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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 08:55 AM
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I need an immaculate 85-90 IROC for a Budweiser Commercial

The only stipulations are:

Must be a hardtop
Must have factory “IROC” decals on the doors
No faded or cracked paint/moldings
Sorry boys/girls genuine IROC’s only

The premise of the commercial is there will be a couple of young guys moping through a used car lot when they happen upon this absolutely pristine 80’s icon. They look at each other, smile, slap hands, and the next time we see our friends is when they tap bottles as their new toy sits freshly washed and waxed in the background.

The commercial is going to be shot in Pasadena and will be during the day sometime between this upcoming Tuesday and Wednesday. Unfortunately there is no compensation available for use of your vehicle however it’s a great opportunity to gain a little exposure for yourself and our club.

If you are interested in submitting a couple of images of your vehicle please feel free to do so. Please and go ahead and post then on this thread and I will forward them to the appropriate individuals involved in the decision making process.

Don’t worry…if no one steps up, I’ll make sure the Goose gets the gig…

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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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It absolutely has to be a hardtop? My buddy's 89 IROC would have been perfect cept his is t-top.

EDIT: Wait, we have our car club logo on the hatch window so I doubt that would go over well.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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to bad it's gotta be a Iroc instead of a TA.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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No compensation? Not even free beer??
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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A new member at the dinner had one with original paint looks good exc for a dent in the right rear at the taillight about 2" x 4"

never mind he had vette rims on it, dont know if he has the stock rims.

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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 05:42 PM
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I didn’t realize how difficult it is to find a relatively stock car now a days. Again, if you guys have any images that I can forward lets have um…
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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Here's my friend's, as I mentioned before it's a t-top so I dunno if you still want to consider it or not, figured I would post it up just in case

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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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Dont recall ever seeing a Maroon car with those lower srtipes!! I kinda like it.

I am not saying your car isnt stock I am saying I have never noticed one with that combo before. Do you have more pictures???
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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I actually called Kevin last night looking for your information but the marketing lady wasn't to fond of the color. She said it was to "brown" what ever the **** that means. I'd really like to see your car in the commercial.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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Here's my friend's, as I mentioned before it's a t-top so I dunno if you still want to consider it or not, figured I would post it up just in case
I sent her this image as well...
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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You call it beer? I call it recycled hay. What do you think they have the clydesdales for? Water and hay goes in, and Budweiser comes out.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by dcjredline
Dont recall ever seeing a Maroon car with those lower srtipes!! I kinda like it.

I am not saying your car isnt stock I am saying I have never noticed one with that combo before. Do you have more pictures???
The color is Sunset Orange Metallic not Maroon. There's more pictures in my signature.
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I actually called Kevin last night looking for your information but the marketing lady wasn't to fond of the color. She said it was to "brown" what ever the **** that means. I'd really like to see your car in the commercial.

Their loss. for recommending me. You should see the car in the March issue of Camaro Performers Magazine ..they shot it three weeks ago.

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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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that is a lot different color then the Sunset Orange Metalic on the 4th gen TAs and the vette
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 04:51 PM
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Actually it's not different. I have a real shitty digital camera that does not capture the color. If you sit it next to a 4th gen or a c6 the color is exactly the same
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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Paul's car is one of the best in our club. If they dont want it, they're idiots.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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Hey Mike,
I'm just curious how you happen to be involved in this?

The Chicago office of the advertising agency I work for has Budweiser as a client and does all of their TV. All the great Bud spots you see during the Superbowl as well as during your regular TV viewing come out of DDB Chicago.

How are you connected?
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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Paul's car is one of the best in our club. If they dont want it, they're idiots.
Well, it's all in the presentation. If you submit a poor quality picture, they have no way of knowing the car is actually much better in person.

Most of these advertising account and marketing people aren't car enthusuiasts. I deal with this kind of stuff all the time and I know how picky Art Directors and Account Execs. can be.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Grey Goose
Unfortunately there is no compensation available for use of your vehicle however it’s a great opportunity to gain a little exposure for yourself and our club.
Hmmmm. My office, DDB Los Angeles, has done some recent TV and print shoots for Epson Printers and Wells Fargo Bank using cars. They were acquired through prop shops and a fee was paid to use the cars.

We just did a print shoot for Wells Fargo using an "Eleanor" Mustang clone and it cost $750 for the car for the day.

Budweiser spends good money for their TV spots, so I'm finding it difficult they expect to use a "freebie" car. What's the full deal Mike?
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 01:29 AM
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Paul's car is one of the best in our club. If they dont want it, they're idiots.
Thanks! Kevin
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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Wow, Bret, all that investigation on the 1000 HP Camaro giveaway has made you question everything.
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BretD 88GTA
Hmmmm. My office, DDB Los Angeles, has done some recent TV and print shoots for Epson Printers and Wells Fargo Bank using cars. They were acquired through prop shops and a fee was paid to use the cars.

We just did a print shoot for Wells Fargo using an "Eleanor" Mustang clone and it cost $750 for the car for the day.

