AWESOME IDEA
ILL TAKE TWO TOOL BAGS
CAN U CHANGE THE COLOR OF THE COUPE TO BLUE :)
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AWESOME IDEA
ILL TAKE TWO TOOL BAGS
CAN U CHANGE THE COLOR OF THE COUPE TO BLUE :)
ILL TAKE TWO TOOL BAGS
CAN U CHANGE THE COLOR OF THE COUPE TO BLUE :)
Oh yeah, put me down for one! If they're the same shirts as last year I'll take a large.
I'm going to try to get a consensus opinion together. I know the thread's going to drift, but let's try to get this sorted out in the next few weeks anyway, okay?
In the past, we've had some kind of souvenir coming out of the Carlisle show. There have been tee-shirts, mugs, grille badges, hats and the like.
Someone came up with the idea of a Speedsters Meet Spyders tool bag that would fit behind the driver's seat of either type of car; I became aware of that suggestion last week in a conversation with Danny.
There has been at least one request to have mugs made again, as a result of Danny's really huge success with last year's creations. Unfortunately, I believe we're too late to do that again. :(
We have been pretty selective about what we have done each year, and they've always been big hits as a result. The feedback on repeating some of our past ideas has been that glass items could break on the ride home, tee-shirts in the size ranges we'd need would be potentially cost-ineffective, and that not everyone likes just getting one thing to take home -- and maybe most importantly, someone has almost always been left holding the bag on overruns.
Okay. So ...
I think we have a plan. In the interests of making as many people happy as possible, Danny, myself, Teresa, East Coast Bruce and a bit of consultancy by Gordon and Alan have led me to conclude that it is a good idea to change it up again -- so that souvenirs don't become redundant and therefore boring.
The embroidery shop we used last year is ready, willing and able to fire up the machines again for us this year, but we'll have to give something to her in a couple weeks to make sure we have a good pattern to present the committee mentioned above. We also have to tell her what item we'd like embroidered in order to get them in and done on time.
I would like the logo for this year to be a Speedster, a Spyder, a cabriolet and a coupe, with the Pennsylvania Keystone as a background. The rough sketch is below, left over from a year or so ago. The other two pictures use my tool bag to illustrate the usefulness.
What I propose, the "poll" I'm looking for here, is whether tool bags measuring about ten inches long, six inches wide and six inches high, in a standard color, would work for everyone.
I feel like that's the most practical option, and we would be able to sell off any overages. As always, suggestions are more than welcome -- but please vote "yea" or "nay" on the tool bag idea first -- that way, I'll know whether or not to order up a bunch in time for the show. If you want to suggest a color, I'll see what the majority want and try to locate that color.
To summarize the question: Would you want an embroidered tool bag to put behind the driver's seat of your car as a Carlisle souvenir?
Since we have an estimated 40 cars and 80 people coming, I'll say go ahead to the embroidery lady as soon as we get 21 people to say yes, or kill the idea if 21 say no. Fair enough?
In the past, we've had some kind of souvenir coming out of the Carlisle show. There have been tee-shirts, mugs, grille badges, hats and the like.
Someone came up with the idea of a Speedsters Meet Spyders tool bag that would fit behind the driver's seat of either type of car; I became aware of that suggestion last week in a conversation with Danny.
There has been at least one request to have mugs made again, as a result of Danny's really huge success with last year's creations. Unfortunately, I believe we're too late to do that again. :(
We have been pretty selective about what we have done each year, and they've always been big hits as a result. The feedback on repeating some of our past ideas has been that glass items could break on the ride home, tee-shirts in the size ranges we'd need would be potentially cost-ineffective, and that not everyone likes just getting one thing to take home -- and maybe most importantly, someone has almost always been left holding the bag on overruns.
Okay. So ...
I think we have a plan. In the interests of making as many people happy as possible, Danny, myself, Teresa, East Coast Bruce and a bit of consultancy by Gordon and Alan have led me to conclude that it is a good idea to change it up again -- so that souvenirs don't become redundant and therefore boring.
The embroidery shop we used last year is ready, willing and able to fire up the machines again for us this year, but we'll have to give something to her in a couple weeks to make sure we have a good pattern to present the committee mentioned above. We also have to tell her what item we'd like embroidered in order to get them in and done on time.
I would like the logo for this year to be a Speedster, a Spyder, a cabriolet and a coupe, with the Pennsylvania Keystone as a background. The rough sketch is below, left over from a year or so ago. The other two pictures use my tool bag to illustrate the usefulness.
