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Very true statement Rhenvar.....I've been on this sight since 1999......still same .?..What Wested should I order..?...aside from screen close.....think about it for awhile.....what would you really like to wear......???...what ever you chose....it will still look like a Indy jacket.....do not stre...

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Thanks for the nice message! :TOH: For now I'm waiting for mine S&J Riders in cowhide, It should arrive in December. Then we'll see later.. I sold that Wested 42 hero. I snatched an S & J off the grey market. It's 44 sized '36 Cazadora and after a bit of water treatment to shrink the sleeve...

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It arrived today.. It is the best Indiana Jones jacket I've owned. Steele & Jones absolutely nail it!! The grainy Lambskin is to die for. It is lightweight and the softest, most buttery, supple leather I've owned. I was right the 25" sleeves were a bit long but ..... ......I took a shower i...

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The #179 means the 179th jacket made… (Diego will have to confirm if that’s overall or just Raiders “Cazadora ‘36” jackets). Exactly. Overall. Our order numbers are consecutive. It doesn't matter the jacket style. Assigned in chronological order to the date of deposit. # 179 Ordered: Dec 28, 2018 J...

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Tibor wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 10:26 pm The #179 means the 179th jacket made… (Diego will have to confirm if that’s overall or just Raiders “Cazadora ‘36” jackets).

My money is on the 179th Cazadora 36. I'll try to find out.

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Well boys and girls. I sold 2 original Cooper Indiana Jones and a Wested Hero shrunken Lamb (ordered new) recently and found a '36 Cazadora in ribby chocolate Lambskin on Fleabay. For all I know it's from somebody on here..?? I communicated with Diego and was going to order a Thin Cowhide as I cant ...

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Thanks for the advice. I initially tried Lexol conditioner oil. It has slightly darkened the leather, which now feels, and smells!, great. But it's still more of a darkish tan than a dark brown. Maybe I'm being too picky. Lexol is my GO-TO product for all my saddles, bridles, Leather jackets etc. I...

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1911 or a Browning Hi-Power. 9mm was more easy to find around the globe than .45 so a case could be made for either. Alternatively if Indy was contemporary in that he was 35ish in 2023 then him not being a pistolero he would likely choose a Glock (God forbid) or Smith Model 19. They are garden varie...

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Yes the drape is similar to thin lamb, but the thin cowhide is thinner than westeds authentic lamb, but because it's cowhide it's more durable. Which is also the beauty of it. Wonder if they'll put D Rings and Temple of Doom sized pockets on a Raiders Jacket. Would you post more pics of your thin c...

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Yes the drape is similar to thin lamb, but the thin cowhide is thinner than westeds authentic lamb, but because it's cowhide it's more durable. Which is also the beauty of it. This is outstanding news! I'm about to pull the trigger on an S & J Likely CAZADORA 36 / 35 HYBRID..Always preferred Co...

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xmasters wrote: ↑Fri Jul 28, 2023 3:34 pm Thanks! I'd say a little less heavy in weight. The drape is very similar.

wow! that's great, You mean the thin cowhide really drapes like lamb but weighs the same or less. Best of both worlds

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xmasters wrote: ↑Sun Dec 19, 2021 9:16 am It's been only three weeks in hand but I really love the S&J cazadora 36'in cowhide. It's just awesome basically. I've been wearing it most days.

looks fantastic. how does the thin cow compare to say a Wested lamb in drape and weight?

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Chose Poorly wrote: ↑Tue Dec 14, 2021 2:24 am Cazadora ‘36 arrived today. I don’t think it gets better than this…

https://imgur.com/a/w1iGmMk

More pics to come!

Stunning! Thin Cow?

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Hello, COW! - Seeking some advice on fit. I had been spec'ing out a S&J when I saw this (mostly) new '36 bouncing around eBay. (Here as well, I think.). I thought the shoulders, sleeves, and back might be too long, and the chest too snug (a 40, and I'm ~41) but I wanted to get my hands on the t...

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here's a link to Rose Anvil regarding cleaning and conditioning leather boots. Everything also applies to your jacket, whip etc.

This gentleman really knows leather and you'll find useful information in this short video.
https://youtu.be/FlW86VmJ0nM

https://youtu.be/FlW86VmJ0nM

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Seems a shame to ruin the jacket like that. There's only so much you can achieve with shrinking. Doesnt ruin when properly, thoroughly dried and follow up with re-oiling the leather with Lexol. Shrinking only goes so far ...correct took it in about an inch overall. Lexol relaxes and softens the lea...

