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Post by Kt. Templar on Mar 16, 2008 10:57:33 GMT -5
Apart from the grommets on the straps and the HUGE windflap, it's modelled on something like a Cooper.   Might be good for someone on a tight budget. $165 buy it now on ebay. |
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Post by pitfallharry on Mar 16, 2008 11:18:44 GMT -5
Yeah, that's pretty close for a non-Indy jacket......I think you could darken the color with some Pecards too..
The only problem is the price. $165 is a decent price for a leather jacket but if someone is on a budget looking for any Indy jacket then I'd point them to Todd's website. The standard Raiders jacket there is $150. They'd save money and have a very SA jacket right out of the box.
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Post by New Yorker Jones on Mar 16, 2008 11:46:48 GMT -5
Good point Harry but Todd's jacket is too short for someone like me, 6'3". I actually bought this jacket off ebay and will let everyone know how it is when I get it. I figure it was worth a try. Down the line I can always upgrade.
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Post by Kt. Templar on Mar 16, 2008 16:37:17 GMT -5
Well done for taking the plunge. Are you getting it in dark brown or the colour in the auction? Let us know how you get on... Also if they are making to order, you could ask them not to put the grommits in.
I'm not really advocating this jacket, it has a lot that is not right with it, but it would be very interesting to see for leather quality and construction.
They say they have something to do with the Licensed jackets. Perhaps they made some of the Disney ones in the past.
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Post by New Yorker Jones on Mar 16, 2008 18:10:59 GMT -5
I'm getting it in dark brown. I'll see about the grommets and if they can make without. If I had the dough, I would've gotten a Wested.  Well, we'll see how this and hopefully I don't end up kicking myself. |
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Post by New Yorker Jones on Mar 31, 2008 19:18:48 GMT -5
I got the jacket and since it was not custom made as they said they would, I returned it for a full refund (including shipping to me). It was too short, they had grommets on the straps & it fit weird in the chest. Granted I had to pay $5.70 to mail it back and then they sent the refund through a different email address, I got charged from Paypal $5.38. So for $11, I learned my lesson: i'm not going to dispute the Paypal charge. I'm just glad I got my money back. Bottom line, DON'T GET THIS JACKET!
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Post by Kt. Templar on Mar 31, 2008 19:45:58 GMT -5
And you took some pictures.... tell me you took some pictures!!
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Post by New Yorker Jones on Mar 31, 2008 19:56:11 GMT -5
No, sorry. I was not in the mood to take pics. The leather quality was good but the seller paid no attention to my instructions. I told them my measurements and they sent me a standard 46 chest, 25 inch long jacket. The sleeves were fine but the jacket came to my waist & it didn't fit right in the chest. They also paid no mind about the grommets.
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Post by Kt. Templar on Mar 31, 2008 19:58:25 GMT -5
D'oh! So who's next?
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Post by New Yorker Jones on Mar 31, 2008 20:07:01 GMT -5
I may get a Expedition in a 44T. Its either that or US Wings Vintage Cowhide in 44L. I'm sick of trying to get everything cheap.
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Post by Kt. Templar on Mar 31, 2008 20:12:55 GMT -5
I may get a Expedition in a 44T. Its either that or US Wings Vintage Cowhide in 44L. I'm sick of trying to get everything cheap. If it's a choice between those two, I'd go for the expo. The fit on the wings never looks that good to me. The expo looks a nice sturdy jacket. I've never been able to afford one but I can go to Wested and have mine fine tuned in person so I go there. They are churning out some damn fine jackets on either end of their pricing structure right now, the CS customs on one end and the thin goatskin on the budget end is excellent for an otr. Sorry you are having problems contacting them, their spam filter must lose them a lot of business. |
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Post by GCR on Mar 31, 2008 20:13:49 GMT -5
JC1972 - If you've got the money, I'd definitely recommend the G&B over the U.S. Wings. U.S. Wings makes a fine jacket, but accuracy to the original details is not their top priority. It is essentially an Indy "inspired" jacket, very close to the traditional design featured in the Indy movies, but not really accurate to any of them. The G&B on the other hand, is extremely accurate to the Raiders pattern and is very tough as well. Plus it comes with that handy warranty which covers the stitching and zipper. Of course, based on how well the G&B is put together, something tells me it's a warranty you'll probably never need.  -GCR |
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Post by ortiz34 on Apr 2, 2008 17:07:33 GMT -5
get a todds costumes jacket, i just got mine, holy moly its great
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Post by New Yorker Jones on Apr 7, 2008 22:37:31 GMT -5
I'm getting the G&B Expedition. Todd's doesn't make a tall.
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