Jacket Arrives W/Pics !!!

swright007 · Post by **swright007** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 7:57 pm

I ordered it on the 19th and it was at my doorstep today. 9 working days and it was reported as being in the mail by Gemma, personally. I can't wait to provide pics as this Temple of Doom jacket appears to be way different than his normal pattern. It is WAY more "Raiderized" side vent. The side vent actually is open up to mid-strap on the coat like a Raiders Jacket. I literally had to take the coat off to double-check.. but yes.
I have had folks almost drive off the road when they saw me in my Fedora and new jacket and I have only had it 3.5 hours .... If anyone has questions please feel free to ask .

Scott Wright

swright007 · Post by **swright007** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:01 pm

Jacket Front

Jacket Back

Unusually high cut side vent for a Temple jacket

orb · Post by **orb** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:23 pm

The Predistressed Cowhide looks great! Also very good pocket size.
Some pics with you wearing your TOD jacket would be nice.

Much regards

orb

Indiana Kev · Post by **Indiana Kev** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:35 pm

Jacket looks great! I am going to get the predisstressed on my next jacket.

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:55 pm

Very cool, Scott! Did you ask for the Raiders side vents, or just came that way? Also, is that Authentic Brown?
Really nice. Really nice.

Chewie

swright007 · Post by **swright007** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:02 pm

Chewie,
All I asked for was a size 36 Temple jacket with 34 chest and 23.5" sleeves... The jacket was requested to be pre-distressed cowhide. I am noticing that the sleeve holes are very small but incredibly comfy. It is as tho Peter had read one of our Temple threads on "the perfect TOD" (recently posted) and this was his attempt to come very close.. From what I read in the thread, I really think this is close. Thank you for the kind words. I will post some pics with me wearing the jacket soon.

Scott

P.S. Does anyone know someone that could translate the phrase "At what point does this become an obsession" into Latin or German? I think that would look nice as a sticker on the coat hanger...

CM · Post by CM » Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:26 pm

Nice looking bit of work there. Did you ask for large pockets?

Regards - CM

swright007 · Post by **swright007** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:30 pm

No, I sure didn't. Is that a good thing?

Technonut · Post by **Technonut** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:35 pm

Great jacket swright007....

Could you measure the length and width of the pocket?

Just curious.....

swright007 · Post by **swright007** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:36 pm

7" tall from bottom of pocket to top of the flap. . 6" Wide and the flap is 2.5" tall at it's widest point.

Technonut · Post by **Technonut** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:38 pm

swright007 wrote:7" tall from bottom of pocket to top of the flap. . 6" Wide and the flap is 2.5" tall at it's widest point.

Thanks! You're fast on the draw...

swright007 · Post by **swright007** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:26 pm

I have been studying the jacket just in case such questions came up since about 10:45 when the nice US Postlady showed up with my triple-bagged goody.

Dre · Post by **Dre** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 11:00 pm

It really does look like wested have improved the pattern a great deal. The tapered 'back' bit, the longer bit at the shoulder, smaller arm holes (I think was the most important change), even the pockets look much better. Wish i'd waited a couple of years to get mine, but that's the way it goes.

I might just have to get one of these new improved westeds..

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 12:31 am

look'n good s-dub! congrats on your new acquisition.

Indiana Max · Post by **Indiana Max** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 3:37 am

Congrats, it´s seems really a bit "Raiderized". What a nice jacket, nice colour and a nice cut. Keep on posting pics

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 4:25 am

It's good to see the lead time shorter! Nice looking jacket, I'm normally not a big fan of the predistressed cow but it certainly does have it's own charm.

Please can we have some pics with it on to see how it fits?

Indiana Des · Post by **Indiana Des** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:18 am

that's one mighty fine jacket! Looks really great. Can't wait until I get a reply from Wested so I can order one myself. *Indy-drool™*

Bjones · Post by **Bjones** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:26 am

Looks good!

The pre-distressed hide is starting to speak to me a little more....

Can't afford anything right now.

Indiana Johnson · Post by **Indiana Johnson** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 12:23 am

MAN!!!
I ordered mine February 28th and am still waiting!!!
Congrats. I am very jealous.
-Ben

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 12:34 am

That's very cool Scott, I especially like the collar on that thing.

Doug C

Captain Ron Solo · Post by **Captain Ron Solo** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 12:50 am

Really sharp looking jacket.

I would say that you could send it my way when you're tired of it (I'd love to get a Temple jacket), but that'll probably never happen.

Besides, I'm a good ten sizes larger.

JKL
Ron

swright007 · Post by **swright007** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 8:15 pm

It's the thought that counts. I would love to help ya out if I thought I could.

Scott

Kaplan · Post by **Kaplan** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:05 am

Does Wested just not use the rectangular sliders anymore at all? Or are they just on a high shelf somewhere where peter and gemma can't reach it. It seems like every new jacket had stupid ### d-rings!

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 1:59 pm

I think they must have a huge supply of the D-rings and want to get rid of them before re-ordering or something.

Doug C

swright007 · Post by **swright007** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 5:13 pm

Here is a pic of the jacket actually ON me.

swright007 · Post by **swright007** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 5:14 pm

When I ordered they really were pushing the D-Rings... I even specifically asked what they RECOMMENDED and Gemma said D-Rings. Don't know why... they just did.

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 5:24 pm

Hey, I was just about to ask for a shot of you wearing it - you beat me.. Looks great and the fit is great.

Doug C

Ghos7a55assin · Post by **Ghos7a55assin** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:01 pm

Is it just me or are those pockets huge for a TOD?

St. Dumas · Post by **St. Dumas** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:51 pm

I like the length of the jacket.

SD

djd · Post by **djd** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 2:47 am

Nice jacket. Like the hide. May well go for a distressed lamb when it becomes available.

CM · Post by CM » Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:22 am

Ghos7a55assin wrote:Is it just me or are those pockets huge for a TOD?

No it's not just you. They are huge. But remember, just because it's called a TOD jacket doesn't mean it looks much like the real thing.

Jacket Arrives W/Pics !!!

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