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I showered in it. Tumble dry on low heat for 40 minutes. Scrunched up the sleeves, and laid on the hood of my truck in the 102 degree Texas heat to dry. Not shrunk enough so submerged the sleeves in warm water. then tumble dried on medium heat 35 mins. Back on the truck hood in the sun 3 hours. Then...

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Thanks for posting Indiana Croft.. this should be pinned. I would add :

underarm to hem ( high armholes make a better fit.)
- Sleeve width at elbow, at cuff
  - shoulders straight across back seam to seam
    - width of back panel at hem

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Scored yet another Indiana Jones tm Cooper / Disney jacket. This is my third one. Sold my first years ago after becoming somewhat of a "Indy Jacket" snob only buying custom Wested's. Just recently sold my second but not until after I came on a good way to make it more snug and screen accur...

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The_Edge wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:49 pm My goat G&B Expedition is still going strong after 21 years of regular use. I absolutely love it. Goat may not be screen accurate but it sure is adventure accurate.

post some pics of your G&B

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The_Edge wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:49 pm My goat G&B Expedition is still going strong after 21 years of regular use. I absolutely love it. Goat may not be screen accurate but it sure is adventure accurate.

THERE IT IS!!!

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Oh, ok thanks a lot for the information! So I understand that you don't recommend it much.. in case I'll wait for the S&J without making other risky purchases :-k :TOH: This is my 'sized' 42. Wested Hero Shrunken Lambskin I'm 6', 207lbs, 36" waist I normally wear a size 44 Reg in everythin...

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question: Sooner or later I would also like to get a wested hero in shrunken lamb, but is it really that complicated to guess the sizes with them? Is there a possibility to make a return? my last custom Wested was a Hero in Shrunken Lamb. I think they are a little overated. It was heavy for a lamb....

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My two cents. I have 1 Wested Hero in lamb, it fits me perfect. Not going to tempt fate with ever buying another. If I want a jacket, S&J is the only way, I’ll know it’ll fit. And I have my third coming by end of the year, a DoD in a very close to screen accurate leather. Can’t wait. So save yo...

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I grew up along the Rio Grande but I hardly ever needed a jacket! Hot and humid! A transplanted Texan huh?. Yes had a cattle ranch / cutting horse operation in Central TX for many years. My parents started snowbirding in the Winters at Lajitas. We took a couple of our horses and boarded them down t...

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Nice jacket! I think you could also pull off a size 38 in that Doom cut

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I have never slept in my leather jacket but if you are sleeping in it, I hope you lower the temp on your air conditioner!! :o hahah. was being a little facetious. The idea is. Put it in service. But hey, I have worn my Indy leather jacket(s) on 3 day trail rides around Lajitas, TX by the Rio Grande...

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Well, I guess there are two main reasons why you would want an Indy jacket: to get screen accuracy or to just have an Indy jacket that you use every day for whatever life throws at you. The skins will come naturally after that depending on what you choose. For me, I don't really care that much abou...

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More or less. Rumor has it that a more accurate version is in the pipeline for release this fall. The one you linked is comparable to the old Cooper., but goatskin Patterns at Cooper and USWINGS seem to change constantly. Speaking for myself, some of them are tailor fit to me, and others I swim in....

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Arch. Thanks for your input. Tell me why Cowhide is bad? First I will add that cow is thick, stiffer and doesn't drape as well as Lamb. but S & J offers a thin 0.9mm thin cowhide. Also I just sold an Indiana Jones Raiders Jacket that I believe to be cow and it was definitely thicker, heavier an...

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Arch. Thanks for your input. Tell me why Cowhide is bad? First I will add that cow is thick, stiffer and doesn't drape as well as Lamb. but S & J offers a thin 0.9mm thin cowhide. Also I just sold an Indiana Jones Raiders Jacket that I believe to be cow and it was definitely thicker, heavier an...

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Rhenvar wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 12:27 pm Before I was undecided between S&j and Bill Kelso Relic Hunter but i decided to S&J.

The Bill Kelso's look really nice. This cowboy cant justify over $500 for a jacket with so many other options available. LOL.

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Okay thanks. I'm getting educated on this version of our favorite adventure jacket. IF this is the Cooper sold in the 90's after LC by Disney then that means the new US Wings Adventurer Jacket in original Cooper goat for $360+ is a remake of this jacket. Interesting.. :CR: https://www.uswings.com/pr...

