2017 818 Calendar Ordering Thread

[Taz Rules]

Hi all

My name is Taz, and over the past several years, I've done a calendar for the GTM owners featuring their own builds. Its become an annual tradition. I do it for essentially the cost of production and shipping, not for profit. (There's a story there, but its a long one and I won't bore you.)

Anyway, this year I have been given permission to do a calendar for each Factory Five model's ownership group. I'm curious if there is enough interest in the 818 community here. I'm attaching three images from previous GTM calendars so you can get an idea of what I'm doing....

Also, please feel free to ask your GTM bretheren on the forum whether or not they have been happy with previous calendars.

In order to start, the first thing I need is pics of your cars. 12 owners, 12 cars.

Lets, get them in, boys!

Requirements:
Minimum 3200 pixels wide, decent quality

Requests:
Car photo - multiple photos from different angles.
Engine bay photo
In the past on the GTM calendar, each month has featured an automotive quote. This can be your own "catch phrase" or saying, or a quote by someone famous. (Example: "Its not a throttle, its a detonator" - Jeremy Clarkson)

Information:
FFR chassis number
Engine type (and horsepower number if you like)
Owner Name
Owner location (city/state)
Does your car have a name?
anything else you want included (featured in magazine? special build features? unique stuff?)

Please send info and images via email to taz-rules@shaw.ca

Ordering will be done on a different thread.

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[Lumpyguy]

Love this idea, my pics will come soon

[Taz Rules]

Looking forward to it, Lumpyguy! Don't forget the info!

Need 11 more!

FYI, in the past, calendars have cost $25 shipped to the US (Europe adds a couple of bucks). I'll keep them at that price. This covers the cost of printing and postage. (As I said, I do this for reasons other than profit, which is good, since there is none! LOL)
Ideally they are finished, ordered and printed by the end of november, paid orders are shipped in the first week of december so they arrive by Christmas.

[Lumpyguy]

I sent you a Private email


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[Canadian818]

I'd buy one, but definitely can be in it yet.

[Frank818]

If you do it next year too, I'll be in with pictures and would buy one (or more).

[Edgeman]

He also has put unfinished cars in so don't hesitate to send your photos in.

[Taz Rules]

He also has put unfinished cars in so don't hesitate to send your photos in.

Yes I have...and had them look pretty good, too!


I don't mind build shots...these are cars we build, after all!

[Pearldrummer7]

Taz- just sent you an email with my car stuff. I'm in to buy one, too! This is awesome!

[RetroRacing]

OUr stuff on the way to you this week.
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[Taz Rules]

Currently sitting on 3 submissions.

Not really enough to do a calendar, so I need 9 more guys who are proud of their ride to step up!

[Lumpyguy]

I think this is neat, it's a good way to show off our cars.

[brian b 36]

6077860779 #299 06 sti 5 spd n windham ct brian boissonneault

[svanlare]

definitely interested in a calendar, let me get some build shots to you after I get home late this weekend.

[Frank818]

6077860779 #299 06 sti 5 spd n windham ct brian boissonneault

Hey Brian! I'll ask again, what are those rear side reflectors, or are they side markers?

[brian b 36]

they are rear lights out of a 97-01 crv
the mirrors are delsol the wheels are hydro dipped candy apple red carbon fiber

[Frank818]

Tnx Brian, I thought so, I had those in sight for a long time but went with Challenger's markers, wanted all the same in 4 corner but those CRVs look cleaner and are smaller. Good move since you don't need front markers.

[Lumpyguy]

I just sent you a bunch more pics, thanks

[Taz Rules]

Sitting on 6 818 submissions. Thank you.

That's enough, as I can do two months each if need be. But I'd love to get some more guys!

As an aside, the 65 Coupe is a go, with a similar response to the 818. Cobra calendar is already full with spares, and GTM has 3 open spaces.

[SoCalK61000]

Sitting on 6 818 submissions. Thank you.

That's enough, as I can do two months each if need be. But I'd love to get some more guys!

As an aside, the 65 Coupe is a go, with a similar response to the 818. Cobra calendar is already full with spares, and GTM has 3 open spaces.

I'm in!!!!! But I need to add a couple more parts to the car this weekend before I can get you the pics. Cars not 100% but it's darn close

[Taz Rules]

Look forward to it SoCal!

Still got 3 openings.......

[Pearldrummer7]

If we get down to just one opening and can't find someone else, we could throw FFR's prototype car up for a page. That said, I'd rather it be community members!

[RM1SepEx]

I'll take some photos tomorrow, I want to show the oak interior too...

[SoCalK61000]

Look forward to it SoCal!

Still got 3 openings.......

