indakin
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Post by indakin on Mar 3, 2008 13:43:09 GMT -5
so your pockets look pretty much just like the shots u posted? They arent as scalloped as the pics KT just posted, are they? Im also questioning now how well the jacekt really would fit me. I bought a 48 from wested in raiders and it was pretty much the stock sizes he has listed. My chest measures 44-46 inches at relaxed and breathing deep. I measured both my todds and my goat compairing your jacket specs. The todds definitely smaller , but that jackets a bit tight on me anyways now that i see. The goat fits me pretty great now, and it was even a tad bit smaller in measurements. It was a bit longer and a bit wider from the 26 inches for the armpit you listed. Im sure if it was slightly too big, i could do a very basic spray with some water (not overdoing it), and let it dry some. This would also give jsut a bit of aging, which i would then let age on its own from there. Man this is tough... I really wish i knew how light in comparison to the todds this jacket is.
Pitfall did you get your GB yet? Im sure you could give me a good comparison.
Not trying to be picky blues, but u know how it is spending on these things. The price is definitely great though. Im afriad ill wait to get a todds still even with this lamb GB. lol
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Post by IndyBlues on Mar 3, 2008 13:55:40 GMT -5
I completely know how it is, lol. It's tough when there are so many variables. The pockets are just like you see, not near as scalloped as KTs. One other thing. There is another guy interested, that contacted me before you. It may be sold. That may end up making your mind up for you, unfortunately. I'll keep you posted.
Mike
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indakin
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Post by indakin on Mar 3, 2008 14:20:44 GMT -5
haa that definitely would lol. Well if someone else did call shotgun first thats understandable.
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Post by IndyBlues on Mar 3, 2008 14:56:33 GMT -5
Well, looks like it sold. Sorry about that Andakin. If it's any consolation, it was sold to a member here, and he said that if it doesn't fit him the way he likes, he will contact you to see if you are still interested.
Sorry to derail this thread with my sale.
Mike
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Post by Ragingblues on Mar 3, 2008 16:09:23 GMT -5
Well, looks like it sold. Sorry about that Andakin. If it's any consolation, it was sold to a member here, and he said that if it doesn't fit him the way he likes, he will contact you to see if you are still interested. Sorry to derail this thread with my sale. Mike No problem at all. This is one of things we're all here for... to help people find the best items and deals on clothes and crap from a movie!  Ken |
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Post by indakin on Mar 3, 2008 17:53:18 GMT -5
No problem mike, my pocket says thank you!!! Im guessing ill like to have the Todds still, its cheaper, and gives me the effect i need and want without making me cry. I found a great way to distress my goat today too. We work at a brick building, at least some of the walls are brick, especially the wall all the way down the stairrs going to the basement where we print. So on my ways down now i just drag my back and body against the wall lol. Leaves some good scuffing, and white and red resido from the brick. I whip most of it off, but it can leave some nice effects. Some of the power makes it seem like hardcore distressing on my jacket, without always leaving big marks. After i added pecards last night i didnt think id be able to beat this goat up so much still. But i found a new way now!!!
Anyways back on topic. Ill be interested to see how it fits the lounge memeber, hope to see some photos !!!
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Post by COWBOY on Mar 10, 2008 19:33:13 GMT -5
that does. Thanks GCR. I'm thinking I'll get a 44L and maybe they can adjust the arm length....though that would make it not returnable. These G&B's are just too good looking to pass up. And I love the dark brown color. OK, here is what I got from G&B The sizes for the 44T. Sleeves 36.5in --- Back 27in. When measuring the sleeve, go from the middle of the yolk to the end of the shoulder, then end of the shoulder to the wrist. Add the two.I noticed that my Wings from the longest point of the sleeve where it meets the yoke to the cuff is 24". It is also an XL... My LC Wested sleeves are harder to measure because they bow (are not a continual stove pipe) but they measure some 25" Guess I just have to buy one and give it a whirl. The back dimension is perfect for me. Maybe I will just live with splitting the difference.  So I am a dunce. I never measured the jacket when I got it. I washed it last October and let it air dry (80% then I wore it till it was dry) but did not notice any real bad shrinking. I just measured the sleeves today and they are a whopping 35" and the back panel 25" !!! Did washing it make it shrink THAT MUCH  If so, I am and idiot and if I did not measure upon receiving, I am an idiot once again!!! If it did shrink due to washing, is it possible that I could wash it again and stretch the sleeves 1/2 to 1"? Would the length stay??? Looking for expert opinions. BTW, the sleeve length is really not that bad, but I would like it about 1" longer..I still love this jacket very much. |
