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OWJ88

Is Lee Keppler out of town? I've written him and he usually has answered emails but haven't gotten responses lately. Does he mind cals in the evening? I spoke to Lee last Friday. He has moved his home and has been getting settled. He has a room full of hats that he is ready to start bashing and shi...

OWJ88

To paraphrase Val Kilmer in Tombstone, "By all means, call!". I always like to chat gear when I'm on the road(tomorrow daytime). The ribbon should be dyed tomorrow and will be shipped to BB Monday. As soon as they start arriving, "Let the bashing begin". :wink: Lee Thanks for th...

OWJ88

With each new day, there is hope. With luck Lee is starting to block what's coming his way right now. We should know in a week or so, if hats start showing up. I was tempted to call Lee, but just didn't want to be one of the impatient.

Cheers,
OWJ88

OWJ88

I too have one on order with Lee. I placed it back in April. No updates other than he hopes to have things out in August some time. This is only speculation at this point. That was a few weeks ago. I don't know what might be the latest, but if you talk to Lee, I would be interested in an update. Che...

OWJ88

Lee,
Hat looks great. I'm already foaming at the mouth for my new hat from Lee, this does not make things any easier.

Cheers,
OWJ88

OWJ88

This is good news. I ordered a hat from Lee in April so hopefully the wheels will start turning for Lee we will see the new Keppler's soon.

Cheers,
OWJ88

OWJ88

I will most likely wait. Tony also told me not to treat it or clean it. I really like the look of the soft leather, but a little Pecards might make it darker and have a heavier look. I will just wait and see what anyone else does. See their photos and decide then. Until then, I will just wear it out...

OWJ88

I am very happy with my Tony Nowak, but I was considering applying some Pecards to it. This worked great with my LC Wested, but with Tony's I don't know if its such a good idea. Does any Tony Nowak owners out there have any before and after photos? Or even some suggestions? Just curious. Thanks! Che...

OWJ88

beautiful hat. great profile too. i heard that lee was having trouble with the ribbon supplier, has that been fixed? I spoke with Lee yesterday. The ribbon issue is still a problem. He says it will take a few more weeks. He offered to send me a hat minus the improved ribbon, but I declined preferri...

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I did want to add that Lee was, as always, very gracious and apologetic. He does offer to make amends, but wasn't necesscary. He is a great businessman, and great to do business with.
Just thought I should add that. He is a great expample of a gear head that knows his customers.

Cheers,
OWJ88

OWJ88

I took Michaelson's advice and gave Lee a call. He is having delays with the ribbon and that is slowing things down. He offered to send me one with the black ribbon, but I declined. I would much rather have the dark brown. I would like it to still be accurate, cause that's why I got into this hobby....

OWJ88

I ordered a hat from Lee Keppler back at the end of April and he said his hats were delayed from the warehouse, he was hoping to have them by the end of June. Has anyone heard from Lee or have any of you started receiving yours? I could call Lee, but I wouldn't want to be a gear pest, it will come w...

OWJ88

Chewie, Can't wait to see the newest jacket. My inscription was a standard, but the black on black so it really isn't noticable unless I point it out to you, but I did have Tony put "Fortune and Glory" across the bottom and I really like it. I went with the less distressing and it still ha...

OWJ88

I'm interested. What exactly makes it so amazing? How does it differ from the other offerings? I'm genuinely interested in what sets it apart. All I can offer is that I have a Wested cowhide predistressed that I have used a lot of Pecard's on just to give it some weight and moisture. But Tony's coa...

OWJ88

Give Lee a call. He has some new hats coming in and will be shipping them in July hopefully. He is great to talk to and love to discuss gear.

Cheers,
OWJ88

OWJ88

I ordered mine last year in Aug and got it October. Around 2 to 2 1/2 months for me. Well worth it. Mine is pictured in my avatar at left. Just took mine fishing in Ontario, Cananda and it held up great. Didn't beat it up, or wear it in the rain, just when the weather suited. Almost had it a year an...

