Re: Ricks Fitch Firebird...very rare Bird
 

I like it. Get it cleaned up, put some new shoes on it and cruise it. Neat car!

Re: Ricks Fitch Firebird...very rare Bird
 

Cliff, congrats! Very rare car!

They did make more than one V8. I have several publicity photos of one that has a/c and power brakes, an aftermarket steering wheel, and a couple huge toggle switches on the dash to run the wipers and flashers. It also had the trademark Fitchbird grille mesh, but did not have the auxiliary lights in the valance panel like yours does. I would imagine that the few Fitchbirds that were built were all customized depending on the customer's taste, or perhaps however John Fitch wanted to customize them.

Mike

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Re: Ricks Fitch Firebird...very rare Bird
 

Hi, my car was retained by Pontiac (per PHS) for development and not sold till 1968 (per the guy I bought it from)

Cliff

Re: Ricks Fitch Firebird...very rare Bird
 

I'd have to wonder if our company owner would be interested in helping with the restoration. If not I may be able to get you some kind of assistance discount and my hands if need be. It's an interesting piece and I think the needs to see it again.

Ricks Fitch Firebird...very rare Bird
 

Very cool Fitch car and welcome here Cliff!
A clean up and detail would go a long way but before touching it, wouldn't this be a great as is display find @ MCACN '16?
I really liked Markus' story too[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]maybe the same car?
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~ Pete

Re: Ricks Fitch Firebird...very rare Bird
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PeteLeathersac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very cool Fitch car and welcome here Cliff!
A clean up and detail would go a long way but before touching it, wouldn't this be a great as is display find @ MCACN '16?
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~ Pete </div></div>

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Re: Ricks Fitch Firebird...very rare Bird
 

When I did a google search for &quot;Fitch Firebird&quot; another one popped up linked the this site fully restored with an SOHC sprint motor. Could be a good reference point. It was posted by Belair62 back in 05

Re: Ricks Fitch Firebird...very rare Bird
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Craig_Maiorana</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When I did a google search for &quot;Fitch Firebird&quot; another one popped up linked the this site fully restored with an SOHC sprint motor. Could be a good reference point. It was posted by Belair62 back in 05 </div></div>

Craig, look at the beginning of this thread [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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Sorry .... I'm a knucklehead [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]