Pm sent. Need a week for pics and on track pics

[Taz Rules]

PM replied to....
looking forward to the pics

[Wayne Presley]

I have pics of mine

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/818-build%201/IMG_9695_zpsecd25407.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/818-build%201/IMG_9695_zpsecd25407.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/818-build%201/IMG_9919_zpsa822e8eb.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/818-build%201/IMG_9919_zpsa822e8eb.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/818-build%201/IMG_9930_zpscacf6312.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/818-build%201/IMG_9930_zpscacf6312.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/818-build%201/IMG_9957_zpsa8e8fa5a.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/818-build%201/IMG_9957_zpsa8e8fa5a.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/818-build%201/IMG_9971_zps473995ac.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/818-build%201/IMG_9971_zps473995ac.jpg.html)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/vcpinjectionpb/818-build%201/IMG_9975_zps70be1583.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/vcpinjectionpb/media/818-build%201/IMG_9975_zps70be1583.jpg.html)

[nkw8181]

I'll get some pics to you after this weekend :)

[Taz Rules]

UPDATES....

Over the past 3 days I have managed to get all the invoices out!!!!!! (Finally!)

If you placed an order, you should have an invoice in your inbox. (Thank you, btw, to those who have already paid so quickly!)

If you do not have an invoice, then I do not have your order. If you have ordered, but I missed it, or somehow you don't have an invoice, shoot me an email at taz-rules@shaw.ca so I can get you sorted out.
I've had a couple of people say they've had problems with Paypal. If you have problems, you can try the Paypal help line at 1-877-569-1116 toll free, or you can contact me about an alternate payment arrangement. (A couple of people have mailed money orders)

ALSO>>>
VERY IMPORTANT


Check your invoice to make sure it is correct!!!! My fat fingers are not perfect, and I'd rather catch mistakes early! Pay special attention to the type of calendar (Coupe vs Roadster vs GTM, etc....caught one mistake I made there!) and also to the shipping address. I want everyone to be happy with what they get, and when they get it, so just go over your invoice before paying it so I can fix any flubs.

Calendars go to the printer on Monday, and should be shipping by the end of the week.

It's not too late to add your name to the list! Though the later we get, the less likely they will be there in time for Christmas.

Sample month:
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[SoCalK61000]

UPDATES....

Over the past 3 days I have managed to get all the invoices out!!!!!! (Finally!)

If you placed an order, you should have an invoice in your inbox. (Thank you, btw, to those who have already paid so quickly!)

If you do not have an invoice, then I do not have your order. If you have ordered, but I missed it, or somehow you don't have an invoice, shoot me an email at taz-rules@shaw.ca so I can get you sorted out.
I've had a couple of people say they've had problems with Paypal. If you have problems, you can try the Paypal help line at 1-877-569-1116 toll free, or you can contact me about an alternate payment arrangement. (A couple of people have mailed money orders)

ALSO>>>
VERY IMPORTANT


Check your invoice to make sure it is correct!!!! My fat fingers are not perfect, and I'd rather catch mistakes early! Pay special attention to the type of calendar (Coupe vs Roadster vs GTM, etc....caught one mistake I made there!) and also to the shipping address. I want everyone to be happy with what they get, and when they get it, so just go over your invoice before paying it so I can fix any flubs.

Calendars go to the printer on Monday, and should be shipping by the end of the week.

It's not too late to add your name to the list! Though the later we get, the less likely they will be there in time for Christmas.

Sample month:
61575



I dont have an invoice or anything, you get my email?

[RM1SepEx]

I love the sample! :rolleyes: It's my new wallpaper too :cool:

[Taz Rules]

Hey SoCal

Sent you a couple of PMs, I THINK I got your email, but I'm not 100% sure, so I want to confirm some info.

[bbjones121]

Can I get calendar?

[Taz Rules]

Can I get calendar?
PM on its way

[Coolspot]

Interested in buying one too

[Wayne Presley]

I got a preview of the calendar and he's doing an awesome job

[Bob_n_Cincy]

send me an invoice
Bob

[Pearldrummer7]

Looks great so far, Ash! When about should we expect these to show up?

Thanks for putting this together :)

[Taz Rules]

Coolspot.....sorry for the delay....
check your PM inbox

[Taz Rules]

Printer had a slight delay (!), but calendars should be shipping on Tuesday.

If you haven't paid your invoice yet, best hurry! Only paid orders will ship. There's still a couple of invoices sent that people haven't paid yet, so please check your inbox.

Also, the good news from this is that there's still time for a last-minute order, if you want one, but haven't sent your request to taz-rules@shaw.cayet.

