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Posted by: madd_dogg_914 Mar 29 2004, 12:32 PM

Okay, in light of the "I hope you are all happy" thread, I would like to propose that we make a 914 calendar. Not necessarily with the steroids lady, and not even necessarily nude, but picutes of hot chicks on, in, or around 914s. I know of a couple of girls that would be willing (non nude, but still hot) that would pose. I would be willing to pay quite a bit to get this produced. Don't know any details yet, just judging interest. Say that the calendar was $20, and was full of hot chicks, and hot 914s, would you guys buy (I know I would buy a few!) I will talk to some girls tonight, and may be able to get some priliminary shots taken. Although, perhaps Bruce Allert should take the final calendar shots. Can i get a Hoo-Ahh from those that would be interested, and post pics of potential 914 girls of the month (and I don't mean pictures of Jenna Jameson you found on the internet.)

-Chris

Posted by: Lawrence Mar 29 2004, 12:38 PM

I'd certainly buy one. Do you think we could get enough variety in models/cars to do an 18 month calendar? Star t the calendar in July?

I'd pony in some starting up money... but not if steroid-lady is starring in every month.

As far as knowing women that would strip for a 914 calendar... well, I *used* to... (cough, sputter)

-Rusty

Posted by: madd_dogg_914 Mar 29 2004, 12:40 PM

There is a ton of people on here. At least 18 of us know ONE hot chick to pose on a 914. I know a few. I will start the begging tonight.

_Chris

Posted by: nebreitling Mar 29 2004, 12:44 PM

hell, i'd pony up for a couple. just a thought:

as much as i like pics of naked women, i think that non-nude shots would be the best to insure a wide circulation. there are many family men on the board whose wives and daughters might not apreciatte a nude-calendar.

an almost- nude calendar, on the other hand....

great idea.

Posted by: Jenny Mar 29 2004, 12:45 PM

Times like this I wish I had a garage, cuz I'm not putting the calendar up at work. <_<

Jen

Posted by: Lawrence Mar 29 2004, 12:53 PM

There's tasteful, lingerie and shadows, arty and airbrushed nude... and there's "OMG I didn't think a camera could fit in there" kind of nude.

I think we're considering the former. Except for Zois... he gets a special edition of the calendar: A new crack each month from every 914 mechanic on the West Coast.

-Rusty

Posted by: Jeroen Mar 29 2004, 01:03 PM

I'd buy one!

cheers,

Jeroen

PS Jenny should be one of the models

Posted by: tat2dphreak Mar 29 2004, 01:12 PM

I'd buy one...

Posted by: Jenny Mar 29 2004, 01:19 PM

Thanks guys. I've always wanted to be published. Maybe we can wait until I've got my car back newly painted? I'd love to pose next to/in/around my baby.

Jen

Posted by: madd_dogg_914 Mar 29 2004, 01:47 PM

Okay I already have one confirmed WILL pose (non-nude) for a 914club calendar. I have attached apicture of her (at work) and it was taken with my camera phone, so please excuse the poor quality of the picture. She is a hotty!


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Posted by: Mueller Mar 29 2004, 02:18 PM

I'm not much of a calender person (the one in my office still is on Jan...LOL)

but if tastefull I'd be interested....I'd prefer cars only so that I could have it here at work...........

Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Mar 29 2004, 02:30 PM

Hoo-Ahh

Posted by: madd_dogg_914 Mar 29 2004, 02:36 PM

Alright Curvie!

Glad to have you aboard

-Chris

Posted by: tat2dphreak Mar 29 2004, 02:39 PM

madd dogg, is that the same girl as in your avatar?

Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 29 2004, 03:13 PM

Be careful asking those kinds of questions at work.... Some work places are very mindful of things like that. Easy to have an inocent act out of the spirit of clean fun get blown out of porportion. I'd ask after work at a social event not work related.

Posted by: madd_dogg_914 Mar 29 2004, 03:26 PM

Oh, I see what you are saying (I was confused at first) I don't work with her. She is a friend, I called her and asked, then popped in to say hello and I snatched a picture of her. But I appreciate the warning Rich.

-Chris

Posted by: tdgray Mar 29 2004, 03:27 PM

I know I am going to get flamed for this but here goes.

How about two calendars? One with just the cars and then one with the cars and the girls. You're going to have both there, why not take two sets. Then they, the girls not the cars, could be in different states of clothed or un-clothed (gotta have at least one boobie shot or it's just not a car calendar).