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Post by GCR on Mar 10, 2008 20:47:54 GMT -5
Well, hot water worked when I decided to stretch out my pocket flaps on my Wested to make them more scalloped. That was done a while back (almost a year) and they have stayed that way since. Of course, I don't know if this would work for stretching sleeves, but it might. Of course, hot water might also make them shrink even more, so who knows? -GCR |
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Post by indianablooze on Mar 10, 2008 20:58:53 GMT -5
OK, here is what I got from G&B The sizes for the 44T. Sleeves 36.5in --- Back 27in. When measuring the sleeve, go from the middle of the yolk to the end of the shoulder, then end of the shoulder to the wrist. Add the two.I noticed that my Wings from the longest point of the sleeve where it meets the yoke to the cuff is 24". It is also an XL... My LC Wested sleeves are harder to measure because they bow (are not a continual stove pipe) but they measure some 25" Guess I just have to buy one and give it a whirl. The back dimension is perfect for me. Maybe I will just live with splitting the difference. So I am a dunce. I never measured the jacket when I got it. I washed it last October and let it air dry (80% then I wore it till it was dry) but did not notice any real bad shrinking. I just measured the sleeves today and they are a whopping 35" and the back panel 25" !!! Did washing it make it shrink THAT MUCH If so, I am and idiot and if I did not measure upon receiving, I am an idiot once again!!! If it did shrink due to washing, is it possible that I could wash it again and stretch the sleeves 1/2 to 1"? Would the length stay??? Looking for expert opinions. BTW, the sleeve length is really not that bad, but I would like it about 1" longer..I still love this jacket very much. Check out the pics of my Westeds. They were almost identical in size, maybe just a smidge of difference in size. Look at the diffierence now. The smaller one now, was given the hot water treatment. They are lamb, 44R. indylounge.proboards105.com/index.cgi?board=jacket&action=display&thread=195 |
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Post by COWBOY on Mar 10, 2008 23:43:09 GMT -5
So I am a dunce. I never measured the jacket when I got it. I washed it last October and let it air dry (80% then I wore it till it was dry) but did not notice any real bad shrinking. I just measured the sleeves today and they are a whopping 35" and the back panel 25" !!! Did washing it make it shrink THAT MUCH If so, I am and idiot and if I did not measure upon receiving, I am an idiot once again!!! If it did shrink due to washing, is it possible that I could wash it again and stretch the sleeves 1/2 to 1"? Would the length stay??? Looking for expert opinions. BTW, the sleeve length is really not that bad, but I would like it about 1" longer..I still love this jacket very much. Check out the pics of my Westeds. They were almost identical in size, maybe just a smidge of difference in size. Look at the diffierence now. The smaller one now, was given the hot water treatment. They are lamb, 44R. indylounge.proboards105.com/index.cgi?board=jacket&action=display&thread=195Holy Crap!!! So maybe it did shrink 1" +  Kaplan, didn't you get a 44 tall too? Anyone who has a Expo in 44 reg- please post sleeve and back panel lengths. Middle of collar stand to shoulder and then shoulder to cuff for the sleeve measurement. Thanks in advance! Indybalooze-I washed mine in cold and let air dry. |
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Post by GCR on Mar 10, 2008 23:53:18 GMT -5
Holy Crap!!! So maybe it did shrink 1" + Kaplan, didn't you get a 44 tall too? Anyone who has a Expo in 44 reg- please post sleeve and back panel lengths. Middle of collar stand to shoulder and then shoulder to cuff for the sleeve measurement. Thanks in advance! Indybalooze-I washed mine in cold and let air dry. I've got a 44 regular (would have been a 44 tall if I hadn't stunted my growth by smoking cigarettes when I was 13! ;D ) and I'll see if I can dig out my tape measure and measure it all out for ya, Cowboy!  -GCR |
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Post by COWBOY on Mar 10, 2008 23:55:18 GMT -5
Holy Crap!!! So maybe it did shrink 1" + Kaplan, didn't you get a 44 tall too? Anyone who has a Expo in 44 reg- please post sleeve and back panel lengths. Middle of collar stand to shoulder and then shoulder to cuff for the sleeve measurement. Thanks in advance! Indybalooze-I washed mine in cold and let air dry. I've got a 44 regular (would have been a 44 tall if I hadn't stunted my growth by smoking cigarettes when I was 13! ;D ) and I'll see if I can dig out my tape measure and measure it all out for ya, Cowboy! -GCR You are such a great pal GC........I have a tear in my beer........from my cigar smoke. |
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Post by New Yorker Jones on Mar 31, 2008 20:06:03 GMT -5
I may get a Expedition in a 44T. It was either that or US Wings Vintage Cowhide in 44L. US Wings is 2 inches longer however, at 29.25".
