Author Topic: Pagoda Group Grill Badge (Read 60501 times)

RonB · « **on:** April 25, 2015, 01:58:39 »

Has anybody though of doing our "own" grill badge.

I see the 300 gull wing group has one has one. Any thoughts?

Sorry I could not copy the picture - just the link.

https://www.google.com/search?q=grill+badges+mercedes&rlz=1T4RVEB_enUS635US636&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=rPE6VaGgJsProASHqYGIDA&ved=0CFsQsAQ&biw=1152&bih=524&dpr=1.25#imgrc=JV22B3GrztctJM%253A%3BzaAT8MYIg6Ca-M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fi.ebayimg.com%252F00%252F%2524(KGrHqZ%252C!lwE3JVj5IKsBN-570V8Hg~~_35.JPG%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%252Fitm%252FGULL-WING-300SL-GROUP-MERCEDES-CAR-GRILL-BADGE-EMBLEM-LOGOS-METAL-CAR-BADGE-%252F301094916214%3B300%3B280

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GULL-WING-300SL-GROUP-MERCEDES-CAR-GRILL-BADGE-EMBLEM-LOGOS-METAL-CAR-BADGE-/301094916214

Cees Klumper · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2015, 07:33:15 »

Good idea I think; as far as I can remember it hasn't been seriously considered but I might be wrong. I suppose the manufacturing cost would depend a lot on the size of an order? Come to think of it, this might be a nice 'Group Gift' (coming back to the question what could be done with the Group's funds surplus that has been burning a hole in our pocket for some time) to loyal members, i.e. perhaps all those who have been a full member for at least three years could receive on, with those reaching that status getting one on their second renewal. Non-full members and the general public can purchase one at cost plus X% mark-up. Anyways, just a thought.

ja17 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2015, 07:43:47 »

I wonder who is making these .............
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-SL-CLUB-PAGODE-CAR-GRILL-BADGE-EMBLEM-LOGOS-METAL-ENAMLED-BADGE-/291438955035?hash=item43db1d8a1b&vxp=mtr

Peter van Es · « **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2015, 14:15:29 »

That looks like the official emblem of the SL Pagoda Club in Germany. http://slpagode.mercedes-benz-clubs.com/Shop/324/de/001

Regrettably they do not have all articles on their webshop.

mdsalemi · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2015, 15:19:16 »

Like everything else in this world, all it takes is a vision, and a little money.

http://arniebrown.com/car-badges/

Minimum order is 40 badges at USD $30.00 each. Unit price drops to USD $25.00 with quantity of 100.
One time setup charge of USD $250.00.

So, if 100 of us would pony up for a badge, the total cost is $27.50 each. Then there is the issue of shipping to one location, and re-shipping from there. That's a "labor of love" and would cost an additional $5.00 each to US locations, just a guess, and perhaps close to $10.00 for international shipping.

This is only one vendor I'm sure there are others...

Flim · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2015, 16:39:52 »

I think this is a great idea! As a full member, I would even be happy to pay for one, especially if the design and appearance were 'right' and I was going to mount it.

I suspect that there may be several opinions on the design though! I like the look of the German Pagoda group's badge.....

Charles

mdsalemi · « **Reply #6 on:** April 25, 2015, 17:26:29 »

Quote from: szentesi on April 25, 2015, 16:39:52

I like the look of the German Pagoda group's badge.....

Sorry Charlie--that group would be one of the "official" clubs with the official and common club badge/logo, just like the Gull Wing Group and the 190 Group. We're on our own for a badge design...

Garry · « **Reply #7 on:** April 25, 2015, 21:59:04 »

As the first Board Member to comment, I also think it is a good idea and I think it is something that the Board should put together as part of the Group. I will put it down as an item for the next board meeting to purchase and have available in the Group merchandise.

To decide what the layout of the badge should be is probably something that we can come back to the Group for a vote.

Garry

badali · « **Reply #8 on:** April 25, 2015, 22:09:37 »

I'm in also. I would buy one if we had it made.

johnnymack · « **Reply #9 on:** April 26, 2015, 00:00:09 »

I also would spend money for a 'badge ' , maybe the club can underwrite some of the costs ,then full members pay something then everyone else pays more .

ricrose · « **Reply #10 on:** April 26, 2015, 00:53:57 »

Great initiative - I would certainly be in.
Just a thought - how many of the windscreen decals do we have left? Would it replace them?

Richard

Garry · « **Reply #11 on:** April 26, 2015, 01:13:27 »

Richard,

Currently with each new membership we send out two windscreen stickers together with a past edition of Pagoda World in the welcome letter. To put in the badge rather than the stickers would potentially radically raise costs and the postage but it is something that the Committee can consider when they look at producing badges.

