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Pics to come... but I had to announce to the forum....

My HH Wested Raiders arrived today... and aside from getting hosed by the Canadian Government for duty and taxes....

IT'S FABULOUS!!!!!!!

It fits like a dream!!!! Sleeves a little long, but should be taken care of by natural bunching. The leather is supple and creaky... silky / matt finished, and a great weight... not too heavy... not to light. If I need to get dragged behind a truck... THIS is the jacket for it!!!!!

WOO!!!!

I'm SO thrilled!!!!

BIG thanks to Michaelson for sage advice and hand-holding.... and HUGE thanks to Peter... I'm out of words to describe my joy, and how very worth the wait it was... since 1983, when I got my first ever "indy" jacket... to now... getting the real thing!!!!

I'm NEVER taking this thing off!!!!

woot!!!
-r!

BRAVO!!!!

Sorry I missed the mail man when he tried to deliver it here, though.

Looking forward to seeing the photos, my friend!

HIGH regards! Michaelson

before you post pics.........can i have it????

congrats rhboyd.....i know the feeling. i'm hearing nothing but good stuff about wested's HH and can't wait to see the pics

congrats rhboyd! if you would, when you post the pics could you also post the specs you requested? i'm about a week away from ordering my first wested so I'm always interested in hearing about what others have requested (and seeing what they got!). looking forward to the pics!
-bd

Congratulations! It's not only great to feel excited when a gear delivery arrives in the mail, but even more so when it exceeds your expectations.

Yep. Someday I'll finally own a HH Wested, but until then, it's great to see when folks get them, and they are SO well received!

HIGH regards! Michaelson

I can't wait to see pics as this is what I am about to order as well!!!!

cheers,

C3

Congrats on the new jacket - wear it with pride! And don't worry about the sleeves - better have a little extra than have them be too short.
Enjoy!

Congratulations! Sounds great!
Can't wait for the pics.

Regards,
Swindiana

YAY!!!!

Thanks for sharing in my joy, folks... I'll shoot some pics shortly.

still wearing it....
-r!

That's it. I'm going to sell myself on the street and get one of these bad boys.

Can't wait to see pics!!

Plus let us know the specs you ordered with.

I'm going to sell myself on the street and get one of these bad boys.

I thought they were expensive ?

pics coming....
-r!

KingNothing wrote:That's it. I'm going to sell myself on the street and get one of these bad boys.

Can't wait to see pics!!

Plus let us know the specs you ordered with.

.....just stay off my corner KN!!!!

rhboyd wrote:YAY!!!!

Thanks for sharing in my joy, folks... I'll shoot some pics shortly.

still wearing it....
-r!

Wear it to sleep, perfect for breaking it in.... the missus might not approve.... but then again....

(Bad Kt!)

Hey...

In my zeal to get the pics up... I must apologise for crappy pics. My son was taking them... and was impatient, so there was no time to get really good ones... and thus I look wide as a house... ugh... none the less... I've also included pics of my denim Raiders.... which came last week... what a great month!!!!

Anyhoo...

Here they are!!!

But first... I know it's NOT an Indy hat... it was my grandfather's and he gave it to me when Raiders came out cause he thought it was close and that I'd like it. A vintage 50's 100% beaver. It's my wear-every-day hat....








see?!?! FABULOUS!!!
-r!

The jacket looks great, R, and I really dig that lid, too. Wear 'em both in good health. Take care.

Hey! Indy looks just like one of the Bridge crew characters...DeSalle... from the groovy show 'Star Trek New Voyages" in those pics!!
Amazing resemblance!




Great Jacket too.

-Rabittooth

DogGONE I missed the boat on that shipment!

Absolutely perfect on both jackets, my friend! You're set!!!

HIGHEST regards! (VERY nice hat too! )

Michaelson

Looks great!!! I'm sure it was worth the wait.

I might add your denim looks sweet too.

I'm jealous, I'm S T I L L waiting for mine, it's been 3 months...

Nice jacket though, makes me want mine even more

Stupid ParcelForce losing my first jacket

IL

Wow..looks sweet! Nice jackets!

fantastic jacket. I am getting close to putting my order in - it's been taking longer than expected 'cause I want to make the order juuuusssttt riiigghhht.
That hat is cool too!