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Agreed…Cooper (now USWINGS) and were sold by Disney at the shops. Cowhide. Absolutely everyone says those things are built like tanks. :lol: Regards! Michaelson Yes they ARE very rugged. I just got my third one and now I know how to 'soften' them up. Shower in it. Wear it but careful not to stretch...

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Michaelson wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 11:00 am Agreed…Cooper and were sold by Disney at the shops.

Cowhide.

Regards! Michaelson

Was hoping you would chime in oh wise one. If anyone had the skinny on these it would be you Sir Michaelson! what years were they available? 80's. or not til the 90's after LC..

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I will do it! But unfortunately the expected delivery is in mid-December.. :lol: :cry: That's what they told me. in recent emailings. $390 shipped and likely Dec. delivery.. I'm on the fence between a Wested Legacy TOD or S&J Cazadora lightweight thin cowhide. Wested says 6-8 weeks. In the mean...

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Does anyone know the origin, maker and years these jackets were produced? What type of leather was used? They are tagged Indiana Jones TM with the airplane logo. They are a heavier hide than Lamb I'm guessing they're cowhide. They wear like iron. and have snaps on the storm flap. Are these early Dis...

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Rhenvar wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:10 am I also ordered one Raiders from S&J and I took a cowhide, they told me it is light as the lamb

excellent! They told me the same thing. Please keep us posted on Your S & J experience re: this new jacket. PICS everything..

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See my other post the Cazadora 36 is $390 shipped to Texas and the Wested Legacy ToD is $340 + $ 40 shipping and maybe there are additional customs/duty fees??? If my figures are right then it comes down to Wested 6-8 weeks lukewarm customer service and Steele & Jones better cust serv but longe...

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Hello RbXb..... I didnt see this one until you mentioned it in the other thread..... I just recently bought Indy Trousers from Wested and there were no import taxes or.any extra postal fees. But there was a nominal bank fee ( $1.85) for currency converison??? Also S &J tells me there will be no...

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Absolutely......that's what i ended up doing, after only 2 emails to Wested i knew their service was nowhere close to what they were 13 years ago when Gemma.and even Peter would answer my direct questions! So im so happy that I went with S&J! S&J/ Diegos customer service has been absolutely...

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Fully agree. Lamb (or the old Lambtouch) for SA drape and light duty. Goat for repelling Hovitos darts, swimming, rolling down mountains, getting dragged behind vehicles, big thugs and snake fighting. Lamb for show, Goat for go. :CR: Goatskin is the perfect go to hide of an adventure jacket! Regards...

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Just get the Legacy, that will answer most of your questions on its own. But the Legacy leather is smoother than the SA leather, it's just that it's got the undertone to distress correctly. If striations et al are *really* important then go with a regular Hero in washed lamb. If the buckles are rea...

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You NAILED the fit! Good call I have the Legacy Temple of Doom jacket, which has the same leather as the Raiders. I gave mine the water treatment and then weathered it with 2000 grit, and then rougher paper for the spots that are supposed to look more rough and a tiny bit "shredded", like ...

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Hey Guys and Gals, I sold my last two Indy "hides". It's time for new.. I'm deciding between Wested Legacy Temple of Doom or Steele & Jones Cazadora 36 in 0.9 ml cowhide. My question is for those (in the USA) who recently purchased a jacket from either. What charges did you incur beyon...

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.......... a leather dressing that would darken the leather. Question: Is Pecards the way to go? And if so, which type of dressing do I get? How much will I need? OR Are there better alternatives? A different approach to darkening it? A different leather company's product that you would recommend? ...

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Update.
I showered in my Raiders HERO 42
Fully dried it
fully leather conditioned it with Lexol

remeasured stretched out laying flat
*armpit seam to armpit seam. 24"

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Begin rant. Unless your jacket is specifically for cosplay, pretend, theater etc. I dont see the need to artificially distress a new and perfectly good leather jacket. More power to you. It's not an unusual position to hold, but as there will always be threads about distressing jackets ... people w...

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Howdy, I bought a wested hero off of ebay tagged as a 44, but when I measure the pit to pit it is about 22 inches(see pics below) which as far as I know was about the pit to pit of the jackets HF wore in raiders and those were a 40. In my case this works to my advantage as that is about my size. Is...

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Yours Looks great!!!!! here's my first custom Wested a Raiders Lambtouch. the length was 24.5" as I recall circa 2006-7 It's amazing how the "Chris King 80's pattern" Raiders jacket resembles the Legacy ToD jacket of today.. The straps are inverted an the pockets are larger but.........

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