[CU9DZ]

Hi Taz. I just sent you an email. Hopefully it's not too late to order. CU9DZ

[CU9DZ]

OK. I just paid the invoice. My car is put away for the New England winter. In the spring I can do some cosmetic upgrades.
Davis

[Taz Rules]

calendars shipping today

[Canadian818]

Thanks again for squeezing my tarty behind in last minute!

[AZPete]

. . . squeezing my tarty behind . . .

Frank, that is very personal confession and a visual image that I cannot erase!

Oh wait, did you mean "tardy" as in late, or did you mean "tarty" as "like a tart, ****ty, whorish". Maybe a Freudian slip. ;)

[Taz Rules]

You have no idea what he had to do to get a damn calendar!

FWIW, all the 818 calendars are gone now. Including the one I printed for myself! LOL It's going to one of a few late orders.

That said, I can still order more if there is demand, but be aware that there is no way any new orders will be printed and shipped in time for Christmas!


There are some cool cars in this one...I can't wait to hear peoples' reactions when these puppies start arriving.

[Taz Rules]

EXTRA 818 Calendars available!


Thanks to a screw up by the printer, I got some extra 818 calendars.

All the other calendars are sold completely out, but I still got some for you guys! First come, first served...
same ordering as before, and though I don't think that new orders will make it by Christmas, they certainly will by the new year if you act quickly!

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[Canadian818]

Oh wait, did you mean "tardy" as in late, or did you mean "tarty" as "like a tart, ****ty, whorish". Maybe a Freudian slip. ;)

Yes, definitely meant "tardy", but there's no point in editing it now, lol.


You have no idea what he had to do to get a damn calendar!


You said you wouldn't tell, haha

[Taz Rules]

I've gotten a few emails from guys who say they've arrived...but none from the 818 guys yet!
Anybody got theirs yet?

[bbjones121]

Nothing yet

[Hindsight]

Haven't received mine yet either but am looking forward to it.

[Samiam1017]

i ordered a gtm and 818 calendar didn't receive either as of today

[BN]

I got m yesterday thanks(818)

[SoCalK61000]

Haven't gotten mine yet

[Coolspot]

Got mine 2 days ago, looks nice, good job THX

[Lumpyguy]

got mine as well, Looks great. looking forward to June to look at my car all month long!

[Taz Rules]

Merry Christmas. Hopefully the last of the calendars get there today. I'm really upset at the shipping this year!

Everything this year seems to be happening later than in previous years. Doesn't that figure? The first time I try to do multiple calendars, and Murphy's Law rears its ugly head at every turn.

I know it doesn't help to give excuses, but I'll tell you what happened. The printer told me that the calendars would be ready on the 9th (A Friday, and already a week behind my preferred schedule), and I had planned to ship on the 10th (over the weekend). But they had an equipment failure, and the tech didn't get their printer fixed until the following Monday (the 13th).

I got my calendars on the morning of the 14th, and allowing a couple of hours to address all 100+ envelopes, got everything sent out at the post office on that afternoon (14th). The postal service says usually 5-7 days, and "guarantees" mail to the US in 7-9 days, which puts delivery between the 21st and 23rd. Damn. Too close. Priority shipping would have added over $10 per envelope, or $1000 overall in postage. I sent the single and two-calendar orders through lettermail, as I was assured that would be faster than shipping as a parcel or packet. (Unfortunately, it also means no tracking number)

But all I could do is pray. I've gotten quite a few emails that people have received their calendars in places like California and Georgia between the 21st and yesterday (23rd). Unfortunately, that doesn't appear to be everybody. Hopefully the rest are only one day behind.

I guess in perspective, its a first-world problem. But that still doesn't mean I have to like it!!!!

Hopefully everybody has a merry Christmas, and all your families are safe and warm!

[AZPete]

Nicely done, Taz. Since I have been away for Christmas I don't know what day it arrived but it was waiting in my mailbox. Did I mention you did a good job? Thanks.

[svanlare]

Mine landed in time for Christmas. Nice job and thank you.

[Taz Rules]

Dec. 29th.

If you have not yet received your calendar by this afternoon, please email me. taz-rules@shaw.ca
Thank you.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Dec. 29th.

If you have not yet received your calendar by this afternoon, please email me. taz-rules@shaw.ca
Thank you.

Got mine 12-28 in Cincinnati , Thanks Ash, looks great.
It was postmarked 12-15 Canada.
Bob

[CU9DZ]

I am in Mass. Did not get mine yet. Does it come rolled up or flat?
CU9DZ

[GlenMN]

Haven't seen mine yet either.

[Taz Rules]

Email sent to Cu9DZ
PM sent to Glen MN

[Hindsight]

Received mine today - thanks!

[GlenMN]

Taz told me he's working hard on tracking down the undelivered ones, but I'll be happy to get mine whenever it arrives, it's not even 2017 yet.

