Club Obi Wan

YUP, Steel & Jones have done it again, and they said I could start a thread regarding it.

Their coming out with a Raiders jacket based on the truck chase scene.
And you can even get it with the bullet hole, yikes.

I’m stoked because I’ve pulled the trigger on another S&J (last was a ToD hero)

Spec’s you can get are correct buckles with prongs or not, the lining can be 100% very thin polyester, dark brown (orriginal lining from the jacket) and they have their standard lining spec’s like cotton body with satin sleeves.

Their going to hopefully chime in with more info and pictures, I’v seen some and it looks awesome.
You can it distressed or not, but the distressing will be heavey and I like the way they do it, before the jacket is built.

I’m getting chocolate Robby lamb skin and it have satin sleeves for easy putting on, Tri-black buckles with no prongs, but I’m on the fence, others say with prongs are dangerous to car seats, but I need to hop more.

I love my recent jacket and they really take the time to get the sizing spot on and I know this one will to.

Now the waiting begins, again.

Croft

Sounds like they were able to find more of that ribby merino then? Looking forward to photographs!

I’ve been hoping they would’ve popped in by now.
I,ve seen pictures but wasn’t surely If it was ok to post.
So when I can put them on imgu I’ll post one or two.

But it does look good, not sure it’ll have a lot of ribby but maybe some.

Croft

Thanks for the post, Croft.

The leather is "Chocolate Ribby Lambskin"
Some ribbiness here and there.
Nothing extreme.

We are putting together pictures and videos to announce this new offering.

Coming soon!

Any word on this?

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Thanks Tibor!

Not much longer now and I’ll have my new jacket, can’t wait.
Anyway, last night I changed the channel to about 5 minutes before the truck chase scene.
Just made me stand up and say, it must one crazy coincidence.

look forward to receiving it.

Croft

Indiana Croft wrote:Not much longer now and I’ll have my new jacket, can’t wait.
Anyway, last night I changed the channel to about 5 minutes before the truck chase scene.
Just made me stand up and say, it must one crazy coincidence.

look forward to receiving it.

Croft

Working on the last details.
I'll send you pictures ASAP

Can't wait.
Croft

custom means....if you get in your truck, Diego will shoot you in the arm.

Texan Scott wrote:custom means....if you get in your truck, Diego will shoot you in the arm.

Awesome idea to get a true accurate jacket!!!!

Well the waiting is almost over, Indiego Jones was so kind to tease me with some pic's of new jacket.
Looks awesome
I know some aren't a big fan of the pre-distressed, but when it's done before it's put together make a big difference in the integrity of the jacket. Sorry Michaelson.

I wear the jackets a lot, they just don't distress fast enough for me. This is why I'll distress a jacket. I love the look of a well beat up / worn jacket.

And here it is.








The grain on the back panel looks awesome, just like if not so very close to the textured in the scene where he on the front well well hanging on for dear life.

This looks awesome and I can't wait to show it off all geared up.

Croft

That's a sharp looking jacket.

Looking forward to seeing you wear it in the sand quarry.


Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Indiana Croft wrote:
I know some aren't a big fan of the pre-distressed, but when it's done before it's put together make a big difference in the integrity of the jacket. Sorry Michaelson.

Well what can I say.
At least Diego doesn’t before assembly.

Croft

Ordered the Truck Chase jacket and the Streets of Cairo fedora from S&J. Was waffling between this and the Wested Raiders jacket, but went with this one based on the pics and the overall feedback for S&J.

Mine is on it's way, so look for picture as soon as it comes in.
This is the part that makes you naw on your finger nails.
The wait.
The questions, will it fit, how will it drape. How will it look. (it'll look good)

BUT
Diego asks question"s and get the details down.

I can't wait.

Croft

Indiana Croft wrote:Mine is on it's way, so look for picture as soon as it comes in.

Excellent, can’t wait to see the pictures!

Jacket is officially in NY customs.


Croft

Jacket has been officially released from NY customs.



Croft

Congratulations When arrive it, post some pics

Oh you can count on it. Just praying it fits. We discussed size so all should be good.

Croft

The anticipation of getting a new jacket, hat, whip... whatever, is such a great feeling. Good for you.

The Character wrote:

Cool

Thanks that was very funny, glad I wasn't taking a sip of water.

Croft

It has arrived, I watched it every day make it's way from NY to Nashua to Newmarket and now to me.

First thing I did when opening the bag, was to take a huge intake of breath, ahhhhh the new leather smell.

This looks and feels perfect right out of the box, and I'll be posting better pictures in day light this Sunday.

Steel & Jones have hit it right out of the park, was going to buy a ROTLA from them many years ago, but didn't and I'm glad I waited for this beaut to be offered.

Ok, bear with me, but the leather on this is soooooo soft, and nice a flat brown, not shinny like some others which require you to treat it some way to take the shine off it.
This leather looks like it's been a trusted friend for a long tome, but it brand new.

They did a fantastic job on the distressing that I don't think there's room for improvement. I always tweak a new jacket I some way.
Not this one.
Will wear it while, but it hit it with some water in the collar and sleeves, but not much.

The lining is all brown with satin sleeves, perfect. Wish it did have the S&J logo though, just to be able to say, its a S&J jacket.