Both jackets look great - my next jacket (whenever that is) looks like it may be a HH...
By the way, the hat works - you can actually wear that in public without people humming "the Raiders March" as you walk by...
Actually, knowing the ignorance of the general public, they'll probably hum it anyways!

rhboyd wrote:Pics to come... but I had to announce to the forum....

My HH Wested Raiders arrived today... and aside from getting hosed by the Canadian Government for duty and taxes....

IT'S FABULOUS!!!!!!!

It fits like a dream!!!! Sleeves a little long, but should be taken care of by natural bunching. The leather is supple and creaky... silky / matt finished, and a great weight... not too heavy... not to light. If I need to get dragged behind a truck... THIS is the jacket for it!!!!!

WOO!!!!

I'm SO thrilled!!!!

BIG thanks to Michaelson for sage advice and hand-holding.... and HUGE thanks to Peter... I'm out of words to describe my joy, and how very worth the wait it was... since 1983, when I got my first ever "indy" jacket... to now... getting the real thing!!!!

I'm NEVER taking this thing off!!!!

woot!!!
-r!

well next time have it delivered to me, show up to the Queen Mary Event, then I give it to you, you hit it with some sandpaper on the raised seams, then when you go home and ask if it is a new jacket, look 'em square in the eye and say "does this LOOK like a new jacket?" Oh and roll around in the dirt behind the truck....or me but if it is me, be aware I have been offered drinks to "pop the clutch" so to speak

This offer is good for any Canadian that does NOT wear a size 60 jacket, if you do THAT one I might not give back

Glad you got your jacket, someday I will get a REAL Indy jacket too, then I will be jumping for joy

Hi folks... I've been a lurker here for a long time, and my pal Ron nagged me enough to finally sign up... so I figured this was an appropriate place for my first post.

Ron and I ordered jackets together, so mine is here too, I just don't have it yet!!!

I feel I know some of you already, and I'll be posting more regularly in time.

Nels.

welcome nels....er....gorilla dude.....animated gorillas scare me

boyd, congrats on the wested....you hide your 'new wested owner excitement' well in the photos........NOT!!!

that's a very rich looking hide and from what i hear you'll get many years of enjoyment out of 'er. well done sir.

Great looking jacket. As a fellow Canadian I am wondering how much they hosed you for duty and taxes. Also what was the price of the jacket in Canadian dollars?
thanks
Canada

oooh....oooh....lemme guess....$82.76????

Rhboyd, did you ask for the the press studs?

SD

Specs, man, specs!

Don't keep us waiting for the specifications of your order!

c3

PS. nice lookin' jacket! I think the color of the wested HHs are perfect!

Yeah I'm definently going HH. But $82 in tax. #### commies I tells ya.

That's almost 1/3 the price.

*Mumbles to self and still going to order a Wested*

Nice jackets! The pockets on the LC jacket don't look as scalloped as some recent Westeds though? Easily sorted with a bit of water and tugging at them though.

Two very nice looking jackets! Congrats!!

// Labbas

Indiana G wrote:oooh....oooh....lemme guess....$82.76????

OUCH! What did the cost of the jacket work out to once you factor in the exchange and does Peter charge extra for any changes you request?
best
Canada

Welcome Nels!

rhboyd,

Great pics of your new jackets. They both look great on you. So does your grandfather's hat. Very nice!

Thanks all!!!!

I just noticed the non-scallped pockets last night. sigh...

What happened was that I asked for the Raiders HH, scalloped pocktes, 1 gusset, box stich on the straps and rectangular sliders.

I got a panicked email from Peter last week, saying that the jackets ( I ordered with my pal Nels... 2 denims and 2 leathers... hence the duty charges... more on that later. ) were on their way out, when he noticed that they were in LAMB... so he was going to get them re-cut... BUT he had a HH sitting there in my size, but with the press studs. I'm ok with the storm flap closing... good for blustery Canadian winds... so I got that one, and Nels got his re-cut.

