Seems our secret project die-cast SSOA car has been announced on several die-cast dealer sites before we could announce it to you all.
FYI: This is a very limited run of approximately 2000 cars. We will have approximately 500 of these cars available to SSOA members at the Bowling Green, KY 2003 event in September.
Since the piece is currently in production, we won't have a final price until they ship to us, but it will be less than what Welly's die-cast distributors are offering for the remainder of the run.
I'll post pictures of it and pre-ordering info, soon. If you could order from the SSOA, we will have a special addition on ours that will distinguish it from the others.
[ 30. May 2003, 12:20 PM: Message edited by: HTWLSS ]
Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :
What's a "lemblem"? Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
COOL Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
Whoa, way cool! Posted by J.R. Mayer (Member # 713) on :
I have to say... to the group.. Teri and Steve especially.. and other Directors like Jason Debler's input have made this possible.. this has been something they worked hard and put many hours of work into to make it happen.
[ 27. May 2003, 03:02 PM: Message edited by: J.R. Mayer ]
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
My appreciation goes out to the SSOA Directors for their help in designing this die-cast. This is a first-time, special project that the people at Welly are excited to produce. We've worked many, many months on this. If it goes over well, there may be another version of it in the future.
Now, if we could only make a life-sized replica of the die-cast for the Bowling Green event.......
[ 27. May 2003, 07:00 PM: Message edited by: HTWLSS ]
Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :
quote:Originally posted by HTWLSS:
Now, if we could only make a life-sized replica of the die-cast for the Bowling Green event.......
Hey Scott, (Hint, Hint) Those look cool.
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by NATESS: Hey Scott
I'm way ahead of you. I already checked.
Posted by Sweden SS (Member # 1747) on :
Looks very nice Posted by John01SS (Member # 511) on :
Cool. Thanks a bunch to those that made this happen!
- John
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sweden SS: Looks very nice
Ah, our graphics man checks in!
A big thank you goes to Sweden SS for creating the files for our die-cast door graphics. This has been an International effort. Without his help, we wouldn't have met Welly's production schedule this summer.
Posted by CamaroSSgal (Member # 1870) on :
Hey....our SS is white! We could put all the decals on ours! Posted by Thom Mackesy (Member # 264) on :
you made my day!!
Posted by Joey Red (Member # 550) on :
OOOO! OOOOO! OOOOOO! Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by CamaroSSgal: Hey....our SS is white! We could put all the decals on ours!
Will you be going to the Bowling Green event this year?
Posted by SS r Us (Member # 773) on :
quote:Originally posted by HTWLSS: Topic: Well, so much for surprising our members................
I didn't say a word to anyone.....my lips were sealed!
You all did a great job on this.
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by SS r Us:
quote:Originally posted by HTWLSS: Topic: Well, so much for surprising our members................
I didn't say a word to anyone.....my lips were sealed!
You all did a great job on this.
I know you didn't say anything. It was Welly. They "forgot" about our requests to keep it quiet until we were able to give our members first shot at the batch we're buying. They announced the item to their distributors prematurely. Oh well. :shrug: They tell me nearly all of the run is spoken for, so once the distributors run out, they'll only be available from the SSOA directly. I plan on having most of them available at the Bowling Green, KY event in September, so SSOA participants at that event will be able to get them at a member's only rate that weekend, and not have to pay for shipping.
[ 27. May 2003, 07:00 PM: Message edited by: HTWLSS ]
Posted by el ess1 (Member # 1544) on :
I don't care how I need to get mine, I want to buy one, but I'd RATHER buy it from the SSOA themselves. Maybe you can offer some "signature editions" for auction too at BG, perhaps?
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by el ess1: Maybe you can offer some "signature editions" for auction too at BG, perhaps?
Already discussed and the works........
Posted by Bama-SS (Member # 1627) on :
Those will be very special. Thanks for the work to make it happen!! Will we be able to order from SSOA if we can't make it to Bowling Green?
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by Bama-SS: Will we be able to order from SSOA if we can't make it to Bowling Green?
Yes, you will be able to get one from us if they don't sell out in B.G.
Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
All I can say is WOW !!!!!!! And thank you. Gotta love it and great work everyone. Posted by 67&02 (Member # 1570) on :
Sweet!!! Another "Must Have" item! Thanks to everyone involved (maybe we could get Mini Sigs!)
Posted by MaryandRalph (Member # 244) on :
This is great! Now I have to see if I can go to BG. Is it to late to book a the hotel?
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
quote:Originally posted by HTWLSS:
quote:Originally posted by Bama-SS: Will we be able to order from SSOA if we can't make it to Bowling Green?