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Has anyone had their number changed at the last minte? I had #516 reserved when I ordered---Tony said it was available back then. Today, right before it ships, he tells me the number is no longer available.....I thought that was rather disappointing considering how good his service was up to this p...

OWJ88

Great looking jacket John. The drag of getting them now is that we have to wait for the weather to cool down to really enjoy it.

Cheers,
OWJ88

OWJ88

Let me get this straight . . . you've got the AC in your house down low so that you can wear your TN jacket? That's the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard.

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Chewie,
What I meant was that I had the air on, and I wore the jacket. It's not so cold I needed to wear a jacket.

OWJ88

Tony will not catch me without mine, at least when the weather is below 60. I wore mine into the office this morning. Drove in with the windows down (although I do that normally too), and it was already 80ish out at 7:30. :D Summer in San Diego? Nuts to that - I've got a new jacket! lol - John I sa...

OWJ88

In fact, the way Tony Nowak talks on the phone....I get the impression that -- if he ever found out that you weren't wearing it -- he'd personally fly out to your house, take the jacket from your closet and say, "What did I tell you? I told you to wear it and beat the **** out of it! Not hang ...

OWJ88

I bought mine to wear. Collecting is fine, but I don't buy gear to look at it, I like to wear mine.

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Raider S-

THe cost is $675 + shipping. It is pricey, but well worth it. It is a piece of gear you can show off forever.

Cheers,
OWJ88

OWJ88

I wanted to add that when I called Tony to thank him and let him know I received the jacket he told me..."Tear the s**t out of it."

Will do.

Cheers,
OWJ88

OWJ88

Just received my Tony Nowak Jacket yesterday. Number 288. This is a beautiful jacket. It fits much better than my LC Wested. My Wested is too short under the arms so it rides up when I raise my arms just a litte. Tony's is perfect on length all over. Plus the heavier leather means I can actually wea...

OWJ88

Just received my Tony Nowak Jacket yesterday. Number 288. This is a beautiful jacket. It fits much better than my LC Wested. My Wested is too short under the arms so it rides up when I raise my arms just a litte. Tony's is perfect on length all over. Plus the heavier leather means I can actually wea...

OWJ88

I had mine read

"Fortune and Glory" across the bottom. Evertything else is standard, but I got it in Black on black.

cheers,
OWJ88

OWJ88

Indiana G,
I will see what I can do. Right now I just have an LC Wested and a Magnoli HJ. But in addition to the Tony Nowak jacket, I also have a Keppler fedora coming as well.

Pic to be forthcoming when the gear arrives.

Slydini-
ANy photos of your TN out there?

Cheers,
OWJ88

OWJ88

That's the first "Worthless Without Pics" I've gotten. I feel like I'm somebody now.

Cheers,
OWJ88

OWJ88

Tony did ask me if I wanted distressed or lightly distressed. Also, I was able to get the number #288/777 and the stitching on the inside will be black on black. But this was something I added... at the bottom of his I asked for him to put "Fortune and Glory". Thought it would add somethin...

OWJ88

This might be better suited for an existing thread, but I just ordered a Tony Nowak Indy IV jacket and I have to tell you, Tony is the greatest. He has spoken to me on the phone a couple of times and is always so friendly and helpful. He seems to really want to please the Indy fans. I didn't have an...

OWJ88

I ordered a Keppler this week as well. Lee was very nice and helpful on the phone. I already have a Magnoli HJ, but am going fishing up in Canada this summer and wanted some beaver blend to protect the hat. I am going for the KOTCS bash. Let you know when it comes. PS, the hat looks awesome! Cheers,...

OWJ88

I got a Magnoli HJ a few months ago blocked LC style. The hat is fantastic and has been great during this cold Colorado winter. My issue is that the brim is not very down turned in a classic Indy way. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good way to get the brim turned down more in the front ...

OWJ88

Hat look awesome Johnny. I too received my IM HJ this past week and love it. The look is awesome. I went straight for the real thing when looking for my first real hat. I have to agree with everything you have said about the look and feel. I went for a LC bash to go with my LC wested. Having to the ...

