SCMC 2008 Calendar

[cobrabitn]

What do y'all think about an SCMC wall calendar for 2008 with photos of SCMC events and member's cars on the calendar. Most likely the standard size like 10x10 with a flip up to make it 10 x 20? I'm getting the pricing now so I cannot give you a figure just yet. Your thoughts??

Update 12-21-07

Front Cover: (15 photos of various SCMC member's Cobras!)

Calendar Photos by Month

January - Phil Saglimbene - 1993 Vibrant Red SVT Mustang Cobra
February - Tony Sorrentino - 1994 Rio Red SVT Cobra Coupe
March - Brian Groth - 1995 Crystal White SVT Mustang Cobra R
April - Tom Sutton - 1996 Mystic SVT Cobra Coupe
May - Tom Crews - 1997 Crystal White SVT Cobra Coupe
June - Steve Childs - 1998 Bright Atlantic Blue SVT Cobra Convertible
July - Pat Madigan - 1999 Rio Red SVT Cobra Convertible
August - Bruce Cameron - 2000 Performance Red SVT Cobra R
September - Ed Burwell - 2001 Laser Red SVT Cobra Convertible
October - Larry Meyer - 2003 Zinc Yellow SVT Cobra Coupe
November - Allan Scott - 2004 Redfire SVT Cobra Coupe
December - Todd Litz - 2007 Black Shelby GT 500 Convertible

Back Cover - Chris Hull - 2004 Torch Red SVT Cobra Coupe

The pricing is as follows:

$25.00 and includes shipping for anyone who wants to buy one. These are limited to 200 calendars so when we run out, we run out!

SCMC Members get a $5.00 discount so their cost will be $20.00 and includes shipping. We're not making a ton of $$ off of these, mostly just enough to cover the cost and my time and energy as well as send some complimentary calendars out to our sponsors who literally gave us thousands of dollars this year. I think they deserve one, don't you?

I've attached a "beta" front cover as this is NOT the cover but one of two samples that were given to me to select. This is the one I did not select so I'm going to post a "highly edited teaser" for you all to look at. You will like the cover and you will like the calendar, that I can assure you. Most of you know I am pretty picky when it comes to stuff like this especially when it involves SCMC and this is why it has taken longer than I thought. I'm posting this so Edmond can host it up in the store (He needed the photo). You will need your SCMC number and to select if you are a member or not in order to get a discount. If your membership is expired, please do not select that you are a member, believe me, I will check to verify your member status and if you are not a member, your transaction will be voided.

There are no discounts for multiple quantity because the cost is too close to offer that. We're ordering 200 calendars, not 2000 so cost is more when you order a small quantity. The 12 inch by 12 inch (Opens to 12 x 24) calendars have a 100 lb cover front and back and high gloss paper inside that you can flip up with a spiral bound top. My sample calendar looks awesome with the exception of three photos I thought needed some more work and some text changes, hence, the hold up.

Total Calendar Production = 200
Calendars Available for Purchase = 128

[red04svtcobra]

I think that would be SAAAWEEEET, Tony. Would you have people post up some high resolution pics and then have someone choose the cars? If doing this can I suggest that the minimum size for the picture needed be no less than 1600X1200 pixels for the pictures to be as crisp as possible on the calendar. Maybe you already know this but thought I'd just mention it just in case you didn't. I would hate to have someone post up a pic that looks good on the computer at say 640X480 and then when you try and blow it up it becomes so pixelated that it becomes unusable. :thumbsup: Anyways, maybe you already know all this. I would definately be a buyer of one or 2 if you decided to do this!!!!:D

[nckissfan]

I think it is a great idea, but how do you choose just 12 cars from a lot of 550+??

[red04svtcobra]

I think how most forums that do this is they have about 2 or 3 people either officers or just some people that are randomly picked to vote that year. And you can't have your car in the calendar 2 years in a row. It can be done, it just that people have to understand that obviously not everyone can make it in the calendar for that year and that there is always next year. I don't know how Tony plans on doing it or if he plans on doing it but that is how most do it.

[RF Cobra]

You know my thoughts since we've talked about the idea before, I think it's a great idea. Too bad we probably can't put a picture in the space for each day of the year, that would provide space for more photos but might increase the price.

It would be nice if we could put photos on the days we have events scheduled though (like they did on the 2007 Ford calendar Parkway gave out for holidays and other special days). That would be awesome to be able to have an event picture on those days.

[red04svtcobra]

You know my thoughts since we've talked about the idea before, I think it's a great idea. Too bad we probably can't put a picture in the space for each day of the year, that would provide space for more photos but might increase the price.

It would be nice if we could put photos on the days we have events scheduled though (like they did on the 2007 Ford calendar Parkway gave out for holidays and other special days). That would be awesome to be able to have an event picture on those days.That would be cool too, that way there are more than 12 cars that can be in the calendar. You can also make it a 13 month calendar too.

[tazzracing1]

I think it would be a great idea. I know I will buy 1-2

[RF Cobra]

A very long game of "eeny meenie miney mo?" :scratch:


I was going to suggest a 47 year calendar but at around $1,175.00 each that might be cost prohibitive.


I think it is a great idea, but how do you choose just 12 cars from a lot of 550+??

[scorpio]

id buy a couple.

[cobrabitn]

It would be as follows:

January - 1993 model including R model
February - 1994 model including pace car
March - 1995 model including R model
April - 1996 model
May - 1997 model
June - 1998 model
July - 1999 model
August - 2000 model Cobra R
September - 2001 model
October - 2003 model
November - 2004 model
December - 2007 model

It will be a high res photo for the top half with the calendar portion as the bottom half. Then there will be some inserts with other member's cars in them with their name listed below it. For example, we use Steve Childs' VIR photo for the 1998 model but then have different color shots at different angles for say Rich Riley with his 1998 Chrome Yellow Coupe. We would list Rich's name below the photo of his car. I would even like to see members in some of the photos. I don't think we need to get too complicated for a first year, I'd say whoever has the highest resolution photo with the least amount of background in it or an action shot. So we can have more than 12 photos for the calendar, just that they all won't be the cover page for that month, make sense?

