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by Dr. Jones Jr.
Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:45 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: New Raiders Jacket
Replies: 2
Views: 464

New Raiders Jacket

Hey all, just received a new wested raiders jacket from a seller on ebay. its a 40 reg, but i had a question for all the experts out there: i also had a custom made from wested in horsehide. my question is, the horsehide is tough and stiff, but this other leather from that bidding site is softer, an...
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:55 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Cowhide - break the silence
Replies: 18
Views: 1196

I have a wested horsehide jacket, and a schott nyc perfecto in cow. The horse is heavier, but feels softer and thinner. the cowhide is very stiff and tough, and is more suitable as say a bike jacket.
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Sun Apr 06, 2008 4:02 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Sleeve Length...
Replies: 12
Views: 566

I ordered a custom done in horsehide, and Wested nailed it. Fits me exactly the way i wanted it to.
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Sun Apr 06, 2008 3:48 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested 80's?
Replies: 5
Views: 594

Hey Red, i just got an 80's fit Horsehide last week, i think it fits well, its a little snug in the shoulders, but i wouldnt call it tight. Its a size 38, and im about 5'7".
-Chris

Check out pics here:
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by Dr. Jones Jr.
Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:23 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: What is the toughest leather available in a jacket?
Replies: 23
Views: 1918

Kevlar breathes-not at all.
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:57 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: so, who has the most 'distressed' indy jacket?
Replies: 107
Views: 8836

Holt, that jacket looks great, looks just like the raiders jacket to my eyes, it certainly looks like it was dragged under a truck.
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:48 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Just ordered my first Wested
Replies: 21
Views: 1100

i ordered a custom horseyhide in february, and just got it today, so be prepared to wait.
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:44 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: New Wested Horsehide
Replies: 7
Views: 745

Thanks for all the compliments everybody, yea i didnt realize how messy my room was, but oh well.
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:13 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: New Wested Horsehide
Replies: 7
Views: 745

Ok, see if that works now, sorry for that.
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:31 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: New Wested Horsehide
Replies: 7
Views: 745

New Wested Horsehide

Hey all, just received my new wested Horsehide, i was kind of worried it wouldnt fit, but i love the way it fits me. Its a size 38, and its an 80s cut, i think it looks nice. The Horsehide feels soft, yet indestructible, i cant wait to get many years of use from this hoss. P.S. I know it looks goofy...
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Mon Mar 24, 2008 12:20 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Horsehide's not for me?
Replies: 32
Views: 1445

Whiskeyman: Can I ask how tall you are, i also ordered a 40 in HH, it should be here in a few weeks, i was slightly worried it might be too or short. If mine fits me the way it fits you, ill be ecstatic.
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:54 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: standard wested delivery times.. ?
Replies: 4
Views: 375

I ordered a Custom on 2/14, and have not yet received a "completed and shipped" email.
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:24 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: wool L.L. Bean pants on sale (Today only!)
Replies: 32
Views: 1681

Got those pants today, havent been able to try them on yet, but i opened the package, and for 19 dollars, i must say these pants are ACE. Ill probably try them on later on this evening.
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:22 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: A little irrelevant but, please help.
Replies: 5
Views: 531

Hey PLATON, i have an m-65 in woodland pattern, i can prolly get any color/pattern you need, considering i live on Bragg.
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: how long to recieve wested order?
Replies: 19
Views: 860

I ordered a Custom last Friday, and recieved a confirmation email. Not a shipping one tho. And my card was charged that next day...so i assume they got right on the ball making it!

-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:27 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: wested problems
Replies: 24
Views: 1384

Hey thanks to everyone for the quick response. I personally am drawn to wested because to me it has that allure of being the manufacturer of the original film jacket, which to me is the holy grail of indy jackets. i also had a wested about 2 years ago, and it was simply amazing, although it was too ...
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:19 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: wested problems
Replies: 24
Views: 1384

Has anybody had any issues with Wested not responding to emails? I had sent wested an email 4 days ago, and have not yet received a response. I ordered a raiders jacket in horsehide, and the confirmation email had it listed as goat, so i sent an email to them, asking to correct it, and like i said, ...
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Sun Aug 06, 2006 2:33 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Recent Wested Purchasers Needed
Replies: 10
Views: 563

