vintage jacket

Drhenryindianajones · Post by **Drhenryindianajones** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 8:23 pm

hi all ive just been havin a sort out of props and gear and came across my old indy jacket
before my westeds and us wings i had this 1 ive been tryin to describe it to a new member and wondered if you guys could remember more about them or even had a pic as my cams bust
the jacket is the 1 with the map lining and plane logo i cant remember the maker please chip in guys if you can

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:16 pm

I'm not sure but I think you're talking about a Cooper Jacket that was sold years ago and made of a pretty tough cowhide leather (although I'm prepared to be corrected on that matter by those here who are far more "in the know" on the subject of Indy jackets than I am.)

(And given that the lining of mine (just a flat brown cotton lining) is different, maybe I'm WAAAY off base...)

But if it IS a Cooper, for me it's actually a pretty wild coincidence that you bring this up because it was just within the last 2 weeks that I pulled my old Cooper out of my closet (bought it about 15 years ago) and gave it a good look...
I can't believe how WELL it's aged... Although it DID look a bit "thirsty" so I put some leather dressing on it an Voila! Now, the thing is downright beautiful!

It always was a little bit big for me though - it's more of a "roomy 42R" than a "snug 42R" - so I'm actually going to put it in the Bazaar once I take a few photos of it this weekend.
(It's TOO handsome to not slap it onto the back of a C.O.W. Member who loves a nice jacket with TONS of character! I CAN'T deny this thing a good home!)

You should definitely post a few photos of this jacket of yours, though.
All the Best,
Mitch

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:55 pm

i'd like to see that one for sure mitch! come on, post some pics

dr. hij, i'm in agreement with mitch...sounds like an old coop....michaelson could probably confirm as he is well versed with the 'cooper' age.......from my readings on the board of course.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:03 pm

Actually, _ and Minnesota Jones are more of the old school Cooper experts.

Regards! Michaelson

Mac · Post by **Mac** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:15 pm

Is this the plane logo?

That's Kokopelli's 1994 Disney Cooper from this thread:

viewtopic.php?t=25875

Here's a Disney with a map lining:

It's from an old thread:

viewtopic.php?t=2717

-Mac

Drhenryindianajones · Post by **Drhenryindianajones** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 5:08 pm

Mac you got it mate thats the jacket !!! mines exactly the same as the bottom 1 its got a small rip in the lining at the very bottom but thats all other than that its exactly as you can see in that pic i loved that jacket and when i found it i felt i had been reunited with an old friend !! although its not getting the love it deserves anymore as my other jackets take pride of place i may think about putting it on the bazzar to its an xl size not sure how much id get for it these days though

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:15 pm

WELL DONE, Mac!
You posted Drhenryindianajones' jacket in the bottom photo and MINE in the top!

Mysteries solved!

(But, I'm STILL gonna take a few photos this weekend and post 'em, G!
The jacket looks so nice in it's "old age" I want to have some record of it before I let it go...)

(I just hope my wife doesn't feel the same way about ME...)
;-)

Mitch

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:21 pm

Mitch LaRue wrote: (I just hope my wife doesn't feel the same way about ME...)
;-)

Mitch

I'm sure she'll take pictures too....

Regard! Michaelson

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:28 pm

Michaelson wrote:
Mitch LaRue wrote: (I just hope my wife doesn't feel the same way about ME...)
;-)

Mitch
I'm sure she'll take pictures too....

Regard! Michaelson

i'll keep an eye out in the bazar for a posting from mrs. larue

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:29 pm

Yep, titled 'Nice Old Husband for sale...photos on request'.....

;-)

Regards! Michaelson

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 9:01 pm

But you both forgot to mention:
She'd also say...
"He's Screen Accurate"
and
"while I'd rather let someone here at C.O.W. give him a good home, if I don't get any offers in a week, it's off to eBay!"

Thanks for the laughs, gents...
Have a good night.
Mitch

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:26 am

....also "he's closer to the last film in accuracy than the first three. Like a good Tony Nowak jacket, someone 'beat the @#$% out of him' in use.....'

;-)

Regards! Michaelson

Drhenryindianajones · Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:28 am

and "plenty of use left in him and no marks a good dose of pecards couldnt sort out"

Drhenryindianajones · Post by **Drhenryindianajones** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:56 am

ok guys im deffinatly gonna list this 1 in the cairo bazzar but cant find a reference jacket in there to decide how much its worth any of you got any ideas?

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:11 pm

I can't believe it took THIS long to get around to actually post a couple of photos... but here's a few shots of this well-worn (and well-loved) jacket.

She's up for sale in the Cairo Bazaar now, though...

I've got plenty of coats and jackets to keep me covered and this one just doesn't get to see the light of day that often anymore...it's only fair that someone else enjoy a few adventures of their own with it.

Hope you enjoyes a look at this great jacket that aged so well...
(Feelin' kinda' melancholy, now...)

All the Best,
Mitch

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:19 pm

tou look like Ford with a mustache in the first picture.something about the way you look..

nice jacket by the way.looks realy comfy and has a ala LC style look over it.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:35 pm

Have you seen this thread for the jacket ad?....

viewtopic.php?p=475427&highlight=#475427

That one might be tough to part with. The long yolk (side view) sort of confirms it was a Cooper. I wouldn't be surprised if it was based on the ToD pattern, even though these were made after LC.