I've already got the idea for the cover and I would like to be able to sell 200 of them if possible??

I know we can list SCMC events on the calendar but I am not sure about the photos as they may add too much to the cost, not sure??? Don't want the first one to be too complicated. I can see some burnout pics from Drag Day, and some car show pics from Parkway, as well as open track pics from VIR or Gingerman. I've got literally thousands of pictures from the past ten years so we shouldn't have a shortage there. As far as submitting samples, I agree with you Chris but if you want to post a "smaller sample" of a high res photo then I think that is the way to go.

It'll also contain stats, production numbers, as well as colors of each model year Cobra/Shelby GT 500. Again, something quick, easy, and can be finished before the first of the year...

[nckissfan]

I like your idea, Tony. I will buy at least two of them, if not a few more.

[comprepsvo]

I'll take one also.

Thanks

Ben

[RF Cobra]

Gotta have a redfire for November! ;)


If it works out and we get a good enough response to do it again I would suggest making the 2009 ones early enough that we could offer them for sale at the 2008 Parkway show. Mabye even have an '08 calendar on display at VIR next year (and other events prior to Parkway) for people to view and place advance orders for the 2009 calendar.

[red04svtcobra]

Now I have an excuse to go take some more pics of the car, BUYYYYAH!!!
Naw Alan I think a torch red needs to be for Nov., LOL:D

[flynfink]

I'm in for two..

And I know where there's a really nice 99 rio red vert...

[red04svtcobra]

Double post sorry

[red04svtcobra]

It would be as follows:

January - 1993 model including R model
February - 1994 model including pace car
March - 1995 model including R model
April - 1996 model
May - 1997 model
June - 1998 model
July - 1999 model
August - 2000 model Cobra R
September - 2001 model
October - 2003 model
November - 2004 model
December - 2007 model

As far as submitting samples, I agree with you Chris but if you want to post a "smaller sample" of a high res photo then I think that is the way to go.

The reason I mentioned this is because if you are going to be doing a big picture then the pic needs to be a high resolution one with lots of pixels ( you can always shrink a digital pic and still remain crisp but can't blow up a small pic into a big pic without it becomeing very pixelated). Now if what you are saying is it will be OK to post up your pics here on the forum as a sample of what you have in a smaller resolution and then email you the real resolution size to you if chosen then I can see that. I may be totally off in left field as to what you are saying I don't know, and if I am I'm sorry.
Now as far as choosing specific years for certain months maybe kinda difficult to do and if you don't mind can I making a suggestion? The vast majority of this whole forum is 03-04 cobras. Granted there are other year cobras on here but not as many as the Terminators, so it will be easier to choose a less populated year cobra than it would be to choose a more populated year for just 1 month. What if the month with the certain year cobra doesn't get a submission in, then what do you do? Another senerio, what if only 1 guy with a certain year cobra for that specific month is the only one every year to submit his or her car, would he be in it every year? Now lets say there are over 100 submissions for another year cobra and are fighting for 1 spot in the calendar, I think it would be more difficult to just chose 1 car out of all of them to fill 1 month than it would be to chose 1 car out of say 10 submissions for another month. I hope I didn't confuse anyone, and I think this is an awesome way to get more members involved. Whatever you chose Tony, it will turn out great I am sure. I just feel as if it could be more open, and that way everyone has an equal chance at getting the spotlight. There are many very nice cobras, some of the best looking IMHO.
Anyways, I hope I didn't piss anyone off with my suggestions here its just that I was sitting here thinking about it.:thumbsup:
Either way I am still going to buy 2-3!!

[nckissfan]

the calender should be open to all members, and should be expressed to the members through the monthly newsletter. It wouldn't be fair to someone that doesn't frequent the boards. There are a lot of members that don't come to the forums, as that is not their thing. I don't think there are that many more Termies than non-termies on this board.

[RF Cobra]

Tony was saying you could post low res samples of a high res picture. I shoot 3008x2000 for club pics so the ones I send to Tony wont be a problem. :)

I don't think it is going to be that big of a deal that people will be fighting over it. I don't think torch red would look very good for Nov. though.:spoke: ;)

Like Mike said, the news update emails Tony sends can be used to get the word out to everyone and they can start flooding Tony's email with pics. :D
We have a good mix from pretty much all the years and pictures from events can be used to fill in any gaps. There should be enough that there wouldn't be any repeats for quite some time. '93s would probably be the one with the fewest pics to choose from. I think we probably should start simple for the first one like Tony said, especially since it is almost December already. The first one may have to be limited to what Tony has on hand to pick from due to time constraints with members able to submit pics starting with the 2009 calendar since there would be a little more time to put it together. Or the word will have to get out quickly and everyone told they have to get any pics they want to submit sent in ASAP if they want it to be considered.



The reason I mentioned this is because if you are going to be doing a big picture then the pic needs to be a high resolution one with lots of pixels. Now if what you are saying is it will be OK to post up your pics here on the forum as a sample of what you have in a smaller resolution and then email you the real resolution size to you if chosen then I can see that. I may be totally off in left field as to what you are saying I don't know, and if I am I'm sorry.

