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[dewbers]

Hey gang - Adam and I have been trading some PM's lately about the possibility of designing a "logo" shirt for Centurion owners. Possibly a nice polo with a logo on the left chest area with or without something on sleeve.
And perhaps a less expensive t-shirt option. We're still in the planning stages of this. Here's where you all come in!

1 - Is there much interest in this among the forums members? Don't want to spin our wheels (excuse the pun) if there aren't many that would actually buy a shirt or two. This is a ZERO profit endeavor folks. I'm not looking to make a penny on this, just to take the lead to get'r done! So, reply to this thread and let us know.

2 - design options. We're looking at several different options. Anything from the "CENTURION" script (like you have your left and right fenders) to the "Roman Helmet Crest" as shown on the header of the forum and most of your hoods... I promise you there are several of you guys that have a lot more talent in this department then I do, so we're looking for you input! Something designed or cut and pasted, anything would be considered. Once I have a few choices, I'll have my designer send us a stitch sampling that I will post here.

Sooooo, who's in and who has some cool ideas?!?!?! :cool:

Thanks!

[Roudy]

I'm definitely interested in both a polo and t-shirt. I own a small chemical company, and earlier this year got with Lands End to order hats, polo shirts, and dress shirts with our company name and logo. Lands End is outstanding in terms of quality and customer service, and they've been running a promotion that does not require minimum order sizes. :xyxthumbs:

You may have already lined up a supplier of shirts. I would love to see the Roman helmet logo and "Buick Centurion" on the sleeve or breast. Let me know if I can be of any support in this effort.

Roudy

[Robroy]

A T-shirt with the Roman Helmet would be cool, I would definitely purchase such :D

[73 Centurion]

I'd be in for 2 polo shirts or 1 t-shirt. I like the idea of having the helmet on the chest and Buick on the sleeve.

I think we need to be cautious about the size of the helmet logo on either or we're going to look like ads for Trojans. Not quite the image we're after.:eek:

One of the companies I worked for had white canvas shirts with royal blue stitching that looked really sharp, and they wear like iron. They look great with Jeans. I'd vote for that over a Polo, but I will buy one of whatever you create.

John

[Centurion]

Yes, please count me in as well!

[The German]

Of course I´m interested in such a polo shirt too.

On the other hand I will get a special T-shirt soon :
Some weeks ago my daughter (she likes painting pictures and caricatures) started to prepare a Centurion-T-shirt for me. It is not ready but she allowed me to post it here ... ;) .
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Rolf

[centurion 455 ragtop]

Count me in for at least 2 of what ever you guys decide.:xyxthumbs:

[Robroy]

On the other hand I will get a special T-shirt soon :
Some weeks ago my daughter (she likes painting pictures and caricatures) started to prepare a Centurion-T-shirt for me. It is not ready but she allowed me to post it here ... ;) .
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Rolf

Lucky you to have a daughter who does such a T-shirt for you, a birthday coming up maybe?
She definitely has a talent for drawing, looks good :xyxthumbs:

[The German]

Lucky you to have a daughter who does such a T-shirt for you, a birthday coming up maybe?
She definitely has a talent for drawing, looks good :xyxthumbs:

Thanks, Per, I´ll tell her ! She makes it not as a birthday present but only because she likes the Centurion also and wants me to enjoy the car a drop more ... :) .
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Rolf

[The German]

Again my daughter created a design of a polo shirt - by using the software "PAINT" of Microsoft. This could be a good possibility and that´s why I post it here. - Are there some more visible ideas ? I would like seeing them !
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Rolf

[dewbers]

After seeing what your daughter is capable of, perhaps we should let her design this! She's very talented Rolf!!

YES, that's what we're thinking for the polo!

Here's the feedback I have thus far;

Polo - Helmet on left chest with Centurion under the helmet. OR with Centurion on the left sleeve... Or possibly with the Year of your car on the left sleeve. (Might prove costly to have too many "Custom" shirts)

T-shirt - Helmet on the back with Centurion on the left chest.