Thanks for all the responses guys!
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Sun Aug 06, 2006 12:23 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Recent Wested Purchasers Needed
Replies: 10
Views: 563

Recent Wested Purchasers Needed

Attention anyone who recently purchased a wested, i am curious to know what your final expenses were, im trying to figure out if a new wested will be in the cards before Fall starts. Thanks much!
-Chris
P.S. In american dollar amounts would be appreciated, or an exchange rate so i can figure it out.
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Sun Jun 18, 2006 1:06 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: You guys and your Wested discussions - It's finally here!
Replies: 38
Views: 2437

I think the Higher Yoke seam is standard for the "80s" fit, if thats how you got it. Im not sure what you got kalkamel.
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Sat Apr 29, 2006 12:25 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Drape comparisons b/n hides
Replies: 15
Views: 821

Agent5, sure you can test it with your glock 21, if i get to test yours with my AR-15 :D
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:59 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Drape comparisons b/n hides
Replies: 15
Views: 821

I had a wested cow that i sold, and i have a non indy leather jacket that is lamb. the cow is pretty stiff and heavy compared to the lamb. It feels very bulletproof.
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:39 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Drape comparisons b/n hides
Replies: 15
Views: 821

So the goat is comparable in feel to lamb, but is tough as nails? The samples i got from Peter and co. the goat was thick and tough, not that soft. thats kinds of confusing.
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:02 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: MY SECOND WESTED ORDER
Replies: 45
Views: 1888

Yea right after i posted that, i realized that i had already read what peter said in your post. All im shooting for thats "custom" is the smaller pockets, and the shallow pleat. Otherwise the jacket is perfect, i just think it looks so much better with a shallow pleat maybe half open than ...
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Thu Apr 20, 2006 1:08 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: MY SECOND WESTED ORDER
Replies: 45
Views: 1888

Cool, thanks. Did he happen to say how much extra he would charge, that was the main thing i wanted to change about my next wested.
Thanks again-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:24 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: MY SECOND WESTED ORDER
Replies: 45
Views: 1888

PLATON, did peter say that he would do the 1.25 inch pleats, because i too want that on my next order.
Thanks, Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:37 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested is Here! Now with pics+ a question from Peter n topic
Replies: 164
Views: 8865

I think it Peter and the fine folks at Wested should start charging more for orders over 300 words. haha, seriously though, paying extra for non-standard specifics should be expected, we should all be grateful the prices are still so reasonable even with the extras. P.S. When i order my next jacket,...
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:39 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: How durable is authentic lambskin?
Replies: 23
Views: 1195

Does anyone have any experience with the Horsehide, i want to get a thicker type leather, and ive heard that the goat isnt that much thicker than the lamb. I have experience with the cow, i owned a cow and recently parted with it. any input is appreciated.
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Tue Mar 21, 2006 10:37 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested Notification?
Replies: 16
Views: 934

I am shooting for the 1 inch pleats, i just see the pics from raiders and think they look better than the deep pleats. imo
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:40 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested Notification?
Replies: 16
Views: 934

Do we have to do some arm twisting to get the shallower pleats, i just dont like them being so deep because the stick out a lot. Just my personal preference. As for the pockets, the large pockets are kinda big on my small frame.
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Mon Mar 20, 2006 6:11 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested Notification?
Replies: 16
Views: 934

Oh thanks for that, that was the primary thing i was going to change about my next jacket now that i sold my old one.
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Mon Mar 20, 2006 9:33 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested Notification?
Replies: 16
Views: 934

IndyDoc, please let us know what wested says in regards to the Raiders details, primarily if they do the shallower pleats, and the smaller size pockets. Thanks a bunch!
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Thu Mar 02, 2006 11:18 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Leather swatches
Replies: 8
Views: 408

Yea the envelope was pretty mangled, i dont know what they do to the thing.
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Wed Mar 01, 2006 10:51 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Leather swatches
Replies: 8
Views: 408

wow, i emailed and asked for them, and got samples like 3 days later.
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:51 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: special requests/mods for wested jacket?
Replies: 23
Views: 1048

Im sorry, so wested will make the shallower pleats for me? With the shallower pleats, it looks like the pleats are open most of the time in the film, but as you pointed out, they were way shallower.
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Mon Feb 27, 2006 10:00 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: special requests/mods for wested jacket?
Replies: 23
Views: 1048

