Discuss all of the intricacies of the jacket in full detail
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Mississippi Jones
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by Mississippi Jones Sun Apr 19, 2009 1:37 pm
Remember this photo that came out in Empire Magazine?
http://www.wonderfulmachine.com/blog/wp ... n-ford.jpg
I think I remember seeing some threads about this jacket, but I can't remember if it was ever found. It's a real nice jacket. Did anybody ever find the maker? Maybe Indy Magnoli can help us out.
It looks like a modified A-2 with zippered pockets on the sleeves. Doesn't seem too hard to make a copy.
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I didn't know if I should post this in the Leather Jacket forum or Lao Che's Table. If it's in the wrong place, I apologize and please move it to the proper forum.
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by DR Ulloa Sun Apr 19, 2009 1:40 pm
I was watching The Tonight Show a couple nights ago and Leno was wearing either the same jacket or one identical to it during a Jaywalking segment. I don't know who makes it, but it is a nice jacket.
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by alphared6 Sun Apr 19, 2009 4:54 pm
Looks like a replica of the pre/early war, horse hide A-2 to me. There are several manufacturers about.
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by Holt Sun Apr 19, 2009 5:42 pm
uhmm..hope that was a joke right? please say it is...
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by alphared6 Sun Apr 19, 2009 5:54 pm
Ahhhh ... he's just got it on crooked!
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by Last Crusader Sun Apr 19, 2009 6:02 pm
It´s definitely not a replica of any government issued WWII A-2. Fords Jacket has penpockets on the sleeve and press studs on the windflap instead of a hook and eye on the collar.
Seems to be a modern day civil version of the A-2 and two sizes too big on Ford.
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by Hatch Sun Apr 19, 2009 6:25 pm
Yojimbo Jones wrote: Boys, boys...
Of course I was joking.
It's not like anyone around here would say such a thing...!
But I'll bet PLATON likes the length of that long side..."how they all were"
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by Hatch Sun Apr 19, 2009 6:36 pm
But, you wanted to didn't you .........
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by RCSignals Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:07 pm
Yojimbo Jones wrote: Look! And one side is lower than the other!
I think it's just the way he is. Right shoulder lower than the left. That or he saw Holt's photos and knew it's the way forward.
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by Indiana G Sun Apr 19, 2009 11:02 pm
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by Michaelson Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:38 am
I wonder what brand of coffee is in that coffee cup?
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by Hatch Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:00 am
Michaelson wrote: I wonder what brand of coffee is in that coffee cup?
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I don't know....... what time was that picture made ?... could be a 'wee dram of single malt' if after 5:00 pm
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by Michaelson Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:28 am
Not when he's around an airplane. He's more serious about that than even his acting career.
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by Holt Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:12 pm
Im starting to wonder if this is how jackets hang on Ford.
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by Imahomer Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:31 pm
Well, I for one like the jacket and the look.
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by DR Ulloa Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:07 am
Is he wearing a Breitling? Looks like it.
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by binkmeisterRick Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:26 am
Indiana Holt wrote: Im starting to wonder if this is how jackets hang on Ford.
That's a really interesting point, Holt.
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by Hatch Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:09 pm
binkmeisterRick wrote: Indiana Holt wrote: Im starting to wonder if this is how jackets hang on Ford.
That's a really interesting point, Holt.
Had a tailor tell me that most everyone has one shoulder higher than other, one arm longer than other etc....goes back to bone structure,posture, old injuries, genetics etc.....
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by Dutch_jones Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:11 pm
well Ford did have a car accident and he had a Hernia during TOD this could all be playing part in that
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by Hatch Tue Apr 21, 2009 2:20 pm
Dutch , wasn't that a herniated disc ? which fits even better into the posture issue......
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by RCSignals Tue Apr 21, 2009 2:21 pm
Indiana Holt wrote: Im starting to wonder if this is how jackets hang on Ford.
RCSignals wrote:
I think it's just the way he is. Right shoulder lower than the left. That or he saw Holt's photos and knew it's the way forward.
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by Yojimbo Jones Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:15 am
Hatch wrote: Dutch , wasn't that a herniated disc ? which fits even better into the posture issue......
Yeah, but he had the jacket-sliding-off-one-side issue as early as Raiders - I guess if anyone's watching Star Wars, etc. it's something to look for.
Does his little black Han Solo vest do this?
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by Mac Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:30 am
Yojimbo Jones wrote: Does his little black Han Solo vest do this?
Hmmm....
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by RCSignals Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:32 am
Well the right shoulder is lower than the left
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by Mac Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:34 am
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