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by Atticus
Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested TOD arrived!
Replies: 739
Views: 46479

I'll check my spec sheet when I and will let you know tonight.

Atticus
by Atticus
Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:29 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested TOD arrived!
Replies: 739
Views: 46479

I'm a 36 and I was thinking about getting another TOD to distress. PM me with the measurements of the jacket and maybe we can work something out.

Atticus
by Atticus
Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:25 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested TOD arrived!
Replies: 739
Views: 46479

Just received my jacket today. Will either post pics tonight or sometime tomorrow. Just wanted to add that I am really impressed with this jacket.

Kevin
by Atticus
Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:44 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: This message is for Donald C. Oldaker
Replies: 4
Views: 579

Thanks for your help on this, Peter

Kevin
by Atticus
Tue Jan 06, 2009 8:03 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: This message is for Donald C. Oldaker
Replies: 4
Views: 579

Thanks, Geert

That's what I was planning on doing tomorrow morning. I just hope my jacket isnt being sent to Donald.
by Atticus
Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:28 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: This message is for Donald C. Oldaker
Replies: 4
Views: 579

This message is for Donald C. Oldaker

That's if you are on this forum. I just received your Wested today, erroneously. PM me so we can work out a delivery.

Atticus
by Atticus
Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:47 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested TOD arrived!
Replies: 739
Views: 46479

Need to pick up mine tomorrow from the post office.

Atticus
by Atticus
Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:13 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested Making a ToD jacket - order questions
Replies: 195
Views: 13920

I called Wested today. I was told it would ship this Monday. I ordered Oct 30th. Hopefully I'll get amended side vents.
by Atticus
Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:12 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: wested parcelforce delivery status
Replies: 76
Views: 2838

Wested TOD. Ordered Oct 30th. Shipping next monday.
by Atticus
Sat Sep 27, 2008 12:04 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested Facebook Group
Replies: 48
Views: 2402

This group is a good place to upload pictures of our jackets.

Atticus
by Atticus
Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:03 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My 4 year old Wested (Pictures)
Replies: 12
Views: 1171

The flash brings out the most prominant scratches, especially on the arms. There are some "worn patches" in places where I have worn a backpack, such as the shoulders and the collar. The pocket along with parts of the back were unnaturally distressed, simply because it looked uneven. I don...
by Atticus
Mon Oct 29, 2007 1:18 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Baron Hats
Replies: 1
Views: 459

Baron Hats

Has anyone dealt with this company? Are they any good?

http://www.baronhats.com

-Kevin
by Atticus
Sat Oct 27, 2007 7:39 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My 4 year old Wested (Pictures)
Replies: 12
Views: 1171

Yeah, I guess a lot has changed since I originally ordered.

-Kevin
by Atticus
Sat Oct 27, 2007 7:10 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My 4 year old Wested (Pictures)
Replies: 12
Views: 1171

Haha, I was carrying some drywall with a cell phone in the pocket and decided to do a little unnatural distressing to make it permanent.

-Kevin
by Atticus
Sat Oct 27, 2007 5:41 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My 4 year old Wested (Pictures)
Replies: 12
Views: 1171

My 4 year old Wested (Pictures)

Raiders Authentic brown lambskin after approx. 4 years of livin'. Most distressing is natural although I used various techniques to speed up the process in certain areas. http://bp1.blogger.com/_P1z8bmBSjyc/RyOzaC1wSLI/AAAAAAAAAHg/kTpqETHsB64/s1600-h/IMG_1199+%5B800x600%5D.JPG Front http://bp3.blogg...
by Atticus
Thu Oct 25, 2007 3:44 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Satin Sleeves in Wested
Replies: 5
Views: 530

Thank you for the help. The jacket overall hasnt reduced in size that much. Like Michaelson said, its probably the combination of getting the jacket wet and the leather sleeves wrinkling and molding to my arm. I havent used Pecards on it and I dont think it would do much to prevent the leather from ...
by Atticus
Thu Oct 25, 2007 1:32 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Satin Sleeves in Wested
Replies: 5
Views: 530

Satin Sleeves in Wested

Hey everyone. It has been a long time since I posted. I have had my Wested authentic lambskin for about three years now and after numerous rain storms and complete saturation of the leather, the sleeves have shrunk a bit. My problem now is that the satin lining in the sleeves has too much slack and ...
by Atticus
Wed Apr 09, 2003 6:13 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Yet another new Wested arrival
Replies: 11
Views: 519

Ordered my jacket march 3rd.

Atticus
by Atticus
Wed Apr 09, 2003 5:53 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Yet another new Wested arrival
Replies: 11
Views: 519

Here are the pictures:

http://www.geocities.com/flogginmol/Wes ... 9925096462
(Doesnt work)

If any of you want more pictures. or of different angles.. let me know.