Now as far as choosing specific years for certain months maybe kinda difficult to do and if you don't mind can I making a suggestion? The vast majority of this whole forum is 03-04 cobras. Granted there are other year cobras on here but not as many as the Terminators, so it will be easier to choose a less populated year cobra than it would be to choose a more populated year for just 1 month. What if the month with the certain year cobra doesn't get a submission in, then what do you do? Another senerio, what if only 1 guy with a certain year cobra for that specific month is the only one every year to submit his or her car, would he be in it every year? Now lets say there are over 100 submissions for another year cobra and are fighting for 1 spot in the calendar, I think it would be more difficult to just chose 1 car out of all of them to fill 1 month than it would be to chose 1 car out of say 10 submissions for another month. I hope I didn't confuse anyone, and I think this is an awesome way to get more members involved. Whatever you chose Tony, it will turn out great I am sure. I just feel as if it could be more open, and that way everyone has an equal chance at getting the spotlight. There are many very nice cobras, some of the best looking IMHO.
Anyways, I hope I didn't piss anyone off with my suggestions here its just that I was sitting here thinking about it.:thumbsup:
Either way I am still going to buy 2-3!!

[97whitevert]

I think the perfect 2003 car is sonic blue! and
especially one who's owner's birthday is in OCTOBER!! :bounce::bounce::bounce:

Any shots of my cars that anyone has my permission to use.:D :thumbsup:

[nckissfan]

I think the perfect 2003 car is sonic blue! and
especially one who's owner's birthday is in OCTOBER!! :bounce::bounce::bounce:

Any shots of my cars that anyone has my permission to use.:D :thumbsup:it can be captioned, the dirtiest Sonic in the club:rotf:

[red04svtcobra]

I understand where everyones coming from. Didn't mean to make it sound like there wasn't a good mixture of cars to choose from.
Allan I still think torch red is the hottest color! Lol.

[cobrabitn]

All good ideas everyone and Allan you hit it right on the head. Also, I'll send a message out to all club members to submit photos for the next two weeks. It won't be perfect the first time but if we can have a couple of volunteers to do the 2009 calendar during the year, that would be cool. Let's not forget, 2009 is the club's tenth anniversary, too. :thumbsup:

[red04svtcobra]

I think a 10th anniv. cobra on the cover of the calendar for the clubs 10th anniv. would be kinda cool. :D

[nckissfan]

or a picture of the Grand Poobah in front of his three snakes, since he is the one who allows us to be a part of this madness:D

[tazzracing1]

Tony needs to go buy and 10th and he would be all set for the cover of the calender

[tlitz]

I just had my Shelby redone by Shelby in Las Vegas on 11-01-07.
I was one of 15 people that attended the 40th anniversary party and fund raiser for Carroll Shelby Children foundation.This was a once in a life time event and I am very fortunate to have atteneded!
All 15 Shelby GT 500 were redone to be 40th anniversary Shelby. These 15 are the only ones personnel signed by Carroll Shelby.
They are only making 300 40th anniversary conversion.
Here is what is included.

40th Anniversary

Here are the parameters of the 40th Anniversary cars.

You must own a 2007 GT500
Coupe $11,250
or Convertible $12,499
Tax not included.

CONTENTS

Exterior

Carbon fiber front fascia splitter
Carbon fiber mirror covers
Carbon fiber rocker panels
Aluminum hood grille inserts
SHELBY deck letters
40th Anniversary badging- front grille and front fenders
Sequential tail lights
40th Anniversary silver stripes
Front and rear brake ducts
Faux Gas Cap 40th Anniversary trim ring


Interior

CSM consecutively numbered dash plaque
CSM consecutively numbered engine plaque
40th Anniversary door sill plates with CSM number
Light bar with solenoid activated brake light (convertible)
Shelby signature 40th Anniversary floor mats
Aesthetic engine kit with billet fluid caps and oil dipstick handle
Center Gauge cluster with Autometer Carroll Shelby Signature Carbon Fiber faced gauges (boost,
fuel pressure, oil pressure)
Aluminum Shelby map light accent
Center Console Arm Rest cover
Shelby Logo for Door Handles
Satin door lock knobs

Performance

Adjustable Pan Hard Bar
Shelby/Eibach coil over suspension
Shelby/Eibach sway bars
Borla exhaust system

Tires and Wheels

20x9” American Racing Shelby Razors (Silver, Gun Metal, Shelby Exclusive Black or Chrome as an upgrade option)
Pirelli P-Zero Nero 255/35ZR20 front and 275/35ZR20 rear

• this package is subject to change without notice
• tire substitution may be made based on availability


PERFORMANCE OPTIONS:

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY PERFORMED UPGRADES TO YOUR GT500 TUNE, WE WILL NEED THE TUNER WITH THE CAR.

600HP and 700+HP are available options on the Coupe
600HP is the max. power option available on the convertible.
600HP will be warrantied (extent of warranty to be determined), 700+HP package has NO DRIVETRAIN WARRANTY
700+HP package will use a Shelby/Kenne Bell Supercharger upgrade
The 700+HP pkg will have a one piece drive shaft

Power upgrade to 700+HP will be $10,000. This will include the Shelby/Kenne Bell Supercharger, Borla Exhaust upgrade, one piece drive shaft and labor.
You can opt for the polished supercharger for an additional $500.

Shelby Extreme-Plus Brake System (calipers available in Blue, Red, Orange or Black) $4189.98 installed. You can see them at www.shelbyperformanceparts.com (http://www.shelbyperformanceparts.com/).
Here is a picture of mine completed.
This shot would be perfect for the Calender, of which i will order 5.
Thanks,
Todd S. Litz
00123
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff207/tlitz/Shelby40th-24.jpg

[cobrabitn]

Jeff,

Submit a low res photo of your 99 here so I can look at it.

Todd, very nice!!!! :thumbsup:

Thanks! :D

[scorpio]

hope these work. i suck at taking pics. i want 2 calenders also.


http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k63/scorpioss/IMG_1655.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k63/scorpioss/IMG_1665.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k63/scorpioss/IMG_1654.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k63/scorpioss/Cars286.jpg

[flynfink]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x253/flynfink/July%202007%20Vacation/July2007vacationcobrasm.jpg

[tazzracing1]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/tazzracing1/gingerman07002-1.jpg
S.C.M.C 1142
2003 Zinc

[red04svtcobra]

I may have to end up going out this weekend and snapping a few of the cobra while the leaves are still colorful, then I will submit some.

