R W Burgess Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Having just posted a reply to Tommy27 about missing him, I remembered something one of the DFer's said this weekend. He stated that all of us Dfer's should carry a signboard indicated when the "Df meeting" will be. I've got a better idea. Assuming it's nice again next year, we should all wear a special colored t-shirt with logo, something like "Official DF BSer". <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> I know of a company who will put anything on t-shirts in most any color. Of course, if the weather turns bad, that wouldn't work. At least, we could be on the lookout for each other as a lot of us were busy on the showfield or whatever and never had a chance to meet any of us. Any ideas, or what do you think? Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Same thing happened with members of another board I'm on. Unless you make a list of flea market space numbers it is tough to pick out members in the croud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 let's get some caps made.... with a DF '27 buick on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 12, 2004 Author Share Posted October 12, 2004 Can we get those caps with windows and those kool side mirrors too? <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 how's this for a logo? check attachment. I used nearchoclatetown's name to check username length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 by the way before ya'll get on my case. Yes, I know I misspelled Forum. If it is a logo we want to use I'll fix it. Open to any other suggestions for the logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Novaman, I like that logo idea a lot! A button with that logo in a cap would help us locate one another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 I'd suggest using a bright but light color for the background to catch the eye, and also a space for writing in our <span style="font-style: italic">nom-de-plume</span>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Novaman,Nice Job.I have not attended a show of that size as of yet. But I have been to the Carlisle show that was on Fathers day of 2003. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 I am going to check into what a button maker would cost. I figured I could print the username where it says "nearchoclatetown" if the DFers would like a button. I'd just like small fee to cover the cost of the button. Not interested in any profit from friends. Also, I may be able to have them made on tshirts. Haven't checked on the cost there yet. I wouldn't put the name on those. Also, I might try making a couple of sign for the DF meetings at the shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 Great looking button, Dave! Make the button BIG! This might just work. I'll take two! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Debby Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 I like the idea of the button. I usually don't wear a hat. I would get two!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 leave the forum misspelled.... it's the way we do it..put me down for a button and a pair of undies... one will last me the whole meet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 For the buttons, something in the 2" to 3" diameter range?As for the t-shirt idea, I was think orange shirts but I'm not sure How the logo would look. I'll check that color idea when I get home tonight. Probably will need to change the blue to black.I'll present all the ideas for logo use in a couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 Thanks Dave. My wife says 3" is too big. I say the bigger the better. We're all a gaudy bunch anyway, right? <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 David ~ Neat logo. Great design concept. tommy may be onto something about the misspelling. It does define us rather nicely. Probably won't fly though.hvs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 Howard, The misspelling might not fly, but it looks like we'll ahve enough interest to put the cap pins together.I like the idea. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DugsSin Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 The only drawback to a t-shirt is it's cold at Hershey and other events it the AM and the tee would be buried under my jacket. I like the button idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Time for you to do some maintenance there. Thinner blood flows better when it is cold outside. I know that some people bundle up at Hershey but I was looking at the T-shirt idea for those summer days at national shows when it is 350° outside. Also, my main attire is a T-shirt with something printed on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Indiana_Truck Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 I have seen some of the guys from the ATHS make up a hat with a logo but made the hat orange so it jumps out at shows. Easy to spot those guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BruceW Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 Some type of easy recognition of DFers whether it be a hat or t-shirt or button would help identify fellow DFers. Attached is an uncropped version of my DF profile photo. It shows the t-shirt I am wearing, which is often worn at car events by members of a Model A Ford Chat that I am active with who unofficially call ourselves the "Ahooga Gang". In a busy place such as Fall Hershey, it makes it real easy to recognize fellow members further down an isle. The shirt is actually more brighter and floresent than it looks in the pic. The t-shirts were very successful and has helped many members of the "Ahooga Gang" to meet for the first time in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 Bruce, along with the button idea, I was thinking of an Orange T-shirt with big version of logo on the back with a smaller version on the pocket. The orange shirts would stand out even if your not close enough to read the logo.I am going to check on prices for some of these ideas this week and report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronbarn Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 I have a Badge-A-Minute button maker. Need buttons - send logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 Ron, what size buttons? I was looking at personalizing the buttons with the username, therefore each one would be unquie. I can ot the images and email the to you either a group on one page or each one individualy. Which ever is easier for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyDale Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 Dear Wayne,I vote for the buttons with individuals HANDLE on em.Hershey can be a little chilly for a T shirt.An orange T shirt is TOOOOOOO big a target for SADIE even though she(gender is in question)uses a small caliber handgun.diz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24T42 Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 I also have a Badge-A-Minit machine that I use for the Brass-Nickel nametags. My makes a 2 1/4 inch button badges although there is a machine that makes 3 inch buttons. You can make either a pin back or bull dog clip. The cost is about 25 cents each. Hope this gives you an idea about sizes and prices. On word of caution - the design, if used on this type button, needs to rather simple. There is not a lot of room on a 2 1/4 inch button particularly if you want the name to be large enough to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronbarn Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 My unit also makes 2 1/4 inch buttons. Send me a couple of personalized logo examples and I will make buttons, photograph them for an attachment and send them back for review. I have supplies left over from another project. The only problem may be to have someone to step up to the plate to organize the project. I think it is a great idea. Can we get "DFers" in there someplace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 I, too, agree that this is a great idea.--David...your idea. Please continue to manage your concept, digest the input you receive here. Then lean on us for whatever assistance you require. --Ron and Judy...thank you for the offers to utilize the button equipment/supplies.--Diz...I concur that our "forum handles" should be forefront. After introducing ourselves at various meets, we'll all get to know who-is-who.My thoughts are a "yellow" badge with a bold-type "DF" then one's screen name in bold-type should do. Although logos are nice, it will make it hard to read as other's posted above.(Diz...I'll give you a hand checking the NFL Roster for what team Sadie is playing linebacker. It is only appropriate that we invite her to the next DF Meeting, if, for any other reason, than, finding out where she is coming from telling us to get a life. Maybe a free button would do it?) <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />Peter J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 Here is the logo. I printed it and taped it to my kitchen cabinet. The car and computer image is a disquishable shape from about 30 feet away. I sent some member's button to ronbarn so he can make a couple and give us a photo of the finished product.Hope everyone likes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 this whole project has gone far to smoothly.... with no objections from the peanut gallery, so something must be a-foot!So, I will throw down the gauntlet, and demand a CLASSIC to be on the logo, and a Rant and Rave disclaimer no less then 18 words long be added to the bottom of each button..!"I'm just a little stinker". now we have something to debate until next springs carts shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 I couldn't use the car I wanted to. It became a mess when I made the image small. So what better than the same car AACA uses since it is their forum anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 ok, i'll settle for P.H.'s mug shot on the button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idle Swede Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 Novaman, that's a great design, put me down for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 David ~ Love the design. Great concept because that is mostly what we on here [except R&R] are all about. The AACA Duryea represents all of our cars, and the computer is what brings us together. I suggest we limit the name to our handle, which could thus be in larger letters. We can introduce ourselves formally when we get together. Who we are in real life really isn't important. Who we are known as, <span style="font-weight: bold">IS</span> .Put me down for one as <span style="font-weight: bold">HVS</span> .hvs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 GREAT looking logo! I'll take two. Can we make a large logo maybe 10 inches in diameter to stick on our vehicles in the flea market? This way if we are out and about others will know they have located another DF members flea market space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 I can make it any size upto 8" dia. at the moment. The idea of having in all DFer flea market spots is not a bad idea. Just hadn't gotten that far along in other ideas yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 The fleamarket or on your car logo could work two ways. Fellow DF members would know where and who you are, the logo is so sharp that it would cause non members to ask what it is all about. Adding the web address might be a good idea on these signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 1. yes, get us a booth, 2.bring a laptop with a wireless internet connection, 3.have about 10 parts runners in said tent,4.take orders via DF web pages,5.have DF runners find my parts,6.ship said parts to my couch,were said butt is resting. 7.(don't worry I'll pay the runner's back, when I see them).Now that's auto restoration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 the website address can be added for larger "projects". The buttons are too small. either the web address crowds everything badly or it gets totally lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BruceW Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 I like the button.. nice design novaman.I'd take one.. just need to know how much $ and where to send the cash to when that info is available.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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