Need to be careful not to look like the "Trojan" advertisement, as John (73 Centurion) pointed out! Speaking of John - you mentioned a "canvas" shirt?? Can you share an example?

[Robroy]

After understanding what you mean with Polo from the picture in post #10, I’m also in for that!
Polo here in Sweden means the kind of sweater like on the picture below :laugh:

[Smartin]

Roman helmet logo on the left chest, with just "Centurion" on the sleeve.


Or just the helmet on the chest.


Or "Centurion" on the chest.


I'd hate to have these be too gaudy. I want to be able to wear the polo shirt at a Golf tournament and not stand out like a sore thumb.

[The German]

Roman helmet logo on the left chest, with just "Centurion" on the sleeve. ... ...
I'd hate to have these be too gaudy. I want to be able to wear the polo shirt at a Golf tournament and not stand out like a sore thumb.

I´m with you, Adam; it has to be elegant and not like a poster !!! Up to now the best for me would be to have only a small logo and also small the word "Centurion" or "Buick Centurion" - the words perhaps on the sleeve - but please nothing on the back side !
I hope most of us could follow this general line (??) !

And what colour should the shirt have ? White would be good but fragile; a colour could be better (?). On the other hand the colour should be no problem; I guess it could be choosed individual.

How do you plan to come to a decision, Steve ? I guess after some more discussion and seeing some new ideas we should start a voting - perhaps by using such easy prepared pictures as my daughter created one (?).
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Rolf

[Smartin]

If we decide to do a t-shirt, they can be as loud as we want them to be:laugh:

[Robroy]

And what colour should the shirt have ? White would be good but fragile; a colour could be better (?). On the other hand the colour should be no problem; I guess it could be choosed individual.


How about black with the helmet and text in gold?
Maybe with the text like below on the sleeve?

Proud member of the
Centurion Registry

[The German]

How about black with the helmet and text in gold?
Maybe with the text like below on the sleeve?

Proud member of the
Centurion Registry

Black in combination with gold looks very good , Per, on the other hand black could become too hot in sunshine - specially when driving a convertible ! And I think we should not change the original colour of the helmet too much; we could choose grey or white instead of silver or black on light colour ground (my opinion: best would be silver) for the helmet.
Also let the text be reduced to the car itself.

My wish is :
Keep it simple and elegant to make it a strong sign for all occations ! :cool:
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Rolf

[dewbers]

Hey guys, as soon as my gal has some samples stitched, I'll post. Trust me, it won't be gaudy! That's not my style... It will be something you can wear to golf tourney, to a car show, or even to work on dress down days. I promise! I've taken all the idea's and shared them with my designer. I'll post so you can see it BEFORE we move forward. I am leaning toward's the Helmet on the left chest and Centurion on the sleeve. But that's not final yet as I am trying to give them some creative leeway... More to come on the polo's...

On the t-shirts. If we do them. This is wear I suggested we might put the helmet on the back, however, as John (73 Centurion) pointed out, we have to be careful we're not walking advertisements for that "Other Roman Helmet"!!! :Brow: :eek: :Brow: :eek: :Brow:

We'll discuss colors once we get the logo down. Reason being is that I want the folks we're using to make recommendation on what color will be best of the logo. ( I like the silver thought too, simply b/c that's what all our cars have on them!) BUT, we need to make sure the contrast will show up well so that we get a classy end result...

Sound Good thus far?

Lastly, I have about 10 of you that have said yes to shirts. Is that correct?
Adam is there a way to have this site keep a running tabulation with names, sizes and # of shirts? Not looking for it run threads as we do now b/c that will become cumbersome to manage??? If not, I'll do it on my hand, the old fashioned way, which is fine! I'll ask for PM's once we nail this down.

Thanks Gents!
Steve

[RFortuna]

This is a great idea!

I'll buy some of each. I think just a large centurion helmet in the ring emblem, without any lettering would be cool on the T-shirt. Front or back. Regardless, I'll buy at least 3 or 4 of each.