[red04svtcobra]

hope these work. i suck at taking pics. i want 2 calenders also.


http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k63/scorpioss/IMG_1655.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k63/scorpioss/IMG_1665.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k63/scorpioss/IMG_1654.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k63/scorpioss/Cars286.jpgDid you by chance buy your cobra off svtperformance from a guy that is associated with mustang week? I am just curious because he was selling a cobra exactely like yours to the T. BTW nice pics too

[johnbasf]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x253/flynfink/July%202007%20Vacation/July2007vacationcobrasm.jpg


This gets my vote. :thumbsup:

[scorpio]

Did you by chance buy your cobra off svtperformance from a guy that is associated with mustang week? I am just curious because he was selling a cobra exactely like yours to the T. BTW nice pics too
no, i bought mine last year bone stock.thanks for the compliments.

[cobrabitn]

One of the items I look for is whether you have an SCMC decal on the windshield or a SVT Cobra Club Banner. Take a look at Bruce's photo and look at the side window. Nice scenic background, car in motion with wheels blurred, overall a very good calendar photo. Your thoughts??

Try to remember y'all that this calendar will probably grace the doors of Ford Motor Company so we want the best pics we can get in the next two weeks. I'd like to have this thing up and running before Christmas. :thumbsup:

[cobrabitn]

This is what I meant by adding an insert in the photo. You don't take too much away from the photo and you get to add another member's car in the calendar.

Jeff, you have better photos then that... :doubt: Seems I saw one a little more up close and more of those cool wheels you got on there... :thumbsup:

[RF Cobra]

I have more pictures of other people's Cobras than I do mine. Here's one of the few I have.

[cobrabitn]

That looks very good Allan and it has a window decal in it! :) Do you have one without the photographers in it? Or can you size it as a 12 in by 12 inch square and edit them out? Looks really good! :thumbsup:

[johnbasf]

One of the items I look for is whether you have an SCMC decal on the windshield or a SVT Cobra Club Banner. Take a look at Bruce's photo and look at the side window. Nice scenic background, car in motion with wheels blurred, overall a very good calendar photo. Your thoughts??

Try to remember y'all that this calendar will probably grace the doors of Ford Motor Company so we want the best pics we can get in the next two weeks. I'd like to have this thing up and running before Christmas. :thumbsup:

Jeff HAS a window decal!!!! It's a great pic.

[03blownsvt]

Tony,
Sounds like a great idea. I would buy at least two of them. Here is a pic of my cobra. Thanks.

http://s234.photobucket.com/albums/ee43/hoochfour/?action=view&current=DSC00476Small.jpg

[sssvtcobra]

This is a great idea Tony.

Here's a few pictures of mine.

[tazzracing1]

I'm up for 2

[RF Cobra]

I like Jeff's pic. I think having a historic site as the background makes it an even more interesting photo.

[97whitevert]

I like Jeff's at Gettysburg myself!!! It gets MY vote as well!

My pics from there aren't so good, car was REALLY dirty by then!

Bruce's looks good !!

I dont' have much for action shots in the cobra's, but got some good ones in the SVO!! guess that won't work though.. LOL :rotf:

[97whitevert]

I have more pictures of other people's Cobras than I do mine. Here's one of the few I have.


GOT TO get the people out of it!

[red04svtcobra]

Tony, when is the deadline for pics?

[RF Cobra]

...I'll send a message out to all club members to submit photos for the next two weeks...
:)

Tony, when is the deadline for pics?

PS - Redfire and November, the perfect combination! ;)

[cobrabitn]

Allan, I think your photo looks really cool.

So is this pic okay for the 99 model year?

[RF Cobra]

Good action shot with Pat's car.

Here's a dirty one with no people from the mountains...

[97whitevert]

TOO DIRTY!!!! I have cleaner ones than that - even with my dirty car!! That I wouldn't want to be seen on a calendar. :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[97whitevert]

I have to admit, I like the action shots better, but not have EVERY main picture be an action. I think maybe have Jeff's as main, and Pat's filling in on that one?

[97whitevert]

Should Pat's plate and name be there ? Insurance company's 'LOVE' that.. :eek: :rolleyes: And I mean not just Pat's, but anyone's that is an 'action' shot. Will need to get permission from the photographer on the professional shots? Because of copyright issues?

[nckissfan]

how about this one for the cover:rotf:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/nckissfan/Cobra%20Club/Tony3.jpg

[johnbasf]

JEFF'S FOR '99!!!! :thumbsup:

[98banana]

JEFF'S FOR '99!!!! :thumbsup:
DITTO!

[tcrews]

Here's my 1997 Cobra.....
http://www.tomcrews.com/images/Cobras.jpg

[RF Cobra]

Aww come on. Don't be such a spoil sport. That pic just goes to show that Cobra owners enjoy driving their cars! ;)

Don't worry, it got 3 baths the next day when we had to drive through 3 streams on a forestry road we used. Would have been a long walk if we had gotten stuck in one of them though.
You are right on the professional photos, permission would have to be obtained from the photographer (who would probably also want royalties for each calendar sold) which should be obtained in writing. That's why I can't use the Dragon Run IV pics of my car.

TOO DIRTY!!!! I have cleaner ones than that - even with my dirty car!! That I wouldn't want to be seen on a calendar. :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[cobrabitn]

Tom,

I need that in a high resolution so you will have to send it to me with maybe 4 megs or more so it will come out clear. Again, this is the first calendar so everyone is not going to be happy how it is done.

Tom L, I need to talk with you about something so can you e-mail me your phone number? Send it to mrmach@comporium.net.

