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by bobbyd
Fri Sep 26, 2014 8:22 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Denzel Washington wearing USW in new film
Replies: 38
Views: 1503

Re: Denzel Washington wearing USW in new film

Before you order anything from filmjackets.com, have a look through the forum there (Not that you can join, I've wanted to for months, but despite multiple emails to the proprietors of the site they have yet to re-enable the member registration functionality that was apparently disabled for god know...
by bobbyd
Thu Sep 18, 2014 5:48 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Bill Kelso's Relic Hunter
Replies: 1587
Views: 286567

Re: Bill Kelso's Relic Hunter

Not sure if mine is in that batch or one upcoming, but I can't wait for it to arrive!
by bobbyd
Tue Sep 09, 2014 12:03 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Bill Kelso Relic Hunter
Replies: 20
Views: 1103

Re: Bill Kelso Relic Hunter

Per Andy's email to me, the regular size 40 and the "HF size" are one in the same. As for why they're listed separately in the size dropdown, I do not know.
I've also been told that the waist measurement for the 40/HF is 19 1/2".
by bobbyd
Mon Sep 01, 2014 5:28 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Bill Kelso Relic Hunter
Replies: 20
Views: 1103

Re: Bill Kelso Relic Hunter

Ride - I've been trying to figure out the correct size to order, myself. I believe the BK size 40 (aka HF size) dimensions have been posted before, but here they are again (as Andy recently relayed them to me for clarification): pit to pit 22.5 in shoulders 20 in back 23 in sleeve 25.5 in I'm still ...
by bobbyd
Mon Aug 11, 2014 12:32 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: chest size vs actual pit-to-pit measurement
Replies: 8
Views: 334

chest size vs actual pit-to-pit measurement

All - So I've got a BK RH on order, and a poll request for the esteemed members of this board. I'm struggling with what chest size is appropriate for the fit (I actually posed this question to Gorak in another thread - http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=61915" onclick="window....
by bobbyd
Sun Aug 10, 2014 8:42 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Bill Kelso vs Wested fit
Replies: 21
Views: 1274

Re: Bill Kelso vs Wested fit

GORAK!! Thanks much, man! Your enthusiasm and feedback on this forum are always fantastic. If you don't mind my asking, what is your actual chest measurement, and how do you find the fit of the BK specifically in that regard? I'm just about exactly 41" myself, so I'm debating whether I'd want a...
by bobbyd
Sat Aug 09, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Bill Kelso vs Wested fit
Replies: 21
Views: 1274

Re: Bill Kelso vs Wested fit

Per Andy, some of the measurements of a BK RH size 42 are as follows: pit to pit 23 1/2" shoulders 20 3/4" back height 23 1/2" sleeve 25 3/4" Maybe someone else can fill in the waist size (of particular interest to yours truly) in addition to the front (storm flap) length. I orig...
by bobbyd
Tue Jul 15, 2014 11:03 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Bill Kelso's Relic Hunter
Replies: 1587
Views: 286567

Re: Bill Kelso's Relic Hunter

Now that's scary Red!
I've got a BK on the way, ordered back on 6/6; hopefully it arrives in the next couple of weeks.
Has anyone else experienced anything like Red describes after using Pecards?
by bobbyd
Wed Jun 25, 2014 10:05 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Bill Kelso's Relic Hunter
Replies: 1587
Views: 286567

Re: Bill Kelso's Relic Hunter

Amen to that, again, Moses!

Zoltar - no pressure, but we're all looking in your direction :)
by bobbyd
Wed Jun 25, 2014 10:04 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: its the L-word....?
Replies: 35
Views: 1234

Re: its the L-word....?