Randy

[Smartin]

Steve,

You need to start a new thread with the title something like "Centurion Shirt Sizes - sigh up here" ....or something to that effect.

You will be able to edit your first post in the thread to reflect current numbers and sizes available.

[dewbers]

About got the logo digitized and ready to show you all... As soon as I do, I'll post. Thinking the Helmet logo (with circle) on the left chest. Either have the word Centurion under the logo or possibly on the left arm. I'll share what I get with you guys so we can decide together.

What color shirt should we go with? Dark (black, navy etc) or Light (white, yellow, etc) I don't think we can customize the color as the cost will go up. Meaning, we all must decide on one color. So, let the voting begin...

NAVY Shirt - White or silver logo and lettering
BLACK Shirt - as described above
Another color?

WHITE Shirt - Black or dark grey logo and lettering
YELLOW (butter or darker yellow) Shirt - as described above
Another color?

Suggestions welcome!


I just thought of this... if we can get enough interest, perhaps we can do one dark and one light one??

[Smartin]

If we can only decide one color, then I would go with either Navy or Black - both with silver logo/lettering

I also vote for helmet on left breast, and Centurion script on the sleeve.

[The German]

My vote: NAVY Shirt + (White or) Silver logo and lettering !
This classic dark blue that is traditional and elegant. Navy's appeal is timeless.


... ... Another color? ... ...

Perhaps normal BLUE + Silver or black logo and lettering !
Navy would be elegant in combination with all colors but might be too dark for warm and sunny weather (?).
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Rolf

[Roudy]

If we can only decide one color, then I would go with either Navy or Black - both with silver logo/lettering

I also vote for helmet on left breast, and Centurion script on the sleeve.

Dittos to Smartin's comments. If we go with one color, let's stick with Navy.:xyxthumbs:

[73 Centurion]

I also like the idea of Navy with Silver lettering.

[Centurion]

Same here, guys! Navy or black with silver lettering.

[dewbers]

Hey guys, here's the logo I've come up with...
The Centurion logo on the left chest of the shirt.
The word "Centurion" on the left sleeve of the shirt.

Blue shirt.
Silver logo and wording.

Will hope to have the shirt sample next week. It will be a very nice golf shirt. More than likely made by Antigua.

Comments?!?!?!

[The German]

Hey guys, here's the logo I've come up with...
The Centurion logo on the left chest of the shirt.
The word "Centurion" on the left sleeve of the shirt.
Blue shirt.
Silver logo and wording. ... ...

Very nice, Steve ! Congatulations ! :beers:
That will be very elegant and I´m sure in combination with navy blue it would fit with all colors, Keith, like a black one. And to me it seems to be better than black. The dark blue makes it more interesting - but that´s only my opinion. Hope you could live with a navy blue one also, Keith.
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Rolf

[RFortuna]

Excellent!! Thanks Steve!

[dewbers]

Let's vote guys. I can go with Blue or Black. I choose Blue b/c I thought the majority of the guys on the thread said they liked Blue. However, I'm a team player fellas... So let's VOTE. (Majority rules...) I'll track the vote!

Black or Blue?

BTW, thanks for the nice comments guys. I really hope you all are happy with the end result. I'll share more on the shirts when my supplier get's the info over to me. Including cost...

Next up will be t-shirts. Centurion on the left front chest... logo on the back. I think it would be fun to have something we can bum around in too. Maybe even get a little "edgy" with the design!??!!

[RFortuna]

I'm fine with either. Can't wait to see them. Thanks for doing this.

Randy

[MichelHaak]

Black is ok for me! Lovely

[Mickemustang]

Great work with logo!

[Robroy]

For the shirt I vote dark blue or black with Silver logo and wording.

Ps! logo looks great Steve:xyxthumbs:

[dewbers]

Thanks Rick and Per, but for the record..... need to vote. Blue or Black.
Not... "either is fine" !! Need a vote. Seems like these are the colors folks are choosing between so it needs to be one or the other... SO, choose ONE COLOR.

