After countless hours of research and reading post after post from various forums I finally got a jacket I like and did it within my budget. I must say this probably one of the best forums for info any where on the net. I looked at quite a few jackets but came to the conclusion that the Highwayman was the style I liked the best. However budget restrictions and long lead times forced me to seek a vendor other than Aero. The only place that would make it for me was San Diego Leather Jacket. The samples they sent were first rate and I finally decided on a very heavy top grain cowhide not shown on their website. Nancy was exceptional as far as customer service and the price was very reasonable. While they don't do custom she did taper the jacket, add an inch to the sleeves and make the neck hole to the correct size. I also added a thinsulate lining and eliminated the inner knit cuff. I apologize for my poor photography skills and will try and post some better pictures. I know they got some bad reviews but in all fairness the jacket I received and the service made this a great deal.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36920064@N02/3401298645/
Seriously, though, Aero has been around for over twenty years now; I think if they were gonig to go that route, they'd have done it by now. (If anything, I think they're getting better - the range of stock designs has almost trebled since I first bought an Aero in 2010.) 
