The Little Fisk Tire Boy Fiberglass Statue
“Time to Re-Tire” was the slogan coined for Fisk Tires when they started using The Little Fisk Tire Boy around 1910. Not sure how old this fiberglass statue was when we restored it about 6 years ago, but like other fiberglass restorations it entailed stripping the old paint, fiberglass repair work, primer, sanding, base coat of paint, airbrushing the details and then clear coat to finish. Don’t remember how big it was, but I’m guessing around 5 feet tall. Hope you like him.
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13 responses so far ↓
1 Tim Dunbar // Nov 5, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Wow. About 5 years ago I did a series of 10 reproductions of a 3-piece screenprinted metal Fisk Boy floor standing display for a fellow who was selling them at the Barret Jackson Auction here in Southern California. I sure gave him a bargain.
I do replications of period electric and other types of vintage signage as well as some restoration work. If you have any need for my services you can e-mail me or just phone my shop at 619-542-1756 here in San Diego.
Thanks,
Tim Dunbar
Down South
2 James D. Rhodes // Aug 12, 2009 at 12:09 am
I have a friend who is about 86 years old. His name in Conrad Linderman. He says he was the “Fisk Tire Boy” sometime in the late twenties early thirities. Do you know about him?
James D. Rhodes
3 Mo Jarock // Sep 1, 2009 at 11:45 am
I have a Fisk Tire Boy that is bronze and stands on a wooden base. He was in my Dad’s office for as long as I can remember. He was anonymous as there is no slogan or identification. I’ve always wondered who is was and how my Dad had acquired him.
4 Bob mustard // Nov 30, 2009 at 1:32 am
My great grandfather was once president of Fisk Tire. I’d be interested in the bronze, or other paraphenalia
5 Sherl Stocking // Dec 17, 2009 at 2:40 am
The fiberglass Fisk Boys were made in the 1960s for the F&G Division of Uniroyal. Most were in the Tire Departments in 220 K-Marts, 10 Globes and 2 Fisk Home and Auto Centers. Probably 300 were originally made. I also own one that is displayed in my store in Snohomish Washington. I worked for Uniroyal in 60’s & 70’s.
6 Aaron Myles // Dec 27, 2009 at 8:52 am
I have an original moulded Plaster Fisk Tyre Boy .He has movable arms,but there has been a bit of warping that occured when he was left out in the garden as an ornament many years ago.He stands 20 inches high and has wooden inserts in his feet ,where he would have been attached to a stand.Can anybody shed any light on how old he may be.
7 bob // Mar 3, 2010 at 8:35 pm
want to buy– are there sellers?
8 Millard Fillmore // Jun 27, 2010 at 4:04 pm
I saw one of these statues on top of a disused gas station in Rural Hall, NC which used to be a Fisk Tire store. It’s not in great shape, but it’s clearly recognizable. Were these used regularly over the entrances of Fisk Tire stores?
Photo of the NC statue at:
http://www.agilitynut.com/giants/nc.html
9 vintagevending // Jun 28, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Millard,
Yes, the statue was used in many stores. Sometimes it was outside, and sometimes there was a smaller statue inside the store.
10 Bob // Jul 23, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Looking to purchase LIFE SIZE FISK TIME TO RETIRE STATUE. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks alternate email keno10koko10@yahoo.com
11 vintagevending // Jul 23, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Bob
Oddly enough, there is a fully restored one for sale at the auction link listed below, going on tomorrow.
You can register online and bid.
http://www.paulmcinnis.com/Amazing-Single-Owner-Collection-Gilford-New-Hampshire.asp
We had fully restored this for our customer and it is shown in our gallery/museum
to see our photos too: http://www.retroplanet.com/PROD/Fisk-Tire-Boy
12 Fredy Ryan // Aug 24, 2010 at 11:14 pm
I have an old Fisk Tire Boy, I’ve had him leaning up against a chain link fence for the last 25 years with a logging chain around his neck and looped over the fence to keep him in place..Climbing roses have grown up around him..He is solid and still attractive..Paint is flaking..I thought he was 6 1/2 tall but he is on an old milk crate, couple of them pushed together so he is about 5′ 1/2 tall..Please hit me with an offer as i am getting old and want to get rid of a lot of stuff..Lots of old adverising, An old watling slot machine,junk, good antiques..As I don’t want to die with this stuff..
Fredy Ryan, St. Johns , Oregon
503-286-3597
13 Fredy Ryan // Aug 24, 2010 at 11:30 pm
My email is grandavenuegym@
I am the one with the fisk tire boy..Open for trades or sympathy..
Fredy
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