Keith- I was hoping you'd vote Blue, just to have some fun!

Yes Micke... pls vote. Anyone can get in on this...

Once we get this ironed out, I'll take size orders!


BLUE

BLACK

[Robroy]

Allrighty then,
I’ll go for black…:D

[turbojaeger]

i vote for blue

[Centurion]

Steve, thanks so much for your energy and enthusiasm!

I'll vote for Black.

[The German]

Nope, wouldn't vote for a color that doesn't exsist in my wardrobe . ... ...

:shocked: Keith, Per, Michel, Brian please think it over again ! Navy is DARK blue - nearly black ! Add a navy blue Centurion skirt to your wardrobe. It´s fine with white, black, yellow, red, orange, brown, grey .... even with green ! Black also - I know - but navy has more gentlemen appearance. For example "007" (James Bond);) mostly had a navy jacket !

Sleep over that question one day, ask some friends .......... !



Steve, you know my vote : Navy Blue. And I HOPE to find more friends for this fine colour !:rolleyes:
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Rolf

[centurion 455 ragtop]

I know this doesn't help....I like any color:)

[Smartin]

I'll probably buy 5 or so, but it doesn't matter which color they are for me. They all wear well at the golf course, or at business meetings.

Excellent conversation starters with clients!

[Robroy]

:shocked: Keith, Per, Michel, Brian please think it over again ! Navy is DARK blue - nearly black ! Add a navy blue Centurion skirt to your wardrobe. It´s fine with white, black, yellow, red, orange, brown, grey .... even with green ! Black also - I know - but navy has more gentlemen appearance. For example "007" (James Bond);) mostly had a navy jacket !

Ok Rolf, I hear you and I actually had second thoughts about black anyway which requires a tan to look good.
So, if it’s really dark blue we are talking about, so dark that it might be mistaken for black at a quick glance, my vote is on that.

Sorry Keith…:confused4:

[Mickemustang]

in a couple of polos. I prefer blue ones.

//micke

[The German]

Ok Rolf, I hear you and I actually had second thoughts about black anyway which requires a tan to look good.
So, if it’s really dark blue we are talking about, so dark that it might be mistaken for black at a quick glance, my vote is on that.

Sorry Keith…:confused4:

Steve, could you please post a pic which shows the color of your alternative navy blue ?
So everyone could get a better understanding that there is no great differance to black, but navy is more friendly, makes not such a hard contrast, keeps combinations more interesting, is more elegant than black.
For me that differance is important; I don´t want to be remembered to the outfit on funerals (excuse that comparison - I only try to express that I really don´t like a black shirt).

Thanks, Per, for changing your vote !
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Rolf

Added :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navy_blue Here you can see the color of that special blue and they wrote under the headline "Sports" : " Some people mistake navy blue for black, ... " !!!

[The German]

Ok, I slept on it - still don't like navy - never will like navy - still vote black - btw, the blue you have in the color compairison is closer a royal blue than a navy blue

... what a pity !:shocked: But everyone has his own feelings of course. I hoped the color compairison could change your voting; anyway, I still keep some hope for other votes !
If you are right, the original navy must be more darker - nearer to black (?). So the differance is a further bit smaller ... .
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Rolf

[The German]

Hey, Keith, I understand you very well; your decision is the same as mine - only other way round ! And it´s a voting of course ... .

In this case I have shot all my powder (hope I didn´t hit you too much ;) ); let´s wait now how it ends.

Happy weekend !:beers:
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Rolf

[Robroy]

The color on this Invicta is the kind of dark blue I was thinking of. It’s called midnight blue here, don’t know how correct that is since neither that or Navy blue are used where I come from...
http://classiccars.com/37154.car

[Robroy]

Here’s a midnight blue Centurion….
http://www.buickcenturion.com/1973/midnight_blue_4door2/

[The German]

Per, I guess the Invicta will have its color close to navy blue. BTW: a very nice car, but has a nice price also ! - And the 73`Centurion ... ... a lot of work and money.
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Rolf

[Roudy]

I would prefer a dark navy over black, but could live with either. Both colors will show my dandruff equally well.:Dou:

Roudy

[dewbers]

Wow - I am loving how engaged you all are on this project! Roudy, I loved your comment! :beers:

I got some good news today, wrapped around some bad news!!!