Lisa, those photos were taken by photographers at the track or sent in by individuals for the calendar. Any photographer who takes a pic from any of our events understands that their pictures can and will be used by the club for promotional purposes including website, newsletter, advertising including calendars.

John, Tom, No need to yell, I got your pick for 99 and I'll take it into consideration.

Thanks!

[Nosjunke]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/nosjunke/Xcelr8040.jpg

Here is a pic of my 2001 Cobra

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/nosjunke/Xcelr8011.jpg

Another one top down

[johnbasf]

John, Tom, No need to yell, I got your pick for 99 and I'll take it into consideration.

Thanks!

:rolleyes:

[tcrews]

Tom,

I need that in a high resolution so you will have to send it to me with maybe 4 megs or more so it will come out clear. Again, this is the first calendar so everyone is not going to be happy how it is done.
You can get it here http://www.tomcrews.com/images/Cobra.bmp

It's 300dpi, about 6 megs. I've made 20x16" posters with smaller pictures that came out very well. It's scaled a bit because I cut out the building name behind the car from the original.

[97whitevert]

Tom's 97 is great!! Wish I had a good one of my 97; maybe I can be a small one with his. I'll need to look.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

HI Tom!!! Hope you're doing well.

[cobrabitn]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[VenomSVT]

I'll have to take some high resolution pics this weekend.:thumbsup: Everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving!

[Nosjunke]

Is posting the pictures on this thread good enough or do you want them sent to a regular email address? Mine are about 2-3MB

[cobrabitn]

Posting low res photos on this thread is good enough for now till we get the 12 cars for the calendar. The front cover will be able to absorb more Cobra photos so we'll try to get in as many as we can!

[98banana]

Here's my latest picture of the '98 banana:
http://www.slowar.com/images/DSC00250.JPG

[97whitevert]

WHOA.

Good to see ya Tom! How you and the family doing?

[98banana]

WHOA.

Good to see ya Tom! How you and the family doing?
Wonderful. We're in the lovely city of North Augusta now. I did the 100+ miles a day commute to work in Augusta for long enough (3.5 years). I finally got tired of the gas money, so now I ride a bicycle to work. :D

Anyway, Jimmy is in the Army about to be stationed at Fort Campbell in Kentucky and most likely going to Afghanistan in January. He is excited beyond words and ready to go kick some terrorist a$$! Keri is in college on a full ride, Kati is a senior and will be going to SCAD next year and Bonnie is still the bundle of joy that she's always been. And of course, Janis is her normal beautiful self.

By the way, I have serious plans of building on to the existing garage and building my next track car soon. :bounce:

[red04svtcobra]

Here's my latest picture of the '98 banana:
http://www.slowar.com/images/DSC00250.JPGWhat happened???

[97whitevert]

What happened???

Short story: 98 banana, meet Wall Rd. Atlanta.
:eek: :eek: :eek:

Geez this was years ago, but seems not so long in some ways.

[97whitevert]

Wonderful. We're in the lovely city of North Augusta now. I did the 100+ miles a day commute to work in Augusta for long enough (3.5 years). I finally got tired of the gas money, so now I ride a bicycle to work. :D

Anyway, Jimmy is in the Army about to be stationed at Fort Campbell in Kentucky and most likely going to Afghanistan in January. He is excited beyond words and ready to go kick some terrorist a$$! Keri is in college on a full ride, Kati is a senior and will be going to SCAD next year and Bonnie is still the bundle of joy that she's always been. And of course, Janis is her normal beautiful self.

By the way, I have serious plans of building on to the existing garage and building my next track car soon. :bounce:

WOW- I can hardly believe Jimmy is in the army!! Please give me his address so I can send him something! And the girls- Your family is all grown up! You should have come to the drag strip a couple weeks ago!!

Give my best to Janis!

PS: What are your mail and email addresses?

[97whitevert]

Here's my latest picture of the '98 banana:
http://www.slowar.com/images/DSC00250.JPG

Here is my vote for the 98.
:D ;)

[Cobra4me]

here is my tail of the dragon entry

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/Robk17th/IMG_0191.jpg

[RF Cobra]

If he wants to use it, I can send Tony a copy of the original of this shot that he can use.

I wondered if you were going to post this pic as one to use. :D


here is my tail of the dragon entry

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/Robk17th/IMG_0191.jpg

[98banana]

What happened???
Like Lisa said, I had an encounter with the wall at Road Atlanta coming out of turn 12. Here's the post at Corner Carvers:
Crash (http://corner-carvers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2777&highlight=98banana)

You'll need to be a member to view the pictures on that sight.

[Cobra4me]

If he wants to use it, I can send Tony a copy of the original of this shot that he can use.

I wondered if you were going to post this pic as one to use. :Dthis pic was taken by southern images

[cobrabitn]

Robbie,

I got e-mail confirmation from our other track photographers, I'll need you to see if that is okay with Southern Images?

Thanks! :thumbsup:

[red04svtcobra]

Anyone can use the ones I took. I will be posting mine up in a few and see if it is good enough. I will email the original size if needed.

[Cobra4me]

Robbie,

I got e-mail confirmation from our other track photographers, I'll need you to see if that is okay with Southern Images?

Thanks! :thumbsup:I have sent a email. I have the actual high resolution pic on my computer let me know if you need it emailed to you
Thanks Robbie

[red04svtcobra]

Here are my submissions. I sent 3 because I couldn't decide which one to choose.:p I have the high resolution ones on my computer if you need them. See the svtcobraclub.com banner Tony!! HINT HINT J/K:D
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l65/lightning_015/DSC04510.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l65/lightning_015/DSC04512.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l65/lightning_015/DSC04386.jpg

[johnbasf]

here is my tail of the dragon entry

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/Robk17th/IMG_0191.jpg

Sweet!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[RF Cobra]

lol, similar shot, different location from one of the ones I took. Hopefully they will not have a problem with using it.

this pic was taken by southern images

[johnbasf]

Here are my submissions. I sent 3 because I couldn't decide which one to choose.:p I have the high resolution ones on my computer if you need them. See the svtcobraclub.com banner Tony!! HINT HINT J/K:D

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l65/lightning_015/DSC04386.jpg

I like the low angle shot.