I went with the buckles with prongs as based on info this is screen accurate, only question is, are there supposed to be holes for the prongs?

I will be adding more soon as I don't think you'll be able to keep me to quiet on this one.

Diego, you did an awesome job and should be proud to be able to put out something that looks like it was made from a company that makes leather jacket as a business.
If ever you quit your day job you defiantly have a future in the leather jacket business.

Thank you sir.

Oh yea, a quick pic, more to come.
Croft

Croft,
Thank you so much for this review
Wow....you look great in that jacket!

Of course, we want to see more pics!

Indiana Croft wrote: Wish it did have the S&J logo though, just to be able to say, its a S&J jacket

I went with the buckles with prongs as based on info this is screen accurate, only question is, are there supposed to be holes for the prongs?

Our S&J label is installed on the lining inside pocket.
The existing/surviving RAIDERS jackets have no label at all.
We respected that...in a certain way.

NO HOLES ON STRAPS!
The prongs work very well keeping the straps tight, no need for holes
Also, the original jackets had no holes.

ENJOY IT!!!
We are very happy for you
Cheers.-



PS: ha! I was correct on the size!

Yes you were correct in sizing, little, very little snug, but I typically wouldn’t be wearing a flannel shirt under it.
As I type this sitting with the misses, I’m of course wearing it, and it just feels so , so perfect.

And I got a chuckle when you told me where your logo was, haha that’s awesome.

anyone whose on the fence, better jump to get in line for this one.
And did I mention that new leather smell, wish you could bottle it.

Love this jacket.
Croft

Was never on the fence... fell for it with the first pics. That is absolutely brilliant! I’m right there with Croft three thousand years ago. Looks like it was worth the wait.

Ok, sorry it took me till now to post pictures in gear, sorry for the non SA beard, but Indy can get older, right.

Any way the temperature was 45 +/- and me and the Misses went out to the sand pit.
I'll probably take some more this summer when it gets really hot.

Mods, I hope you'll forgive me for the amount of pictures, but this jacket is awesome and I could post about 20 others, but I feel these really show this jacket off.

I asked S&J for distressed, but they offered a version that was even more than this one, but I held back.
They do all distressing prior to assembly so no seams are compromised.
Only thing I've done is water treatment on the collar to get the rolled look that I like.

Enjoy.









Awesome one of the back panel.










With my COW coin


And out and about in regular wear.


Diego, this jacket is so comfortable, I can't thank you guys enough.
My Holy Grail jacket.


Croft

Congrats, that looks great. Love how the back looks. No pics being dragged behind a truck?

Wow. Looks amazing.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Thanks, and as far as being dragged behind=d a truck, nope, don’t want to ruin it now.
Now if I can find the right truck, I might try the hanging from the front look. While stationary of course.

Croft

Trip to Disneyland....when it reopens of course.

Stunning jacket
Congratulations!

Thanks for the review Indy Croft,i will contact Diego for a order !

Croft, thank you so much for this post!
We wish you many years enjoying this jacket.
Cheers.-

Man this jacket looks REALLY good! I think this looks more like the Hero jacket to me, but I don't know what the detail differences are.
Congrats on that new jacket!

May have to add this to my list to get one.

TheExit148 wrote:Man this jacket looks REALLY good! I think this looks more like the Hero jacket to me, but I don't know what the detail differences are.
Congrats on that new jacket!

May have to add this to my list to get one.

TRUCK and MAIN HERO jackets share 99% of the pattern and details

I mean, both were built from same pattern set. (and I guess, also other jackets seen in the film)
The differences comes with machinists assembly job.
A slight different fold on leather...etc, makes the details on each.

awesome jacket and perfect fit! my compliments!

Thank you everyone for the kind words.
This has to be one of the best looking and feel good jacket I own.
It will definitely see a lot of wear and I can’t wait for warm weather to arrive, people will think I’m nuts wearing in warm weather, but hey, if Indy can so shall I.

Croft

Just throwing this out there to Diego and Roberto ... Are you guys OK? Argentina seems to have had a really hard time with the virus like everywhere but just checking you guys are staying safe and well? We've not seen many posts from vendors and i personally just wanted to say i hope you and your families are both well

Al

Second that... hope all’s well.

Thanks guys!

We are doing well...so far. Roberto and I, and our families are in good health.

Argentina have a relatively small number of people infected (only 1000 infected / 45million people)
Most of them are argentinians who had come back from holidays in countries where corona heavily hitted (Italy, Spain...)
Our government took fast measures to avoid spreading. 20 days ago, when the first infected were declared, borders were closed.
15 days of quarantine, and another 15 ahead.
I hope it works. We'll see.

Working hard to deliver hats and jackets.

We wish to our friends all over the world the best, in this crazy times.

Stay home!!!
Be safe!

Kind regards.-

That is awesome to hear.
Crazy times.

My best to you and all that you know as well as all the gear heads here on the site.
Stay safe.
Croft

Seconded! ...

Al

We appreciate you guys. Stay safe.

Had a rather new member reach ou to me about the level of wearabillity when a jacket is distressed prior to assembly, well I told him I had no fears.

But I did add some close up's, so I thought I'd share. This was done by the skillful hands of a master, Diego the man.





Croft