Yes, you will be able to get one from us if they don't sell out in B.G.
Will there be enough for all at BG
Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on :
Very nice!
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed: Will there be enough for all at BG
We're planning on bringing enough to fulfill the pre-orders (info on that coming soon) and some extras for on the spot demand. The total that the SSOA could afford out of the 2000 piece run is 504 pieces, plus set up charges, plus customization fees, plus truck freight. Our goal is to break even.
What's great is, our now famous designer of the piece, Director Jason Debler, has offered to personally autograph them for everyone! Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
quote:Originally posted by HTWLSS:
What's great is, our now famous designer of the piece, Director Jason Debler, has offered to personally autograph them for everyone!
Sounds like a hat size went several sizes larger.... J/K Jason......
Are there any pics of the car Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed: Sounds like a hat size went several sizes larger.... J/K Jason......
Are there any pics of the car
Yeah, we're not sure if he can even fit in his SS anymore. We may have to get him trucked down to B.G. on a Reliable Transport Truck.
Pics will be posted later today.
[ 28. May 2003, 11:59 AM: Message edited by: HTWLSS ]
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
Nice Avater Posted by Z28-SORR (Member # 1565) on :
Are we to assume from this that someone has already done this to there "ACTUAL CAR"???
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by Z28-SORR: Are we to assume from this that someone has already done this to there "ACTUAL CAR"???
No, but we're looking for a volunteer, who is going to the F-car event in Bowling Green in September, to add our graphics to their white SS.
Posted by Showgun (Member # 1930) on :
Hello, Htwlss [ Teri] I would also like to be able to buy one of the SSOA Camaro. Because I will not be able to make it up to the B.G.show . Posted by CamaroSSgal (Member # 1870) on :
quote:Originally posted by HTWLSS:
quote:Originally posted by Z28-SORR: Are we to assume from this that someone has already done this to there "ACTUAL CAR"???
No, but we're looking for a volunteer, who is going to the F-car event in Bowling Green in September, to add our graphics to their white SS.
Currently talking with my husband about making the SS a 'volunteer'. I may have enough vacation time available by then. Will keep ya posted! Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by CamaroSSgal: Currently talking with my husband about making the SS a 'volunteer'. I may have enough vacation time available by then. Will keep ya posted!
Feel free to private message me or email me if you want to discuss it. If it looks like you will be able to go, we can talk it over with the other Directors.
Posted by SS BadRag (Member # 1566) on :
I'd really like one also for my collection, can i pre-order one, even tho i will not be able to attend BG?. I just don't want to miss out on this. Thanks for the info.
BadRag
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by SS BadRag: I'd really like one also for my collection, can i pre-order one, even tho i will not be able to attend BG?. I just don't want to miss out on this. Thanks for the info.
BadRag
Yes, you can pre-order if you aren't going to B.G. We'll have info on that, soon.
Posted by MM (Member # 1247) on :
Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :
I would love to have one! would be a great addition to my collection. Posted by alfredf00_1673 (Member # 142) on :
Congrats!! Job Well done!! Ordering now!!!
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by alfredf00_1673: Congrats!! Job Well done!! Ordering now!!!
You can't order from the SSOA until we have the pre-order page ready!
The other sites selling the die-casts are not associated w/the SSOA. Welly prematurely announced the item to those dealers. We were supposed to get some time to sell our portion of the run first. I would like to see the SSOA distribute the 500 we've ordered before sending people to someone else who is making a profit off of our design (besides, we paid all the set-up fees). Our goal is to break even on this.
Posted by 35thSS (Member # 1345) on :
I want one Posted by el ess1 (Member # 1544) on :
quote:Originally posted by HTWLSS:
quote:Originally posted by alfredf00_1673: Congrats!! Job Well done!! Ordering now!!!
You can't order from the SSOA until we have the pre-order page ready!
The other sites selling the die-casts are not associated w/the SSOA. Welly prematurely announced the item to those dealers. We were supposed to get some time to sell our portion of the run first. I would like to see the SSOA distribute the 500 we've ordered before sending people to someone else who is making a profit off of our design (besides, we paid all the set-up fees). Our goal is to break even on this.
That's why I said I'd do whatever it takes to purchase said Camaro from the SSOA. But if the SSOA runs out, I'll have no other choice but to get it from another source. I think that's an ultra-cool piece of Camaro-bilia.
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by el ess1: That's why I said I'd do whatever it takes to purchase said Camaro from the SSOA. But if the SSOA runs out, I'll have no other choice but to get it from another source. I think that's an ultra-cool piece of Camaro-bilia.