Thanks for putting it all together, I hope a few hiccups aren't too discouraging because I'm sure a lot of people appreciate the effort you've put into it. :cool:

[Maximus]

Mine arrived here in Virginia yesterday, thanks!

[Taz Rules]

OK, where to start.

The good news....
According to several emails I received yesterday and this morning, calendars continue to trickle in. This should continue over the next few days.

The bad news....
This is really annoying me, and I just want to swear a blue streak.

Anyways, I spent 3 hours on the phone on Thursday with the head office of the Post Office. I spoke to a guy, then his supervisor, then his supervisor, then his manager.

The short version of what came of that conversation is as follows...(after all of their excuse-making and trying to blame everyone and everything but their own organization) "Anomalous weather events" (his words...I would have said "storms") "caused multiple flight delays and cancellations, resulting in deliveries being likewise delayed for several days." He also said that ExpressPost and Priority Post (the guys who pay $30-70 for a letter to be delivered) take priority, so regular mail, like mine, gets bumped. He suggested that everything should be delivered by Tuesday or Wednesday (Jan 2nd or 3rd).

Since my printer is closed until Tuesday anyway, all we can do is sit and wait, and hope more deliveries show up. In 4 years of doing the GTM calendars, I've never had this problem.

I have a plan to fix this at my own expense, and have communicated this to everyone who has emailed me with a shipping problem. If you contacted me, and haven't gotten an email, I apologize, and ask that you contact me at taz-rules@shaw.ca. Also, contact me if your calendars aren't delivered by Tuesday, please.

Again, I apologize profusely to all who have had this issue. I'm really sorry for the delay. I feel terrible about this.

Taz

[Samiam1017]

i got both of mine a few days ago thx

[RM1SepEx]

Sadly, I have an update, just got the mail, comes damn late now... I received just an envelope, ripped open fully on two sides, postmarked 12-15-16

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62493

UGH

sorry for the crappy photos

[Wayne Presley]

Mine was ripped open but luckily all 3 calendars were still inside

[Canadian818]

Mine was waiting for me when I got back from vacation. Great work, I expect I'll have to get a poster made when my car is done.

[Pearldrummer7]

Love the calendar. Keith's quote is great. Can't wait for my own month, too! Thanks so much for doing this, Ash!

[GlenMN]

Got mine today!

[RM1SepEx]

Ash took care of my empty envelope already, thanks! GR8 customer service

[SixStar]

Both mine came, just barely still inside the package, I'm guessing the ribbing took it's toll on the envelope during shipping.

The ratio of gel coat to paint/wrap is amazing! Y'all need some color!!!! :D

[RM1SepEx]

The ratio of gel coat to paint/wrap is amazing! Y'all need some color!!!! :D

My fiberglass/gel coat is still in the process of popping gel coat defects, I'm so glad that I didn't paint her. I'll go wrap or dip her when I'm ready to commit to the fiberglass and gel coat holding up!

[Taz Rules]

Both mine came, just barely still inside the package, I'm guessing the ribbing took it's toll on the envelope during shipping.

The ratio of gel coat to paint/wrap is amazing! Y'all need some color!!!! :D

I can only work with the pics I'm given! :cool:
Besides...racers always want to save weight. Ever lift a gallon of paint?

[Taz Rules]

OK...Finally and at long last...

It seems all calendars have found their homes.
(with the exception of four orders...two of whom got the wrong calendars:confused:
, for which I've re-sent the correct ones;
one whose envelope was delivered empty, which I've also corrected;
and one individual who has moved and is still waiting for his forwarded mail to arrive.)

If you are NOT one of the four individuals singled out above, and still have not gotten your calendar, LET ME KNOW NOW! (Oh, yeah, there were 3 late orders within the last few days. You know who you are. Give it a few days, please)

ALSO....
You may have noticed certain events...Barrett Jackson, Daytona 500, Indy 500, Bonneville Speed Week, 25 Hours of Thunderhill, and a few others...are on the calendar.

If you think of another event that should be included on next year's calendars, please let me know.

[THE FURNACE]

Sorry, posted on wrong thread. Received calendar today (late order). Thanks Taz, looks great. Thanks to all of you that contributed. Todd, your car looks amazing !

[bbjones121]

Thanks for calendar. It is at work in my cube.

[RM1SepEx]

Canadian PO must use old mules or dead ponies... reshipped 10-11 days ago :( still not here

[Taz Rules]

They say 7-10 business days, so figure 2 weeks. Let me know when it arrives.

[CU9DZ]

Yes i received my 818 calendar a few days ago. I was one of the very few people who was sent the wrong calendar. Thanks for fixing the problem. Also was sorry to read about Ben and his crashed #295 which is the Sept car of the month.
Davis