[97whitevert]

Robbie - very nice!

chris- I like the low angle one best.

[RF Cobra]

If it weren't for that stray leaf in the foreground on the thrid one it would probably be a good shot. :p

Great shot and I like the angle you used Chris.



Here are my submissions. I sent 3 because I couldn't decide which one to choose.:p I have the high resolution ones on my computer if you need them. See the svtcobraclub.com banner Tony!! HINT HINT J/K:D

[cobrabitn]

I spoke with the calendar person today and they should be giving me a sample this week. Once I get that, then it'll be a matter of submitting photos to them along with event dates and club sponsors. Again, not everyone will get to be a full photo for a month but I'll try to please as many people as I can and there is always next year so don't get your feelings hurt if you don't make it. Chris and Robbie, the shots look really nice and will make for a good mix between stills and action photos. I may also would like to have some engine shots if you get used for a monthly photo. :thumbsup:

[Cobra4me]

I spoke with the calendar person today and they should be giving me a sample this week. Once I get that, then it'll be a matter of submitting photos to them along with event dates and club sponsors. Again, not everyone will get to be a full photo for a month but I'll try to please as many people as I can and there is always next year so don't get your feelings hurt if you don't make it. Chris and Robbie, the shots look really nice and will make for a good mix between stills and action photos. I may also would like to have some engine shots if you get used for a monthly photo. :thumbsup:I have some HS shots of the engine bay also

[red04svtcobra]

If it weren't for that stray leaf in the foreground on the thrid one it would probably be a good shot. :p

Great shot and I like the angle you used Chris.Yeah, when I got home and saw that I was like "how in the heck did 1 leaf make it into the pic when I removed all of them". Oh well, theres always next time.

[RF Cobra]

Seriously though, it's a great shot. :thumbsup:

I think the leaf should be fairly easy to edit out without being noticeable since it is on asphalt.

Yeah, when I got home and saw that I was like "how in the heck did 1 leaf make it into the pic when I removed all of them". Oh well, theres always next time.

[97whitevert]

Yeah, when I got home and saw that I was like "how in the heck did 1 leaf make it into the pic when I removed all of them". Oh well, theres always next time.

Oh that leaf can be cropped out, no problem!!
:thumbsup:

[kevinflick03]

thanks to Chris for the great pic.

[cobrabitn]

Good shot Kev! Went to the calendar maker today and tried to hash out a few things with him. The quality sample he gave me looked very nice but he doesn't know me well enough to know that I'm going to expect a lot for a little... ;)

[red04svtcobra]

thanks to Chris for the great pic.No prob kevin. Actually that is one that my friend took with my camera. One day you need to stop by and we can hit the highway and take some action shots like that but at sundown!!

[kevinflick03]

[QUOTE=red04svtcobra]No prob kevin. Actually that is one that my friend took with my camera. One day you need to stop by and we can hit the highway and take some action shots like that but at sundown!![/Q
that would be cool!

[VenomSVT]

Chris,

can you send me the pic of when I arrived at the church car show? I wish we had some pics of when Kevin and I did the burn outs leaving the show!:eek: :burnout:

Thanks!

[VenomSVT]

Tony,

here's a couple of my picks. I can e-mail or post somewhere the high resolution one's.:thumbsup:

[red04svtcobra]

Chris,

can you send me the pic of when I arrived at the church car show? I wish we had some pics of when Kevin and I did the burn outs leaving the show!:eek: :burnout:

Thanks!Mike, this the one? If so just right click and save as on your computer.:thumbsup:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l65/lightning_015/misc%20pics/DSC03620.jpg

[VenomSVT]

Oh, and I will want at least 2 calendars!:D

Chris, I'm checking this from work and the picture is not showing up....might be blocked. Are you sure it's not a picture of me with some Hooter's girls or something???? LOL!:rotf: Anyway, I will check it when I get home.

[PMad]

Well seeing that my car got voted off I'm submitting another photo :D I love that shot, there were three of us all alone on the South Course late on Sunday afternoon. Seriously, I think it more important that the calendar reflects the diverse nature of events that the club runs regardless of which cars get on the calender. In other words, we should try to get equal number of static shots, track shots and if possible shots from some of the cruises.

[97whitevert]

Well seeing that my car got voted off I'm submitting another photo :D I love that shot, there were three of us all alone on the South Course late on Sunday afternoon. Seriously, I think it more important that the calendar reflects the diverse nature of events that the club runs regardless of which cars get on the calender. In other words, we should try to get equal number of static shots, track shots and if possible shots from some of the cruises.


I don't necessarily think you got voted off, Pat. :D ;) Not like mine anyway :rolleyes:

But I do agree about needing the variety of type of photos. :thumbsup:

[VenomSVT]

Variety would be good. I have pics from several events.

Chris, thanks for the photo.:thumbsup:

[STANGBUM]

I don't know if its to late but here is a few of my cobra... :cool:
I have the larger sizes of these at about 750KB

1997 SC Cobra
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a170/stangbum/P1010036-1.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a170/stangbum/P1010038.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a170/stangbum/P8130046.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a170/stangbum/P1010042-1.jpg

[cobrabitn]

It's not too late Rick so your shots will do just fine.

Pat, I'd say they voted you off by the dialogue I read in previous posts. The idea was to have different members from different parts of the country submit both action shots and still shots. Here are the pics I can confirm for full photo shots so far.

Tom Sutton - 1996 Mystic Cobra
Bruce Cameron - 2000 Cobra R

I have several some people sent me via e-mail but are not posted yet. I'm going to put 8 pics on the front cover (club logo in center) and one on the back so that will allow me to add several more for the calendar.

