ABANDONED 1976 AMC Pacer Will It Run & Drive (P1)| First Start In 20 Yrs | $300 Farm Find | RESTORED

Join in with the crew as they head out to lay eyes on an abandoned 1976 AMC Pacer. Stumbling across this forgotten beauty at a local farm auction, Lance is able to pick this ol' girl up for only $300! Follow along as they dig in and attempt to see if they can RESTORE some life back into her.
Having high hopes they eagerly work through all the obstacles to get her up and on the road again! You don't want to miss this first episode of a 3 part series!
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[@justinmcclanahan4745]

You should check to see if it has a spare tire in the back or not

[@JamesCouch777]

I am really enjoying y'all's channel. I'm going back and watching everything I've missed, which is something I rarely do. 👍👍

[@jeffearl8646]

Hi 🩷🩷🩷🩷🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 the heart and the flowers for your sister

[@janetbender9656]

Wyatt, thank you for teaching your kids to respect and love each other, God bless all of you

[@warrennewman9861]

Super lucky to find one that nice for only $300. They're becoming increasingly valuable, and nice ones are super hard to find. Take good care of it. They're great cars.

[@mbsnyderc]

Rare yes valuable no.

[@warrennewman9861]

@@mbsnyderc Clearly someone hasn't been keeping up with what perfectly restored Pacers have been selling for. Even nice original cars are fetching close to $10k. Just because you don't like them doesn't mean they're not valuable.

[@warrennewman9861]

@Make Me Believe Well yeah, I'm in the process of a nut and bolt restoration on a '75 Gremlin... I'll never make my money back. But it won't make the finished product any less valuable than it is right now. I can hang on to it and easily get $10k for it in 40 years. Valuable to whoever buys it, considering I only paid $1,800 for the whole car in the first place.

[@classic287]

@@warrennewman9861, I've had 6 Ramblers and 4 AMCs. They were all solid reliable cars

[@rdsinoklahoma4357]

Love your guys show and Christian witness. I worked for AMC during the years of the Pacer. It seemed that Pacers were all we worked on but thinking back that was all that was selling. I loved driving them. I was a front end mechanic and rebuilt a lot of rack and pinion units, that was a weak spot. When you had to add power steering fluid it reminded me of that. They made a seal kit with new bushings for the unit. Was a little bit of a job but the kit fixed the problem. I am not wishing that on you but might keep that in mind. From a front end standpoint the lower A frame adjusters were bad about wearing out too. But you got bigger problems before you have to worry about any of that. I would love to have a nice Pacer in my drive just to cruse around in on Sunday afternoons. Keep up the good work.

[@Mikefngarage]

Pacer What a beautiful car. Lots of glass and easy to drive........the record scratches......

[@wtbeecher]

Holy crap!! It's my dream car! Seriously, I have loved Pacers since I was a kid, (now 43) I have always dreamed of having one. Just something about their stance. Always wanted to see someone rod one out!

[@dspence8086]

When I was in the 6th grade, my teacher had a pacer. He was a rebel. I thought what an ugly car. Now I can appreciate them. Great video.

[@JamesCouch777]

I'm proud of Christian, learning something new is always hard but doing it on camera is even harder!

[@paullavery4030]

It’s nice to see that you all are so kind and respectful to each other

[@augiezehner6059]

It’s good to see Christian getting in there and helping out!

[@grantkoeller8911]

This car is a classic, the value of AMC Pacers is going up. They were fun little cars, please remember they were Americans first wide small compact car. The 258 straight 6 is one of the all time most reliable engines ever made. It's too bad that the dash and wiring is all tore out, That will be a big job getting that back together. I can't wait to see this all power washed! This car deserves to be fully restored.

[@michaelhayhoe2540]

I had a 1976 AMC Pacer, 4 speed, gauges, Levi's trim interior - your video brought back many great memories.