Could sell them as a package like two for 30 or seperate for those people who do not want the nudity. With the inexpensive printing that goes on nowadays the cost for this little venture would not be much. I'll even help with the venture capital if needed. As for the talent... I don't know that many people <_<

Posted by: ninefourteener Mar 29 2004, 03:34 PM

I'm WAY ahead of you on this one

I've already asked my new g/f..... and the answer was a very quick "Hell Yes!!"

Just gotta find the right time.... and the right place..... pics are coming

Posted by: 415PB Mar 29 2004, 03:34 PM

Hoo-Ahh, I have someone who will pose tastefully....

Posted by: dinomium Mar 29 2004, 03:57 PM

I found this on Yahoo, very tasteful...


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Posted by: tat2dphreak Mar 29 2004, 04:00 PM

that pic makes me hungry for about 30 Bently wings and a pitcher of Shiner!

Posted by: lagunero Mar 29 2004, 04:11 PM

Why not have a contest and everyone submit their pics. Since it's Madd Dogs idea, he can choose the winners or at least the idea (pose/backgrounds).

I'm in for a few either way.

Posted by: GWN7 Mar 29 2004, 04:12 PM

I'd take a couple of each, cars only and nude type.

Can't have anything that isn't PC at work.

A Mike Z butt crack month...NO!!!

A Jenny month.....Yes

Posted by: McMark Mar 29 2004, 04:29 PM

I don't think it should be user submitted pics. It should be a little more professional than just camera phone pictures and poor lighting. It took me forever just to get good web quality pictures for the colors site, much less good quality printable images. For something that's going to be printed on paper you have to have at least 4 megapixels just to make a normal size calander look decent. Go professional or go home.

Posted by: Toast Mar 29 2004, 04:35 PM

Where can a lady sign up to pose???

Posted by: Bruce Allert Mar 29 2004, 04:35 PM

I'd deffinetly buy a calendar full of 914's with or w/o the girls.

Now, not to put a damper on this great idea... but, to have a calendar profesionally done takes some change ($$$) and they usually don't do it for a small fee (per calendar) until it gets up into the 1000's of copies requested. Do lots of homework first. I'm sure there are a few people on this BBS that knows far more than I do about this but I'm just talking from experience after dealing with a couple of publishers for one of my posters and a possible calendar I wanted to put out in the past.

.........b

Posted by: madd_dogg_914 Mar 29 2004, 04:35 PM

I was thinking, if Bruce Allert was going to be at the 914 WCC, he could take pictures of chicks with cars. I can bring a bunch of girls. We could have our own little photo shoot, and it is a great time of the year/area for some killer seanery too!

-Chris

I don't know of a contest style though . . . too many hurt feelings me thinks. I dunno though? Ideas/suggestions. I might even be able to get all 12 girls . . . BUT I don't know if all the girl will be everyones taste. This is getting complicated. Perhaps just a calander with 914's only isn't such a bad idea.

Posted by: madd_dogg_914 Mar 29 2004, 04:37 PM

Excellent post Bruce . . . Sounds like it maybe wont happen . . . Anyone know any printing places. Anyone ever made a calender before?

-Chris

Posted by: madd_dogg_914 Mar 29 2004, 04:38 PM

I am also not worried about making $$$ on the deal. I could put in a lot and if I ended up in the red, or even breaking even, just to have a calender with pretty 914s and pretty women, I would be in heaven.

-Chris

Posted by: Jenny Mar 29 2004, 04:41 PM

Ohmigod! Killer Seanery! Sounds dangerous.

I agree, WCC would be a great setting. Somewhere by pebble beach maybe. We'll be sure to have some pretty cars, as well as beautiful weather.

Jen

Posted by: Rockaria Mar 29 2004, 04:54 PM

You could do small run calendars by hand. I have designed and produced many small run items. All you need is a good designer, a great plan, and access to a really nice Xerox Color Copier. Now, before all of you jump on me with that ever so wonderful 914 spirit... Saying that Xerox quality is just not good enough. I disagree. Copier technilogy has come along ways in the past 2 years. I have a Xerox Docucolor 1632 at work and my last project looked just like a glossy 4 color professional print job. Very hard to tell if it was copied or professionally printed. The machine goes up to 11X17" Paper which would give you a nice 8.5X11 folded calendar with a picture on top and calendar on bottom that flips each month. Now the bad news it would cost about $30.00 to $50.00 per calendarto print, and that would not include the design or assembly.

All people who think Xerox technolgy sucks needs to seek out a Kinkos with a good picture of your car and ask for a glossy color copy.

Just a thought.

SMALL EDIT: This is not the Dye Sublimation technology. This is that new XEROX/Laser Printer Technology. You can write on it with a ball point pen when completed. It's quite cool!

Posted by: seanery Mar 29 2004, 05:07 PM

No one was supposed to know about that!

Posted by: madd_dogg_914 Mar 29 2004, 06:18 PM

I would be fine paying that much, but what about everyone else. I think since the WCC will be every year (I hope) it would be a great setting, always new content and always 914s. If this is a success, perhaps we could add calender photo shoot to the events of the WCC in the future, then vote on whos cars make it (with or without girls)

-Chris

Posted by: GWN7 Mar 29 2004, 06:23 PM

The Burn Fund thru work has produced several (beefcake style) calenders. I could check with some of the guys who had a hand in producing it to see what the costs are and price break for volume.

Posted by: Andyrew Mar 29 2004, 06:28 PM

In all honesty, I would buy one.. but it would be a hard thing to get my mom convinced I could buy one.. The only girl poster type thing I have in my room is the American Graffiti record cover pinned up in my room.

Andrew

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Mar 29 2004, 06:34 PM

I think the new Mac's come with software to make calanders! You design them on your computer and click "Order Calander" and they Print and Ship them to you!! I heard something about $15-$20 each.

Anyone have experience with this??

Jeff

Posted by: Bleyseng Mar 29 2004, 07:01 PM

I have iCal so I'll see if it has any features like that

Geoff

Posted by: madd_dogg_914 Mar 29 2004, 07:07 PM

Whoa . . . a MAC is actually good for something . . .

Seriously though, if that is true, that would be AWESOME!!!

-Chris

Posted by: Bleyseng Mar 29 2004, 07:09 PM

Mac's are really nice now that they run on OS10. World of difference, even my Microsoft buds are now getting them. ha!


Geoff

Posted by: URY914 Mar 29 2004, 07:10 PM

Let's do four versions

914s only= G rated

914s and girls= GP rated

914s and nude girls= R rated

Nude girls only= X rated

Gee, which one will sell the most?

Posted by: madd_dogg_914 Mar 29 2004, 07:36 PM

I don't know about you guys . . . but I count four versions. And I think they will all sell equally well, as everyone would order one of each.

914 Only = Work

914 + Girls = Bedroom

914 + Nude Girls = Garage

Nude Girls Only = Bathroom :dhead:

HAHAHAHA
-Chris

Posted by: URY914 Mar 29 2004, 07:38 PM

OK,OK,OK I can't count.
I fixed it.

Posted by: McMark Mar 29 2004, 07:43 PM

I think the Mac calendar thing is part of iPhoto. I'm down here at HPH in PC land, so I can't check.

I think doing it at the WCC would be an awesome IDEA! It would give people a HUGE motivation to make nice cars. Top 12 winners cars get to be in the calendar. Hell, we could do it Bug-O-Rama style and have a pretty lady contest as well and the pretty ladys (or just some) get to be in the calendar as well. Hmm, this would be great for the WCC. (okay, maybe not the pretty lady contest).

Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Mar 29 2004, 08:54 PM

Paul, I just wanted to compliment you on your artistic use of the smilies.

Posted by: Bruce Allert Mar 29 2004, 08:56 PM

I thank you all for thinking of me to do the Photography but, as I told Jeff Bowlsby when he asked me to do the Videography & Photography for the WCC, I will have just gotten back from 2 weeks vacation & can't make it. Really really wished I could...... damn! There must be others that can make peektures GUD too

........b

Posted by: red914 Mar 29 2004, 10:33 PM

Geoff does nice work! willing to take the job, Geoff?

in the pg version, some of the girls could wear interntional rugby jerseys, especially from the countries where there are club members; just a thought...

ok, it's really because rugby shorts can be very short on women.

Posted by: JOHNMAN Mar 29 2004, 10:58 PM

It might not cost that much per calander to have printed. One needs only to find a willing printer web offset is definately right out, but sheetfed could be done.

One only needs to find a printer that is into 914's to become motivated.

I know someone who is the president of a small, sheetfed magazine printer who may be interested.

Once you come up with a format (what size are you thinking?) and get high enough resolution photography for reproduction, I can contact my dad and more than likely we could actually do this and obtain actual professional quality (unlike color copiers).

I'll have a chat with him this weekend about it. I am thinking the run would have to be over 1000 at least. Perhaps a couple of our local vendors would like to distribute (sell) some as well?

Posted by: SirAndy Mar 29 2004, 11:22 PM

the GPRX version?

Andy

Posted by: Red-Beard Mar 30 2004, 12:25 AM

Toast, like this?


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Posted by: GWN7 Mar 30 2004, 12:41 AM

Is that Toast in Vegas?