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Post by COWBOY on Mar 31, 2008 21:45:31 GMT -5
I may get a Expedition in a 44T. It was either that or US Wings Vintage Cowhide in 44L. US Wings is 2 inches longer however, at 29.25". How tall are you? What is your sleeve length? I wear a 44-t . Mine is spot on for length for a Indy jacket, but I will get mine next time in extra, extra tall for the sleeve length. The body is perfect in length for me. By the way, I have had all three Indy jackets and G&B is the very best of them all! You are choosing wisely! |
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Post by Kaplan on Mar 31, 2008 22:49:54 GMT -5
I'm 5' 11" and 185lbs. I wear a 44R in a suit jacket, but I got a 44T G&B because I wanted my jacket to be a little long on me. Both of my G&B's were big on me when new (in the sleeves), but after the water treatment and putting them in the dryer on high heat....they both fit me perfectly now.
The sleeves shrunk one inch.
The body shrunk only slightly.
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Post by pitfallharry on Mar 31, 2008 22:59:55 GMT -5
See, now I wear a 44R in a suit jacket too. I ended up just ordering a 46R to make sure I had a little extra sleeve length. I'm 6'1 and weigh 184, the jacket arrived and fits me exactly the way I wanted it to.  Unless I get caught in a downpour I'm not doing anything to this jacket like getting it wet or throwing it in the dryer. After paying almost $500 I want this jacket to just age on it's own. I may throw a little dirt on it for pics but that's going to be it. |
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Post by New Yorker Jones on Apr 1, 2008 6:11:43 GMT -5
I may get a Expedition in a 44T. It was either that or US Wings Vintage Cowhide in 44L. US Wings is 2 inches longer however, at 29.25". How tall are you? What is your sleeve length? I wear a 44-t . Mine is spot on for length for a Indy jacket, but I will get mine next time in extra, extra tall for the sleeve length. The body is perfect in length for me. By the way, I have had all three Indy jackets and G&B is the very best of them all! You are choosing wisely! I'm 6'3", 200 lbs. Sleeve length from middle of neck is 35 inches. Would 44T work or should I get 46T? I'm more on the slim side. |
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Post by COWBOY on Apr 1, 2008 20:09:35 GMT -5
How tall are you? What is your sleeve length? I wear a 44-t . Mine is spot on for length for a Indy jacket, but I will get mine next time in extra, extra tall for the sleeve length. The body is perfect in length for me. By the way, I have had all three Indy jackets and G&B is the very best of them all! You are choosing wisely! I'm 6'3", 200 lbs. Sleeve length from middle of neck is 35 inches. Would 44T work or should I get 46T? I'm more on the slim side. I am 6'-2 and 230 lbs. My 44-T fits fine (I do need to loose some to zip her up comfortably  ). Like I said, next time I will get the tall with the option of extra tall sleeves since I would like mine longer. Call G&B and ask for Travis. He is the one who told me that they can make the sleeves longer. Good luck! |
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Post by jdfett on Apr 3, 2008 14:36:56 GMT -5
i just ordered a lamb expedition...can't wait to get ti!
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Post by New Yorker Jones on Apr 7, 2008 22:39:32 GMT -5
i just ordered a lamb expedition...can't wait to get ti! Me too; it should go out in a week hopefully. |
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Post by New Yorker Jones on Apr 12, 2008 21:59:58 GMT -5
I got my jacket on Thursday and its very nice! I'll post pics soon. |
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Post by GCR on Apr 12, 2008 22:02:36 GMT -5
I got my jacket on Thursday and its very nice! I'll post pics soon. JC - Congrats man! I can't wait to see the pics! -GCR |
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Post by themechanic on May 25, 2008 21:25:39 GMT -5
Thanks for the great info. I was thinking about getting the G&B but now I'm 100% sold.
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Post by GCR on May 25, 2008 21:32:53 GMT -5
themechanic, I'm glad some of the info here was able to help you in your decision. Welcome to the lounge, by the way!  |
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Post by themechanic on May 25, 2008 21:36:45 GMT -5
Thanks, it's good to be here. Can anyone let me know the differences between the lamb & the goat. I'm partial to the goat, just wondering if it will look the same? I know the lamb is very smooth. Does the goat have the same texture?
Thanks again.
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