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Still awaiting my 2 AB hat orders as well - ordered on March 13, 2008 and May 6, 2008, along with an order of extra hat ribbon. I've emailed Steve just twice over the last 2 years (so as not to inundate him even further), after he had responded to say my orders had been misplaced and he was going to...

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There have been no new posts here for over 2 months. Am I to assume no one has received their ABs yet, or have new pics to post? I'm waiting on my March '08 orders still, but will be sure to post pics here when (if) they arrive. Has anyone corresponded with Steve lately? I sent him an update request...

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Wow! That's fantastic news! Glad to see such great customer service in action.

Todd, I love my new jacket and received a ton of compliments the other night! Keep up the amazing work.

Kindest regards,
Craig

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Also, I take it there's no-one here living in metro Detroit that could let me try their's on. 50R is a bit big for me, but I'll check it out... Funkybat, I'm currently in Pontiac for work and have my Wested and new Todd's jacket with me. You haven't mentioned what your actual size is yet, but my ja...

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A few more pics of my new Todd's Standard in natural light - http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk36/serrecuir/Gear/Todds5R.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk36/serrecuir/Gear/Todds6R.jpg This one really shows some of the great texture that's inherent in these jackets - http://i276.photobucke...

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Here are a few shots of my Medium, just received yesterday. (Sorry for the poor, indoor pics - I only have my little digital camera, and the weather is pretty lousy where I'm at now). Kind regards, Craig http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk36/serrecuir/Gear/Todds1R.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/a...

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I purchased a size Medium for the previous price around midnight on Wednesday, and I got the shipment notification mid-day on Thursday. Judging from Todd's recent post, I assume I'm getting one of the new jackets since it's a Medium, but I guess I'll know for sure when it arrives and I get to post p...

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My Todd's jacket just shipped today!! I'm very excited as this will be my first jacket from Todd. I've been a big fan of his props for years, so I'm excited after reading through all the rave jacket reviews here. I just had to finally get one. Of course, I'll post some pics of it when it arrives. Ki...

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Ditto, I have a NH shirt of my own stored in the original plastic... in a ziplock bag! Apparently I'm an obsessive compulsive pack-rat! It has good company though, stored nicely in there with a blue Sunspel polo (if any Bond fans out there get that reference!)... Castor, I'm right there with you! I...

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Thanks, Holt! Will do. I thought I remembered seeing that thread around here somewhere. And to keep this thread moving in the right direction, I'll post pics of my washed goat ToD here over the weekend, once it dries out. Man, that thing soaked up the water like a sponge! It's definitely gonna take ...

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of course we are interested in seeing it. we all love seeing worn jackets. :D Agreed and this being 2009 ;) your wested is still kinda vintage ! Man, that's a scary thought too! Time does fly!! I can't believe that jacket is 7 years old already. But like a 'wise man' said, "It's not the years,...

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Holt and Dutch, I looked back at my order info from Wested - I actually ordered that Raiders jacket in August of '02. Oops. Sorry about that. I bought my MBA shirt and trousers from Noel in '99. If you still want to see pics of the jacket, I'd be happy to post some when I get home from work tonight....

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Imperfections, scars , shadings and blemishes actually enhance the beauty and value of this genuine leather garment and are not considered defects. This is nature's way of telling the real thing from the imitation, colour fastness cannot be guaranteed on skin. Garment subject to rain. This is a tag...

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Wow!! That's a beauty!

Very nice work, Steve!!! Can I send you my Christy's??

As Oak says, you have a very keen eye! As I ordered my AB from you last year with a Raiders bash, I guess I'll be getting it off of this new block! I can't wait!!!!!

Kind regards,
Craig

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Shane, Congrats!! That jacket looks great! As KT said, you'll love it even more once you've been wearing it for awhile. I love the washed goat hide too - it's perfect for this jacket. I can't stop wearing mine. Post some pics once you've gotten it wet. I haven't done that to mine yet - I'm on the fe...

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Tony,

Welcome aboard!!! It's great to finally have you here.

Now the Nowak jacket threads will only be a few pages long instead of dozens of pages of rants.

