Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Looks very similar to Vanson's "Octagon" hide which I have. It's not Orange.... well mebbe in certain lights at certain angles.

Worf

It does look a lot like the Octagon, but it's hard to convey through photos! There are some red hues to this brown that the camera seems to magnify, but in person the leather shows a variety of ruddy brown colors.

Aero Sunburst in Chromexcel Brown Front Quarter Horsehide with light tan contrast stitching!







This a beautiful Half Belt style that can be done in a variety of hides, stitch colors, hardware colors, liners, etc.! It's easy to get an Aero that is uniquely yours, and with a fit jacket to verify sizing:

http://www.thurston-bros.com/#!custom-aero/cvnh

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Happy Easter The Fedora Lounge!

This coming week, we'll be sending out fit jackets for the new Aero Board Racer...if you're a North American customer and would like to be professionally fitted for this great pre-Buco J-100 1930s cafe' racer jacket, please give us a call!

***Customers will go into our May Production Allotment at the Aero Factory in Scotland

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Here's a beautiful Aero Highwayman that will be shipping to Canada today as a fit jacket for a custom Aero order!







www.thurston-bros.com

www.insurrectionperformance.com

 

[Monitor]

Carrie, if you don't mind, I've a question or actually two. I see pictures of J106 jackets with bi-swing and with full action back so I was just wondering, what's the default version? And also, what would be the most accurate position for sleeve zippers on a Buco J-22/24 styled jacket?

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Carrie, if you don't mind, I've a question or actually two. I see pictures of J106 jackets with bi-swing and with full action back so I was just wondering, what's the default version? And also, what would be the most accurate position for sleeve zippers on a Buco J-22/24 styled jacket?

Aero's standard version of the J106 comes with a full action back. However, most of our customers order this jacket with shoulder gussets.

Sleeve zips were standard on the inside of the arm on Buco J-24s...

 

[Monitor]

Aero's standard version of the J106 comes with a full action back. However, most of our customers order this jacket with shoulder gussets.

Huh, I wonder why's that as I find shoulder gussets to be quite restrictive as opposed to full action back when it comes to riding. Thank you kindly for the info, Carrie! I really appreciate it.

 

[emigran]

QUESTION:
Is there such a thing as a removable 'thinsulate ' liner that can be fitted to and Aero...????

 

[Monitor]

Definitely not one that's made by Aero, if that's what you mean (you can't even get them to do removable fur collar anymore). Though I suppose such a thing can be tailored to fit into any leather jacket.

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Definitely not one that's made by Aero, if that's what you mean (you can't even get them to do removable fur collar anymore). Though I suppose such a thing can be tailored to fit into any leather jacket.

We'll do a fur collar on the Aero J106...

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

QUESTION:
Is there such a thing as a removable 'thinsulate ' liner that can be fitted to and Aero...????

A thinsulate vest is a good idea...there are several Alpinestars products that we sell that would do the trick for you! Layering is best...

 

[Monitor]

We'll do a fur collar on the Aero J106...

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Any chance you're perhaps shipping to Europe?

 

[FarWalker]

Hi Carrie -

What are the options for adding a bi-swing back or shoulder gussets to Aero models that don't normally have them, like the 1920s Hercules or the Slim Fit Half Belt? Possible? Recommended or not?

 

[InLikeFlynn]

Hi Carrie -

What are the options for adding a bi-swing back or shoulder gussets to Aero models that don't normally have them, like the 1920s Hercules or the Slim Fit Half Belt? Possible? Recommended or not?

I thought I would offer some advice here as I have the 1930's Half Belt and my recommendation would be to definitely get the bi-swing back in this model or similar models, or at least shoulder gussets. I'm fairly active in mine, a lot of reaching shoulder flexing movements, and that is the one thing I wish I would have added to my order. Basically if you're going to do anything in your jacket except stand around and look pretty then you need the bi-swing.

 

[Jeigernaut]

Hi Carrie. Was wondering if the wayfarer is the same length as the teamster? May be leaning towards the wayfarer for my next fix.

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Hi Carrie -

What are the options for adding a bi-swing back or shoulder gussets to Aero models that don't normally have them, like the 1920s Hercules or the Slim Fit Half Belt? Possible? Recommended or not?

Hi Farwalker,

It's a good choice on the 1930s Half Belt...on the 1920s Hercules, it gets a bit confusing because of the multiple panels on the back.

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Hi Carrie. Was wondering if the wayfarer is the same length as the teamster? May be leaning towards the wayfarer for my next fix.

Hi Jeigernaut,

I'm not sure exactly what stock is (we order things for our shop based on the average height of our customers). However, the Wayfarer is a great jacket for that little bit longer length! 28-32 inches from the neck seam to the bottom hem will work very well on the Wayfarer... However, in short, you should get the jacket with the body length that you want!

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Beautiful Aero horsehide jacket in a custom style that combines a Dustbowl front and a Sunburst back...







We just listed this perfect Brown Chromexcel FQHH jacket on ebay, so you can click the link if you'd like to check out the listing!:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171309518959

 

[emigran]

'NUTHER QUESTION:

Is there such a thing as HORIZONTAL interior pockets...???

 

[Grayland]

'NUTHER QUESTION:

Is there such a thing as HORIZONTAL interior pockets...???

Yes, I specified one in my Aero 1930's Half Belt. A horizontal interior pocket is just the standard interior pocket one would find on a suit jacket or sportcoat. It does seem that the vertical G-1 style pocket is more traditional though (or at least more popular).

 

[emigran]

Yes, I specified one in my Aero 1930's Half Belt. A horizontal interior pocket is just the standard interior pocket one would find on a suit jacket or sportcoat. It does seem that the vertical G-1 style pocket is more traditional though (or at least more popular).

Thank you... just wondering if it would be a solution to the outline showing through after break-in... specially if placed behind an exterior breast pocket.
Decisions decisions...