Budweiser spends good money for their TV spots, so I'm finding it difficult they expect to use a "freebie" car. What's the full deal Mike?
Maybe Grey Goose, is just looking for that perfect IROC Z picture!!!?
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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Let us know when this commercial hits... I wanna have my VCR ready...
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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Wow, Bret, all that investigation on the 1000 HP Camaro giveaway has made you question everything.
Haha! I'm a Senior Designer at a major ad agency, so I'm around this stuff all the time.

It just struck me a little weird is all. As I mentioned, our Chicago office handles Budweiser's TV ads, so I was surprised to hear Mike saying he is talking to the "marketing lady" about helping out with a Bud TV shoot.

It also sounded a little weird that they wouldn't offer some kind of compenstation. Even if it's $200. For a TV shoot, that wouldn't be much.

Now, for a magazine shoot, Mike's request sounds right on target. Magazine's have small budgets and like to do things as cheaply as possible. And yes, I've worked in publishing too, so I have experience Art Directing magazine photo shoots.


On a side note — if Mike is still looking for a car, Fred Young at Valencia/Power Chevrolet has a pristine, bright red, '88 IROC.

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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BretD 88GTA
Hey Mike,
I'm just curious how you happen to be involved in this?

The Chicago office of the advertising agency I work for has Budweiser as a client and does all of their TV. All the great Bud spots you see during the Superbowl as well as during your regular TV viewing come out of DDB Chicago.

How are you connected?

Hmmmm. My office, DDB Los Angeles, has done some recent TV and print shoots for Epson Printers and Wells Fargo Bank using cars. They were acquired through prop shops and a fee was paid to use the cars.

We just did a print shoot for Wells Fargo using an "Eleanor" Mustang clone and it cost $750 for the car for the day.

Budweiser spends good money for their TV spots, so I'm finding it difficult they expect to use a "freebie" car. What's the full deal Mike?
Haha! I'm a Senior Designer at a major ad agency, so I'm around this stuff all the time.

It just struck me a little weird is all. As I mentioned, our Chicago office handles Budweiser's TV ads, so I was surprised to hear Mike saying he is talking to the "marketing lady" about helping out with a Bud TV shoot.

It also sounded a little weird that they wouldn't offer some kind of compenstation. Even if it's $200. For a TV shoot, that wouldn't be much.

Now, for a magazine shoot, Mike's request sounds right on target. Magazine's have small budgets and like to do things as cheaply as possible. And yes, I've worked in publishing too, so I have experience Art Directing magazine photo shoots.
Well now that I am on disability (short term hopefully) I have nothing but time on my hands. So spend a lot of time catching up with business contacts, friends, etc. I’m just helping out a friend with a unique situation that she had dumped into her lap at the last minute. She’s been given a small budget to find the “right” car which I have waived provided they end up selecting my car. If another car is selected then I will contact that individual with all of the particulars. But it works out to be about a tank of gas, soy vanilla latte, and a couple of passes at the Kraft services table.
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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Did anyone see the Showtime series "Brotherhood" the have a real nice IROC on that show.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 03:16 AM
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Uh, "before and after" kind of thing maybe?

I don't think I'll ever have a car that could pass muster... Even if I could afford a new paint job.

It's cool that that somebody's making a commercial with a 3rd gen though! At least one that's not being wrecked or thrown off buildings.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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I don't think I'll ever have a car that could pass muster... Even if I could afford a new paint job.
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Julie, dont be so hard on your self.The better they are the harder they are to keep that way.And when they get hurt seldom do they look the same as before.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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Are we talking about cars or women here?
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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Figures...

A Budweiser drinker wouldn't be able to appreciate the superiority of the IROC convertible anyway...


Just kiddin' BTW- both of those IROC's seem to be great examples of original cars.
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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So whose car did they use in the commercial?
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 04:53 AM
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Sounds like it is more of a "spec" commercial (one a production company makes and HOPES to sell to the company they are trying to advertise in the commercial) as opposed to an already backed commercial by the advertising company... Hence not paying for the car. Otherwise it would have to be under SAG and the car owner would get a lot of compensation in residuals...

Anyways, that red car looks sweet! Did it end up getting used?
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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Sounds like it is more of a "spec" commercial
That's exactly what my thinking was and why I asked all the questions. It really sounds like something a production company was doing just to put on their reel.
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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Well, you never know... I've heard of specs getting picked up before.
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that's your best representation of an iroc? figured california would represent us a little better.

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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 10:28 AM
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Yeah, the big wheels, no louvers on the hood. But for the split second shot it did stand out, which I suppose was the intent. Have to admit, that ad was different. I'd like to slap my boss like that.
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Kandied91z
that's your best representation of an iroc? figured california would represent us a little better.

It wasn't even close to the best, but nobody from the club chose the car. It was chosen by a producer looking for a car without a clue what to look for. Probably the best 3rd gen in southern California was turned down because crappy pictures made it's Sunset Orange Metallic paint look brown. I've seen Paul's car I was blown away by how much nicer it looks in person than any pics I've seen of it. I would put Paul's Third Gen up against any Third Gen anywhere in any car show!
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