Harrison Ford's CS jacket measurements?

lantzn · Post by **lantzn** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:50 pm

Does anyone know what Harrison Ford's CS jacket measurements are according to this chart?
http://www.tonynowak.com/index.php?opti ... &Itemid=44

I'm 49, 6'1", 210 lbs. and was going to order an Indy 4 jacket. I'm just curious how close my measurements are to Mr. Fords since he's also 6'1" and looks about like my build.

Thanks

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:30 pm

i believe the 'sample measurements' on the chart are ford's measurements.....they are the same for at least the sleeve length and shoulder measurement.

lantzn · Post by **lantzn** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:09 pm

Indiana G wrote:i believe the 'sample measurements' on the chart are ford's measurements.....they are the same for at least the sleeve length and shoulder measurement.

I was actually wondering that because I took measurements from both a wool (XL) and leather (XXL) jackets and both came close to those in the sample. When looking at the Indy4 pictures of Ford with his arms to his side it appears the sleeves sit just above his knuckles about an inch. When I measured the jacket that I have, that fits about like that in the sleeves, it measured just over 33". I have broad shoulders and large chest. The leather jacket measures 24" on the A>B, C>D and E>F which is a bit larger then those in the sample. The back of the leather jacket has a 28" I>J measurement which is a couple inches longer then the sample. That's a 4" difference between the front A>B and back I>J whereas the sample shows roughly the same only with a 22.5" and 26" measurements. I have a long torso and the longer/larger jackets fit me best. I wear a 44L-46L suit jacket, 17-17.5 neck/34/35 sleeve dress shirt and 38W x 32L slacks and Levi's.
If those actually are Ford's measurements then I think the measurements I came up with will be right for my CS jacket.

Sorry for being so wordy, it's just so nerve racking trying to order a custom made jacket for the first time ever. I'd hat to spend that kind of money only to have a jacket that doesn't fit right. thanks

Baldwyn · Post by **Baldwyn** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:18 pm

Talk to Tony about it! He'll help you out. I think there's even a Harrison Ford sized "blue" jacket he can have you try?

Hatch · Post by **Hatch** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:18 pm

Don't worry TN will call and confirm measurements and question you about and discrepencies ,maybe even have you remeasure one or two so have your best fitting jacket and tape ready when he calls.........Hatch

SpeedRcrX · Post by **SpeedRcrX** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:26 pm

Yep, he call me 3 times to discuss the measurements. When I sent him photos of me wearing my Wested he even guess most of the measurements of the jacket.

I remeasure one or two thing discuss what will be best for the length and such.

I told him I trust him with the details.

He's a true gentleman and know what he's talking about.

Hatch · Post by **Hatch** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:44 pm

TN knows what you need,sometimes before you do...almost like ESP........the mark of a true craftsman IMO...........Hatch

lantzn · Post by **lantzn** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:21 pm

Great news. My wife recently gave me the go ahead on getting my first piece of Indy gear for our anniversary this month. I went with an AB Indy4 hat and placed the order. Today after finding out that it could take 12-14 months to see the hat, I asked her if I could get the jacket also and let the hat be my next anniversary gift.

She said yes!!! What a gal. Time to call Tony.

Hatch · Post by **Hatch** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:31 pm

Sometimes it's better to ask forgiveness than to ask permission when it comes to these IMPORTANT thangs !!!

Baldwyn · Post by **Baldwyn** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:34 pm

I was talking to my wife last night, and mentioned what Raiders jacket I'd like to have, and she said "What? You want a RAIDERS jacket now too?" We've been married 14 years, you'd think she'd know better!!!!

lantzn · Post by **lantzn** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:22 pm

Hatch wrote:Sometimes it's better to ask forgiveness than to ask permission when it comes to these IMPORTANT thangs !!!

Well Hatch I use to be that way and the problem was so did she. Now we consult each other, have no debts and pay cash for just about everything. I like our new way a whole lot better then the years of being deep in debt and stress. ;-)

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:31 pm

there is only one rule in our house and that is I BUY WHAT I PLEASE....... so go cook me some dinner now! i said now!!!

sometimes i even use the money from her purse and shoe allowance just to pay for faster shipping and then i.....OWWWW.....OWWWW!!!!!

gotta go folks....mrs. G says i have to go clean the house and that i'm not allowed to use her computer anymore.......

lantzn · Post by **lantzn** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:42 pm

Indiana G wrote:there is only one rule in our house and that is I BUY WHAT I PLEASE....... so go cook me some dinner now! i said now!!!

sometimes i even use the money from her purse and shoe allowance just to pay for faster shipping and then i.....OWWWW.....OWWWW!!!!!

gotta go folks....mrs. G says i have to go clean the house and that i'm not allowed to use her computer anymore.......

I saw that commin'

lantzn · Post by **lantzn** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:46 pm

I called Tony today and tonight upon his request sent some pictures and measurements of a couple of jackets. Can't wait to talk to him tomorrow! Wow AB hats ordered and new jacket in the works, I'm feeling spoiled.

