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My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:35 pm
by Kt Templar
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Well my washed goat arrived, and I am completely happy. Fit is great and the leather looks like it will age beautifully on it's own.

I was slightly surprised a the light weight of the washed goat, it is very similar to my 5 year old lamb in weight and thickness, it feels a bit stronger. The arms look like they will hold wrinkles much more quickly.

Those of you waiting.... hang on in there, they are starting to arrive.

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 2:22 pm
by Bogie1943
I recieved my Temple washed washed goat back in January and I can say that arm wrinkles show pretty fast on this hide. It's one of my favorite Indy jackets!

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 2:28 pm
by McFly
Looks great! Still can't wait for mine...! [-o<

Shane

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 2:40 pm
by RCSignals
Looks good Kt. Now get it wrinkled.

Nice work on the photoshop. Now try with a B+N label.

(Did Leather Concessionaires make any ToD jackets?)

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 2:50 pm
by Holt
according to Peter they made jackets for tofd.but they didnt make it to the silver screen.

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:00 pm
by knibs7
looks great KT!

Nibs

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:26 pm
by maboot38
I guess I'm out of the loop. Why the fake label?

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:35 pm
by RCSignals
I only suggested a B+N label because that's what the NH jacket had.

dunno about the Leather Concessionaires label. Kt just likes it I guess.

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:41 pm
by Indiana G
ha ha! that looks awesome on you my friend. good show!

that washed goat is perfect for TOD imo. enjoy in good health KT.

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:48 pm
by crismans
Looks great, KT. The washed goat does make for a nice look.

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:11 pm
by PSBIndy
Those pockets seem to look a little bigger on your jacket than mine....is it proportional to the size of the jacket?

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:17 pm
by RCSignals
the pockets are normal, Kt is small ;-) :Plymouth:

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:30 pm
by Kt Templar
RCSignals wrote:the pockets are normal, Kt is small ;-) :Plymouth:
QFT! LOL.

The pockets seem pretty much the same as on the other TOD jackets, 6 1/4" high X 5 3/4" wide or thereabouts. Even so they are TINY the handwarmers are really too small to be of any use.

My Jacket is a 40" Chest, 23 back, 23 sleeve.

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:10 pm
by Mac
Congratulations, it looks great KT. Wear it well.

It’ll look even better after a bit of wear and abuse. Washed goat really is ideal for a ToD jacket.

That one fits you much better than this old one, too:

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- Mac

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:16 pm
by RCSignals
Yeah, who'd want that old one anyway :lol:

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:08 pm
by Chewbacca Jones
I haven't been following prior to this thread, KT. Is that a Wested?

In any event, whoever made it, I love it! I've never been a fan of the small pockets, but I can look past that since it's not my jacket. :- Everything on that one is aces! The color, the hide, the finish, the collar! :clap: What color was envy again? Oh, yeah... :mrgreen:

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:55 pm
by Erri
Compliments again on Peter and please all of you stop posting pictures these ToD reproductions around or I will end up ordering one!!!! :lol:

Naahh I don't fancy the little pockets (if I repeat that another 800 times I might actually convince myself of that) but WOW we can say that a faithful copy of the original ToD jacket IS available for purchase, that's something!
It looks very good on you Kt. I wish you would do some distressing but I guess you could say the same thing to me :P

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:24 pm
by Indiana Joyce
I ordered my ToD last week...giddy:)

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:26 pm
by Holt
what size?

remember..the sleeves run thight.

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:40 pm
by CM
Indiana Holt wrote:what size?

remember..the sleeves run thight.
So if I am a 42 long normally, what do I order in a Tod - I'm a medium to thin build and have never been inside a gym. Are the sleeves of a ToD shorter than other jackets?

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:43 pm
by Holt
the jacket is a slim fit in the body.

I think it was 2'' of torso room.

the sleeve length are made after your demand when you order, but I keep reading that they run thoigth in the armhole and top sleeve.

I would ad 0.75'' in the armhole if you dont like fitted sleeves...

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:10 pm
by RCSignals
CM wrote:
So if I am a 42 long normally, what do I order in a Tod - I'm a medium to thin build and have never been inside a gym. Are the sleeves of a ToD shorter than other jackets?
I'd say order your regular 42 size but as Holt says, ask them to add about .75" to the upper arm.

Sleeve length fit should be about the same as other Indy jackets. Back length of the HF size NH jacket I think was 26". Go from there to the point you want the back to fall.

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:56 pm
by crismans
I ordered the same sleeve dimensions as on my other Westeds. The length was the same but the sleeves are tighter through the bicep area. I think Holt's extra .75" would take care of that.

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:30 am
by CM
Thanks guys. I have no biceps to speak of so in theory it should fit as is. :clap: I would have ordered one already but the inconsistant quality (lining and SA mistakes) and concern over leather types has held me back. I'm still pondering.

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:48 pm
by Cavalcade
I visited Wested today to return a jacket and meet Peter, it was an unusual experience - after reading this forum for so long, the people here kind of feel like characters in a favourite book or soap. So to see the barn and meet a name from the boards was like stepping into the screen. :lol:

Whilst I was there I tried on a TOD jacket, it felt great although it's not really for me, and boy those pockets are small!!
I also got to see and try on one of Peter's upcoming projects and you guys are in for a treat! ;-)

Anyway, thank you Peter, it was a brilliant trip.

sorry for the derail..

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:11 pm
by orb
Great TOD Jacket KT!
Love the Matt look of the washed goat! Wear it with proud!
Longer sleeves is always fine. Just wear the jacket you can let the sleeves shorten later if needed!