:D

[Nosjunke]

:bubye: What about me? 2001
http://a284.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/13/l_dfa9e26ead0f1e0447e5baa877ebb6db.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=216403104&albumID=0&imageID=6310298)
http://a425.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/29/l_937d5c77362739126e0b2ac29a262a90.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=216403104&albumID=0&imageID=6310294)
http://a493.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/124/l_ca144fb0317f257d445ac32745071234.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.editAlbumPhoto&albumID=146443&imageID=461380)

http://a833.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/57/l_76bd058abf9b301eb191fa68cd1ad348.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.editAlbumPhoto&albumID=146443&imageID=6917170)

[cobrabitn]

There are several 2001 submissions so I haven't really gotten down to the who's who yet. But I do think your Cobra can/will be in there somewhere. ;)

[nckissfan]

I like photo #2 from Stangbum:thumbsup: That color is fast, too:D

[STANGBUM]

I like photo #2 from Stangbum:thumbsup: That color is fast, too:D

well........thanks, it is my fav color.... ;) ;) :D

[97whitevert]

I like the last one of Stangbum's. The car is almost lost with all the colors in the others.

[nckissfan]

I like the last one of Stangbum's. The car is almost lost with all the colors in the others.yeah, that one is good, too

[puzzle13]

I would send in my picture, but the latest and best is a shot of me after going around Tony at VIR in June. Oh, that is right ... he had suspension problems and had to go off track. (Better than giving a point by!):cool:

[puzzle13]

Okay ... how about this one?

[puzzle13]

Okay ... I posted it ... Tony off track!

[puzzle13]

Then there always is the old lady ... my pretty car!

[VenomSVT]

What about this one?

[97whitevert]

a snake in the grass! :thumbsup:

[cobrabitn]

Mike I wasn't going to say anything but how does it feel to have a piddly little 300 hp 94 Cobra go around your 582 rwhp Terminator at MSR in Houston? :rotf:

Oh and btw, thanks for the NUMEROUS point bys all weekend at the Nationals! :D

Not to mention your multiple losses to Burke and I at the bowling alley!!!! Loser! :)

[RF Cobra]

Back to pictures...

[puzzle13]

Back to pictures...NICE SHOT!

[TheSandman]

How about this one?

[97whitevert]

NICE SHOT!
Thanks! I took that one! :thumbsup:

[RF Cobra]

Thanks. I had taken pictures of other cars that were with us on that trip so I set that one up and had my father-in-law take the shot with my camera so I wouldn't have to get out of the car with it on the wrong side of the bridge. He has many more years photography experience than me so I'm sure that helped too. :)

NICE SHOT!

[RF Cobra]

If you mean my waterfall picture, that was taken in 2005 when I led a group down to the Bistro after we did the Dragon Run. My father-in-law took that picture for me after I took pics of everyone else that went with us.


Thanks! I took that one! :thumbsup:

[97whitevert]

If you mean my waterfall picture, that was taken in 2005 when I led a group down to the Bistro after we did the Dragon Run. My father-in-law took that picture for me after I took pics of everyone else that went with us.

ok, i did take one the first year you took us that way. Looks just about the same.

[RF Cobra]

Yeah, I never saw/got a copy of it though. Do you still have it?
I'll submit whichever one looks best.
ok, i did take one the first year you took us that way. Looks just about the same.

[puzzle13]

Okay ... who took which picture of what cobra at which waterfall in which state? Nice shot anyway!!!!

[cobrabitn]

I have to admit that those 04 Cobra photos make it hard to decide. It almost feels like you are at a car show and you have to judge the 03/04 Cobras.. :D Best case scenario will be I'll number them from one to three and let my wife draw a number out of a hat. I'll have to work on the other two... ;)

[RF Cobra]

Was Robbie able to get a release from Southern Images to use his pic?


If so, could also put November in there 3 times by "accident." :D



I have to admit that those 04 Cobra photos make it hard to decide. It almost feels like you are at a car show and you have to judge the 03/04 Cobras.. :D Best case scenario will be I'll number them from one to three and let my wife draw a number out of a hat. I'll have to work on the other two... ;)

[RF Cobra]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/RFCobra/Snakesinthegrass.jpg

Know where and when this was taken?

[Cobra4me]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/RFCobra/Snakesinthegrass.jpg

Know where and when this was taken?I know, I know!!

[VenomSVT]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/RFCobra/Snakesinthegrass.jpg

Know where and when this was taken?Blue Ridge Parkway cruise last year.:thumbsup:

[Cobra4me]

Was Robbie able to get a release from Southern Images to use his pic?


If so, could also put November in there 3 times by "accident." :Dyeah I have a release as long as dragonslayerphotos.com is put on my pic or listed in the credits on the calendar. I can get that done if necessary

[VenomSVT]

Do I win anything?:D

[RF Cobra]

Cool! Glad they are willing to do that. :thumbsup:

yeah I have a release as long as dragonslayerphotos.com is put on my pic or listed in the credits on the calendar. I can get that done if necessary

[RF Cobra]

hmmm...I don't know, Robbie did post that he knew it first.

Y'all are just too smart. :)


Do I win anything?:D

[Cobra4me]

hmmm...I don't know, Robbie did post that he knew it first.

Y'all are just too smart. :)well if you are one of the snakes in the grass you should know the answer

[mojosvt]

I figured we needed some more track pics


http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/mojosvt/Mystic%20Cobra/ovrscca.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/mojosvt/Mystic%20Cobra/fordsp-01316.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/mojosvt/Mystic%20Cobra/Image00277.jpg

Edit: I actually got some free time, and went back and read the entire post, and I see that we already have a 96 mystic....... maybe next year, and I will have some hi-res of my 97 vert.

Hey Tony, I told my dad to send a few in of his 04 mystichrome...did you get any?