[@gregharris4089]

I use a battery leaf blower now to clear off all the junk from the engine bay and interior ! Works great! That is added to my prep box. Love your show!

[@darrenniles2448]

This was a great video. I love the Pacer. It's nice that Christian enjoys the process of cleaning up so many years of debris

[@kennyhorn1096]

Learned how to drive on an old AMC Concord wagon. You either love those old AMCs or you hate them. For me, good memories.

[@terrywyatt2244]

Glad to see you teaching lil sis to work on cars!!! Wish I’d had that when I was young. Love seeing the whole family involved.

[@bettingru]

Good job guys. Two of my relatives bought new 1977 and 1978 pacers. By 1981, long before the Michigan rust could kill them, they both had suffered serious electrical and mechanical problems. One eventually died due to dust inhalation because a mechanic forgot the second air cleaner cover wingnut. Eventually everyone ran out of money to keep them on the road. Pacers were junk then and as we know now, they were a joke.

[@8avexp]

My uncle had a '75 Pacer. Those AMC engines took Champion N-12Y (now RN-12YC) plugs back in the day. I'm a longtime AMC fan; we had several of them: '62 Rambler Classic station wagon, '68 Ambassador DPL 4-door sedan, '74 Hornet 4-door sedan.

[@danscheffers1757]

I like you got your sister involved she does a great job filming happy thanksgiving to your family god bless

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[@grantkoeller8911]

I just subscribed!!

[@darickymeister]

You have a new subscriber!

[@mhawkins1975]

RESTORED really enjoyed thi video guys thank you. HAPPY THANKS GIVING.

[@kennygo8300]

I subscribed after watching you with Derek and the Chevy.

[@darickymeister]

@@kennygo8300 Proper thing for a fella to do :)

[@hoghead132]

When these cars first came out, a dealership in Arizona put 401's in them and flew the customer out free to pick it up. They were advertised in a hot rod magazine ( not sure which one ). .

[@8avexp]

@Make Me Believe The Pacer was supposed to have a Wankel rotary engine, which is why the hood opens the way it does. That didn't pan out, so they shoehorned a 232 six into the engine compartment. Pulling an engine out of a Pacer is a royal pain.

[@akinoffury2332]

I'm really starting to fall in love with these old AMCs. Shame I can never find any like this down here by Houston or Austin.

[@IR-nq4qv]

Looks and beauty are definitely in the eyes of the beholder. This AMC would make a better 4x 4 than a car. These motley looking things will sit down perfect on a 4 x 4 Chevy K-5 Blazer chassis, same wheel base, my friend built one years ago, The transmission hump is even in the right place. With a set of good off road tires, looks like you have a perfect candidate to make something wild that will attract a lot of attention for all the right reasons.

[@augiezehner6059]

I always heat up the break fitting with a propane torch so it frees up around the line and doesn’t twist it off. It works pretty good!

[@kennethjones7728]

I had a '75 Pacer wagon leather, power windows, power locks, 305 V8 and woodgrain. All together fully loaded. Absolutely LOVED it. I drove it until 1993 when a neighbors tree was blown down in a storm and crushed it. Never 1 minute of trouble I still miss that car.

[@Dodger2204]

I remember these cars so well. Always thought they looked like an aquarium on wheels when I was a kid. Forty plus years later, I kind of like them. Never thought I'd say that!

[@crawfordbartel1174]

Can't wait to see that Pacer going

[@JoeyJr702]

Lol! Pops is full of lots of good advice... "You have to use your teeth" to pull the spark plug wire off, and then "hold on to this screwdriver to check if we're getting any spark". "There's a tree over there" for a brake 😆 I can totally relate to you folks.

[@beverlywalker5678]

Subscribed. I Love and Need THIS LIL LUV BUG OF A 🚗. I always wanted one. I’m from Sulphur Springs but live near Austin. Went to school in Winfield with my hubby and high school in Mt PleAsant. I’m a Texas girl and would drive up to get her. She is awesome as are y’all! I love you always have clean language and work with family! I love the bug show where you had to get the bugs out of the trees before they claimed them! Please please pick us! My hubby would help me keep her in good shape!!!

