New Good Wear Ventura...

[ButteMT61]

That would be me. I never thought I would be able to own a Good Wear but there it was, measurements were right on, so I pulled all the rabbits out of every hat I could find and I couldn't be happier.

You are my hero! So glad you got it. Like I said - it was 1" in length and a hair too tight in the 'pits or I'da kept it. Congrats! A perfect home for a great jacket. I'm happy you got it.

 

[InLikeFlynn]

Flynn.. I took a shot at that one also.. but I didnt measure up.. if you don't mind, Im curious to know your measurements.. to see how far off I was.

In a dress shirt I take a 17 x 36 / 37, sometimes I can get by with a 46 Tall in a sport coat or blazer but usually I have to go with the 48's. Chest is 46 inches with a 36 ~ 37 inch arm length from middle of collar to cuff end. Waist is a size 34 (actual measurement is 36 ~ 37). I compared the measurements of the Good Wear with a couple of jackets I have that fit and it seemed to match up perfectly.

 

[InLikeFlynn]

You are my hero! So glad you got it. Like I said - it was 1" in length and a hair too tight in the 'pits or I'da kept it. Congrats! A perfect home for a great jacket. I'm happy you got it.

Thanks Butte, I'm pleased as all get out. I think this black horse is going to age beautifully.

 

[ButteMT61]

Thanks Butte, I'm pleased as all get out. I think this black horse is going to age beautifully.

Yeah, that hide is spectacular. Nicest black hide I've seen. Looking forward to more pics as it ages!

 

[InLikeFlynn]

Pictures!

At the risk of high jacking the thread here's a couple of the jacket right out of the box. You can see that it hasn't yet began to form to my body and looks rather stiff. I've since worn it constantly including getting it soaked in a rain storm and it is getting to be an old friend already.

 

[ButteMT61]

Not threadjacking there pal! Welcome pics!!! It looks perfect on you - hell, maybe even the best I've seen here! That was a good buy for you. If it were made for you, it would have been built exactly as-is. Huge congrats on that!!!

 

[Boyo]

In a dress shirt I take a 17 x 36 / 37, sometimes I can get by with a 46 Tall in a sport coat or blazer but usually I have to go with the 48's. Chest is 46 inches with a 36 ~ 37 inch arm length from middle of collar to cuff end. Waist is a size 34 (actual measurement is 36 ~ 37). I compared the measurements of the Good Wear with a couple of jackets I have that fit and it seemed to match up perfectly.

Flynn... it does look great.. sounds like I was a bit of in the chest, anyway yours now..I know you will enjoy it!

 

[Sloan1874]

Fantastic looking jacket. Be sure to post more pics after some wear.

 

[pauleway]

At the risk of high jacking the thread here's a couple of the jacket right out of the box. You can see that it hasn't yet began to form to my body and looks rather stiff. I've since worn it constantly including getting it soaked in a rain storm and it is getting to be an old friend already.
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Perfect!!!

 

[ButteMT61]

Yeah, now I have to go look and see if mine is as good lol

 

[Cooperson]

Killer! Great fit!

If mine had fit like that, I'd have never let it go - I'm still grieving :-(

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Absolutely..great fit! ...and tribute to JCs work!

HD

 

[InLikeFlynn]

Butte have you noticed any shortening of the sleeve length and torso length with your Ventura? I've been wearing mine constantly since I bought it and it has shortened quite a bit.
I know all new leather jackets will do this as they break in but this is more than any other leather jacket I've owned!

 

[ButteMT61]

Butte have you noticed any shortening of the sleeve length and torso length with your Ventura? I've been wearing mine constantly since I bought it and it has shortened quite a bit.I know all new leather jackets will do this as they break in but this is more than any other leather jacket I've owned!

ILF: I'm not sure. I for a minute the other day wondered if the body did a tad, but the sleeves seem the same, minus the wrinkles. Now to be fair, I had my shirt untucked, so it looked shorter...let me try it on in a bit and see. Maybe the hide really is "Shrinki" lolI'd also send an email to GW and ask the experts...back later.

 

[Sloan1874]

I think that's the first shinki-related pun ever to be made on the FL, Butte. Kudos! :eusa_clap:lol:

 

[ButteMT61]

I think that's the first shinki-related pun ever to be made on the FL, Butte. Kudos! :eusa_clap:lol:

If it's not Shinki, it's not worth making fun of...

 

[Boyo]

sorry Butte, I just read this although I posted Shinki Shtinki jab in another thread.. you were first..

 

[Sloan1874]

Yup, those shinki puns sure got old quick, didn't they?

 

[ButteMT61]

Yup, those shinki puns sure got old quick, didn't they?

I actually recycled it from an earlier post...Shinki DinksI have yet to wear mine in a downpour, so maybe I better not! :eeek:

 

[Sloan1874]

So we're talking about the incredible shinki man, then? I've yet to get mine caught in the rain, but it's surely just a question of time...