Mutt's Jacket for Indy 5?

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Mutt's Jacket for Indy 5?

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Just got this one off a well known auction site.

I've been looking for a black leather jacket, but have been hampered with A. I'm not a huge fan of maderine/cafe collars and B. I'm even less of a fan of perfecto style motorcycle jackets. Sure, I could go with a black Indy style jacket from any of our friendly vendors, but even I would think that would look too close.

So, I spent time looking for something in a half-belt type style. Anything vintage I was finding was in brown or I'd have to go custom at considerable expense. One jacket I really like is the Schotts 585 Vintage. I could get it made in black, but again there's a big price tag on that. I figured while I was saving up for the 585 I'd see if I could find anything I like as much for less.

Well, came across an auction for a Harley Davidson jacket. Had the collar I like, some cool features in the pockets, a single piece back which I've come to prefer over having a seam down the back and did not have a huge HD logo embossed or embroidered across the front or back. The size was right and the price even better. I put in the minimum bid and got it!

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The only branding on the jacket is this very discreet embroidering on the sleeve.
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Well, there was also these. A fun surprise not mentioned in the auction listing.
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It's heavy, 6.6 lbs according to the shipping courier. I really feel it when I'm wearing it.

I'm very happy with it and it scratches the itch for a black jacket.

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Re: Mutt's Jacket for Indy 5?

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Dude....that it UBER-cool!

Being in the market for a vintage half-belt or cafe racer myself, that one puts a slightly different spin on things....nice compromises between the elements of each, plus you get a copious amount of cargo space with those safari-style pocket configurations....

Love it, man....unique and distinctly you!

Can't ask for better than that!
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Re: Mutt's Jacket for Indy 5?

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Thank you much, kind sir. Like I said, it scratched the itch and at over $600 savings from what I would have spent on the Schotts. :D


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Re: Mutt's Jacket for Indy 5?

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Cool jacket. (But I'm hoping that if there's an Indy 5, the boy's not in it.)
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I heard he wouldn't be in a 5th movie [-o<
So you can be lucky :TOH:
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:rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling:
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I was hoping that he'd be in a straight jacket for Indy 5.
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_ wrote:
Rundquist wrote:I was hoping that he'd be in a straight jacket for Indy 5.
...with a hungry anaconda in the room...

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What the . . . :shock:
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_ wrote:
Rundquist wrote:I was hoping that he'd be in a straight jacket for Indy 5.
...with a hungry anaconda in the room...

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"Snake... why did it have to be snake?"
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That's gonna leave a mark... :anxious:
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Re: Mutt's Jacket for Indy 5?

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Here is a nice leather jacket for him...........
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