Agent5, in your Raiders ultimate post, you mentioned how the pleats on the back were only 1.5 inches deep. Will wested do that nowadays, or is it standardized? does your raiders jacket have the shallow pleats? Thanx for any info.
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Sat Feb 25, 2006 3:24 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Canyon's distresssed Wested jacket!
Replies: 15
Views: 1162

Jacket looks very nice, very authentic.
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:30 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Morgon's Auth. Goat Wested!!!
Replies: 29
Views: 1030

Thats cool man, im sure if i had more money id have more indy gear. College aint cheep tho, gotta pay the cost to be the boss.
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:11 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Morgon's Auth. Goat Wested!!!
Replies: 29
Views: 1030

Yea, ive seen some pictures online of guys tryin to be anakin, and lookin more like jabba the hutt. I love star wars and Indy, but im more of a casual gearhead, i just like the jacket, and i have a fedora. But i think its cool when folks like you and those other folks go all out and do what they lov...
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Thu Feb 23, 2006 9:08 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Morgon's Auth. Goat Wested!!!
Replies: 29
Views: 1030

Yea man, nice jacket, i think you just swayed my decision into the authentic goat as opposed to the DB when i get mine soon.
P.S. anyone ever tell you that you look like Anakin Skywalker?
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Tue Feb 21, 2006 10:40 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Leather swatches
Replies: 8
Views: 408

Thanks guys, looks like ill just drop a line to the fine folks across the pond.
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:39 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Leather swatches
Replies: 8
Views: 408

Leather swatches

Is there any way to get swatches of leather, does peter sitribute them, or even do some gearheads have them, i would like to examine them temporarily to compare the leathers. Obviously i would return them relatively quick. thanks in advance guys
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:50 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Tale of Two Stetsons (2)
Replies: 12
Views: 748

I dont know too too much about the fedora, but im pretty sure the general consensus is that the Stetson was associated with Temple of Doom more than the other two.
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Sun Feb 19, 2006 2:42 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Lamb or Goat for my first ROTLA leather coat
Replies: 12
Views: 731

ahhhh i see, so the cow is a bit thicker, but the goat is tougher. that clarifies. I dont care how thick it feels, as long as it will take the abuse, it could be transparent as long as it lasted. Thanks again folks! Youve pretty much made up my mind about the next one!
-Chris[/u]
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Sun Feb 19, 2006 2:42 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Lamb or Goat for my first ROTLA leather coat
Replies: 12
Views: 731

ahhhh i see, so the cow is a bit thicker, but the goat is tougher. that clarifies. I dont care how thick it feels, as long as it will take the abuse, it could transparent as long as it lasted. Thanks again folks! Youve pretty much made up my mind about the next one!
-Chris[/u]
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Sun Feb 19, 2006 12:26 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Lamb or Goat for my first ROTLA leather coat
Replies: 12
Views: 731

thanks for that agent5, i appreciate the help i prolly would go for the lamb, except im kinda hard on my jackets. I like a real rough N tumble sort of jacket. I a have a non-indy jambskin jacket, and i beat it in like a year haha. Ill probably wind up going for a DB goat after i sell my cow.
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Sat Feb 18, 2006 12:45 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Lamb or Goat for my first ROTLA leather coat
Replies: 12
Views: 731

Im sorta confused by this, i have heard many times over that goat is the toughest skin, barring horsehide or some other insane hide. Yet, many people say the goat is not so much thicker/heavier than the lamb. I have a cowskin wested, and it feels bulletproof, is the goat even more so, yet it feels l...
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:13 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Shrinking Leather
Replies: 9
Views: 808

Shrinking Leather

Has anybody out there had any experience with shrinking a leather jacket in a dryer with some wet towels or something. I have a jacket that i cant seem to get rid of, and its too big for my taste. I was wondering if anybody had done this, if it worked, and whether it was a good idea or not.
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:41 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Total cost of the Wested?
Replies: 14
Views: 785

Walker, I live in Altoona,PA and it was about 300-310
-Chris
by Dr. Jones Jr.
Wed Oct 12, 2005 4:11 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: jacket too large
Replies: 4
Views: 399

Danke Schoen, my friend, i failed to mention i was in the reserves, so im not really on a base, but i know a place that did fix a little rip on my wested. I was skeptical, however, if they would be capable of a huge alteration project. thanks again
-Chris

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