Garry

RonB · « **Reply #12 on:** April 26, 2015, 02:09:35 »

Thanks for the great response. I really like the "Gull Wing Group Badge" It make for something much more interesting - don't get me wrong - I like the "STAR" but

everyone uses. The badge could be the same one as the windscreen stick or something like it. Many of us would has have the MB Club badge.

It would be more of a statement.

If possible there are several art pieces of the w113 - maybe someone lets us their art - never know - just have to ask.

On the first link it give a mired of badges - so lets ask in a reasonable time and do something out standing

Garry · « **Reply #13 on:** April 26, 2015, 02:56:26 »

To All

I am going to close off and combine the other discussion on the grill badge and use this topic to guage numbers and interest in the Group producing the badge so that the Board can discuss the matter and make an informed decision. This does not constitute a commitment on your behalf.

Therefoer can I ask all interested people to just vote. If there was enough interested members and the board does proceed we would again come out to the members seeking commitment.

Garry
Membership Administrator

Jowe · « **Reply #14 on:** April 26, 2015, 05:38:52 »

Does anybody have an idea on how a badge should be fitted on our SL's grille?

66andBlue · « **Reply #15 on:** April 26, 2015, 05:56:48 »

Jowe,
go here and take look at reply #10: http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=15404.
Personally, I would not ever mount a badge to the grill of my Pagoda, the star on the hood looks mighty fine for me.

ejboyd5 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 26, 2015, 12:44:14 »

Here's a recent thread on mounting options:
http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=22285.0

ja17 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 26, 2015, 12:53:51 »

Some owners mount them in conjunction with the front license tag or bumper. They also make a nice garage display or show event display when not mounted on the car itself.

mdsalemi · « **Reply #18 on:** April 26, 2015, 15:07:21 »

The Concours f/k/a Meadow Brook, which is now Concours of America, uses the Grill Badge concept on commemorative plates given to attendees. They do NOT have to be mounted on the grill to enjoy them.

RonB · « **Reply #19 on:** April 26, 2015, 15:08:15 »

OK Guy 's & Doll's, This is what all started the whole discussion.

I just want the cherry on " O GiGi " - a badge and here is the holder for our SL's front or back or both that would make "her" happy.

Click Like: > http://www.gominigo.com/badge-holders.html

66andBlue · « **Reply #20 on:** April 26, 2015, 18:10:25 »

Heya Ron,
here is the (almost) perfect badge for your 2nd girl friend:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151477688794 or http://www.ebay.com/itm/151477686486
Absolutely rust free!

and he can easily change the 230SL to a 280SL to make it perfect.

RonB · « **Reply #21 on:** April 26, 2015, 20:44:24 »

Nice - but need's to be 12 -18 dia. for the man cave

Thanks

Flyair · « **Reply #22 on:** April 26, 2015, 21:08:29 »

Quote from: ja17 on April 25, 2015, 07:43:47

I wonder who is making these .............
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-SL-CLUB-PAGODE-CAR-GRILL-BADGE-EMBLEM-LOGOS-METAL-ENAMLED-BADGE-/291438955035?hash=item43db1d8a1b&vxp=mtr

Joe
when you click on this link you will see the name of the seller that is also a link in itself. It gets you to the seller page that explains that the seller and probably producer is based in India.

Flyair · « **Reply #23 on:** April 26, 2015, 21:15:40 »

Here are my two or actually four cents:
- I am also in;
- I like very much Peter's idea that the emblem is awarded to Full Members. The voice of wisdom spoke and I fully subscribe to that proposal;
- The US based producer proposed by Mike looks extremely respectable;
- I am a bit puzzled by the discussion about how the emblem should look like (I take we speak about the face of it). Don't we already have our logo to be just replicate on the emblem front face?

Raymond · « **Reply #24 on:** April 27, 2015, 01:54:49 »

Hi Gang. Garry has already begun to do some due diligence on this. The current emblem is not a logo and several of us feel it won't translate well as a badge. Most of us think a badge is a good idea so, we have an opportunity to have some fun with this. Let's have a contest to come up with a new logo that makes a great looking badge.

Start with a new graphic design that is suitable for the limited detail of a badge. It should be simple and recognizable from 20 feet. It cannot cross any copyrights or trademarks. You'll have to grant the Club unlimited reproduction rights. If you are a professional designer or a talented amateur, please send me or Garry a PM so we can collect your designs. If you are the one who submits the ultimate design, we'll give you three badges without charge and a certificate that credits you as the creator. The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors will be the judges. Deadline for entries is June 1, 2015.

Cheers!

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