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 30 2004, 02:23 AM

Did I hear my name???

I don't think the eBay parts girl is right for this job.
I like the idea of members cars and friends much better for a calender.

This is one of my friends that I am sure would be willing to pose.
http://www.cocktaildoll.com/


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Posted by: Hawktel Mar 30 2004, 02:52 AM

I'd pony up for the Calenders. I'd want 2 of the xrated, for my house and my GF's house.

I agree though, no go on the Ebay man-girl. I think we could easily find enough local amature talent to do the honors.

Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Mar 30 2004, 05:09 AM

Posted by: Rockaria Mar 30 2004, 10:58 AM

This could be a really cool thing to do. But money constraints will limit you to one choice. A porno 914 calendar may not do as well as you hope. I think a tastefull 914 with girls would do the trick quite nicely. I bet we could even get some of the 914 parts sellers to put it in the catalogs if we did it right.

Here is my choice, minus the bad Photoshop work:


http://lib.nmsu.edu/~clandt/914/914clubcal1.jpg

Posted by: madd_dogg_914 Mar 30 2004, 11:04 AM

I like it I like it I like it! That is exactly what I had in mind. Hot chicks, cool cars! Classy, but not all at the same time

-Chris

Posted by: tat2dphreak Mar 30 2004, 11:08 AM

that's the way to go, maybe a see through wet white t-shirt or something ala SI's Swimsuit ed. but nothing TOO overt.

Posted by: Joe Ricard Mar 30 2004, 11:26 AM

Perfect SI like. wet t-shirt OK too. So where do I send my money and when can I recieve my calendar?????

Nuf talking about it . JUST DO IT

Posted by: SLITS Mar 30 2004, 11:29 AM

Hey, I've heard of snorting lots of things, but an olive might hurt

And yes, that is the REAL Toast

Posted by: Toast Mar 30 2004, 11:37 AM

Yep, thats me in Vegas.
Doesn't seem like anyone is interested in my offer thoe.
Oh well.

Posted by: ninefourteener Mar 30 2004, 12:12 PM

3 words:

Toast and Jelly

Posted by: morphenspectra Mar 30 2004, 12:51 PM

I'll take two!!! I agree with a non-nude calendar, you will sell more. I'll be more than happy to post info for purchasing these all over our e-bay listings and store.

Posted by: Red-Beard Mar 30 2004, 12:57 PM

which calender(s) were you planning to pose for ?

Posted by: tat2dphreak Mar 30 2004, 01:00 PM

not that it really matters, couple shots in that red dress would be good... or less would be better

Posted by: Jenny Mar 30 2004, 01:14 PM

Can I call November? And no requests on where turkey feathers are to be placed. <_<

Jen

Posted by: Stitch Mar 30 2004, 01:16 PM

Im all for one or two, very nice.

Posted by: phantom914 Mar 30 2004, 01:52 PM

Is that a mis-spelling of Toast and Jenny?

Posted by: Jenny Mar 30 2004, 01:57 PM

I had a friend in 7th grade that actually nicknamed me Jelly.

Jen

Posted by: Mueller Mar 30 2004, 02:24 PM

am I the only one that spent thier entire lunch hour reading www.cocktaildoll.com ????

Posted by: tat2dphreak Mar 30 2004, 03:12 PM

scared to go at work, doesn't look safe for work.

Posted by: phantom914 Mar 30 2004, 03:15 PM

I wouldn't waste my lunch hour on such things...............I did it during working hours.

Andrew

Posted by: Jeroen Mar 30 2004, 04:48 PM

Didn't see anybody give you any negative comments either so...
maybe the guys are just shy

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: Hawktel Mar 30 2004, 06:04 PM

Toast would you please grace our calender, in May, with a Yellow teener, Daisies, and Large calibur rifle. Or what ever you think would be better?

Posted by: ein 6er Mar 30 2004, 06:13 PM

i too would be in for a calender or 2 in any flavor!!

the WCC will be a great opportunity to get some nice cars and certainly a group foto.

doug

Posted by: ninefourteener Mar 30 2004, 06:15 PM

Negative comments???

Shiiiiiiiiiiit... Gimme some toast!

(and jelly. butter, cream cheese, peanut butter........ whatever )

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 30 2004, 06:21 PM

Toast - I got exceted when I read that was you in Vegas.
I was then even more disappointed when I saw your true location was Riverside.
Are you gonna make it to the swap meet on Sunday?

I think we should say "YES" to any of our female members who are willing to pose for the calender.
Jenny and Toast said they would do it.
Sherry, Queenie who else? How about it? Are you game?