[@daviddonley9580]

I love the family dynamic. Wyatt you are a fortunate man to have such great kids. Happy Thanksgiving

[@robertrab2563]

I have had 70's AMC Gremlin and a 70's AMC Hornet thanks for the video God bless.

[@alanstant9356]

She was running really good after you rigged up that gas tank. Its awesome to see them running after sitting so longs. you guys are miracle workers lol. Thanks for sharing guys.

[@zachharper2664]

Can’t wait my dad used to have one The doors use to flow open when you hit a bump

[@50chevtrk1]

As kid we had a 65 rambler wagon. I was in the backseat passenger side , took a sharp corner at about 15 mph and I did fall out of the car . Tore the skin off my cafe . Ahh those were the days.

[@toysoldier46552]

Vice Grip Garage brought me here, the content has kept me here. Gotta love the old fish bowl Pacers, I miss AMC especially the Jeep.

[@DoubleD8056]

Thank you for saving the amc pacer ❤️

[@dougbooth6922]

Great job Christian

[@roadhammer2380]

I'll have some cold snacks and popcorn ready for this!!🤟🤟

[@yunus_aros]

Greetings from Sweden! 🇸🇪 I am happy to see the progress for the channel. It will be very nice to follow the progress of your efforts in saving them one at a time. Be safe and take care!

[@coom0004]

love to see Christian gettin involved..got my daughter recently to change the rocker cover on my 67 Herald, girl power :-)

[@williamcap2236]

I ❤ American Motors ! I would drive the wheels off that !

[@juanpabloarena2724]

Me too!

[@michaelharless6278]

Me three.

[@truckerjam7228]

Hello I just wanted too say I love your show just strated watching it now that I am laid pit I was in a very bad accident on the 25 of November of 2019 and was in the hospital for two months. Think It is a blessing that you get too work with your dad that is really awesome that you are able too do that cherish every moment you have with your dad it is gone before you know it I lost my dad and then a year later my son life is very short and don't know what it is with losing family for the holiday's my dad a week before Christmas and then my son on Christmas Eve the following year I love what you are able too do with the car's and trucks. Ive got a lot of projects myself but no help and not able too work on anything at the moment

[@richdiscoveries]

First thing I noticed, and I may be alone here, but it's missing that beautiful AMC dash that every AMC had LOL. My grandfather had a gremlin, sold it and bought a Pacer, then sold that and bought an eagle station wagon. Going up with my grandparents, I was riding in AMC's everyday, the eagle was obviously my favorite, but that Pacer was pretty cool!! The gremlin was ugly in it's day, I thought the Pacer was better looking, but looking back now I would have taken that Gremlin over the pacer but unfortunately they are all gone now. I was just about to get my license when the eagle ate a valve, it was a perfect condition car that he junked because he didn't want to put a motor in it. I'm still upset that I didn't just take the car and drop an engine in it. But back in the early 90s, the car was plentiful and was not very sought after. Really wasn't worth a dime back then, but I would love to get a good condition AMC Eagle 4-wheel drive Wagon in today's day and age. Good stuff, keep up the great work, love these Revival videos

[@daviduglem3213]

Those AMC 6 cylinders have quite a history. One of the good motors that came out of the '60s

[@mikenelainetrimpey6165]

Hello from Southern California! An awesome effort to get this 76’ Pacer running and driving. I enjoy every episode. Thank you for sharing your mechanical journeys.

[@grantkoeller8911]

Even the original wheels, rims, and white wall tires are so cool!!!!