I live in Hollywood, so I'm hoping to pay you a visit in the near future with my credit card in hand.

Kind regards,
Craig

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I selected #4. When I picked up my Jacka CS whip from Colin, he put on "the popper" using this method. Now I use this method to replace my other crackers. I think I might try method #1 next time though - it looks to be the most secure.

Kind regards,
Craig

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Whiskeyman, THAT is one beautiful jacket!! Tony did a bang up job with that one!! Congratulations!! :clap: You guys are all making this tough for me - I've been wanting to get another Raiders jacket, and after seeing some of Tony's latest creations, I'm tempted to pay him a visit. Please do tell us ...

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http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk36/serrecuir/meet-the-post-it-man-1fc.jpg Steve, is that you?! :lol: This is me most days of the week, so don't feel bad about losing your memory. I have to write notes to remind me to write notes. :lol: That's a beauty of a Stetson. I need to get my hands on a ...

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Jason,

You definitely have a talent here. No doubt about that. That Fed IV looks mighty purty!

Kind regards,
Craig

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John, I think a good avenue of approach would be to offer, as Michaelson says, a "base" SOC hat with no distressing, at one price. Then, if a buyer wants you to do the additional work like adding in the sweat stains and fuller's earth, etc., that would incur an additional cost. I believe T...

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Just tell people it saved your life from an alien death ray. ;) It's the acid blood splatter from killing a "zenylmorph" - sounds much cooler, no? ;) Sorry, I couldn't resist the "Aliens" reference. :lol: Adding my two cents, I've read ammonia and lye are excellent bases to neut...

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Jason, I'll echo what has already been said. That is one fantastic looking SOC fedora!!! I think you've really nailed the look! When I saw this pic - http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk36/serrecuir/003htl.jpg I immediately thought of this photo - http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk36/serrecuir/r...

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As long as provenance can be proven, collectors buy the provenance. Well put, Michaelson! And with these hard financial times, collectibles, not real estate, are proving to be the best investment. I've heard that from many sources, and the proof is in the recent auctions that have taken place. Even...

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I mean, its just a hat, and I make em identical each day! And I think that's exactly why this hat has been up for auction several times and isn't selling. Anyone who does a little research knows that Steve made the CS hats, and they can order one direct from him at 1/40 of this auction price. Does ...

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Beautiful lid, James!! I have to ask the same question - what shirt is that? It looks like an AB, but it has dark buttons. It looks great under natural sunlight, whatever it is. And are those Persol sunglasses you're wearing? Very nice! Reminds me of Steve McQueen, rest his soul. He was the essence ...

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Hey, the way I look at it, if people are irate and want to call and complain and cancel their AB order, that's fine with me. That'll just move me up 'one hat on the block.' And ultimately, that'll be one less hat that Steve will have to make. At this point, I don't think he needs the extra $$. I'm s...

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I know of at least one fedora that was stolen during principal photography on "Crystal Skull." Perhaps, this is one of them?... Maybe this seller thinks enough time has passed that no one will care about pursuing legal action against him/her... Think again. I forwarded this auction to my f...

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That 1970's comment thought wrong is understandable. Short, brown leather jackets inspired by A2s were very common back then. I remember. As were hip high jackets of no particular design. For me, if anything, the Indy jacket has an 1980's feel to it as well - hardly surprising since it was created ...

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Raskolnikov,

Congrats! Now THAT is one pretty jacket!!

This is the first example of a TN that makes me want to get one, especially considering it's the lesser of the two pricetags. You've definitely got yourself a keeper! Wear that beauty with pride.

Kind regards,
Craig

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Yep, the Flying Wing and Desert Chase scenes. This has always been one of my favorite shots of the jacket (and the whole costume, for that matter) -

Kind regards,
Craig

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I'd definitely pick up one or two of these. They look great, Oak!

Kind regards,
Craig

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Yeah, the SA Temple pockets are all but useless! :shock: I'm able to fit my cellphone in my ToD pocket. That's about it. :[ ;) Great jacket, KT!!! Looks fantastic! I love my ToD in washed goat too - definitely the perfect hide for this jacket. Mine is starting to wear in beautifully. No artificial ...

