My Wested CS circa 2001

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Gater
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My Wested CS circa 2001

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no, you didn't read that wrong -- in 2001, I got a Raiders predistressed cowhide and since then have had a few more Westeds - another cowhide and a lambskin in 2002 favouring my lambskin specifically.

As CS was due for release, I decided to have a local leather shop add poppers to the 2001 cowhide. Some might think such an action would make it more of an LC but it's a cowhide! It also has less scalloped pocket flaps, and D-rings.

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So instead of paying out for a new Nowak, I just put a 'retired' Wested to new use! I specifically chose this jacket cuz I always thought it looked a lot like the scene where Indy is holding the flashlight, looking into the graveyard.

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Noce job!

Good to see an old friend get a new lease on life...

Wear that sucker!
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very nice I like that,it's pretty cool and you can take something old and make it new again.
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Post by Weston »

Glad to see that Gater! I got mine about the same time, and aside from the snaps you added it looks just like mine. I posted my jacket in another thread, and I'm glad to see that there are other guys ( and probably some gals too) that still have 'em.

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Post by Indiana Strones »

Great jacket Gater! :wink:
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