[cobrabitn]

Yes, I got them and the only thing stopping us from getting it finished is me sending them the photos. :D

[mojosvt]

great, can't wait to see the finished product....Looks like I am going to be getting all sorts of packages from SCMC!:D

[cobrabitn]

I've updated the first page so I need your high res photos sent to me at mrmach@comporium.net.

Allan Scott
Robbie Kiser
Rick Soesbee
Jeff Carpenetti
NOS Junkie
Chris Hull
Kevin Flick

[STANGBUM]

I've updated the first page so I need your high res photos sent to me at mrmach@comporium.net.

Allan Scott
Robbie Kiser
Rick Soesbee
Jeff Carpenetti
NOS Junkie
Chris Hull
Kevin Flick



They have been sent !

[tcrews]

Tony, you know how to spell my name I know!!

May - Tom Cruise - 1997 SVT Cobra CoupeTom Crews :)

[STANGBUM]

and i thought we had a superstar ;)

[97whitevert]

Tony, you know how to spell my name I know!!

Tom Crews :)
yeah- but it's so much more fun to let people think otherwise;)

[cobrabitn]

Sorry Tom..I fixed it for ya! :thumbsup:

[tazzracing1]

Do we have a list of what cars are going to be in the calender??

[RF Cobra]

See the first post for a list. :)



Do we have a list of what cars are going to be in the calender??

[tazzracing1]

Thank You I did not go back that far.

[Cobra4me]

Front Cover: (8 photos)

Jeff Finkelstein - 1999 Rio Red Cobra Convertible
Robbie Kiser - 2004 Torch Red Cobra Coupe
Rick Soesbee - 1997 Pacific Green Cobra Coupe
Mike Hipskind - 1998 BASF Cobra Convertible
Mark Monjot - 2004 Mystichrome Cobra Convertible
Matt Thewes - 2001 Zinc Yellow Cobra Convertible


I know you havent forgotten the color of my car:rotf:

[Cobra4me]

Thank You I did not go back that far.Larry October FTW!

[red04svtcobra]

I know you havent forgotten the color of my car:rotf:It's hard not to think of TORCH RED!!! :D

[cobrabitn]

Don't worry Robbie, it'll be right on the calendar since you brought it to my attention.... :) This is kind of a "First" so y'all will be on the first edition. :thumbsup:

P.S. It's corrected on the first page...

[Cobra4me]

Don't worry Robbie, it'll be right on the calendar since you brought it to my attention.... :) This is kind of a "First" so y'all will be on the first edition. :thumbsup:

P.S. It's corrected on the first page...thanks Tony!!!

[RF Cobra]

We're the lab rats! :eek:

:rotf:

[blueblazes]

woot any way i can get in on this lol.

Brandon
http://www.trudynosports.com/images/BrandonW/BrandonsCar010Custom.jpg

[cobrabitn]

You needed to give me that 4 weeks ago. :( Maybe Chris will add it to the 2009 calendar! :thumbsup:

[red04svtcobra]

woot any way i can get in on this lol.

Brandon
http://www.trudynosports.com/images/BrandonW/BrandonsCar010Custom.jpgThats a cool looking shoot Brandon. Make sure you enter that in the submissions for the 2009 one.:thumbsup:

[blueblazes]

doh i didnt even realize there was one going on till to late lol just my luck

[Firme]

woot any way i can get in on this lol.

Brandon


That is an awesome pic, we just need to photoshop that license plate frame off.
:cool:

[puzzle13]

woot any way i can get in on this lol.

Brandon
http://www.trudynosports.com/images/BrandonW/BrandonsCar010Custom.jpgThat is a beautiful shot!!!!! And I can't believe you are going to sell it!:eek:

[cobrabitn]

Please see first post for "beta" front cover of the calendar and updated information. They should be ready by next week! :thumbsup:

[Cobra4me]

when are they going up for sale? I need three if possible

[Nosjunke]

Beautiful! I like what I see....so far and knowing that that's not the cover you selected.

[red04svtcobra]

Dang that looks awesome Tony!!! I cant wait until we can buy them!:thumbsup:

[cobrabitn]

I did not post the original cover because I wanted it to be a surprise as it looks much better than the teaser I posted.

To those of you that appreciate the efforts that were put into this club calendar, I thank you.

Photos were chosen by the following criteria:

Year of Cobra - One model year since 1993 to 2007
Clarity and size of photo - Highest resolution photo so photo would not pixilate for inside of calendar pages and lower resolution for outside cover.
Integrity of Vehicle - Modifications did not change the look of that model year
Color change - Different color Cobras with a background that did not over power the focus of the car.

Tony

[cobrabitn]

You can order yours when Edmond gets them in the store. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[ac427cobra]

http://www.svtcobraclub.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=6349&stc=1

Tony:

That is Road America not Mid-America. ;)

[cobrabitn]

Bruce,

The text in the calendar for that photo is not in the final draft.

Thanks,

Tony

[ac427cobra]

Bruce,

The text in the calendar for that photo is not in the final draft.

Thanks,

Tony

Good! :D

[cobrabitn]

You can now pre-order your calendar today. They should be completed by either Friday or Monday the latest and will ship next week. Thanks to Firme for getting it up in the store this week. :thumbsup:

Calendar Countdown on page 1 :run:

[Nosjunke]

I'm a little confused. So the picture of the calender is NOT the one you are going with, but the one you are going to use has a front page with 15 members rides on it. Can we get a look at the front cover before we buy?

[cobrabitn]

Your car is where you see it on the front cover. That cover shot is 1/4 the size of the calendar as my scanner will not scan a 12 inch document. Some member's cars are on there that do not know they are on there so I am not going to scan the entire cover as it is a surprise.

Calendars available 144 of 200.

[cobrabitn]

132 calendars left and the final proof is finished. They will either be produced Monday or Wednesday but all should go out this week! :thumbsup: