Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

[pawineguy]

Oh man...this is one nice Aero Board Racer in Horween CXL Steerhide!

Get your Aero fit jacket today!

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

That's gorgeous. The Steer deserves more attention.

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

We're open today, 12-6pm! Don't forget to stop on by to try on some excellent leather jackets!

www.thurston-bros.com

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Our Vanson Model B Deluxe is back in stock in sizes 38-44 in black Comp. Weight leather. This is a great riding jacket based on the classic Vanson Model B...it has extra body and sleeve length, as well as a double-ended zipper for riding comfort on the bike!

www.thurston-bros.com

 

[Jägernaut]

Carrie, would you happen to have measurements on a standard sz 42 1920s work coat? Also, can it be made with a black Melton lining?

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Carrie, would you happen to have measurements on a standard sz 42 1920s work coat? Also, can it be made with a black Melton lining?

Hi Jagernaut,

The 42 Premium Work Coat measures 23.5" pit-to-pit and 18.75" shoulder-to-shoulder. It can be made with the Black Melton lining, but, if you do the jacket in Vicenza Horsehide, you may want to add some contrast to the overall look with a brown-ish liner...

 

[Jägernaut]

What is the sleeve length and overall length? Thanks

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

What is the sleeve length and overall length? Thanks

Each Premium 1920s Work Coat that we've done has been custom body and sleeve length, so the customer has set the body and sleeve length exactly as they'd like it...

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Aero's Goatskin is quite impressive--thick and nicely flexible, yet very lightweight! This leather comes in Russet, Seal and Black and pairs well with a cotton or wool liner for a custom order...

www.thurston-bros.com

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

A Classic Cafe' Racer...Vanson Comet PLU-3 is our customized version of the Vanson Comet. It is specified with extra body length and a double-ended zipper for riding comfort!
For more information on this style, check out this link to our website: http://www.thurston-bros.com/#!vanson-comet-plu-3-cafe-racer/c15yb

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

We've already started filling up our February production batch for Aero, so if you'd like to get a fit jacket for your custom order, just give us a call at (206) 550-3545 to start the custom process! We're at the shop today from 12pm-6pm if you'd like to stop by to browse our jacket selection or get fitted for a custom order...

www.thurston-bros.com

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Here's a classic button-up jacket...an Aero Stockman in Cordovan Chromexcel FQHH!

www.thurston-bros.com

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

One of our most popular button-up jackets from Aero--the Maxwell! Shown here in Black Italian FQHH with dark brown stitching and brown buttons...

www.thurston-bros.com

 

[achee]

My Custom Board Racer

Hello all, I recently purchased an Aero from Thurston bros and thought I'd show it off here. It's a little bit different from most of the other jackets here. I decided to get a Board Racer but have it set up like a J-100 but with a D Pocket. Wanted a pocket large enough for my iPhone 6plus. I think it turned out very nice. Maybe I should have gotten it a size larger because it's a bit snug if I wear it with a sweater underneath but it fits nicely with just a t-shirt. Hopefully it will stretch out a bit. That or I need to lose some weight...

I like the leather a lot. This one is in the seal brown Vicenza horse hide. I've owned a Himel Heron in Shinki horsehide. The feel about the same when new in terms of stiffness so I expect this will soften quick a bit. The Vicenza has less sheen then the Shinki though. Both are very nice leather. The Shinki was in a darker brown and the wear areas would wear to a light brown color (because of the way the dye was applied). I was told by Carrie that the Vicenza would wear a bit different and fade in a different way from the Shinki. We'll see about that.

Andrew

 

[ProteinNerd]

WOW! That is really nice and you've nailed the fit. Would love to see some photos in slightly better light so we can see more details of the D pocket. Did Buco ever produce a jacket like this or is it your own idea?

 

[Surferbruce]

Great design. I think the no-kidney panel works so good on the BTR, no bunching up, just a better drape overall.

 

[achee]

WOW! That is really nice and you've nailed the fit. Would love to see some photos in slightly better light so we can see more details of the D pocket. Did Buco ever produce a jacket like this or is it your own idea?

Buco never produced a jacket like this as far as I know. I wanted some way to carry a large phone and I've seen a few other jackets with a center zipper and a D pocket so I thought I'd ask for this.

Here's a closer picture of the D Pocket.

Andrew

 

[Monitor]

achee, you stole my idea!!! Okay, AL idea...

I LOVE it! D-pocket is insanely useful even - or especially - today.

 

[technovox]

Beautiful Jacket! I'm really liking the Board Racer more and more- especially with the J-100 Buco back treatment.
And I found your comparison with the Shinki very informative and on the mark as to the differences I've noticed between the two horsehides. You can't go wrong with the new Italian Horsehide- it's gorgeous stuff and will break in nicely! That's a good looking choice of jacket and leather.

I think in the long run you'll be glad you went with a tighter fit. From what I've read these are traditionally more "Shirt" jacket types of design and not the one you want for layering.
Just curious- what lining did you go with?

 

[achee]

Beautiful Jacket! I'm really liking the Board Racer more and more- especially with the J-100 Buco back treatment.
And I found your comparison with the Shinki very informative and on the mark as to the differences I've noticed between the two horsehides. You can't go wrong with the new Italian Horsehide- it's gorgeous stuff and will break in nicely! That's a good looking choice of jacket and leather.

I think in the long run you'll be glad you went with a tighter fit. From what I've read these are traditionally more "Shirt" jacket types of design and not the one you want for layering.
Just curious- what lining did you go with?

Here's a pic of the lining. It's one of the Lochcarron plaids. Don't remember which one exactly.

Andrew

 

[Sloan1874]

Are you sure? It looks like a tweed to me.