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I got standard slider buckles. Don't really care for the prong buckles as they can catch on clothing and such.

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Photos courtesy Steele & Jones

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Three weeks into owning this beauty and I love it more each day! More to come!

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My original pair of 405’s are now 19 years old and still kickin! I’ve had them restored by Alden in the past with great success.

I actually need to have my 403’s restored very soon as well.

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Wanted to share my LC Hero in authentic lamb.

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Now both my 405's and 403's need restoration work!

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15 years later. Purchased 2001.

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I better start saving some funds for the end of March

. Big thanks to all those involved in making this a reality. Very excited.

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I noticed this the other day when I went to check the clearance section as I do from time to time. It's sad to see them possibly walking away from the leather market. Even though I eventually grew tired of my Expeditions and sold them due to the fact that I just found the skins to be a little too pl...

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I'm not exactly sure what it would be worth but I am interested in purchasing it.

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Very nice jacket sir! What hide is that? The shrunken lamb?

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Perhaps the folks at Bill Kelso could post some pics of this new Bantu Wind jacket here? [emoji6]

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Interesting. The Bantu Wind sequences were the first shot after all. That one is certainly part of the jacket mythos.

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Very impressive sir! I think you've nailed it. Now all you need is the walkie talkie. [emoji2] That LC Wested always amazes me!

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davidd wrote:My grandparents had a table like that, with the swoopy legs. Those are leaves that pull out from the sides, right?

Yes it does have leaves! We got a great deal on it. Perfect for our little kitchen. My wife's decorating skills are top notch!

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Thanks guys! I really love this jacket. I've hardly taken it off haha. This striated lamb is very impressive. Perfect weight and drape. The texture is soft with the perfect amount of striation for my taste.

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For me as of now there only three jacket makers that are really pulling off the Raiders jacket.

Bill Kelso Relic Hunter
Wested Hero Crispe or Shrunken Lamb
Steele & Jones - which will be my next purchase most likely

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Just picked up this Kelso South America 1936. This is the Raiders jacket! So happy

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It's a leap of faith my friend.

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That hide really is gorgeous! I had something similar to that a number of years. If that's anything like the hide I had I think you'll be very pleased.

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Just from experience, you have to request that the moc toe stitching be re-sewn. Also, I don't believe refinishing of the leather is included in the restoration package.

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http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/25/2df85dd9153d19062ad8cc5df5db733d.jpg An example of the grain of my Todd's http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/25/771ab7a996006352bcef6037b9a75ef7.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/25/f1e69a965b7d5da98d525488e08c357c.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapat...

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What size is it? Measurements please.

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Holt you certainly have a natural talent for achieving the screen accurate look!

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It has been blocked again since first arriving. The ribbon and sweatband are original. I'm not sure where the liner ended up haha. This hat has been with me through many adventures.

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My Adventurebilt Raiders from around 2006 is still tough as nails. Click the thumbs to enlarge. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Bogie1943/Adventurebilt/th__AE_1166_zpshpo1qn9r.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Bogie1943/Adventurebilt/th__AE_1164_zpswih2hzmy.jpg http://img.photobucket...

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Hahahaha they may not be machine washable but they surely can be packed in a suitcase for probably 15 hours.

It's a standard Fed. I have yet to own a deluxe. Wouldn't mind one however. For the money it is a rather durable lid.

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Thanks everyone! Here is the same hat after a 2013 trip to France. My the contrast.

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I've owned this lid for many years now. It is the second Fed I have owned. Recently worked on the shape and look and wanted to get some opinions. Here it is in three angles. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Bogie1943/th__AE_9622_zpscj2ljxss.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Bogie1943/...

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Your action pleats are working good! Just judging by your photos I think the fit is perfect. Like Michaelson said, get to wearing it and wear it a lot. Break that puppy in! Ball it up and sit on it at restaurants. Haha.

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Wonderful news. I've always have a love to ToD jacket. That hide actually looks rather perfect. Looking forward to seeing more.

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Very interesting. I wish they currently had my waist size 29-30.

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I took some quick shots of my crispe lamb today: http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bogie19 ... 20Lambskin" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Words of wisdom, Michaelson. Odds are in my opinion the area on the upper where the welt and sole are attached Might be too damaged to risk the repair according to Alden standards. If they are that far gone then a local cloggers repair may give you another year of wear. Then again it might not. You ...

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This comes with some very odd timing as I am as of this moment looking over my 13 year old Alden 405's and thinking of having them restored. Again. I myself have had great success with a local cobbler. My advice, ask around and see who is doing fine work in your area or perhaps someone you can ship ...

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Oh I wasn't requesting pics haha but would take them if offered. I was only curious to see what the leather looks like under the tanning.

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Ray I love that leather from Todd's! The color is lovely and I'm curious to see the patina of the distressed elements.

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I haven't done this to a jacket in many many years but I've started a distressing project on my Todd's jacket. I am doing this very slowly and carefully with every mark based on screen grabs. All I have done so far are the pockets. Again taking this very slow to get that SA look. http://img.photobuc...

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I will say this, I love talon zips. Nice period touch I must say. I'm looking forward to some detailed photos of the product itself. Not saying I am about to jump on another jacket design but most out of curiosity.

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I no longer have the paperwork on it but I'm pretty sure I received it in 2006.

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I feel like I've owned this hat for a decade now. It's tough as nails. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Bogie1943/Adventurebilt%20/th_B93C4B3E-2696-4A27-A85E-D6CE73C5195D_zpsdjcfy8ta.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Bogie1943/Adventurebilt%20/th_5FAAEA5A-50B9-45A4-A03E-2C7791644A5B_z...

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Location shooting on the feature film "Hysperia"

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Diego, the distressed jacket on your Photobucket looks great! Lovely hide with nice undertones.

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Now I really miss the TOD washed goat jacket I used to own. Great looking one you have there Gorak! I really enjoyed the washed goat for its softness and overall look.

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In September my wife and I were in Paris for our honeymoon. I can't thank enough our friends and family who helped make that possible. Anyway, one day I made the pilgrimidge to the Borsalino shop. It was a lovely little boutique in a rather lovely neighborhood. The gentleman at the shop spoke only F...

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I have also tried insoles with my 403's in the past. I generally wear a size 8.5. This was my second pair of Alden's and before I ordered a carefully measured my feet as to double check my size. According to measurements 8.5 is right on. Now, once I recieved the 403's and tried them on I thought boy...

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This is a size small.

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Here are just a couple quick shots of my Todd's. As most have stated this jacket is very light which is nice for the warmer months. I was surprised how slim cut this jacket is. I was also surprised by the leather itself. Lightweight yet much improved from the early Todd's jackets. Bravo work Todd. h...

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Reminds me of my US Wings Legend Steer hide.

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