Atticus
by Atticus
Wed Apr 09, 2003 4:45 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Yet another new Wested arrival
Replies: 11
Views: 519

:oops: You are correct sir. I apologize. Cabinetman, I hope I answered your questions.
by Atticus
Wed Apr 09, 2003 3:55 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Yet another new Wested arrival
Replies: 11
Views: 519

Aright ive tried for about 2 hours to post these pics but nothin doin. If anyone is will to post them for me let me know.

Thanks
by Atticus
Wed Apr 09, 2003 3:04 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Yet another new Wested arrival
Replies: 11
Views: 519

Doctor Jones, in answer to your questions: I ordered my Jacket March 3rd. I called Peter around the 3rd week to see how the progress was going, he then told me to call back the following monday to get a tracking number. That was around the time Peter's computer blew up so he wasnt getting emails. Im...
by Atticus
Wed Apr 09, 2003 1:59 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Yet another new Wested arrival
Replies: 11
Views: 519

Yet another new Wested arrival

It just came. My first ever Wested. Theres really nothing new I can say about it, that hasnt already been said. When I saw the box I couldnt believe my jacket could fit in there, plus it didnt weight very much. When I opened the box I could smell the leather right away. I inspected every inch of the...
by Atticus
Sat Apr 05, 2003 9:29 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: New and First Wested Finally arrived! Pics update
Replies: 23
Views: 1238

Seems like alot of people are getting their Westeds. My first wested is still in customs. Once it finally gets here im going to try and post some pics. Neo post some pics so I can envy yours until mine gets here. Also how long did yours stay in customs limbo?

Thanks,

Atticus
by Atticus
Sat Apr 05, 2003 9:27 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: wested has arrived
Replies: 4
Views: 402

Thats great Indy1936. My jacket is still in customs and hoping that I will get my first ever wested by the end of next week.


Trying to wait with dignity,

Atticus
by Atticus
Sat Apr 05, 2003 9:25 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: How is the shipping these days?
Replies: 2
Views: 228

Mine took 4 weeks at Wested. It will be a week in delivery this tuesday. Its in Customs right now and I have no idea how long that will take. Hopefully I get it by the end of next week.

Atticus
by Atticus
Thu Apr 03, 2003 5:07 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: airborne express and lost jacket
Replies: 22
Views: 636

Yeah my jacket left airborne station in london around 1230 this aftertoon. So I have no idea how long it will take for me to actually get it. I just hope they dont lose it.

Worried,

Atticus
by Atticus
Thu Mar 27, 2003 2:38 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Emails to Wested.Com- MUST READ
Replies: 14
Views: 1079

Thanks alot Peter. Ill call you again tuesday for the tracking number.

Thanks again,

Atticus
by Atticus
Tue Mar 25, 2003 1:20 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: An Alden Tale (WARNING: contains suspense)
Replies: 48
Views: 2796

Yes during the revolution France contributed a great deal to the cause with their navy. However dont forget the war of 1812, which France helped us in. However when the French asked us to help in the French revolution we wanted nothing to do with it. Maybe rightly so, we had our own troubles to deal...
by Atticus
Mon Mar 24, 2003 5:03 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Alden Fine boot cream question
Replies: 6
Views: 414

Alden Fine boot cream question

I just bought my first pair of aldens 2 or 3 weeks ago and their the pumpkin color. Ive been wearing them since seeing if they would get darker but nothin doin. I was looking on the Alden website and they were selling this boot cream in different colors.. Like brown,black,dark burgundy. Just wonderi...
by Atticus
Sat Mar 22, 2003 11:59 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: An Alden Tale (WARNING: contains suspense)
Replies: 48
Views: 2796

I was lucky and just showed up at the store where I knew sold Aldens, they just happend to be having the trunk show. MK said that he called Aldens of New England and they told him when and where a trunk show would be in his area. So im guessing if you just called them or Emailed them you could find ...
by Atticus
Sat Mar 22, 2003 8:09 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: An Alden Tale (WARNING: contains suspense)
Replies: 48
Views: 2796

Ah yes the Alden trunk show. Looks like I started something here. The store I went to did indeed sell me a pair of Aldens for $100. The sales rep from Aldens was extremely nice and thanked me a hundred times for coming in to check out their line. When I said I was the one who called about the 405's,...
by Atticus
Wed Mar 19, 2003 12:24 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Alden Shop Update
Replies: 5
Views: 441

Yeah if your spending over 200 dollars on a pair of shoes 10 bucks isnt really much, but thats just me. Thanks Indiana John for the update. Does it look like the color has changed?

Atticus
by Atticus
Tue Mar 18, 2003 7:10 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Catwoman
Replies: 2
Views: 288

Catwoman

I was watching batman returns on tv today. Michelle Pfeiffer can really work a whip.

Atticus
by Atticus
Mon Mar 17, 2003 4:02 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Leather Heaviness
Replies: 15
Views: 1048

touche.. I concur

Atticus
by Atticus
Mon Mar 17, 2003 3:38 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Leather Heaviness
Replies: 15
Views: 1048

Im going to open a window and let this anger out. You can cut it with a knife. One of the worst things about the internet. Jokes can go horribly wrong. Im very sarcastic and some of my jokes might come off mean, but its all in good fun. Increase the peace lasses and gents.