SpeedRcrX · Post by **SpeedRcrX** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:22 am

Indiana G wrote:there is only one rule in our house and that is I BUY WHAT I PLEASE....... so go cook me some dinner now! i said now!!!

sometimes i even use the money from her purse and shoe allowance just to pay for faster shipping and then i.....OWWWW.....OWWWW!!!!!

gotta go folks....mrs. G says i have to go clean the house and that i'm not allowed to use her computer anymore.......

Well I guess it one of the avantages to being single, no one to consult concerning purchase just I, me and myself....

sithspawn · Post by **sithspawn** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 7:30 pm

Just ask Tony for HF's exact measurements. He will give you a SA spec jacket that is spot on. Exactly what I got.

Indiana Whit · Post by **Indiana Whit** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:05 am

Ford looks more like a 6'- 6'1" @ 190 lbs to me now, maybe 175 in Raiders (which for me at that height range is really skinny- I still feel skinny at 193)- glad he didnt get a bad case of the fat-head syndrome that many actors over 45 or 50 get (compare their faces now to 20 years ago- it's like their head exploded)!

I was initially going to go with 26" for my jacket but felt 27" would hit the back pockets better...leather drapes differently than cotton/poly so I'll find out when it arrives if it's too long.

lantzn · Post by **lantzn** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:08 pm

Indiana Whit wrote:Ford looks more like a 6'- 6'1" @ 190 lbs to me now, maybe 175 in Raiders (which for me at that height range is really skinny- I still feel skinny at 193)- glad he didnt get a bad case of the fat-head syndrome that many actors over 45 or 50 get (compare their faces now to 20 years ago- it's like their head exploded)!

I was initially going to go with 26" for my jacket but felt 27" would hit the back pockets better...leather drapes differently than cotton/poly so I'll find out when it arrives if it's too long.

Fat-head syndrome, hahaha. Up until I married my second wife in 91' I was 175 lbs. and at my height and build most people said I was to skinny. I put on 20 lbs. within 2 years of our marriage. This wife actually believes in nutrition and feeding me on a regular basis. In the past 7 years I've been on pain killers due to an auto accident and chronic back pain. I've fluctuated between 200-220. I feel and look best at about 195-200.

lantzn · Post by **lantzn** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:55 pm

Well I just ordered my jacket. Tony called and we discussed some options. He's going to send me a "test" jacket that he thinks is the correct fit based on our discussion. Once I get it we can decide what, if any, adjustments need to be made to the measurements for making my jacket. Pretty darn cool if you ask me.

Jakob Emiliussen · Post by **Jakob Emiliussen** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:56 pm

Wow - that's quite a service to provide

... I wonder if wested ever would have done that!

DAVIDUGLY · Post by **DAVIDUGLY** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:04 am

Can the HF CS jacket be zipped up?
One thing I noticed is it's always open in the front about
this much.

Is it smaller in the back to sort of force it open?

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:45 am

My guess is that it *could* be zipped up, but would look almost like a wet suit!

I have a couple of Indy jackets that give that wide-open look. It looks great and very flattering, but I try my best to avoid zipping it up, as it isn't exactly very comfortable, and makes me feel like Buffalo Bill...

Take my Nowak Raiders for example:

unzipped
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167 ... /TNR11.jpg

partially zipped
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167 ... r/TNR7.jpg

I only zipped it up halfway in that picture, but you can imagine how it would look like fully zipped... Which is why I didn't put it up! ;-)

lantzn · Post by **lantzn** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:55 am

DAVIDUGLY wrote:Can the HF CS jacket be zipped up?
One thing I noticed is it's always open in the front about
this much.

Is it smaller in the back to sort of force it open?

Tony said that he put a big zipper in his CS jacket because it looked better. I wasn't sure what he meant by "big".

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:12 pm

lantzn wrote:
DAVIDUGLY wrote:Can the HF CS jacket be zipped up?
One thing I noticed is it's always open in the front about
this much.

Is it smaller in the back to sort of force it open?

Tony said that he put a big zipper in his CS jacket because it looked better. I wasn't sure what he meant by "big".

Bigger gauge zipper, which means bigger zipper teeth, and bigger zipper pull.

Baldwyn · Post by **Baldwyn** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:20 pm

Castor Dioscuri wrote:My guess is that it *could* be zipped up, but would look almost like a wet suit!

I have a couple of Indy jackets that give that wide-open look. It looks great and very flattering, but I try my best to avoid zipping it up, as it isn't exactly very comfortable, and makes me feel like Buffalo Bill...

Take my Nowak Raiders for example:

unzipped
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167 ... /TNR11.jpg

partially zipped
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167 ... r/TNR7.jpg

I only zipped it up halfway in that picture, but you can imagine how it would look like fully zipped... Which is why I didn't put it up! ;-)

Hey Castor,

So I just finished watching Raiders and Last Crusade. I never noticed that he wears his jacket partially zipped in LC before. Anyways, he starts the Raven Bar fight with the jacket zipped to the solar plexus, and it works its way down until open. How does yours look similarly zipped to this:

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 1:04 pm

mine's pretty close ;-)

Harrison Ford's CS jacket measurements?

Harrison Ford's CS jacket measurements?

What a woman!

Sending "test" jacket.