What will the fashionable be wearing this season?

Started by Moderator, February 17, 2011, 09:46:10 PM

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Moderator

We're still working through details, but I thought y'all might enjoy a sneak peak!






So here are preliminary renderings:

2011-front.jpg2011-back.jpg

* Anvil 6.1oz T-shirt (90% cotton/10%poly. "Heather" shirts always have some poly.)
* two color design featuring dark forest green and white ink on heather gray fabric
* back design will likely be printed somewhat larger than mocked-up here
* a fitted v-neck version in matching heather gray (5.4oz) fabric will be offered, but with the design on front only.


I'll likely have to take pre-orders again this year...


Your comments?
1971 MGB GT V8
Buick 215 w/ Rover heads, custom EFI & crank-fired ignition.
Custom front and rear coilover suspensions.



Moderator

Great! The design is finalized now and I've updated the "Store" page so pre-orders may now be placed online via PayPal.

I don't have a really accurate mock-up of the back-of-shirt design. The mock-up shown above is actually more accurate than what's on the Store page, except in the area of the righthand wing of the "V" on the back of the shirt. (The area in that wing that's shown gray will be shaded differently.) Due to some quality concerns with the previous screen-printer, I'm searching for another shop to work with. Different printers prefer different shirt manufacturers. We may still be looking at Beefy-T and Champion, or perhaps something different such as Anvil, Russell, etc., etc. - but the men's shirts will definitely be at least 90 percent cotton and heavy weight. The women's versions might have to be thinner material.

Link: <a href="http://www.britishv8.org/merchandise.htm">BritishV8 Store</a>
1971 MGB GT V8
Buick 215 w/ Rover heads, custom EFI & crank-fired ignition.
Custom front and rear coilover suspensions.

Moderator

Orders Received To Date:

<table>
<tr><td>Valerie Ainsworth</td><td>Ladies-M</td></tr>
<tr><td>Clif Albro</td><td>XL</td></tr>
<tr><td>Mike Alexander</td><td>XL</td></tr>
<tr><td>Tracey Ashby</td><td>L</td></tr>
<tr><td>Dave Bash</td><td>XXXL</td></tr>
<tr><td>Gregg Bernstein</td><td>L</td></tr>
<tr><td>Don Bode</td><td>M</td></tr>
<tr><td>Michael Brose</td><td>M</td></tr>
<tr><td>Richard Burkart</td><td>XL</td></tr>
<tr><td>John Butruce</td><td>XXXL</td></tr>
<tr><td>Richard Carr</td><td>XXL</td></tr>
<tr><td>Marion Carraway</td><td>XL (x2)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Robert Ficalora</td><td>L</td></tr>
<tr><td>Carl Floyd</td><td>XL</td></tr>
<tr><td>Art Gertz</td><td>L (x2)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Calvin Grannis</td><td>M (x1) and XL (x1)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Frank Gwilliam</td><td>XL</td></tr>
<tr><td>Martyn Harvey</td><td>L</td></tr>
<tr><td>Curtis Jacobson</td><td>XL (x2)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Fred Key</td><td>M (x2)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Lisa Kerans</td><td>Ladies-M (x2)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Steve Kimball</td><td>L</td></tr>
<tr><td>Jason Len</td><td>XXXL</td></tr>
<tr><td>Raymond Lotter</td><td>XL</td></tr>
<tr><td>Mike Maloney</td><td>L (x1) and XL (x1)</td></tr>
<tr><td>John Marcell</td><td>L</td></tr>
<tr><td>Terrance McClain</td><td>XL</td></tr>
<tr><td>Phil McConnell</td><td>M (x1), XXL (x1), Ladies-L (x2)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Bill McGarry</td><td>L</td></tr>
<tr><td>Jeffrey Meston</td><td>XL</td></tr>
<tr><td>James Miller</td><td>L</td></tr>
<tr><td>Dave Plumley</td><td>XL</td></tr>
<tr><td>Cheryl Quinn</td><td>L</td></tr>
<tr><td>Max Rubin</td><td>XL</td></tr>
<tr><td>Ralph Scarfogliero</td><td>M</td></tr>
<tr><td>Mary Schils</td><td>Ladies-M</td></tr>
<tr><td>Paul Schils</td><td>L</td></tr>
<tr><td>Justin Smith</td><td>M</td></tr>
<tr><td>Kelly Stevenson</td><td>L</td></tr>
<tr><td>Jim Stuart</td><td>L</td></tr>
<tr><td>Jim Thompson</td><td>XL</td></tr>
<tr><td>David Townsend</td><td>M</td></tr>
<tr><td>Ray Tope</td><td>XXL</td></tr>
<tr><td>Randy Zimmermann &nbsp; &nbsp;</td><td>XL</td></tr>
<tr><td></td><td></td></tr>
</table>

Dave Kirkman wrote to reserve two large shirts, but the check hasn't arrived yet.
1971 MGB GT V8
Buick 215 w/ Rover heads, custom EFI & crank-fired ignition.
Custom front and rear coilover suspensions.