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Currently, I have: (1) Wested Raiders in lambskin from 1999 (1) Wested ToD in washed goat. I've been nothing but thrilled with both of these jackets! I'm going to purchase another Wested Raiders, probably in regular goat... or maybe a LC in lamb or cow to complete the trilogy. :) I have no desire to...

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Same as Piers and Kevin. I submitted only the mesurements requested in the drop-down order form on Wested's site. No other requests or measurements were given.

Kind regards,
Craig

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And I'm so used to that Raiders lining too. That inner pocket is crazy. It starts about 1" from the zipper and stretches all the way back to the armhole! :shock: I may visit a tailor this weekend to tack the leather edges of the pocket to the inside of the jacket to keep that thing in place. Ki...

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I have ordered also a second TOD jacket in washed goat. I have asked for a second inner pocket. Could this pocket maybe change the look of the jacket? I just have doubts now because of the thinner leather. Regards orb I love my ToD jacket! It's breaking in beautifully. I'm thinking about ordering a...

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zeeno wrote:I can't wait for it to be warm again so I can wear it.

Warm again??

Cold weather is the perfect time for a leather jacket! I'm glad Peter was able to get those jacket issues resolved. Now let's see some pics, Zeeno.

Kind regards,
Craig

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I'm thrilled with my ToD in washed goat! As G says, it drapes beautifully, has a great matte finish, and is very tough. I can't recommend that hide enough.

Kind regards,
Craig

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From my experience, Peter has a very high standard for the skins he uses for his jackets - as he should. I certainly don't fault him for rejecting certain batches that are substandard. It results in a much higher quality product that we get to enjoy, on our very backs. If that means waiting a bit lo...

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Thanks guys, hopefully more will chime in. My concern is that I may have made the 'wrong' choice to start with. Which is the closest to lamb in terms of drape and grain. I understand they are almost equal in terms of strength, water replancy and resisting scuffs. With maybe goat edging it. Am I rig...

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Goat is the way to go! I always believe that you should go with your first choice. If goat was what you originally wanted, stick with it.

Kind regards,
Craig

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Looks great, Orb!! That lamb looks buttery soft!!

Kind regards,
Craig

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Here's a link that was posted in an earlier thread -

http://www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd.asp ... 358810&MC=

Kind regards,
Craig

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The pockets on this jacket measure 5.5x6, versus my Raiders jacket, on which the pockets measure 5.25x7. How large are the pockets supposed to be? Are they like this on a 40? Shane Shane, FYI, the pockets on my size 40 ToD are 5 1/2" x 6 1/4". It doesn't appear that Wested changes the siz...

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sunny12 wrote: I would like a heavyweight leather, and goatskin is the prefered choice...or is the horsehide and cowhide a better choice??

Sean,

If a thicker hide is what you want, I would choose either the horsehide or cowhide. I've heard the horsehide is fantastic!

Kind regards,
Craig

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serrecuir, your jacket is AWESOME!!! The predistressed goat makes it look like you reached into the movie and pulled it right off Harrison's back (answering the long-standing question about why Indy is suddenly jacket-less midway through the film!) :lol: That is undoubtably one of the finest Indy j...

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A question for anyone who's received their washed goat ToD jacket - have you/are you planning on soaking/washing it? Before I received mine, I was all set to give it a warm water soak to remove any remaining dye, help cut the shine, bring out the texture of the leather, and bunch up the sleeves. But...

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I've got no problems with the nylon, so far. We'll see as the weather get warmer. But, I do have an issue with the lining as a whole. Mine seems to be a bit "baggy" or loose, which is causing the inside pocket to slide around. I'm thinking of having a competent tailor add a few tack stitch...

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at least, in california? Cuz I'm still waiting on my replacement jacket and I want to wear it for a long time before it gets too hot. Oh it's goatskin if that matters. And I also want to get a Todd's jacket but it may be too hot for it by the time I do. I'm in Los Angeles and wear my Westeds about ...

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