, work some on my Wested Goat.

Wear that beauty in good health and hope it takes you many ah adventure.
Croft

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 8:20 am

Great, fit, G! Looks like you hit a home run!

junior · Post by **junior** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:48 pm

Why am I not suprised?

Go show Todd....again.

Fact: if you want a Raiders, Todd's custom is the one.

junior

nicktheguy · Post by **nicktheguy** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:16 pm

Nice looking jacket....oh so many decisions!

Mac · Post by **Mac** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:37 pm

That's a perfect fit! To my eyes THAT is the cut from Raiders, rather than the "80's cut" that many prefer.

It’s strange how people can view the same image and each person will tend to remember it differently. I suppose it's all in the eyes of the beholder.

Regardless, that's a keeper.

- Mac