Gary Lewis Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Things are coming together for the show. On the table below are the main things that will be given away, including: Trophies: In priority order they are Best Paint; Best Engine; Closest To Stock (pre-2000 model year); Best Upgrades; People's Favorite; Farthest Driven. Any one truck can only win one category, and should one be voted to win two it will receive the trophy for the highest priority category. Gift Cards: We currently have three $25 gift certificates from NPD & two $25 ones from LMC. But today I got commitment from 4WP for two $25 ones. So at seven certificates and six trophies I'll have to get creative. http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/uploads/6/5/8/7/65879365/thinking-26_orig.jpg Catalogs: NPD sent about 40 of their 1948 - 79 catalogs and ~20 of their 1980 - 96 catalogs. Tee Shirts: NPD sent four shirts. But shirts are hard things to give away as they don't fit everyone, so I'm not sure what I want to do with these. Suggestions? Caps: LMC sent ~15 caps. May give one to the first 15 entrants we have. Coozies: With what LMC sent and the left-overs from last year we have ~24. Stickers & Cards: And we have quite a few left overs of these from last year. Grab Bags: Lots left over from last year. On the catalogs, coozies, stickers, and cards I think I'll just let the folks that walk in pick up what they want and put the things in a grab bag. I don't see a need to pre-fill the grab bags as we did last year as we had some left over - which I had to go through and pitch the out-of-date catalogs and retrieve the stickers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Very nice assortment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrother-84 Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Will be a nice gathering! Sorry to live so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 Will be a nice gathering! Sorry to live so far! Thanks, guys. Jeff - You can always move from the Frozen North. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Thanks for reaching out to these places Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 Thanks for reaching out to these places Gary Welcome. I did reach out to some others but was turned down. For instance, Rock Auto has been a supporter in times past, but not this year and I don't know why. I hope to get back in touch with them after the show and find out why they said no. Perhaps I can make it better for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_S85 Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 For the T-shirts is a hard thing to give away in a sense due to sizing. I noticed most companies that ship free shirts with their orders they tend to ship shirts that are either XL or XXL to ensure they are a one size fits all. But then you have the issue with the shirt being way too big and baggy on someone. Id say mark the bags with the shirts size and be a first come first serve kind of deal for people that want the shirts but thats just me. Im not sure how other gathers do the shirts, I know the Crown Victoria club I am in they sell the shirts but its the club shirts for the gatherings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 For the T-shirts is a hard thing to give away in a sense due to sizing. I noticed most companies that ship free shirts with their orders they tend to ship shirts that are either XL or XXL to ensure they are a one size fits all. But then you have the issue with the shirt being way too big and baggy on someone. Id say mark the bags with the shirts size and be a first come first serve kind of deal for people that want the shirts but thats just me. Im not sure how other gathers do the shirts, I know the Crown Victoria club I am in they sell the shirts but its the club shirts for the gatherings. They sent one Large and three XL's. So yes, it is going to be a problem having the right size as the XL's will look like a tent on some people. I do have several Gary's Garagemahal shirts in various sizes and intend to outfit the teens with those so they are easily identified as "workers". And, so when they need to send someone to talk to me about a price they can say "He's wearing a shirt like this." But if I have leftovers from that I could give a shirt to each of the six winners - assuming I have the right sizes... Maybe you are right - give them away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machspeed Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 They sent one Large and three XL's. So yes, it is going to be a problem having the right size as the XL's will look like a tent on some people. I do have several Gary's Garagemahal shirts in various sizes and intend to outfit the teens with those so they are easily identified as "workers". And, so when they need to send someone to talk to me about a price they can say "He's wearing a shirt like this." But if I have leftovers from that I could give a shirt to each of the six winners - assuming I have the right sizes... Maybe you are right - give them away! Gary, thank you for all that you do in promoting the interest and passion that so many of us have for these trucks. I know personally, it goes far beyond the website too! Sure wished I could make the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanSavage Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Excellent! I must have missed: when and where is show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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