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GreenTrash
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 Posted - July 18 2013 : 11:07:27
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My wife told me to take a break from the movie for a week so that when I do the final edit my brain will be in a better space. Of course I am doing the honey do list she gave me, progressing well but not finishing quickly (so she doesnt add to the list). She did not say that I couldnt go on the Bricklin forum.
Maybe I missed the info (in London) regarding the Saint John celebration. I would like to offer some suggestions that would enhance the efforts. Some added events to Saint John that would cost BI nothing or are done with corporate sponsorship.
1/ Arrange with the Saint John Historical Society to place a historical plaque at the factory. There could be an unveiling ceremony there with the Bricks present and a politician or two. This would be newsworthy.
2/ Getting as many cars there is of course a bit of a problem, many of us first identified a cool way to get the cars to Saint John. The car carriers are a good idea and could be done from general geographic hotspots with Bricklins. These sub-groups would manage the logistics for their carrier. Corporate sponsorship should be approached to underwrite the cost of transporting the cars. The car carriers could have the corporate sponsors banners on the trucks to give them exposure. First to my mind is Irving or Olands (brewery) and there might be other personal connections club members have with corporate sponsors. The trucks could all meet at the Bricklin factory to be unloaded, that would be symbolic.
3/ If all goes well, the Gray Ghost will be already there and it would be a great tribute to have her in a very special spot along the waterfront with the other Bricks.
4/ Arrange with Make a Wish foundation in New Brunswick to take the kids for a ride in a Bricklin. Taking other people for a ride for a fee would be great as well. For insurance and liability I believe that it would be possible to do this under the insurance rider of the city. I am assuming as it is along the waterfront that it is sanctioned by the City of Saint John.
5/ If you would like you can play SV-1: The Bricklin Inquiry without a fee to me. You could sell tickets to it and the proceeds can go to B.I.
6/ If a graphic look or logo has not been thought of yet I would offer my graphic skill sets to the effort (Graphic Arts is a part of my past). I could also design and build an event website.
7/ If there were to be a theme more than 40th, I have this as an idea. Return to the Nest
8/ The New Brunswick Archives in Fredericton have a great Bricklin archive that they might be convinced to put part of it on display at the event. I will be talking with them next week regarding the showing of my movie at The Silverlight Film Festival in Fredericton (Oct.). I will ask if they would do something like being a part of Saint John the Saint John event.
9/ Since this is the 40th Anniversary it would be nice to arrange a re-union of the employees, many of which still live in the Saint John area. This would be an event that would require a corporate sponsor.
10/ This is a little bit of a long shot but the people behind Bricklin: The Musical might be be interested in doing a re-mount in Saint John.
11/ Oland or another beer company might be interested in doing a limited run on a Bricklin Anniversary brew. 5 different labels, 5 Bricklin colours.
12/ A run to the border. Re-create the first shipment of cars from Saint John to St. Stephen. Both my father, Ian and Vic Scully are still alive and could be approached to be a part of this.
13/ As most of you know, the London event was a really good healing thing for my family. I must be honest that there will be a degree of resentment from some New Brunswickers regarding the Bricklin after all these years. Much of this could have been addressed years ago by opening the files regarding the Bricklin project. Proposing to the present New Brunswick government to release all of the Bricklin files would be a wonderful gesture and a symbolic action for a healing. This would also be valuable for scholars and future researchers. This proposal would be best approached by a citizen of New Brunswick, like a lawyer that is a Bricklin owner in Saint John. The current premier would look good by doing this. My instinct is this could happen as the Conservative Party of New Brunswick let me use their 1974 election commercial for use in my film.
14/ Have a cabaret night with performers singing The Most Beautiful Car in the World and Charlie Russells Bricklin 1 and 2. There are also songs from the Bricklin musical that could be performed as well. Of course the emcee for the event must be Stuart Zukrow.
15/ Have a digital booth to archive pictures and documents that New Brunswickers have in their collections. This would be a great way to add to the digital archive of Bricklin. A laptop and a scanner is all that is really required for this. It is a great way to build the archive.
16/ A marketplace where New Brunswickers and Bricklin people can buy / sell / trade Bricklin nostalgia.
17/ A parade from the Bricklin factory to the waterside in Saint John would bring attention to the event.
18/ Invite the members of the Hatfield and Bricklin families to the event (paying their own way)
19/ Have a car lottery for a charity based in Saint John. This would be a special one because it would be a Bricklin. The person selling the car to the charity would do so at a respectable price. The money above and beyond marketing and the cost of the car would go to that charity. Ticket sales would start well in advance of the draw, the draw for the winner would be at the Saint John event.
20/ Have a colouring contest for kids through the local newspaper. The kid that wins the best coloured Bricklin wins a cool prize.
21/ If you were to do a poker rally including parts of the Bricklin story in Fredericton and Minto would be cool.
As I will be in New Brunswick in the fall I might be able to do some things that need to be done on the ground, I dont mind doing something if needed. This is very exciting and I look forward seeing my new friends in Saint John, maybe with my first Bricklin.
Cheers, Andrew
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jim1191
Not Registered with BI or E-Mail mis-match
BI Vice President
USA
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Posted - July 18 2013 : 23:47:22
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Love your ideas!!
Every one of them.
The Marque is in need of a good kicks to keep the torch burning. |
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steve_edgar
Former BI Member
New Member
Canada
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Posted - July 19 2013 : 19:18:04
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| Everyone that is able needs to bring your Bricklin back to where she was born! We are organizing car carriers. The more people, the better rate. Let's get as many Bricklins as we can to St. John! |
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kent0242
Former BI Member
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - July 26 2013 : 19:10:43
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First of all, I plan to attend the St. John, NB event next year.
I spoke with an auto carrier a few minutes ago regarding transport from the Midwest to St. John, NB. The initial quote for 1 car one-way was most certainly cost prohibitive.
After speaking with the company rep and asking for a truckload rate (7 vehicles), round-trip with a 5 day paid layover for the driver, the rate fell substantially. This would be for an open auto carrier trailer, the ones you typically see going down the road. Enclosed transport is available, but the cost skyrockets.
Initial cost from Detroit to St. John, and return, would be $2100 per car, plus layover money for the driver.
We continued our discussion and he mentioned that they had moved a couple Bricklins recently, one of which belonged to a Jim Webb and was transported to Toronto.
Eager to expand his company, he mentioned a possible sponsorship might be available, as the publicity would most certainly boost their revenue.
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Off the top of my head, I could probably con my Dispatch out of their trailer and haul up to 3 Bricklins from Port Huron, MI to St. John and back for fuel plus expenses.
Since the Bricklins are nearly 15 feet long (or nearly 5 metres for you technically advanced Canadians), I would be limited to 3 vehicles, but on the plus side, they would be completely enclosed on a 'covered wagon' flatbed.
Just some thoughts .....
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#2832 birthdate 11 SEP 1975 |
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Gulwings
Former BI Member
Senior Member
Canada
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Posted - July 27 2013 : 07:48:07
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... you can put me on your truck Kent... I am in Toronto and would meet you en-route and we can load it... I would bet Steve Edgar would be there too (he's in Oakville) with his and thus you have 3... If we timed it right regarding departure dates etc. and your expected travel time from Toronto onwards; my wife and I would run with you in a chase vehicle so any issues along the way would be lessened... potentially... something to think about anyhow.
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brick75
Former BI Member
Senior Member
Canada
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Posted - July 27 2013 : 08:57:33
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This is all good, but if you include the Ottawa gang Mike we may be able to fill a truck or two. I know Steve E. is looking into it but I will make some enquiries too. Driving from Ottawa to Saint John in a Brick no matter how roadworthy would be difficult...1,100km er 660 miles!
Marty
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Diraxel
Former BI Member
Junior Member
France
433 Posts |
Posted - July 27 2013 : 18:20:16
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| What are the dates for the 2014 event? |
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kent0242
Former BI Member
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - July 27 2013 : 19:49:02
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news - I am an American and cabotage laws prevent me from working in Canada, i.e. I am not allowed to pick up and deliver in Canada. I can, however, pick up in the U.S. and deliver in Canada, then make a pick up in Canada and return to the U.S. for delivery.
Same rules apply the other way ... Canadians working in the U.S. can deliver in the States, then make a pick-up and return to Canada.
Sorry! But of course, If I were to load cars at Lewiston or Buffalo and then head to St. John, well then that's a different story (grin!) |
Kent
#2832 birthdate 11 SEP 1975 |
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kent0242
Former BI Member
Starting Member
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - July 27 2013 : 20:07:09
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quote:
Originally posted by Diraxel
What are the dates for the 2014 event?
Per Steve Edgar " .... we will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary in St. John New Brunswick July 31 to August 5, 2014." |
Kent
#2832 birthdate 11 SEP 1975 |
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