But I didn't get scalloped pockets.

oh well? It's a great jacket. Iw as never in this for SA anyway, so I'm pretty happy.

Before I ordered, I had just bought a new suit, so I got myself measured properly, and gave these measurements to Peter... 44 Reg, shirt size 15.5 33. I told him what Michaelson told me also, to add an inch or so to that sleeve length to account for the looser fit of the leather. I don't know how it worked with the jacket that was there... whether it was re-cut in the sleeve or it just happened to be in my size, but it seems just great. I'm going to wait for it to break in to give the final word, but if the sleeves end up a little too long, I may have them shortened here. NOT a big deal. I also just noticed that ONE of the strap joints doesn't have the box stitching. hmph. Not sure what to do with THAT.

Anyhow... the denim fits beautifully, a 44 reg off the shelf... a little more snug than the leather, which is perfect for what it is.

Now then... the cost. Peter gave me a deal because I was ordering 4 jackets at once, and I don't think it's right for me to discuss that. He was very kind and generous about it, and even with the duty and such, I am very pleased. The cost slipped out of my mind as soon as I slipped on the jacekts... I asm SO thrilled with them.... Canada... Peter didn't charge me any extra for what I asked... it wasn't QUITE a custom job... but since he made that error, that HE CAUGHT about the hide, he tossed in the custom labels on each of our coats.

I'm sure there could be nits to be picked, but since I was looking for an Indy jacket from THE source... and wanted a jacket to wear, that will last, I am quite thrilled.

Any more questions?!?

Fire away!!!

thanks for all the warm fuzzy thoughts... NOW I feel like part fo the gang!!!

cheers,
-r!

That's a great looking comfortable fit. Go out, wear it and enjoy it .

The duty charge wasn't too bad considering it was for 4 jackets!

I've paid more than that on 1!

Well.. I've never actually said what it was... so for the record, total duty ( as well as sales tax, and the beloved Canadian Goods and Service tax ) for 4 jackets in 2 packages... just under $80 a person... so $40 a jacket. MIGHT have been circumvented by some clever package labeling, but I got a note to Peter too late... ah well... I'm so happy with the jackets, it just doesn't matter.

luv!!!!!
-r!

rhboyd wrote:Well.. I've never actually said what it was... so for the record, total duty ( as well as sales tax, and the beloved Canadian Goods and Service tax ) for 4 jackets in 2 packages... just under $80 a person... so $40 a jacket. MIGHT have been circumvented by some clever package labeling, but I got a note to Peter too late... ah well... I'm so happy with the jackets, it just doesn't matter.

luv!!!!!
-r!

A little painful, but in the end not too hefty.

exactly.


-r!

Hey, my Strain was charged for $99.8 USD. Nice lookin' jacket.

Rhboyd, allow me to congratulate you on you fine purchase. Jacket looks wonderful!

And you've always been part of the gang in my book - BTW, I still love that avatar!

rhboyd

If I may ask, when did you order the jacket??

IL

Thanks Canyon... <- blush....

I love that art SO much.... I have it hanging on the wall not far from my desk. Talk about inspiration... oy!!!!

I might have to post a nice big scan for you....

lurch.... middle of September wsa when the official order was placed, but I did it mainly by speaking with Peter on the phone... lots of back and forth... emails and phone calls... he's a great GREAT guy to chat with... takes a couple of beats to get the cadence of the accent...

g'luck!!!
-r!

Hey rhboyd, nice jacket! It looks a tad over-sized to me, however.
I guess I'm more of an "80s fit" Wested guy.
But then agin, it all boils down to taste.
Nice purchase. That Canadian winter should break it in...

I hear ya, Sebas... but it suits me just fine... I hate things that are too snug in the shoulders, and this one sits just perfectly. I'm looking forward to the broken in look.... but it's gonna be a while... No alcohol and sandpaper for THIS jacket....


-r!

Roger that, Rh. And yes, I'd also avoid the whole ipso facto "aging" techniques. I've had my Wested for nearly 9 years and part of the fun is watching how it ages through the years.

Here's a post with some pics.

viewtopic.php?t=24433

Cheers!