That would have this picture of Xterraracer on it? I am talking to High Rev photo and discussing getting the rights to this photo which would then be put on a tshirt whose proceeds would go directly to Dave Blakely to help support his truck and team...Thoughts?? Interest??

Or Plan B:

Drop a line to Rory at Racers Only http://www.racers-only.com/racersonly1.html and see what he would charge for artwork under the same premise?

Either way I'd buy a shirt or two.

Good call...I was looking for that style (Dave Deal, caricature style) but hadn't come across any other than those like your "mall" style caricature artists who do people...I will drop them a line and see what the cost is--I have a feeling it will be a lot given the names he usually works with, but its worth a shot...

I'd be in for a couple

I'm in...but do they come in Medium... :p

They will, yes...

You never know. I would guess that his fees are on a sliding scale based on ones ability to pay.

With a small, lower budget team that is doing it to support the program he might be a little more lienent.

I'd be interested in a shirt - Large please.

Like I said, I've got an email in to him....will keep everyone here up to date as to the progress of this...please spread the word amongst your local clubs if you can...Thanks!

1 Large for me! Charge me double, I want to help.

Right on! I need two XLs and Medium

OK...here is what I have so far...the cost to use the High Rev photo seen above is $100 and I could do whatever I want with it...put it on tshirts, mousepads, etc...but it would only be just the photo, no other logos, typeface, titles, etc....

The cost to go through racers-only.com is higher...nearly triple the cost of using the High Rev photo...but they will take the photo and make some cool artwork out of it like this
and will add typeface--Dave's name, team name, logos, etc. to it...and I "believe" though not 100% sure, I would still get the original artwork so that I could have it scanned and do what I want with it...Thoughts??

I like the race photo.

And there's probably enough of us here on XOC that are pretty good with Photoshop and the like that you could hold a graphics contest and let everyone's imagination go wild! Free art, give the winner a shirt and you still get the proceeds to boot. Win win!

That is an awesome idea!

Well...just want to be clear here....I would get $0 of the proceeds...every dime would go to Dave and his race team...Just want to make sure that no one thinks that I am doing this to make any money...OK...hadn't thought of that...I think I will go that direction...Thanks for the input and look for more info soon!!

I have seen a lot of off-road racing t-shirts and RO is the pinacle. I think that would be really cool. The picture looks good but you have to really imagine it on a shirt. It will look good, but you still want to add team graphics, sponsors ect. to make it a real nice team shirt.



You really have to look at dollars and cents though. Let's say you do a first run of 50 shirts. The artwork and layout is going to cost you an additional $6 a shirt. With the photo you only are into it for $2/S Obviously if you make more shirts late your average cost per unit will decrease.

I would do the Racers Only with a minimum run of 50 (25 black and 25 white ( Note: XXL-XL-L only. You always end up stuck with mediums / s+m special order- prepaid only) and when you do a two shirt color option, people will be more likely to purchase in quantity since there is variety.

A high quality shirt is going to run you about $3.50-$4.00 a unit and then factoring your $6 per shirt (minimum 50) for the art I don't think you'd have any problem selling a shirt for $25 per unit shipped since you are making it very clear that it is a team fundraiser.

Damn it!! You people keep making me go back and forth and back and forth!!

You have PM.

SWEET!

I'd go with image on the back. Team name or Nissan Motorsports on the upper left chest and possibly small 1" x 2" sponsor logos on the right sleeve and charge $25 for the "Team Shirt."

I'm sure sponsors and the team will love to purchse/recieve them too.

Logo only on the front 22.

OK...called Rory...he doesn't want any money up front (especially cool) and can start right away on the sketches and such...I will be sending him as many pictures as I can of Xterraracers truck so he can see it at different angles...If any of you UT guys can contact Dave (email, phone, whatever) and let him know that would be great--just to let him know what is up as I may need a list of his most important sponsors to highlight on the tshirt at the end of things....Thanks everyone for the ideas and support!!

YESSSSSSWEET!

Yeah, YOU especially better buy like 50 tshirts!!

Screw it, I'll buy 4, bastard
2 XL (one in each color)
2 Med (pre-paid, one in each color)

Hold on....Hold on...they won't be done for a few weeks....Try and save your enthusiasm!! Spread the word...They will make great Xmas gifts for that Xterra owner on your list!!

Pre-order baby! My enthusiasm will keep for a couple weeks

I'm a T-Shirt junckie I'll take two at the least... Will you just setup a PayPal for it? I'll trust ya for a good cause... He / you would not want to rip anybody off...

What he said

count me in

I'll buy a few..

OK...shirt is being designed at this point...should be a couple weeks before I get the first sketches and such...Like I said before...please spread the word and I will keep everyone updated here...

dan - check your PMs.

robert

Damn you're up early...go back to bed...Got your PM, responding now....

Hey Dan, guys,
If this all works out right this just might become a part of the appearal section in the Nissan catalog. Good job!!!!

any update on this??

Yes...the artwork is underway and I should have some initial results to show in about 3 weeks...the artist is backed up a bit--doing artwork for big time racing teams that are running the Baja 1000, but I am on the list and will post here as soon as I get anything...Thanks for asking!!

Thanks for the effort keep up the good/hard work.

x2
I'm in for a few also, maybe 1 with long sleeves, yes?

one small for me if that size is available. If not, give me 1 medium.

Both sizes will be available, and I will attempt to get some long sleeved ones as well as I want a long sleeve one...I will get a good mix of all types when the artwork is done...Like I said before...please spread the word amongst your local clubs when the time comes which should (fingers crossed) be about the end of November I would imagine...