First, the good news... And Keith, you owe me a round!! (same with all you other "Black Shirt" lovers!!) My supplier will allow me to buy NAVY and BLACK shirts for the same cost!!! So you all will get a choice or be able to buy one (or two, or a half dozen) of each!! :laugh: Do I rock or what!!

Bad news... The shirt I wanted to buy has been DISCONTINUED!!! Very ticked off over that! So now, I gotta go find another shirt that offers NAVY AND BLACK, b/c if you think we're having another color conversation, you're nuts!!!! :Brow:

One last question guys before I nail this down and start taking size orders...
Should we be looking for a higher end shirt or a medium end shirt? Quality wise, it seems you need to spend a few bucks more to get something that will wear nice and last. Whatever we get, I plan on getting a "performance" shirt that wicks away perspiration, etc. (Desert dry, Sensor cool, Dry fiber, Dri-Fit are some terms used) Keep in mind the embroidery will run approx $8-$10 per shirt. (we're getting two embroideries per shirt, so that add's up. Normally, the charge is $9 per embroidery, so we're getting it for about 1/2 price!)

I don't want to price anyone out of this.

[Centurion]

Thanks, Steve, for your continued effort.

It will be great to have a choice of colors, and I agree that a higher quality shirt will be most suitable for owners of a classy Buick Centurion!

[gr_speedy]

As long as they have 3XL i'm fine.

[The German]

... ... My supplier will allow me to buy NAVY and BLACK shirts for the same cost!!! ... ...
Should we be looking for a higher end shirt or a medium end shirt? ... ...

First I also thank you for your effort which reached that we can choose between both discussed colors ! :beers:
Regarding your question I´m with Keith and Brian : quality first !
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Rolf

[Robroy]

Great job that we could have both colors Steve!
Also I like the idea of good quality as long as the price don’t get too dramatic :eek:

[73 Centurion]

As long as they have 3XL i'm fine.

3XL :eek: no wonder you drive a buick :D

I also vote for quality. $12 for embroidery, $15 for shipping plus the cost of the shirt. It's not going to be a "cheap" shirt to begin with, might as well get something that lasts.

John

[gr_speedy]

I also have a 91 VW Cabriolet. ;-) tire pressure at 35 psi.......only on the left tires LOL.

[dewbers]

Hey fella's... it's almost time! I believe I've settled on a shirt. Meeting with the folks over at the embroidery shop tomorrow. (hopefully!) When we finalize, I'll post a picture of the finished product and perhaps a website for the shirt. (if one is available)
So, here's what I need going forward.

Either send me a PM or Email the following information to me:
Name:
Shirt Size:
Color choice(s):
# of Shirts wanted:

On the shirts - Sizes are; S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL. (They are full cut shirts)
Color choices: NAVY or BLACK (if there are other choices, I'll share them)

My plan is to confirm your choices PRIOR to placing the order.

My email is: dewbers@nationwide.com When you email - send me your screen name as well!!!
Just to refresh your memories... the Helmet logo will go on the left chest and the wording will go on the left sleeve:

[Centurion]

Steve, I appreciate very much your effort on these.

I'll send you an e-mail shortly!

[dewbers]

Thanks Brian - I've rec'd only 6 replies thus far. Maybe I should start a different thread as some guys may skip this thinking it's "old news"???
The last time we had about 15 guys wanting shirts, including Keith beating me up till I got him black.... :Brow: Or maybe I must learn patience, which I have never been very good at! :coffee:

[Smartin]

Start a new thread...

[Robroy]

Hey Steve,

Could you please do a recap on the prices, sizes, colors and shipping costs!

Thanks