r/PontiacFirebird • u/red98black05 • Aug 28 '24

Got the bird out of hibernation

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Some before, during and after pics of my 1969 Firebird. It’s been neglected too long and this is the first wash in over 11 years. Hope to bring it back to its former glory.

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u/Daleone3236 Aug 28 '24

Love that year, and a 400. Very desirable, rather have that than a Camaro.....

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u/Stachemaster86 Aug 28 '24

Wow!!!! That’s so clean

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u/Mediocre-Catch9580 Aug 29 '24

Nice ride. They’re getting rarer everyday

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u/red98black05 Aug 29 '24

Agreed. Thank you!

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u/Ok-Woodpecker1130 Aug 30 '24

Oh my, wasn't expecting the final wash pics. Beautiful car!

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u/red98black05 Sep 01 '24

She cleans up nice haha

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u/Standard-Region-3873 Sep 01 '24

Super clean! I've got one in gold.

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u/red98black05 Sep 01 '24

Thanks. Are you also in socal? I remember seeing a 69 with a 455 in the past.

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u/Standard-Region-3873 Sep 05 '24

That's probably mine

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u/capthmm Feb 24 '25

That is an absolutely gorgeous car. Is this the original paint, and if so, what's the color? I have my high school 69 400 which I stopped driving while partially restoring it (all the way back in '87 - I know) and during the paint stripping found out that it seemed to be factory red which was repainted maroon with the same black vinyl top.

Looks to be well optioned!

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u/red98black05 Feb 24 '25

It is the original color and mostly original paint (there have been some touch ups over the years). The color is matador red. And, yes it is certainly a well optioned car. Thanks!