My new Aero Route 66

[Southernwayfare]

Why is it though that Aero doesn't use storm flaps/placards more often to reduce wind through the zippers?

Some styles have them - check out the HG-5. I'm sure you could also work with them to get what you want. The ability to customize to your taste is certainly one of the best aspects of buying from Aero.

[91_Mustang]

Very nice jacket! Congratulations!

[Southernwayfare]

Great looking jacket. The leather looks just like the Cheyenne I got this summer - same vintage brown FQHH.

I'd be interested to hear the details of the modification you requested.

[blethook]

Modifications done:

• Zipper: NOS Crown (self supplied since Aero seems to have run out of NOS zippers). Obviously they don't offer their usual warranty on the zipper since it's not one of their own.
• Sleeve design: From the standard strap+buckle design they use on the Route 66 to the American Engineer's design (which also allowed me to add the hidden storm cuffs)
• No internal windflap (the standard comes with one a la G-1 jackets)
• Lining: Special ordered lining pattern (no extra cost).

I honestly like Lenny's Common Riding tartan pattern better since it appears to be closer to the Eastman Hartmann lining pattern but I didn't know about it before...

Re the stiffness of Vintage FQHH: Not as cardboard-like as the standard FQHH and the jacket can't stand on its own...

Nonetheless the weight I am sure is the same as the regular FQHH...I guess the sheer weight of the jacket prevented them from putting the leather hanger tab on the jacket?

Thanks
Erwin

[Cooperson]

Very nice jacket, I really like the style and the color and the fit is spot on too. If it can't stand up by itself, straight out of the box, then it should break in pretty quickly.

Many congratulations on another great Aero - enjoy!

Cheers

[1930_Italian]

Beautiful.....congrats!

[murena]

i love this jacket! congratulation

murena

[Mark P]

Nice modifications - I particularly like the button closures on the pockets. Enjoy that jacket!

[Tabasco Joe]

Wow that nice, I havent seen one of t hose before. I'm really liking the lining also.

[PoohBang]

I really like the cut of that jacket. The only thing I'd be worried about is those button pockets. Seems like that would be an easy place to brush against something and pop those off...