OWJ88

I got my Magnoli HJ today! I was very relieved that when I took it out of the box it was everything I had hoped. Plus, it fit perfectly. Magnoli and Steve, thanks for all your work. Anyone out there considering a purchase, I know Magnoli is currently sold out, but I recommend getting on his list. Th...

OWJ88

Congrats Chewbacca-
I'm jealous, mine is supposed to be shipping soon. The look is awesome and looks like it is money and time well spent.

Cheers,
OWJ88

OWJ88

From what I have seen, the most common is the D rings and Wested specifies D rings on the LC jacked unless requested otherwise.

Cheers,
OWJ88

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Chewbacca,

Thanks for the pics. The HJ look awesome. I have one on order with a LC bash. I am hoping to hear something soon. Your photos have not made my wait any easier, but it does give me confidence that it will be worth the wait.

Cheers,
OWJ88

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Thanks for the info Jack. I will post pics whenver mine arrives.

Cheers,
OWJ88

OWJ88

Jack,
Just curious, when did you order your Magnoli HJ? I am hoping my is in the pipe and will be shipping soon.
Thanks,

Cheers,
OWJ88

OWJ88

Did anyone else get one of these babies yet? Not me. :( But Indy says all outstanding orders will be fulfilled soon, and Fedora said he was working on some of them last week and this week, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. :) Jack I also have one on order and Magnoli hoped my was being put togethe...

OWJ88

I think I have fixed the photos (for now). The jacket has a very contrasting look when using the flash or not. It actually is darker since I treated it. The cowhide is very soft. Its not a heavier hide so I find it to be very comfortable in cooler weather. I really like the way it darkens up as I tr...

OWJ88

I got my first LC Wested last week. I am just now getting around to posting some photos. When I received it, since it was a predistressed cowhide I was surprised by how light it was. I took it home and applied some Pecards and it really brought the leather to life. I used rubber gloves to apply the ...

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Peter-
Since I saw you here, I wanted to thank you for my LC predistressed cowhide. It shipped to me in 3 days and came out fantastic. I am very pleased.

Cheers,
OWJ88

OWJ88

It's ordered so now the waiting begins. I did call Wested this morning and talked briefly to a girl (she sounded very stressed) who kindly asked me to fill in the form on the web page and so I did. I wrote all my measurements in the special request box and sent the form. One thing freaked me out th...

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OWJ88, is your LC one of Peter's new ones? If so, consider sending us some photos? SD I believe it is. The collar is different from several of the LC styles I have seen. It is cut to a point and halfway to the flap. I will try to take some photos and post them soon. When I first got the jacket it s...

OWJ88

The LC jacket may have been lambskin but I think the cowhide that Wested offers really captures the look of the leather in the film. My Wested is a presdistressed cowhide and after treating it twice this week with Pecards, (I live in CO where its really dry) its actually darkening up to look less di...

OWJ88

Peter and I had one "conversation" via PM... I asked a couple of questions... he answered.... now I'm ready to go, and need clarification on one point of that conversation... and he ain't nowhere to be found!!! Money buring hole in pocket.... wested... wessssteddddddd...... -r! -r My advi...

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rhboyd wrote:

WAAAAAA!!!!

Peeeeeeeterrrrrrrrr!!!?!?!?!?!?!

I want one now!!!!!!!!

-r!

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How did you place the order? By phone, email, website? Just curious...
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OWJ88

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Lurch, I just recived my predistressed cowhide LC today. They just notified me on Friday 9/14 and I received in on 9/17. The order was a custom order, no major design changes, but still a custom that was placed on 8/11. For the record, the jacket fits perfect and is just as I asked. You can expect t...

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Re: Heard from Lee lately?

Anyone applied Pecards to a Tony Nowak?

Anybody heard from Lee Keppler about his latest shipments?

Something to add...

Just ordered an TN Indy IV jacket

Magnoli HJ Hat Brim question

OWJ88's LC Wested