What I propose, the "poll" I'm looking for here, is whether tool bags measuring about ten inches long, six inches wide and six inches high, in a standard color, would work for everyone.
I feel like that's the most practical option, and we would be able to sell off any overages. As always, suggestions are more than welcome -- but please vote "yea" or "nay" on the tool bag idea first -- that way, I'll know whether or not to order up a bunch in time for the show. If you want to suggest a color, I'll see what the majority want and try to locate that color.
To summarize the question: Would you want an embroidered tool bag to put behind the driver's seat of your car as a Carlisle souvenir?
Since we have an estimated 40 cars and 80 people coming, I'll say go ahead to the embroidery lady as soon as we get 21 people to say yes, or kill the idea if 21 say no. Fair enough?
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Lane, shirts might be "Plan B" if there's more call for them than tool bags.
For now, I think this is the front-running idea for 2010.
For now, I think this is the front-running idea for 2010.
Cory, excellent size on the toolbag. IT would be really cool if they were made from Cordura, either gray or black, to match everyone's car.
I am liking the drawing too, I get where you're going with it now. Green coupe, it's a part of some of us Gerd!
+1 on the bag,-1 on the shirts.
BTW, is that a Sucret's box with the hinged lid? Haven't seen one of those in forever!
Also, with the butane, I guess we should bring some cigars?
I am liking the drawing too, I get where you're going with it now. Green coupe, it's a part of some of us Gerd!
+1 on the bag,-1 on the shirts.
BTW, is that a Sucret's box with the hinged lid? Haven't seen one of those in forever!
Also, with the butane, I guess we should bring some cigars?
OMG, an embroidered tool bag...Can I have one...Please ,please...
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Yes, on the tool bag.
TOOL BAG. But with a cup holder built in!
Cory--please put me down for one. Great Idea --thanks!
Count me in for One.......although work (NASCAR) will prevent me from coming to Carlisle
I'll gladly pay for shipping
I'll gladly pay for shipping
Great ider!!! Count me in!
Love the bag - I'll take two.
My only caution would be the size/extent of the drawing (if you include all four cars on each bag) and the nine different colors needed (my quick count). More stitches + more colors usually = more bucks.
gn
My only caution would be the size/extent of the drawing (if you include all four cars on each bag) and the nine different colors needed (my quick count). More stitches + more colors usually = more bucks.
gn
Sounds great, I'll take 1. If bags are a little longer, that's ok too.
Like the illustration (thanks for including my Silver/Maroon..
and want a tool bag as well!
Sandman
and want a tool bag as well!
Sandman
I"m good for one.
~WB
~WB
No nay-sayers so far. Vince, that was clever, but we know what you really mean.
We'll count you in if the tally needs a tie-breaker.
You look to be safe so far. ...
We'll count you in if the tally needs a tie-breaker.
You look to be safe so far. ...
DOH! I really gotta read more closely. Still, put me down for one.
hey thats 14
order em
vince will buy the surplus
the bastards rich since he pushed his mom down the stairs
order em
vince will buy the surplus
the bastards rich since he pushed his mom down the stairs
Bag me.
Gerd,
That was tastless and rude, even for you. Better think before you post.
That was tastless and rude, even for you. Better think before you post.
DUSTY DO A MAGIC TRICK
GO HIDE :)
GO HIDE :)
Me too.
Now you boys play nice....I don't think there is anything that can bring my mother back, at least it hasen't been done by anyone to this point that I am aware of, so no harm no foul....
In the picture of the bag I don't see any Accelerator cable, spark plugs, condoms, sanitary napkins, disposable potty...you know the essentials....and the "embroidery" thing is a little gay for me, but I can see how you "other Coasters" are all excited...
In the picture of the bag I don't see any Accelerator cable, spark plugs, condoms, sanitary napkins, disposable potty...you know the essentials....and the "embroidery" thing is a little gay for me, but I can see how you "other Coasters" are all excited...
We'll be sure to send one back with Jim for you, Vince.
How would el Diablo get a full 100 points without a tool kit?
;)
How would el Diablo get a full 100 points without a tool kit?
;)
Wife says we are going to Peru!!! Put me down for a tool bag and I too, will pay shipping.
Wild Bill,
Check your e-mail. Altoid
Check your e-mail. Altoid
Got it Al. Get back 2 U tomorrow.
Cory, I'll take 2.
