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by Striver
Wed Feb 02, 2005 7:29 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: The only one with bad luck?
Replies: 14
Views: 1074

When I had my handwarmer pockets stitched up they (not Wested) had to open up the lining. I resisted this, but the guy persuaded me they were experts and it could be put back together and I'd never know it had been opened up. And they did. Remarkable. No evidence of operation. But these guys were cl...
by Striver
Wed Jan 26, 2005 4:48 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: The Wested Custom 3/4 JerseyJones Long Indy Model !
Replies: 21
Views: 1309

JJ That is a truely superb coat and is a credit to Wested. You look great in it!! You are a fortunate guy! I have a Wested Raider Goat and a minor problem is finding sweaters (pullovers) to wear under it which don't show at the bottom. "All" sweaters are too long! Maybe next time I'll get ...
by Striver
Mon Jan 24, 2005 10:09 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: The only one with bad luck?
Replies: 14
Views: 1074

Neos, I'm sorry to hear about this. I had the handwarmer pockets on my Wested goat stitched up mainly because I think the main pockets are perfectly adequate and I think the handwarmers are uneccessary - and I was always paranoid that I'd get em caught on a chair arm/ car door handle etc. and tear t...
by Striver
Fri Jan 14, 2005 10:17 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Fonzie and the Temple of Doom
Replies: 5
Views: 581

My Wested Raider Goat is now well over a year old and getting even better with age (like we all do). When I first got it someone I work with once said "Hey it's Top Gun!" I laughed it off. I'm sure such comments only happen when someone sees you in something new and perhaps their minds rap...
by Striver
Mon Nov 08, 2004 4:44 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: The Stitching Under the Side-Pull on a Wested
Replies: 20
Views: 693

I carefully took mine out because I could see no reason to have them and thought maybe the drape would be improved. Now I'm not certain it's made any notable difference! Regarding the old action pleat over-opening thing - I've spent hours standing sideways at the mirror looking at left and right act...
by Striver
Mon Oct 11, 2004 7:04 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Happy Birthday, Goat!
Replies: 5
Views: 317

Sorry IndianaMikey - I don't have the technology yet!

Best Regards from Wales,

Striver
by Striver
Mon Oct 11, 2004 5:41 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Happy Birthday, Goat!
Replies: 5
Views: 317

Happy Birthday, Goat!

My Wested dark brown Raider Goat is 1 year old! Thoughts: 1) So pleased I bought it. 2) It looks great. 3) No undesirable wear damage (eg. no stitching breaking loose etc.). 4) Breaking in nicely (ie "appearance improving"). For the first 6 months I looked after it too much - hung it up on...
by Striver
Fri Oct 08, 2004 11:48 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Operated on!
Replies: 8
Views: 401

Operated on!

Well I was very, very nervous on the train to Chester my nearest city, but my wife was very supportive - "You been worrying about this for months now - you HAVE to get it sorted out!" Slowly I walked through the streets towards the place - dreading what could go wrong. I almost turned roun...
by Striver
Fri Oct 08, 2004 9:56 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: What up with an extra inch added to the front?
Replies: 25
Views: 899

I think you're right about straightness of standing. Just checked - my standard length Wested Raider falls about one inch below the bottom of my one and a half inch wide jeans belt - front and back. But if I rock forward or backward SLIGHTLY it makes quite a difference. Similar happens if I rock sid...
by Striver
Fri Oct 08, 2004 6:07 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: What up with an extra inch added to the front?
Replies: 25
Views: 899

This 1" thing is a real mystery.Some time ago someone on here mentioned wearing a jacket over a Levi jacket (can't remember why). So I tried this with my Raider jacket. The ride up of the Wested at the front was then very evident. So the Levi jacket has an extra inch??. The Levi jacket looks ri...
by Striver
Wed Sep 29, 2004 5:45 am
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Cleaning jackets
Replies: 14
Views: 767

Thanks to all of you. Especially Flathead - very valuable info that. I'm printing off this thread and putting it safely in my desk top drawer!

Striver
by Striver
Tue Sep 28, 2004 10:49 am
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Cleaning jackets
Replies: 14
Views: 767

Thanks for the advice so far everyone. I agree about the wiping of the leather (and then good old Pecards - which did a wonderful job in rejuvenating the 12 year old, previously untreated A2) - but really it's the fabric cuffs and waist band that probably only need cleaning.... Do you think I could ...
by Striver
Tue Sep 28, 2004 5:21 am
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Cleaning jackets
Replies: 14
Views: 767

Cleaning jackets

Dear All, In my case this specifically refers to a 12 year old A2 jacket I have, but it will be of interest to owners of any leather jacket. We all know the attraction and desirability of a well worn jacket - but do we really want to put up with a grubby (dirty) jacket? My real interest is that the ...
by Striver
Wed Sep 08, 2004 4:47 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: "That's a nice jacket..."
Replies: 28
Views: 1059

I reckon no-one knows I wear an "Indy Jacket". Sadly I have a "colleague" who too frequently for it to be funny is want to remark "Watch out! Here comes Top Gun!" Sigh...