DiDueColpi

Hey Curtis,

I'll take two mediums.
Money order is in the mail today.

Cheers
Fred

Moderator

Thank you for the pre-orders, gentlemen!

Anyone else?
1971 MGB GT V8
Buick 215 w/ Rover heads, custom EFI & crank-fired ignition.
Custom front and rear coilover suspensions.

kstevusa

Curtis, do you supose we will be fashionable in Townsend?   Maybe you can bring some snow?   Looks great!

DiDueColpi

Hey Curtis,

Just remailed my money order for the tshirts.
Apparently you guys don't like Canadian stamps.
Should get to you soon.
With a little bonus.

Cheers
Fred

Moderator

Kelly wrote:
QuoteCurtis, do you suppose we will be fashionable in Townsend?

Yes, absolutely! Pre-ordered shirts will certainly be delivered to U.S.A. buyers in time for BritishV8 2011... and for our international buyers I can probably arrange "curb service" at the meet. (I can't deliver all the shirts personally though, since there's not much cargo room in my little car!)
1971 MGB GT V8
Buick 215 w/ Rover heads, custom EFI & crank-fired ignition.
Custom front and rear coilover suspensions.

rficalora

Curtis, I'm fine if you want to save the shipping & just bring mine with you to Townsend.  I can pick it up there (i'm being confident that I'll get my axles fixed).

Spitfire 350

I am guessing that this list does not include the shirts that were ordered in conjunction with the event registrations.

Moderator

That's correct, Phil. Entirely different shirts. Entirely different fundraiser. The meets always have their own distinctive shirts, usually with a small embroidered design to commemorate the specific meet time and place. Proceeds from the meet shirt sale go toward meet expenses, whereas proceeds from these shirts (above) cover the website's expenses. I highly recommend buying both styles!
1971 MGB GT V8
Buick 215 w/ Rover heads, custom EFI & crank-fired ignition.
Custom front and rear coilover suspensions.

danmas

Phil,

Correct. These are not the same design as the V8 meet shirts.

I'll try to post a picture of the V8 meet shirts soon.

Dan

danmas


mowog1

Curtis...come up with an embroidered logo polo shirt and you would have a sale here.

Moderator

Rick, there are a couple reasons I've chosen to hold off on offering embroidered shirts or collars. One is that the meet shirts cover those needs well, and I feel we're better off with complementary products rather than more directly competing ones.
1971 MGB GT V8
Buick 215 w/ Rover heads, custom EFI & crank-fired ignition.
Custom front and rear coilover suspensions.

Moderator

First, THANK YOU to everyone who pre-ordered!

With the money from pre-orders, I'll be able to invest in additional inventory and keep this limited edition run of shirts available for a little longer. (I'll probably order about 75 shirts, but I haven't broken that out to specific numbers per size.)  If you haven't yet, please order ASAP!  Supplies will be limited, and when they're gone you'll have to wait for the next design and/or color combination. Also, I travel a lot and can't promise prompt shipping will always be available. If you want your shirt to arrive before you leave for Townsend (BV8-2011), you should order now. I will NOT be selling these at the meet.


Hey! We made some final tweaks to the back-of-shirt design last night. (The "8" is bigger in proportion to the "V", and the websites address has been added at the bottom.) Here's what's going to the printer:

BV8-T-Back.jpg
1971 MGB GT V8
Buick 215 w/ Rover heads, custom EFI & crank-fired ignition.
Custom front and rear coilover suspensions.

rficalora


Moderator

Just to be clear...  Shirts are still for sale!  I took the number of pre-orders in each shirt size and doubled those numbers to get a basic order. Then I added a few extras here and there, and that's what I sent to the printer. 46 pre-orders ==> 102 shirts are being printed.  Still, all sizes are going to sell out - some sooner than others - so you should order as soon as possible. I would particularly hurry if ordering a ladies shirt or a plus-size mens. Hopefully I'll be mailing shirts by this coming weekend.
1971 MGB GT V8
Buick 215 w/ Rover heads, custom EFI & crank-fired ignition.
Custom front and rear coilover suspensions.

Moderator

Shipped!  If you pre-ordered, you should receive your shirt(s) on or about Wednesday, April 6 via First Class service.
1971 MGB GT V8
Buick 215 w/ Rover heads, custom EFI & crank-fired ignition.
Custom front and rear coilover suspensions.

RMO 699F

Curtis, received my shirts this morning----they look great !
thanks!

kstevusa

Got mine also!  Looks Great!   Hey, I even got "Curb Service" from the USPS.   Gotta Luv It!

74ls1tr6

Thanks Curtis! My shirts came in today.

Brenda likes them and so do I.

We both wish we could be wearing them at the meet this year! Next year for sure with new shirts.

MGBV8

Carl