Amen to that, Moses!
by bobbyd
Wed Jun 18, 2014 10:03 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Bill Kelso's Relic Hunter
Replies: 1587
Views: 286567

Re: Bill Kelso's Relic Hunter

Dying to see some pics Zoltar, no pressure! haha

With regard to the graininess and pebbliness you mentioned, did you order the "grainy lamb" or the "striated lamb"?
by bobbyd
Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:48 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Bill Kelso's Relic Hunter
Replies: 1587
Views: 286567

Re: Bill Kelso's Relic Hunter

moses wrote:Pics!
Yes, please! I actually pulled the trigger, myself, a couple of weeks ago (emailed Andy, was able to take advantage of the promotional discount), and I'm dying to see an example of the latest batch of leather!
by bobbyd
Fri Jun 06, 2014 8:26 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Bill Kelso's Relic Hunter
Replies: 1587
Views: 286567

Re: Bill Kelso's Relic Hunter

Thinking of pulling the trigger while the current 15% off special is still going. I'm wondering if anybody has gotten a BK with the latest batch of leathers? I think this is the third (maybe the fourth) batch...? Anyway, if there's anybody out there that has a new one, please share your thoughts.
by bobbyd
Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:28 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: What Price Glory Raiders shirt
Replies: 92
Views: 4464

Re: What Price Glory Raiders shirt

I bit the bullet and ordered a medium. It arrived today! The fit: I'm pleased to report it fits pretty good! I was concerned about the sleeve length, but it's actually perfect. I went in figuring I'd prob have to get it tailored at the waist, and I will, but I'm not floating in it by any stretch. It...
by bobbyd
Sun Aug 18, 2013 2:32 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: What Price Glory Raiders shirt
Replies: 92
Views: 4464

Re: What Price Glory Raiders shirt

Here's mine, i'm very happy with it. It's a Medium Long but i had it shortenned. And it's perfect!!! The Hat is a Last Crusade Herbert Johnson. :D Looks great LtFoley! I'm trying to figure out if I should go M or M-L myself. If you don't mind my asking, what is your sleeve measurement (i.e. from th...
by bobbyd
Tue Jul 30, 2013 8:57 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested's HERO jacket...
Replies: 1949
Views: 175210

Re: Wested's HERO jacket...

Ok now I'm having doubts about the 24" back and sleeve length I ordered, wondering if I should go 24 1/2". My rationale for the 24" was this: 5 years ago I briefly owned a Todd's standard (his original offering) in M. It was, of course, too small on me, so I returned it. Prior to doin...
by bobbyd
Mon Jul 29, 2013 11:47 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested's HERO jacket...
Replies: 1949
Views: 175210

Re: Wested's HERO jacket...

The recent pics of SL from Dicatania and TenuredProf convinced me to pull the trigger on a hero jacket of my own. I tend to have a difficult time with shirts and jackets as I have (somewhat) broad shoulders and a (relatively) narrow waist, so I've been anguishing over size and measurements. Five yea...
by bobbyd
Tue Nov 27, 2007 3:20 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Going to order a Wested Raiders jacket, Need a few pointers
Replies: 48
Views: 4518

ic - just wondrin' if you ever had a chance discuss measurements or the possible availability of veg tanned lamb with Peter?
-bd
by bobbyd
Fri Nov 23, 2007 7:15 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: UPDATED11/22: Comparison: Todd's Custom vs. Todd's Standard!
Replies: 118
Views: 10143

last crusader - if i may ask, what hide/color is the Wested in your photo? it's so much darker than the coyle's jacket
-bd
by bobbyd
Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:57 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: OHMIGOD.... it's here... IT'S HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 47
Views: 3072

congrats rhboyd! if you would, when you post the pics could you also post the specs you requested? i'm about a week away from ordering my first wested so I'm always interested in hearing about what others have requested (and seeing what they got!). looking forward to the pics!
-bd
by bobbyd
Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:42 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Need help on quest for Raiders Fedora
Replies: 32
Views: 2210

nice shots rabbit! just out of curiosity, what are the dimensions of the brim on the keppler fedora?
by bobbyd
Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:55 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Just received my Todd's Standard
Replies: 75
Views: 4442