[@DonKelleyMusic]

Happy to see Christian getting involved in more than the video end of things (not that she isn't great at the video side and hosting)

[@pricklymofo]

SAVE THE PACERS!! My parents had a 76 Pacer with the V8. Black with mag slot wheels. My dad's side of the family worked at AMC in Kenosha, WI.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

She would have a 999 trans aka Chrysler 904 any Chrysler trans should be started in N and ran in N after sitting. Use type F or ATF+4 run in N TIL warm then Check while running in N make sure the TV cable is adjusted correct too..... Love it awesome video guys keep it Up! Can’t wait to do one of these with y’all! 🙏

[@gmck-zk1lh]

Great job! Saved another one. Looks like you owe christian a new pair of crocs. You and your family have a good Thanksgiving God bless

[@MortskeRepair]

You've been called out by Puddin's Fab shop as part of the 2020 Christmas Burnout Challenge!! Do it to it!!

[@edwardmartin4894]

Back around 1980, I knew a guy who lived at the Jersey shore that had one of these.... It was brown, with a white hood and a blue door and fender on the driver's side... BUT...it had a 426-Hemi shoe-horned into it. He embarrassed a lot of the local street racers until they figured out what he had.....

[@DonKelleyMusic]

there's like NO room under that hood... holy that must have been quite a feat of engineering modifications to get a big 8 in there. update: I guess htey actually made some with 8s in them, so fair enough. Looks so cramped though LoL

[@glenbo2464]

I had a brown 76 with manual transmission 3 speed on the floor. Mine hauled ass and did good burnouts too ! Lol

[@glenbo2464]

I just remembered that the passenger door is longer then the drivers so people can get in easier.

[@jaycenlamb5929]

Very cool car guys I have been a fan of your show for a long time you guys do what I do rescue old rusted cars

[@marygarner5249]

Love Love Best CHANNEL there is Happy Thanksgiving everyone God Bless

[@rickstebbens5135]

Time with your dad priceless.

[@johnruhlmanjr5114]

Awesome video guys, keep up the great work!

[@jedyork594]

Looking forward to tonight show guys! Can't wait!

[@DingleyDell]

Starts at 1am for me, but this is my fave channel and essential viewing 😁

[@grantkoeller8911]

Same exact engine as my 1974 AMC Hornet it's a 258 Straight six, (not a slant 6), one of AMC's greatest motors ever made, they were bullet proof, lasted forever and was used in the AMC Jeeps.

[@Staubs650]

liked ,shared , comment.. love the you tube shows can watch all day.. god bless you all many blessings

[@timothyharrison8953]

When I met my wife in 1985 she had a 1976 blue Pacer X. Great car when it ran, which was hardly ever. Fortunately, her father took pity on her and have her his 1980 Mazda 626. She just sold the Pacer and it was just a bad memory. When we were married a couple years later, that Mazda became my second car. I drove it almost problem free until 1994. We sold it at a yard sale right before we moved to California. We ended up buying two more 626s (1994, 1998) over next few years. Great cars

[@abnerdoubleday6145]

Those AMC straight 6s were darn hear indestructible! They usually outlived the car. My parents had a 70 Hornet with that engine went 200K miles before the body rusted away to nothing. My still daughter has a 87 Wrangler with that engine with over 170,000 on it now, still purrs. Those AMCs were great cars.

[@25vrd48]

Cool Pacer . Great Video .

[@Oyvind88]

Great guys and girl, love this car, a classic😀👍🇳🇴

[@gregsgarage1465]

Love this Pacer!!!!!! :)

[@JT-il3fe]

AMC is one of the few cars that you can still find if you look hard enough and people don’t want you to sign over your soul as payment for them (yet)! My first car was a 1972 AMC Hornet. You wouldn’t believe what a set of air shocks some wide tires in the back skinny in front. Little tint on the windows did for that old car wished I’d never sold it!

[@senorcheetopuff6122]

Your videos are awesome. Keep up the hard work and everything that you.

[@snakeboren4814]

LANCE...I LIKE UR CHEVY SILVERADO TRUCK!!! IT LOOKS BAD ASS!!!