I'll make sure our active message forum members who want a die-cast get first dibs. My preference is to deliver as many as possible to everyone in Bowling Green. I don't really want to hassle with the expense of buying shipping cartons, packing material, dealing with shipping damage, etc. We'll have a hard time breaking even. The more we can deliver in person, the better.
Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
Teri thanks for letting us know what has been happening with this collectable. I have been collecting models for the last few years now including from the different mint companies. I am very interested in this model as well. Posted by Robbie-97SS2902 (Member # 206) on :
I'll be in BG again and I definately want one.
Posted by sscamaro (Member # 1330) on :
I'll be in Bowling Green also and I want one of the die cast cars.
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
quote:Originally posted by Robbie-97SS2902: I'll be in BG again and I definately want one.
Ditto
Posted by 35th 02 ss (Member # 1667) on :
That looks really good. But me down for one. Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
I can't make Bowling Green this year as my vacations are for the first two weeks of September. I will be back at work the week of the Bowling Green event.
Have a great time all and hope you post some pics.
By the way I hope to be able to get one of those babies too. Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
Ken I could bring one back for you saving postage Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
I appreciate that Ed and thank you. I will give you the money before you go and pick it up when you get back.
You made my day my friend. Posted by 35thSS3804 (Member # 1926) on :
ME too!!! Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
quote:Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed: Ken I could bring one back for you saving postage
That's a good idea Ed, everyone going to BG could pick them up for the people in their area. That saves Teri the shipping, and affords an opportunity for the members to meet up after BG. SLP day in NJ will be about 2 weeks after BG so many from the NE could meet there also.
And thanks again Teri (and others) for doing this for us... great job.
Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
Thank you all very much. Posted by sscamaro (Member # 1330) on :
If there are people who want one of the cars and aren't going to Bowling Green,but are going to SLP Day in NJ. Let me know. I could bring theirs along back from Bowling Green and give them to those people at SLP Day. Just trying to help out. Ralph
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
quote:Originally posted by ss_rs_z: I appreciate that Ed and thank you. I will give you the money before you go and pick it up when you get back.
You made my day my friend.
No problem, glad to help . Anybody else from the Detroit area let me know
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
quote:Originally posted by HTWLSS:
You can't order from the SSOA until we have the pre-order page ready!
Teri do you know when you will have the forms . I would like to order one but will be away from the computer (on vac.) the 1st 2 weeks in July.I will be at BG so if you need any delivered to the Detroit area I can take them back Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed:
quote:Originally posted by HTWLSS:
You can't order from the SSOA until we have the pre-order page ready!
Teri do you know when you will have the forms . I would like to order one but will be away from the computer (on vac.) the 1st 2 weeks in July.I will be at BG so if you need any delivered to the Detroit area I can take them back
I don't know when they'll be ready, but I won't leave you out.
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
quote:Originally posted by HTWLSS:
quote:Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed:
quote:Originally posted by HTWLSS:
You can't order from the SSOA until we have the pre-order page ready!
Teri do you know when you will have the forms . I would like to order one but will be away from the computer (on vac.) the 1st 2 weeks in July.I will be at BG so if you need any delivered to the Detroit area I can take them back
I don't know when they'll be ready, but I won't leave you out.
Thanks Posted by HailUofM (Member # 1430) on :
quote:Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed:
quote:Originally posted by HTWLSS:
You can't order from the SSOA until we have the pre-order page ready!
Teri do you know when you will have the forms . I would like to order one but will be away from the computer (on vac.) the 1st 2 weeks in July.I will be at BG so if you need any delivered to the Detroit area I can take them back
I'm north of Detroit, but won't be able to get to BG. If things can be arranged, I'd wouldn't mind coming down your way to pick one up, as I am definately interested in getting one of these cars.
Posted by Sizzle (Member # 503) on :
I can't make BG either, but I'd like one Teri please.
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
As long as you set it up with Teri I'll bring them back .
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
We'll have a reservation form online soon.
Since they come 6 to a case, we'll encourage a group purchase so B.G. attendees can take some home with them for distribution to other SSOA members.
Final price won't be determined until we get the invoice for the total cost of the job + freight.
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
Teri looks like you can put me down for a case
ss-rs-z Sizzle Hail UofM & mine
Have all said they would like one 2 left in the case for who would like one back in the area Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
Thank You very much Posted by HailUofM (Member # 1430) on :
quote:Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed: Teri looks like you can put me down for a case
ss-rs-z Sizzle Hail UofM & mine
Have all said they would like one 2 left in the case for who would like one back in the area
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We were supposed to get some time to sell our portion of the run first. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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