Now and then I see a bus running along or parked and kind of wonder if it might belong to anyone here. I've thought of this off and on for several years but I know it must have come up before. Has anyone ever made a window decal or anything else to identify us as MAK forum community members? Sort of like the FMCA plates?
I'd probably put one in my windshield if there were such a beast. That way if you ever happened to be in my driveway you'd know that it was me!
-Dave
Not sure about Mak stuff but at one time I@N at BNO had some really nice T-shirts which I still wear proudly!
Hmm, now that I think about it, maybe I could acquire a couple more!
Thanks for the reminder! :)
Ace
We're really easy to spot anyway, if you've seen the evolutionary chart, we're the third from the left lol.
Hi Dave,
YES.. There is.
Mike needs to get these back up on the site for sale. Or something newer/simular.
Nick-
He used to sell on them on eBay, maybe still does.
~Paul~
I belong to a group called "Sailboatownwers.com" .
The owner of that site announced a contest in which we designed a 'burgee' ...which means flag, that we could fly on our boats, therefore identifying us to others on the boards. Neat deal!
You better believe I have one!
When I see conversions on the road I always ask on the CB if they are MAK or BNO members!
Jack
You can get Xerox brand or some other brand color inkjet paper at staples or office supply companies for a few bucks. Then simply print out "MAK Publishing/BB Member". Of course, something designed and approved by Mike himself would be nice.
I don't have a bus (yet), and I'm sure no busnut would be going around looking at every Acura in the parking lot, so I won't bother. :-[
Hey, do a poll to see who wants one. M&C
Is the phone number on the plate still a working number for the site ? I wouldn't want to advertise a phone number if it was changed and give to another subscriber.
Mike's plate on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/License-plate-for-bus-conversions-MCI-Prevost-GMC-Eagle_W0QQitemZ280146552727QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item280146552727&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
~Paul~
Hi Folks,
Mike sells the Bus ID Poster too.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Bus-ID-Poster-MCI-GMC-Eagle-Prevost-Van-Hool-RTS-Setra_W0QQitemZ280200066705QQihZ018QQcategoryZ4151QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262
Nick-
Yeah, I knew about those but but wondered more on maybe a catchy window decal.
Imo those license plate things are interesting but were more for advertising though maybe not for group identification.
I was thinking of something that everyone would know, like a Good Sam or AAA sticker maybe? Maybe someone who is artistic could come up with a decal. Maybe an oval sticker similar is size and shape as the others that just has the bold letters MAK in black or other colors? Maybe make another one that says BNO?
Like I said, I'd buy one.
Next we need a secret handshake.....er... horn honk. ;)
Hi Guy's,
Does anybody like this one?
I'm open for input/changes...
Nick-
I'm not so interested in paying to advertise for Mike.
Something like FMCA or an Escapee decal/plate. Something that says the owner of this bus is a bus nut. =)
IMHO
It's not paying to advertise for Mike, it really has nothing to do with that, it's seeing someone who is from this forum when you pass them. There are tons of FMCA members and others bus nuts out there but that doesn't meant that they are us. The point was to recognize each other here and maybe BNO as well. I don't usually visit BNO much anymore but they are still a valid group of bus nuts whose membership crosses over into here greatly. (I personally dislike the term busnut)
There are lot's of folks who are not affiliated with our group either by choice or not knowing of it's existence but when I see a bus I wonder if it might be one of you guys! I saw a beautiful red Eagle the other day and wondered if it might be someone here. If I had seen something like a decal I might have gone over to chat but I'm not the type to just walk up to people.
I like Nicks idea so far except for maybe not having the url included.
MAK
BNO
It is a simple deal for the Eagles club most of us have a card in the window telling who we are and were we live and even has our email on it.I am with Matt about paying for a decal or plate for what good it would be.FWIW in the years I have been bus'n I have seen 5 of his plates on buses.
good luck
Just for the sake of mentioning it, the forum/BBS below which I occasionally look at sells a range of forum 'merchandise', the profits from which is used to help pay for the forum running costs. It works quite well for them because the forum is about a place (national park holiday destination), so the chances of spotting other members displaying the car/boat stickers etc is quite high. They also hold a 'meet' for the forum members every year
http://www.cafepress.com/norfolkbroads (http://www.cafepress.com/norfolkbroads)
Jeremy
Quote from: Jeremy on March 16, 2009, 01:24:54 PM
They also hold a 'meet' for the forum members every year
Jeremy
If there is any intererst, I would be happy to set up a "Meet & Greet" at Bussin' 10 for MAK and/or BNO members. Jack
Here for those not taking the poll.
This is my idea, I think you will be able to see it going down the road.
You know those antenna toppers like the smiley face and the mouse ears?
How about a chrome scenicruiser antenna topper? ???
8)
Yeah right! How about a Flx?
Here's a thought.
I think we should have something that we can also display on our personal vehicles too because we are not always
out with our coaches. Maybe Ed's on to something..... :o Yea, Ed, that pic is yours. ;D
What is wrong with us Humans?? We always feel the need to Communicate with our own...! ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D
Nick-
Hay Ed,
MCI has these stress balls/busses that you squeeze... I have a blue one but, they are now green.
Nick-
Quote from: Nick Badame Refrig. Co. on March 15, 2009, 02:14:38 PM
Hi Dave,
YES.. There is.
Mike needs to get these back up on the site for sale. Or something newer/simular.
Nick-
The are available in the online store (http://www.busconversions.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=31).
I like Paladin's idea, just a simple logo with both BB's and no explanation. Kind of a secret society. I would use BCM rather than MAK, unless you want to use I@N and MAK
Hi Len,
I'm lovin it!....
Maybe we could have a place on the decal to fill in our Bord ID name too?
Nick-
How about a slogan:
"Miles beyond sticks 'n staples!"
Hay Len,
I just had an Idea...
What if we used an older model bus as an outline for the symbol and utilize the two front windsheilds for the "BCM/BNO logos.
What about this 1947 GMPD3751?
Nick-