[@daviddamico4288]

Thad a few ramblers when I was younger never a pacer tho. Good job getting it running

[@richardcruickshanks6302]

good to see you back

[@thadmachia9873]

Awesome loved this episode looking forward to way more!

[@rtaylor190]

Ya do what ya got to do with what ya got thats the way it is god bless ya all

[@jonhoyles714]

love the Channel rusty junkers x so glad Derek popped in to say hello 👋 greats from the uk 🇬🇧 x

[@jamesnorris998]

My first car was a71 gremlin... Same color... What a great car.. The straight 6 was super easy to work on

[@theoracle5265]

Your doing great Christian!

[@ben10nnery]

Who else is here from the VGG vidjya?

[@Funonthefarm]

Hahaha vidjya. Only a vgg viewer would know

[@mavsfabshop]

This guy right chere!

[@dadams19111]

Awesome!!! I just found you channel from vgg!!!

[@StuffBudDuz]

Very cool. Love that it's a family effort. What a nice big brother to your sister!

[@desireeprice2428]

Using an air impact turned down on low will slot of times get the brake bleeder to come loose. Love the pacer always wanted one or a gremlin

[@Mr.NiceGuy80]

The doors are different lengths on pacers. Not sure which is longer than the other to make getting in and out of the back easier. Too cool.

[@dalicejohnson2436]

You guys and gal are awesome.

[@sylvainleseur1072]

Thanks to share.

[@tombob671]

You guys got this👍👍

[@jamespn]

I always liked the Pacer wagon. American Motors was always strapped for cash but they sure took chances on bold and unusual styling cues for its time. I like the OEM road wheels that were similar to those used in Chrysler cars in the 1970s,

[@hawkdsl]

We got one new in 77.. Tan.. called it the "Space Bubble" on the CB. We traded it in for a 79 Caprice Wagon that was longer then the Titanic. Mom loved the Space Bubble, and I recall she was pretty pissed to trade it in.

[@chadjohnson342]

Love the AMC cars

[@ronwig7665]

I am glad to see Christian involved with you all,

[@redgarcia1427]

I really enjoyed watching this video! ✌🐢

[@hookyjo72]

I got ready to watch the live video of driving the pacer home and i was told i have to join to watch Thanks So Much been a loyal subscriber for quite some time i guess that doesn't mean anything anymore

[@RESTORED-HOPE]

That video was set to private after 24 hours due to no signal and poor quality. It has no reflection to any of our subscribers. It was just a technical issue on our end.

[@hookyjo72]

RESTORED its just upsetting because I wait patiently for your videos and when I can't watch them. It's aggravating

[@gerhard6105]

Good that you guys save the car. I like the colour. Keep it original. Regards from Belgium.

[@2bad1]

I love how your sister is trying to wrench that’s cool.

[@MNWILD43]

I remember back in the day when i was a kid, we had a 78 Concord. I remember my mom wanted a Pacer. 🤣

[@mycarpounds]

The 343 was the first engine to put out its horsepower.. They were used fir the cops all over in the Matator. the 401 needed more than asperation.. a 1700 blower would suffice.. aNY aMc BACK IN THE DAY. Javelin. AMX. GremlinX.. The Hornet.. I grew up with these. A 360 in a Hornet blew everyone away.. that 360 in a wagon with the wood paneling.. total sleeper. :)

[@jeffjamison8614]

Christian has a new cruiser! Fix this baby up for her!

[@michaelcarmack4731]

That’s awesome teaching your little sister

[@lynleeper6161]

Subscribed!! Great videos!!

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

Great teamwork!

[@79tazman]

It's the Mirthmobile in all it's glory LOL! Shwing!!!

[@TheNismo777]

Lets go to 100k subs before christmas! These guys totally deserve all the support they can have :)

[@Trak00ma]

AMC cars are my fav!!!