Still jacket weather here in Alberta Canada. Custom Hooch Hauler in old batch midnight blue CXL (about 3-4 months of break in done) With the new batch of midnight actually looking blue, I guess I need to rename my jacket color. How’s steel grey CXL sound:p?
:p I believe there are NOT ENOUGH REDWING SHOES or vintage workwear shoes there for sure!:D However my wife begs to differ. I admit I do have a lot of shoes:oops:
Thank you for the compliment regarding my photos of my HH :) . In regards to the HH and the ELMC windward, I believe they are 2 fairly different jacket designs. The only similarity imho is that they are both aviator/vintage style cross zips. I don't own a windward but based on the very knowledge...
My humble collection hanging in my office/closet/shoe rack. My girls (wife and 2 teenage daughters) take up most of the storage space, thus this is my main cubby hole :p. My shearling jackets are in the basement storage cabinet for the spring/summer months.
Been trying to wear this beast as much as I can since getting it. It’s breaking in nicely:). I can honestly say this is my most comfortable Aero jacket I have. It has the most range of motion compared to my Ridley, Seven and Premier Halfbelt - probably due to the wider shoulders and single...
Happy Easter! Got some good shots of my Aero Hooch Hauler in the sun today while strolling the Local Zoo. You can see the color variations starting to form now. Also, Midnight Blue seems to go pretty well with warm tones too imho. ;) It's breaking in nicely :)
It was a custom order from Thurston Bros. I changed the length and body length to fit my stature and I incorporated a dustbowl back rather than the usual one piece back. The size is a 40. P2P 21.5, Shoulders 17.5, Hem 20.5, sleeves 25.25, back length 25. The shoulder, body and hem are stock.
My premier half belt is a size 40. The shoulder length i believe is 17.5 to 17.75. The P2P is 21-21.5 and the hem is 20.5. It is snug in the shoulders and chest. I can Cross my arms but it is not that comfortable to do so. I’m not sure about the sleeve cap though. In comparison, my Aero...
I feel once the sleeves crease up more the sleeve length would be just right. Currently they feel A little longer than my Halfbelt despite both spec’ed at 25.25 inches in length. The hooch hauler shoulders are wider by an inch or so compared to my Halfbelt and probably contributes to the sleeves...
Just received my modified Aero Hooch Hauler today :)!
Specs
1. Midnight Blue CXL FQHH - smells wonderful, beautiful variations in tone ranging for black, dark gray, blue and dark green depending on the light and how it creases.
2. Black stitching with black buttons - did not want contrast...
CXL is the way of tanning done by Horween leather. CXL leather can either be steer hide (CX steer) or CXL horse hide (CX horse). Heavy CX steer is CXL steer. Vicenza is Made in Italy Veg tan leather. CXL leather horse and steer is around 3oz or more thickness while Vicenza is 2-2.5oz thickness...
I recently ordered a modified Hooch Hauler from Carrie at Thurston Bros. This is the 6th jacket I purchased from Carrie. The service is outstanding and she and Wade really know their stuff regarding fit and styles. I think you should seriously consider going through Thurston Bros. For...
Custom Aero Hooch Hauler in Midnight Blue CXL FQHH
Pics courtesy of Carrie at THurston Bros
Specs
Midnight blue CXL FQHH
Black stitching and black buttons
Coin pocket and throat latch (hiding under collar)
Isle of Sky Tartan and blue sateen sleeves
Did a slight taper at the hem (original hem...
Hopefully my incoming jacket might re-inspire you. It’s not black but a cool midnight. ;) I opted for black stitching and buttons with nickel hardware to give it a sleek uniform look with a pop of silvery shine. If you are curious, I have 2 full jacket pics (front and back) that Carrie emailed...
I knew you would figure out the color right away. You are the inspiration why I went with this color.;) The jacket has a couple little twists which I incorporated in it thanks to all the TFLers here. I feel it will be familiar but unique at the same time. Once I get the jacket by weeks end or...
After a little over a 2 month wait, my new Aero will be shipped to me on Monday and hopefully be in my hands by the end of the week or early next week. I’ll give you a little preview shot courtesy of Carrie from TB to wet your palates for now. Full shots and fit pics will be posted once I get...
Thanks Ton,
Just to show hard numbers,
My previous post in this thread showed the measurements of the OP’s fit jacket size 40 30s Halfbelt. The shoulders are 18.5, pnp 22.75 and hem of 20.5. My size 40 Premier Halfbelt shoulders are 17.5 pnp 21.5 and a hem of 20.5. It’s a much straighter cut for...
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