Atticus
by Atticus
Sat Mar 15, 2003 7:31 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My new Weted authentic goatskin
Replies: 11
Views: 821

B.D.J, when I called my order in 2 weeks ago Peter said that the machine was broken just like marc said. He didnt know when it would be fixed. He said if it was really important I could send it back, but I doubt when I get it in my hands im not going to want to send it back. Heres the link for the t...
by Atticus
Sat Mar 15, 2003 12:40 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: ALERT ALL INDIANA AND WESTED FAITHFUL
Replies: 11
Views: 995

I wish he said two weeks. Im goin nuts waiting. Peter said that itd take 4 weeks. So im at the halfway point. However, its starting to get warm out so I might have to wait to use the jacket till next fall. What a shame. Just hope it fits.

Good luck again,

Atticus
by Atticus
Fri Mar 14, 2003 11:17 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: ALERT ALL INDIANA AND WESTED FAITHFUL
Replies: 11
Views: 995

I ordered my first Wested two weeks ago, and I was pretty overwhelmed with all the decisions there were to choose from. I agree with Stefan Hills. It all depends on what your looking for in terms of the movie. I liked the Raiders style, because I hate jackets that are too low. I thought the hardest ...
by Atticus
Thu Mar 13, 2003 1:37 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: I need some reassurance!
Replies: 11
Views: 491

Check this out it might answer some questions: http://www.indygear.com/community/forum ... php?t=3186[/url]
by Atticus
Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:46 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Alden trunk show
Replies: 17
Views: 825

Oh so this is normal?.. Thats good I was thinkin the 405's were done permanatly.

Atticus
by Atticus
Mon Mar 10, 2003 6:33 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Alden trunk show
Replies: 17
Views: 825

Aright so heres the deal. If you look at the Alden website youll see its totally different. The Indy boot isnt even available to order. I went to the shop where I bought the Aldens today and asked them what the deal was with the cheap price. The salesman said that was the last line of the 405's, unt...
by Atticus
Mon Mar 10, 2003 6:56 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Alden trunk show
Replies: 17
Views: 825

Ill give you the full details later today. Also Im goin back to the shop tuesday cause they carry other stuff thats hard to find anywhere else. Tuesday ill ask how many times a year the rep comes and if they know of any stores in the country that the rep might go or have a similair(?) sale. Sorry do...
by Atticus
Sun Mar 09, 2003 1:27 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Waiting for Wested - Refrence number question
Replies: 1
Views: 180

Waiting for Wested - Refrence number question

Aright so its been 1 week of my 4 week wait. I want to call this reference number and see how the progress is coming, but then again I dont want to be a pest. Just wondering how long everyone waited till they checked on their jackets? 1 week? 2 weeks? Let me know.

Thanks,
Atticus
by Atticus
Sun Mar 09, 2003 1:21 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Alden trunk show
Replies: 17
Views: 825

No joke guys. I was at the right place at the right time. It was a one time offer im guessin. The shop I went to doesnt even normally carry the 405's. The sales rep from Aldens was there doin a "trunk show" they called it. The shoes were brand new not displays. I made sure and asked him if...
by Atticus
Sat Mar 08, 2003 2:47 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Alden trunk show
Replies: 17
Views: 825

Alden trunk show

I live in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Theres this small mens clothing shop that sells Aldens. I was lookin around for a store that sold Aldens cause I didnt really want to buy them off the website without trying them on. Well I called this shop to see if they had the 405's. The salesmen said he didnt have...
by Atticus
Thu Mar 06, 2003 1:09 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Perfect the first time?
Replies: 10
Views: 495

Thanks for the quick reply.

Atticus
by Atticus
Thu Mar 06, 2003 7:12 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Perfect the first time?
Replies: 10
Views: 495

Perfect the first time?

Whats happenin? I just recently ordered my first Wested, as some of you already know from my previous posts. Im going through the normal "2nd guessing phase," wondering if my jacket is going to fit right, and if everything that I ordered is going to be on the jacket. I was wondering how ma...
by Atticus
Tue Mar 04, 2003 6:57 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Please help with USWINGS SIZE
Replies: 7
Views: 646

Perfect color, not so perfect fit

I recently just recieved my us wings indy vintage cowhide. As for the color and feel I think its the best that us wings has to offer. The color you see from the site is pretty true to real life. I on the other hand fit a 36R jacket and ordered the medium. Unfortunatly I had to take it back because i...
by Atticus
Mon Mar 03, 2003 6:40 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Finally Ordered Jacket - Name tag news.
Replies: 3
Views: 396

Finally Ordered Jacket - Name tag news.

Just finished ordering my very first Wested jacket. Talking with wested all my fears melted away, such as will it fit, will they get everything right with the order? Im guessing Peter took my order, and he was very professional. One more thing. He said that the name tag machine was broken, so if any...