Regards

orb

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:34 pm
by crismans
Yeah, the SA Temple pockets are all but useless! :shock:

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:48 pm
by CM
crismans wrote:Yeah, the SA Temple pockets are all but useless! :shock:
I never use those pockets (or hand warmers) on my Raiders, so not a problem to me.

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:20 pm
by jacksdad
KT your jacket looks great and enjoy. i really think it looks good on you and the leather looks like it will age well like you said, looks soft. enjoy and take care. :)

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:05 am
by binkmeisterRick
It looks great on you, Kt! Nice fit!

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:43 pm
by Satipo
It looks superb, Kt. A really good job.

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 2:54 am
by serrecuir
crismans wrote:Yeah, the SA Temple pockets are all but useless! :shock:
I'm able to fit my cellphone in my ToD pocket. That's about it. :[ ;)


Great jacket, KT!!! Looks fantastic! I love my ToD in washed goat too - definitely the perfect hide for this jacket. Mine is starting to wear in beautifully. No artificial distressing will be necessary.

Wear it in good health!!

Kind regards,
Craig

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 1:46 am
by TheFedoraGuy
My ToD jacket arrived, too!

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp20 ... c00283.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp20 ... c00281.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp20 ... c00282.jpg

Got quite a few jackets from Wested so far but this one tops them all. Such a great fit.

TFG.

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 2:59 am
by RCSignals
looks good TFG. What size is it? Is that authentic brown lamb?

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:32 am
by TheFedoraGuy
..it's a size 42 and the goat leather they have been waiting for so long. Had to use flash so maybe the pics are misleading somehow.

TFG.

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:17 am
by Holt
is that soft goat? looks nice...

congrats on the jacket...

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 8:46 am
by Tyrloch
My 2 ToD's arrived late last week -- I had ordered a 40R & 42R to make sure I got the right fit the first time. Wested nailed the size 40R for me -- fits even with a light sweater underneath. It may be due to the fact that I had requested a little extra room in the upper arm & shoulder area. The goatskin is great too -- nice and soft, but still tough. The jacket is already starting to show some nice arm wrinkles after only a few days of wear. Jacket isn't as light as in the pics, it's actually a fairly dark brown...BTW, I ONLY ordered 2 jacket to keep one -- the one that fit better. That's also the only reason I'm selling the other. :D

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Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 8:51 am
by Holt
looks really good.

allthough the upper sleeve /bicep look fairly tight to me....

maby its just the picture...


can you zipp up the jacket without feeling restricted?

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:00 am
by Tyrloch
Holt,
*Look at the last pic -- the side view -- you can see the sleeves aren't that tight...I should also mention that I have larger than average arms -- not immense, but you can tell I work out.

Sleeves are tighter than a Raiders jacket, but there's enough room for me to wear a t-shirt and a sweater underneath it. I can zip the jacket up and not feel restricted either, although the sleeves could be more at a right angle to the body, as we had discussed in the other thread. Overall, I really like the jacket -- color, fit, everything.

~Jace

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:05 am
by Holt
yeah. I was refering to the side pic. :lol:


I think they look to tight..for my taste at least.

I will have to let them ad one 1'' or so in my sleeves.....

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:18 am
by Tyrloch
Well then, I suppose the 42R I'm selling would fit a size 40 if you want a looser fit, or a 42 if you want more of a ToD fit. :-k

~Jace

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:22 am
by Holt
oh yeah. and it depends on which look you want. the village jacket which is a looser fit and the end scene jacket which is a thight trim jacket. which I dont like.... I dont think the end scene jacket looks all that cool..the village jacket all the way for me..

but you have yourself a really nice jacket!

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:31 am
by Browncoat
Tyrloch, that's a great looking jacket! Love the drape and the sleeve wrinkling! Was it like that out of the box or did you the water treatment?

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:34 am
by Tyrloch
I ran it under luke-warm water in the shower for all of 3 minutes or so, just to get it fairly damp, then I wore it til it was mostly dry. If the fit had been slightly more loose, then I would've probably thrown it in the dryer, but I didn't want to risk making it too small.

~Jace

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:46 am
by Heyjude7
I got a new goat raiders, what do you guys think that got a new goat from wested , whats your opinion on their new goat? its too shiney and its really thin..

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:22 am
by Tyrloch
Well, alcohol, the washer and/or dryer will take care of the shine. :) As far as it being thin, yeah it seems thinner than the regular goat, but it doesn't feel flimsy at all. It's sort of the best of both worlds -- the strength of goatskin, with a drape that's not too much different than lamb...just my thoughts, and I'm a fan of the thicker goatskin as well.

~Jace

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:35 pm
by Heyjude7
i first ordered the goat and then they ran out so i called to change it to horse cuz i too am a fan of a thicker stronger hide.. so i was expecting to get the horse raiders .. when the package came.. guess what.. GOAT! i wasnt too ticked but i was expecting the horse.. for some reason though i was telling Holt, that i think my front arm seams are too high in the front.. i dunno

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:41 pm
by RCSignals
Indiana Holt wrote:oh yeah. and it depends on which look you want. the village jacket which is a looser fit and the end scene jacket which is a thight trim jacket. which I dont like.... I dont think the end scene jacket looks all that cool..the village jacket all the way for me..

but you have yourself a really nice jacket!
I wonder if the village scene jacket has the nylon lining, so looser fit, and the end scene jacket has the replaced 'slightly smaller' cotton lining?

Re: My ToD Arrived!

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:46 pm
by St. Dumas
Tyrloch wrote:As far as it being thin, yeah it seems thinner than the regular goat...
That goat is the regular goat. The only thicker non-washed goat is what Peter offered two years ago. This is the standard goat hide Peter's been offerring since a year ago.

SD