My New/Old WESTED...is here!!

IndyTaz · Post by **IndyTaz** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:03 am

G'day folks,

After much trial and tribulation. (Having no cash in otherwords) I have aquired a nice second hand Wested from our very own obi1AL!!! It is a near perfect fit. (When I lose some weight it will be:)

A little love on this jacket but that's ok as I wanna weather and throw on a dummy (I don't mean myself either Erri...LOL)

It's umm, lamb ,a Raiders and all mine.....now I know what everone was raving about! So comfy. I'm a gunna wear it out tonight:) I think it's a 44. I just gotta figure out how to get the slider bits right....now where's that thread....VP?

Regards
TAZ

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:28 am

Let me help you with the picture

It looks nicely worn! My best congrats on this purchase

...and I think you were looking for this:
viewtopic.php?t=19588&highlight=sliders+configuration
and this
viewtopic.php?t=18945&highlight=sliders+configuration

+ an old one by Agent5 viewtopic.php?t=16278&highlight=sliders+configuration

IndyTaz · Post by **IndyTaz** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 5:39 am

Hey...thanks for the assist Erri!!! I threw in another pic on the stand to see how it all looks together:) Wow!!! Can't wait to get the last few bits of kit.

I really need to find a decent Indy head for the dummy body I will finally display it on when I get pants and shirt and shoes.

Thanks for the links too. Seems you beat VP to it huh

Warm Regards
TAZ

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 5:56 am

Are you going to attach the dummy to your car and drive on uneven ground??

ob1al · Post by **ob1al** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 6:42 am

Hey, nice lookin' jacket there.

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:42 am

Nice jacket indeed.

Is this what you mean, Taz?

Regards,
Swindiana

IndyTaz · Post by **IndyTaz** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:57 am

Erri...umm, no I don't thinks so mate. I'm going to go buy a swiss army knife and weather it that way

AL...you outa know mate. Thanks a million. Best Christmas present I've had in a long time. BTW You should have seen my two boys reaction. Their faces just lit up when I put it on

Swindiana..MMM....yes, that's great too. Anyone sourced black sliders yet?

Warm Regards
TAZ

PS Thanks for the nice comments:)

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:42 am

Wonderful jacket, Taz! I've gotten the same look out of my sliders, and I find that with a lambskin, it's easier to reverse them. With my old goatskin Wested, I needed a pair of pliers!

VP · Post by VP » Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:02 am

IndyTaz wrote:I just gotta figure out how to get the slider bits right....now where's that thread....VP?

http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?t=19567

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:57 am

congrats on the jacket taz....looks great! the good thing is you don't have to wear it in. it took a 3 days or so for mine to "attach" itself and drape properly. nice acquisition and enjoy it.

cheers

Dr._J · Post by **Dr._J** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:39 pm

Anyone sourced black sliders yet?

Yes, I have...

http://www.strapworks.com/Metal_Loops_p/ml.htm

You want four, flat-black anodized 1" metal loops.

Regards,

Dr. J

randystokes · Post by **randystokes** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 1:02 pm

I recommend buying a few extra of the rectangular sliders. They're very cheap, and I managed to mangle a couple before I got the hang of bending them correctly to replace the D rings.

But then, maybe that's just me

Randy

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:00 pm

Ah, the actual sliders and not the strap config. Those words are so alike to my Swedish ears... eyes.

Regards,
Swindiana

IndyTaz · Post by **IndyTaz** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 4:27 am

Thanks for all the kind words folks...again LOL

Swindiana...the comments were all helpful mate. It's all good:)

Thanks for the slider info too everyone:)

Aaaaahhhh I love my jacket. Now all I gotta do is start to weather it.

Warm Regards
TAZ

Merrick · Post by **Merrick** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:27 am

That there's real pretty Taz!

Go fight some fires and that'll weather it nicely.

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:29 am

I just noticed the whip in the first picture... is that your 10ft Giovanni Celeste??

Looks lovely!!

IndyTaz · Post by **IndyTaz** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:00 am

Yes Erri....it's my Gio whip!!!!!!!! A thing of beauty. Thanks for helping me out with that mate.

I LOVE MY JACKET>>>>>>>>>>>>I can' believe how versatile they are with modern clothing.........everyone should have one LOL

Warm Regards
Christian

spiridon · Post by **spiridon** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:11 am

Great looking jacket IT! I'm in the same situation, I really like my lambskin that I got from another member here(DougC).....the only alterations it needed was shortening the sleeves an inch or two....supposed to get it back tomorrow, can't wait!!

ob1al · Post by **ob1al** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:30 pm

Hey Taz, I'm so happy you love it mate!

May she serve you well!

My New/Old WESTED...is here!!

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