Jacket collar caper solved: Go to www.indianajones.com Click on Galleries, Click on Raiders of the Lost Ark, Select the 2nd pic where Indy is switching the idol, Enlarge, The seams on top of each shoulder show you that the jacket is sitting perfect on his shoulders, not pulled to one side or the ot...
by bobbyd
Thu Nov 15, 2007 1:03 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Going to order a Wested Raiders jacket, Need a few pointers
Replies: 48
Views: 4518

This has almost certainly been covered elsewhere - for new Westeds is the stormflap centered on the zipper, and is the zipper centered on the jacket? I would expect the zipper was centered, and it usually looks like the stormflap is not centered with the zipper... ...the reason I ask is because Plat...
by bobbyd
Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:32 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Going to order a Wested Raiders jacket, Need a few pointers
Replies: 48
Views: 4518

IC - I stumbled across Platon's specs last night and, well, since we're on the same mission I thought I'd share the diffs between his and agent5's. Pockets - 6" width x 7.5" height Pocket placement - I don't actually know the specifics of these, though I'd very much like to. They're def cl...
by bobbyd
Sun Nov 11, 2007 9:38 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: 80's fit specifics
Replies: 20
Views: 2174

Yeah, I have had standard Raiders westeds as well as todd's standard and i think they look (and feel) too short on me. C3 C3 - Just out of curiosity, how tall are you and what size Todd's jacket did you get? The medium I returned was too short on me at 5'10", and I'm also debating whether or n...
by bobbyd
Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:37 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Going to order a Wested Raiders jacket, Need a few pointers
Replies: 48
Views: 4518

I probably am wanting the lower arm seam due to a lot of people complaining about the flying squirrel effect IndianaChris - I'm not speaking from any kind of actual experience, and I'm in the same boat as you in that I'm preparing to order my first Wested; but I don't think the arm seam meeting the...
by bobbyd
Fri Nov 09, 2007 1:23 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Going to order a Wested Raiders jacket, Need a few pointers
Replies: 48
Views: 4518

The pockets are the same size either side, it's the placement of them that is special and Wested do it to their own formula. KT - do you by any chance know what their "standard" pocket placement formula is? I've seen many different Westeds with many different pocket placement schemes. The...
by bobbyd
Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:04 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Recieved my Todd's Standard Lambskin Indiana Jones Jacket...
Replies: 268
Views: 22320

The small will prob work well for you. The medium I had was just a little bit snug on me in the chest and shoulders, but then I only had a 4" differential between my actual chest size (42", just measured!) and the jacket (46"). You've got a 5" difference so that may be enough. Al...
by bobbyd
Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:58 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Recieved my Todd's Standard Lambskin Indiana Jones Jacket...
Replies: 268
Views: 22320

Ordered a standard todd's yesterday, but now i'm starting to wonder if that was a good idea. Everything about the jacket sounds great...except the leather. It'd be good if you could get a todd's standard in a better leather - without the 'custom' sizing, maybe for 250? From the reports in this thre...
by bobbyd
Thu Nov 08, 2007 2:45 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Going to order a Wested Raiders jacket, Need a few pointers
Replies: 48
Views: 4518

I, too, would be very interested in dark brown veg tanned lamb - has anybody heard from Peter as to the likelihood of it's availability? Back to the thread - IndianaChris I've been reading this board almost non-stop for the last few weeks, paying particular attention to info regarding ordering custo...
by bobbyd
Wed Nov 07, 2007 4:45 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Adventurebilt shirts arrived :-)
Replies: 206
Views: 14222

dang i just discovered this thread - marc, is it too late to get the "pre-order" price?
also, i saw some folks asked about it - are these cut to a "slim" or "athletic" fit or for more of a full-bodied fit? (hopefully the former!)
by bobbyd
Wed Nov 07, 2007 11:44 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Pleat myths...
Replies: 24
Views: 1779

hmmm action pleats 2" at the top tapering down to 1.5" at the side strap... i think i like it... has anyone ever ordered a Wested with a tapered action pleat (_ didn't seem to have much luck doing so)? are they tapered at all normally? edit - I missed your post Panama Tom - did you specifi...
by bobbyd
Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:54 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Indy style .45 on the CHEAP
Replies: 9
Views: 993

i actually bought this exact gun just before halloween... it arrived, i opened it up, put a ring of caps in it (which i also bought as part of the same order), fired it once, and the plastic guts of it (chamber area) pretty much exploded and fell apart... for whatever reason the plastic was extremel...
by bobbyd
Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:13 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: my new todd's standard jacket - another review
Replies: 30
Views: 2294