Striver
by Striver
Tue Sep 07, 2004 11:42 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Indy's side straps
Replies: 2
Views: 310

Indy's side straps

Dear All, OK dedicated Indy fans answer me this one please. I bought my Wested goat only because I love the style.... not primarily because I'm an Indy fan... (no, please.. don't kick me out.....!). Well last Wednesday my wife told me that Raiders was being shown on the BBC in the UK and "as yo...
by Striver
Tue Sep 07, 2004 11:28 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My brass rings are, basically, black...
Replies: 5
Views: 374

Dear All,

Well I just checked my "brass" D-rings and they are losing their brass coating to show some dull metal... it's about 9 months old I think. No complaints at all though - I love my Wested!

Striver
by Striver
Wed Aug 25, 2004 6:41 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Varying jacket sizes
Replies: 20
Views: 510

Yesterday I went to a well known chain store in the UK to buy a pair of 32" waist jeans. They didn't have any even though they'd just had a new delivery of stock. The delivered sack of various sizes of the product contained none less that 34". I am becoming a minority (a minor minority in ...
by Striver
Wed Aug 25, 2004 6:01 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Varying jacket sizes
Replies: 20
Views: 510

Varying jacket sizes

Dear All, I am amazed how sizes of clothes and fit vary - and this has resulted in so many discussions and concerns on this site. You know what I mean: "I have a 42" chest Raderjacket from X and it fits great so I ordered a 42" Rayder from Y and it's huge!" I reckon there should ...
by Striver
Mon Aug 23, 2004 5:57 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: A Wacky Idea..:)
Replies: 6
Views: 593

Yeah, Go for it Molorom! Keep your mind on the job at all times though.. I am reminded of a friend of mine, who, being a little short of cash, bought a "bargain" shirt at an "unbelievable, never to repeated, factory closure price". That evening, on hearing the price he had paid w...
by Striver
Fri May 28, 2004 10:01 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Stitched up!
Replies: 23
Views: 584

... well just remove the hand brake lever then... :shock:
by Striver
Fri May 28, 2004 9:48 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Stitched up!
Replies: 23
Views: 584

Hang on! I've been told that this chair already breaks every regulation in UK Health and Safety Legislation...

Striver
by Striver
Fri May 28, 2004 9:38 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Stitched up!
Replies: 23
Views: 584

... also I have a recurring nightmare that I get up from my office chair and an arm of the chair has got into a handwarmer pocket and there's this awful sound which I can't reproduce with words....

I know it could happen...


Striver
by Striver
Fri May 28, 2004 9:30 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Stitched up!
Replies: 23
Views: 584

Actually I don't think the handwarmer pockets are very useful at all. What are they for? Do they warm hands? I certainly wouldn't store anything valuable in them (like a wallet) because I suspect things fall out of them rather easily. The "main" pockets are much more useful and secure! The...
by Striver
Fri May 28, 2004 5:31 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Stitched up!
Replies: 23
Views: 584

Bunches of keys have destroyed the pockets of my jackets in the past - also jean pockets - so now I do not put them in the hand warmer pockets of my Wested. In fact next time I go to my nearest big city I know a reputable shop which can alter leather clothing and I intend having my handwarmer pocket...
by Striver
Wed May 05, 2004 9:44 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Will Pecards swell (enlarge) my jacket?
Replies: 3
Views: 251

Thanks for that, binkmeisterRick. "They'll just be happier and more flexible" - well that's been the effect on me of finding this forum and getting a Wested! I'll tell you all the story of what a simple thing like an interest in leather jackets has done for me sometime!

Striver
by Striver
Wed May 05, 2004 6:41 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Will Pecards swell (enlarge) my jacket?
Replies: 3
Views: 251

Will Pecards swell (enlarge) my jacket?

Dear All, I am about to apply some Pecards Antique Dressing to my Wested Raider and also to a 12 year old A2 (both goat). I think it will be ok to use this product (others not available in UK?) though I think it best to apply it sparingly. My question is, if the dressing enters the fibres of the lea...
by Striver
Fri Jan 23, 2004 7:31 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Pockets - use of.
Replies: 18
Views: 611

Pockets - use of.