Put me down for
1XL
1XXL
Thank you and Good luck with the racing

Looking forward to seeing them...and buying one or two.

Hi Dan,

How goes the t-shirt art? I haven't heard anything lately.

Talked to Rory Ward like a week or so ago...he is doing a bunch of stuff for the Baja 1K...so he won't have any real result till like next week...I will post as soon as I hear/see anything!!

Keep up the good work!!!

Did I already tell you we are doing the Goodyear "MAIN PIT" this race. So we will be staying in one place and taking care of all the Goodyear guys for 4 laps. Gerbers just bought a 38' enclosed 5th wheel for this. Cool Huh?

See you in a couple weeks.

Gulp...Sounds like a lot of work!! Can't wait!!

Just to keep everyone updated...talked to the artist and he is beginning the initial sketches this week...will let you all know when I have more info...

Any worod on these?

I'm trying to figure out what I need to get for my wife and daughters to give me for Christmass.

Sorry...When's your birthday? I don't believe there is any way they will be done in order that you could get them for Xmas...I talked to Rory personally when I was out in Vegas for the last race and he had one more shirt to complete before working on this one...I will email him today to find out where we stand...

Three days before Christmas.

Curses. Foiled again!

Well...tell them to wait a little bit and make it a "late Xmas present"---Just talked to Rory...he is doing the sketch today!!!

OK...got the initial sketch!!! It will become more detailed and colored and such as tiem goes on but you get the basic idea of what the tshirt will look like...let me know what you think!!

Awsome Dan!! can you send that in a file PM that I can print a proof from. I tried to print from the forum and I only get a partial. I take it Rory said that is only the rough draft, right?

Sent a copy to your home address Dave, let me know if you got it....

That's awesome!

Looks good! Put me down for an XL.

and now for a further preview...take a look at the color version!!! Awesome!!!

oh hell yes!

Now that is

That's cool, but it is missing the XOC advert.

XL here and i would take 2

OK...layout is more or less done...just have to add sponsors and details like that...here is what she will look like--in color of course!!

Were you going to post another pic with the sponsors and such? And do you have a linky to buy the swag, or just order through you?

Yes...when it is finally done I will post one with all the sponsors and with the truck done in color...as to how to purchase them you will either be able to pick one up from Dave or the team at any of the races they attend, order them directly through me and eventually (fingers crossed) order them through Nissan's corporate website....

Latest update on the T-shirt...coming right along...
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Thats awesome!

Hella tight illustration work there, spalind.

I'm wayyyy stoked to see ya using the "Team Xterra Racing" logo on that shirt, too! When I whipped it up and slapped it on a race sheet for Dave & Robert I didn't expect anyone would make it look so killer on a t-shirt?!

I do have a suggestion & please dismiss if ya've sent it off for silkscreening, but the dirt from the tires is kicking forward, like Dave's rig is peelin' out in reverse... shouldn't the scree billow backwards to intensify the X's forward motion? Just a thought. There's no room to complain about the colors, the details of the X and the illustration style--that's all spot-on & incredible!

Sign me up to support the cause w/a Medium! It's awesome to have XterracerX & this 2nd-Gen Xterra involved in such a great sport, combined w/the talent in this group of enthusiasts!

I noticed that too...at this point though I really want to get them printed and off to Dave before the first race of '07 (Parker coming up in like 2 weeks or so..) so I think I will leave it alone at this point and perhaps change it in the future...Maybe we can think of it as the truck coming to a quick stop and the dust moving forward because of that!! Thanks for the support and great logo work...Thanks for all your help!!

It really happens like that though... puddles, dirt piles... there is forward motion of "stuff" as we go through it... it comes up and over the bumper / hood... I say leave it... if anything for effect.

The first race is... 10 days and ticking! Shirts please...

Trust me...I know...called him at the shop last night and on his cell and didn't get an answer..asked him to call me back, no call back...Rory for the artwork was timely and straightup with me on what time it would take to get it done, but the tshirt guy (who HAS done nice work) has been a bit slow for my taste---You damn West Coast people are always on your own time table!!!

Quick stop, ya-ya! I'll roll with dat!
I'm totally familiar with getting a project done in time to meet a deadline, so I feel your pain there. The shirts will print GREAT. Again, killer job on the detail of the illustration. I can just hear the rally racin' now...

Good Luck to Dave & the team in Feb!

Good news!! Just talked to the printer...said he assures me he will have the final layout to me "this morning" and will print them THIS WEEK!! will post the final layout ASAP!!

got the final stuff from Chad overnight...here is what it looks like in its "final" form...it will go to print today...and 1/2 the batch will be in Dave (XterraRacer)'s hands next Wednsday and I will have my 1/2 of the bacth ready for shipping shortly thereafter...I have also included the image that will go on the front to the shirt which is the TXR logo with the sponsor logos underneath, the sponsor logos are all in a single color as making them all their different colors is too complex....You will all be able to officially order them very soon!!

What, no XOC logo on the truck?

Dan, will it be the same paypal addy for the shirts? Let me know when I can start sending you $$$

Yes...will be the same paypal address:

spalinger@adelphia.net

should be the tail end of next week that I have them in my hands and can say I can get them to you within 3 days of payment...

If it's not too late, I want one also.

Never too late...early in fact...I was just informed they shipped to me today...I should have them by the end of this coming week and then you can all order all you want!!