Ah I see, I'm 5'/10.5" tall, 180lbs with athletic arms (apparently longer than most :? ) I've had too many jackets that expose my wrists more than I think they should - so I'm trying to save myself that again. Doug C DC - I can tell you that you def don't want a medium. We're close to the same...
by bobbyd
Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:09 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Special Offer Authentic Raiders
Replies: 64
Views: 6481

From: Wested [mailto:wested@wested.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 3:57 AM To: Robert Subject: Re: leather/construction of ROLA vs. custom Dear Sir The leather of the jackets are both the same, the rola jacket has a silver zipper and the slimmer 80's fit cut. The custom jacket can be in the s...
by bobbyd
Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:36 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: my new todd's standard jacket - another review
Replies: 30
Views: 2294

bobbyd - Did you ever send that Medium back and get a Large? I'm interested in seeing a picture of you wearing the Large so I could compare it to the other one. Doug C DC - haven't had a chance to get to the post office yet, prob will send back the medium tomorrow... i'm still actually on the fence...
by bobbyd
Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:18 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: More HH Wested pics
Replies: 14
Views: 963

whisky - jacket looks awesome... the color of that hh really looks like indy's jacket in raiders... are those pockets the raiders dimensions or the big lc ones? i can't quite tell... i know peter said somewhere on here a while back that by default they put the bigger lc cargo pockets on every jacket...
by bobbyd
Fri Nov 02, 2007 2:19 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Recieved my Todd's Standard Lambskin Indiana Jones Jacket...
Replies: 268
Views: 22320

indy and mini-indy - great shot pitfall! :) btw every time i read your name i hear in my head the music from the video game that played whenever he jumped onto one of the swinging vines.. ahh atari 2600, how many hours did i dedicate to you? and wow that fuller's earth stuff is pretty cool - it look...
by bobbyd
Fri Nov 02, 2007 1:50 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: my new todd's standard jacket - another review
Replies: 30
Views: 2294

Puppetboy wrote: PS: bobbyd, you have a "super SA" jacket there. The Raiders hero jacket had an off-center back panel!
haha I just KNEW you were gonna say that! :)

i think i'm gonna go for the Large and just cinch those side straps nice and tight (or stop working out and eat more!)
by bobbyd
Thu Nov 01, 2007 6:58 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: my new todd's standard jacket - another review
Replies: 30
Views: 2294

I'm right around the corner in West Chester, gents. We've got to get together in person to compare some of these jackets. I've got a FS goat and would love to do some comparisons. I'm considering a Todd's Standard. Regards, -Jonesing Wow large contingent of Indy fans in Chester County, PA it seems!...
by bobbyd
Thu Nov 01, 2007 6:14 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: my new todd's standard jacket - another review
Replies: 30
Views: 2294

Just wondering if anyone has ever done a side by side comparison of Todd's standard jacket to one of the Wested "ROLA" authentic special offer jackets ( http://www.ekmpowershop4.com/ekmps/shops/westedcom/special-offer-raiders-rola-authentic-lambskin-70-p.asp )... ? In terms of "featur...
by bobbyd
Wed Oct 31, 2007 7:49 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: my new todd's standard jacket - another review
Replies: 30
Views: 2294

my new todd's standard jacket - another review

Hey all this is my first post.... quick shout out to all of the regular contributors for offering so much good info to the whole board and esp. to newbies such as myself. :) On to the jacket - I had originally ordered a Raiders authentic (ROLA) size 42 from Wested. I was disappointed to find out the...