Dear All, I have a Wested goatskin (Raiders). I'm wondering about having the side entry ("handwarmer") pockets stitched closed. I don't like/need to use them and think things would be neater without them. Does anyone see any pitfalls in doing this? - Assuming I find someone competant to do...
by Striver
Fri Jan 23, 2004 7:17 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Goat owners! Please speak
Replies: 7
Views: 729

Dear All, No problems with my goat - I love it! I sometimes read about this "greying" - but have never noticed it on my coat - other than where I have applied too much "conditioner" (not Pecards - but a product available in the UK which Westeds told me was a good product to use)....
by Striver
Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:57 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Tightness of side straps
Replies: 4
Views: 361

Thanks for this advice Michaelson. In the past I've merely been using the side straps to get a good (tight-ish) fit at the waist - regardless of any effect on the action please. But I have been a little concerned about them "gaping"... I reckon MAYBE my side straps are too tight (as I said...
by Striver
Fri Jan 09, 2004 11:17 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Tightness of side straps
Replies: 4
Views: 361

Tightness of side straps

Dear All, I'm relatively new here, but starting to feel at home. I have a Wested Raiders Goatskin. I love it - it fits me perfectly I think (ok the next Wested I get may need to be 2.4 mm shorter in sleeve length :wink:). But I have a question: how do you all feel about how tight the side straps sho...
by Striver
Mon Dec 15, 2003 12:13 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Help fixing hole in Wested lining.
Replies: 2
Views: 139

Hi guys, I'm definately no seam-stress (if I try hard I can put on a button) but I reckon you have to be careful putting on patches, because the holes you sew in (around the patch) "concentrate stresses" (engineering speak) and could be where bigger holes develop. Sticking on a patch would...
by Striver
Thu Dec 11, 2003 4:35 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Side straps - why forwards?
Replies: 6
Views: 419

Thanks Schwammy - I might try just doubling them back thru the D rings, but it'll be tight cos its a goat. I've never re-adjusted mine since first putting it on! (Christmas, turkey, beer and chocolate is on the near horizon, however...).

Regards,

Striver
by Striver
Wed Dec 10, 2003 4:22 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Side straps - why forwards?
Replies: 6
Views: 419

Thanks Michaelson,
I'll give it a go!
Regards
Striver
by Striver
Tue Dec 09, 2003 11:29 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Side straps - why forwards?
Replies: 6
Views: 419

Hi Michaelson!
Doubling them back - through D rings - don't they undo themselves?

Regards,

Striver
by Striver
Tue Dec 09, 2003 11:13 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Side straps - why forwards?
Replies: 6
Views: 419

Side straps - why forwards?

Hi All! I'm (another) new guy. Not yet a great Indy fan, but appreciate his style ("Uh oh, slippery slope..."). Following various "recommendations" I got a Wested goat "Raider" and I really love it! But 1 thing bugs me - why do the side straps end up facing FORWARDS? If...
by Striver
Thu Nov 20, 2003 11:22 am
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Hello & natural treatments for leather
Replies: 10
Views: 767

Michaelson,
That's very good news!

So I won't need to rub woad into it after all?!

Ancient Brits used to rub woad onto their skin before battles. Made 'em blue. Scared people apparently.


Regards,
Striver
by Striver
Thu Nov 20, 2003 6:39 am
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Hello & natural treatments for leather
Replies: 10
Views: 767

Thanks for the note Michaelson, Actually I'm getting less paranoid re. moisture after owning this Wested leather wonder for a few weeks. I suspect it'll take the occassional dash office-car in slight rain (if then suitably allowed to dry naturally and if given the necessary, occassional conditioning...
by Striver
Wed Nov 19, 2003 11:18 am
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Hello & natural treatments for leather
Replies: 10
Views: 767

Dear All, I don't have a link re. British Museum Treatment (got it from a book) but could note it down tonight and give it tomorrow if anyone's interested. Re. Mars Leather Products (etc.) I found e.g: http://www.countrysupplies.com/dept.asp?dept_id=391 I really hope I'm not opening up more areas of...
by Striver
Wed Nov 19, 2003 7:13 am
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Hello & natural treatments for leather
Replies: 10
Views: 767

Hello & natural treatments for leather

Dear new friends, I have been lurking around this site for a few months and although I must confess I am not (yet?) a big Indy fan you guys lead me into buying a Wested goat (Raider) in October. Thanks guys. I think it is superb (and so is Wested customer relations). I went out for a walk on our usu...

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