Posted by: tat2dphreak Mar 30 2004, 07:31 PM

damn right... that's ONLY right

maybe one of them dropping the engine in a swimsuit covered in grease?

Posted by: djm914-6 Mar 30 2004, 08:38 PM

I'm in for whatever is offered. I'm sending out "feelers" for some east coaster potential. I can even to the picture taking as long as it doesn't go beyond PG13. The wife wouldn't take to kindly. I've been meaning to dig out the Nikons again.

Posted by: Red-Beard Mar 30 2004, 11:01 PM

A couple more 914 girls


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Posted by: nebreitling Mar 30 2004, 11:12 PM

Calendar title:

The Girls of 914world.com

Posted by: Red-Beard Mar 30 2004, 11:12 PM

The rebel


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Posted by: Red-Beard Mar 30 2004, 11:13 PM

All the girls


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Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 31 2004, 12:11 AM

I'll take a real woman instead of an eBay slut everytime.

Posted by: blonde914 Mar 31 2004, 01:47 AM

I have boys with car calendars on their walls. They would be totally grossed out if they thought their Mom was in one , and pictures get posted everywhere these days. You seriously don't want me.

I would however be interested in a nekid guy posing with a 914 calendar, he could be working on it with tools and greasy hands, sweat beading on his chest.....OH, if not I'll just take the plain car calendar.

Sherry

Posted by: Jeroen Apr 1 2004, 07:42 AM

bump...

Posted by: Rogue Apr 1 2004, 08:15 AM

All the Girls, Beware of the Claw!

Posted by: Bleyseng Apr 1 2004, 08:19 AM

Would a pic in the calendar of a naked Andy leaning over the engine work for you Blonde914?

Posted by: need4speed Apr 1 2004, 11:14 AM

Jen+Guns+914=Mitsumi Max-style. . . .

I'm sure my wife would contribute a non-nude pose. Alas, I have no 914.

Posted by: SirAndy Apr 1 2004, 12:05 PM

like in the good old days ...

Posted by: Rockaria Apr 14 2004, 09:20 AM

Have we seen this before...

There is a 914 calendar out there already... No Babes though...



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2473846757&category=33749

Posted by: markb Apr 14 2004, 09:30 AM

need4speed, you're more than welcome to borrow my 914 for pics.

Posted by: bongo monkey Apr 14 2004, 09:44 AM

I'd buy a calendar with that...

Posted by: ! Apr 14 2004, 09:45 AM

Not Andy....editted for television....


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Posted by: red914 Apr 14 2004, 06:38 PM

the more i think of it, the more i think there would be value to a 914 calender with members cars, babes or not. to be able to point to the car o' the month, and say to yourself, "maybe someday i will have a killer 327 V8 in my teener, just like Craig," or something like that, would be the coolest.

Posted by: Rider914 Apr 17 2004, 09:31 PM

Something like this?:


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Posted by: Kevin@ojai.net Apr 17 2004, 10:21 PM

Some one should post the pic of Burr in the pool with the duck from Bell's 2001 fun-run for Sherry...


-Kevin

Posted by: JOHNMAN Apr 18 2004, 02:25 AM

Is there still interest in doing calendars?



Did anyone look at what this would cost to do?

I don't know what volume we are looking at so I looked at pricing for 1000 copies.

I looked at 8-1/2" X 11" format (size per picture at top of each month).
(11"w X 17" tall when hanging on wall)

A 32 page calendar (full color) would allow for a cover (front & back) and 15 months. These would be printed on high quality 80# paper.

We would need at least 15 high res pictures (one could be reused for the cover) and any information desired on the outsides of the cover (front and back).

The cost for 1000 units is less than $3,000 or just about $3 each. I am not sure how low of a run we could get done, but perhaps not much less than 1000. included in the price is some design work and approvals. The higher the volume, the less per unit cost (for example, 5000 units would cost about $1 each).

Depending on the interest of the group and more specifically (the quantity of interested parties) this seems to be a very do-able thing especially if some of the distributors of parts wanted to subsidize the rest of the group and obtain calendars to give-away as advertisements or sell themselves.

At least this is a ballpark at what this little venture would cost.

Posted by: seanery Apr 18 2004, 07:04 AM

John,
100 seems to be the magic number with stuff sold here.

Posted by: McMark Apr 18 2004, 07:53 AM

We could sell advertising on each month page to subsidize the cost. I doubt we could get only 100 printed in any high quality format. If we got it subsidized we could almost give them away.

Posted by: Sammy Apr 18 2004, 08:12 AM