Harbor Freight has inexpensive tool bags in black for $10 - they aren't real heavy duty material - but one looks like match for Cory's military OD surplus one. Assumme target cost would be $30ish?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Category.taf?CategoryID=871&pricetype=
Cheaper-than-dirt has some too - check out $10 Bag-099 (German used so might have bullet holes)
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/SearchResults.aspx?catid=164&site=All+Products&num=10&q=bag
You could do a "sew on" embroidery patch with suggested image and folks could apply to a bag, coat, sweatshirt, backpack or whatever.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Category.taf?CategoryID=871&pricetype=
Cheaper-than-dirt has some too - check out $10 Bag-099 (German used so might have bullet holes)
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/SearchResults.aspx?catid=164&site=All+Products&num=10&q=bag
You could do a "sew on" embroidery patch with suggested image and folks could apply to a bag, coat, sweatshirt, backpack or whatever.
I'd be in for this one, certainly. Very clever idea -- a winner. I have no problem w/ the embroidery thing, betting that the Artiste Drake can maneuver his sketches to suit. A green coupe, a sliver Spyder, a red Speedster, and whatever for the Conv-D. Bag color black or military OD works either way.
Your "kit" is very well thought out, and would service a lot of troubles -- and probably has. Is there a 17mm in there too? How do you get the new/old fan belt on/off, assuming you are not well practiced in the art of fan belt R&R w/ the motor running, in which case all you need is a screw driver. Or, how about a lug wrench in case a wheel has to come off? I also wondered about the throttle cable wrt essential tools, however. And I make room for a can of Fix-a-flat, since no spare on board.
$30 -- You going to include all the tools too?? LOL.
Be sure to pack Vince's w/ the tampons and condoms. Do they make Oban miniatures?? I'm just sayin' . . .
Your "kit" is very well thought out, and would service a lot of troubles -- and probably has. Is there a 17mm in there too? How do you get the new/old fan belt on/off, assuming you are not well practiced in the art of fan belt R&R w/ the motor running, in which case all you need is a screw driver. Or, how about a lug wrench in case a wheel has to come off? I also wondered about the throttle cable wrt essential tools, however. And I make room for a can of Fix-a-flat, since no spare on board.
$30 -- You going to include all the tools too?? LOL.
Be sure to pack Vince's w/ the tampons and condoms. Do they make Oban miniatures?? I'm just sayin' . . .
A couple more in the yes column, and we'll get started.
Kelly, in the past, it's been an interesting mix of who has what on road trips. For you, though ... well, you just leave the Red Baron with us, and we'll fix 'er right up. ;)
Kelly, in the past, it's been an interesting mix of who has what on road trips. For you, though ... well, you just leave the Red Baron with us, and we'll fix 'er right up. ;)
Yes, two for me, didn't state that before, sorry!
Haven't found any OBAN miniatures, but I do have a travel kit for my scotch...It has this cute little embroidery fringe around it...not
Update: we have a source for the bags, confirmation from the embroidery shop that they can be done well, in time and on budget.
There will be a limited run. Fifty will be produced; first-come, first-served.
We'll have an example in a week or two.
There will be a limited run. Fifty will be produced; first-come, first-served.
We'll have an example in a week or two.
hey i allready told u two
dont be stiffing us west coasters :)
dont be stiffing us west coasters :)
KEWL
IM IN
IM IN
Right on, Gerd. Buy your plane tickets out here yet? :)
Seriously, we're only going to make 50. I'm not sure of the per-bag cost just yet, but I know we're going to be in the $20.00 range for a very nice, quality product. We'll know the exact price when we have completed the prototype, as they say.
As it turns out, we were able to locate 50 bags of the same specifications as mine; good, durable, Army-issue tool kit bags -- but in black instead of green.
Any fashionista, especially Vince, will tell you that black is the new black. Goes with anything and is very slimming for those with wide-bodied Tubs.
The shape of the bag will determine the available room for artwork, so as it stands now it may be a variation on last year's very successful shirt design:
Seriously, we're only going to make 50. I'm not sure of the per-bag cost just yet, but I know we're going to be in the $20.00 range for a very nice, quality product. We'll know the exact price when we have completed the prototype, as they say.
As it turns out, we were able to locate 50 bags of the same specifications as mine; good, durable, Army-issue tool kit bags -- but in black instead of green.
Any fashionista, especially Vince, will tell you that black is the new black. Goes with anything and is very slimming for those with wide-bodied Tubs.
The shape of the bag will determine the available room for artwork, so as it stands now it may be a variation on last year's very successful shirt design:
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Zwie Bitte - one for me and one for out of state SO.