Hot Wheels Customization : 1977 Packin' Pacer

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A quick video of customizing a ruined 1977 Blackwall AMC Pacer. Next video should have better production values hopefully, it tough to shoot the angles sometimes but I'm learning.
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[@wendyt23]

Awesome, I decided to come right back to the beginning at watch your videos from scratch.

[@Madness832]

You had me cracking up @ around 8:57! You mentioned the interior paint that, "some kid put on there, 20 years ago." Then you pull out a "20 years edition" chrome pen!

[@DiecastResurrection]

Lol I didn’t realize that! good eye!

[@BlankityBlank]

The black gloves make me think this is what Dexter does in his free time. But I really love these videos. I'm inspired to do my own restorations.

[@garyjust.johnson1436]

ReWatching all your old videos!

[@youngtimeroldtimer72]

Great job. It looks very nice. The colour is fantastic.

[@baremetalHW]

Great Job!! love the end result! If you change your green cutting matte out for something that does not have a pattern your camera will focus on what you place in front of it as it has nothing in the background to focus on.

[@DiecastResurrection]

Oh hey baremetal! Yea I have an expensive camera and it’s really picky, trying to do more macro shots now but that’s a new set of problems. I going to shop for a lens that has a wider focus area if that’s possible. You inspired me to build a channel, and it’s been blowing up all day! 🕶

[@bossfan49]

baremetalHW…. I notice you often snip your wheels off and leave the axle, whereas DieRes, you will snip the whole axle off and simply glue a new one in place....although so far, I haven't seen you come across the bent axles, only straight ones. When do you guys decide to keep the axle and just push on new wheels, and when do replace it?

[@MatchboxGarage]

Great information. I need this myself

[@larrybensley9410]

Try 50 50 of transmission fluid and acitone let it sit in it over night and it will destroy the rust I use it on tracors to clean the rust it works great

[@dawn7020]

I like this car but should’ve used the blackwall wheels and yellow paint to keep it original.

[@mickeyb2219]

I love watching paint removal. It makes me stupidly happy. I like that you show more if the restoration process than some channels. Plus I have some less than fond memories of my dad's old Pacer. I'll give you a sub

[@jamesbeestman9382]

Another awesome restoration video fantastic job my friend

[@rudygarcia7981]

Wow!! I just watched this video. That's awesome that you saved this casting. Somebody else would have probably just tossed it in the trash. Awesome work 👍👍👍!!!

[@lightninggold6276]

You're the master of restoration

[@jeffsnodgrass9747]

Great vid and custom. Motivated me to head for eBay and buy a Packin' Pacer. Oh, and after cutting out the axels I was able to use a small screwdriver and open up the crimped area that used to hold the axle in. That let the new axle and wheels sit flush with the base without grinding. A drop of thick super glue and I was good to go! Keep 'em coming. Love watching you, baremetal, and MMM along with some others.

[@chrislehmier]

It's cool to check out these older vids to see how much your restoration techniques and presentation skills have improved since then.

[@chrisandrews5174]

just wow what a transformation

[@ketoking9435]

Thank's for a great vid,,awesome restoration,I used to work in an American speed/spares shop here in the UK,that was a long time ago,,these days I restore model cars,great fun,,have a great week,

[@rogerphillips5634]

i build models as a hobby. for jet plane canopies most of us sand them smooth like you do with your sandpaper. then we dip them in floor wax to get that crystal clear and perfectly smooth finish on them. the wax is pledge revive it gloss wax. goes on smooth, and is self leveling. so no runs just an idea to make your cars pop that little extra bit.

[@CallMeMrStopmotion]

I'm jealous of your work. That's awesomeness right there. I restore cars sometimes, I have a hot wheels 1979 Ford Mustang that I plan to paint strip and repaint the bottom Gray and the top Blue.

[@steveminch8223]

Thanks for the video you do a great job of restoring theses cars

[@vernhoke7730]

"Party on Wayne, party on Garth!" :)

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

You make it look so easy.

[@itsmewildbill2296]

Great work! Brought that little guy back from the dead!

[@ReviewCrap]

Lol... I had both this diecast car as a kid and an actual '77 AMC Pacer later on. I did think about getting a full sized stripe pattern on my actual car, but was too poor at the time (Which also explains I was driving a 15 year old Pacer back then). Good times...

[@valborchardt3596]

Oh wow, what a great makeover, love your vids, take care as always from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@valborchardt3596]

By the way, if you ever find a tractor that needs a makeover, would love to see that

[@DiecastResurrection]

I’d love to, if I found the right one. I had a John Deere G that I had a love affair with but had to sell it cause I moved away.

[@salvadorcueto8450]

Love the video from start to finish nice job.

[@k.n.o.3558]

This is truly a resurrection! The result is awesome.

[@Jsellers1965]

Great Job!!! Looks original!

[@mikeypops73]

It looks spectacular. That Metal Flake red was the way to go. Great work

[@brucewoods9377]

I would clean out that casting flash too. It’s a real bug-bear of mine when I watch others who do not clean up the castings.

[@OkOk-gv2vk]

Best restoration video I’ve seen

[@DiecastResurrection]

Couldn’t ask for a nicer comment, thanks!

[@jeffkrug5541]

Turned out amazing, love the color and I agree with you on the casting. Looks so much better when you file and sand it all smooth, it gives it a nice clean look. If your going to do it, do it right.

[@ElChaviGarcia]

Great Job, its very exciting and relaxing watch this videos in the middle of the Work Time. Regards

[@richardbinder9662]

Fun fact, the real Pacer's passenger door is slightly longer than the driver side to allow easier access to the back seat. Brutally hot in the summer with all that glass. My friends parents had one in the 70's. We affectinionatly called it the fish bowl.

[@stevecook7984]

Excellent restoration,well done and many thanks for sharing.

[@brearddidier454]

Superbe travail! La couleur rouge légèrement métallisée est magnifique! Congratulations!

[@spurgear4]

JB weld would be really good for gluing the axles back into place. I never leave home without it.

[@gearupsurvival3144]

Notice you have been a regular on this channel. 😉😁

[@spurgear4]

@@gearupsurvival3144 Yes, i'm a retired helicopter mechanic and kinda like all things mechanical and vintage. There is something relaxing about watching the restoration process. Kinda like ASMR for gearheads.

[@stevenwithanS]

Nice job.

[@railroadaddict1884]

Excellent Job!

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

That looks awesome.

[@notdonaldst]

Wow, even back at the beginning your restorations were excellent. It gives me hope that I might not be a total disaster once I start restoring cars myself. 😂

[@awclark3]

Next time try brake fluid for cleaning painted windows. Marty's matchbox make overs use this technique and you won't have to sand it. Good job on the Pacer.

[@hobbyaddict9908]

Very well done! The red looks fantastic!

[@troyngeer]

the Dodge Dart got me remembering the Pacer...

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

Incredible job, sir.

[@canadiancatgreen]

Looks good like the door handles

[@jamesbeestman9382]

Love the outcome of this car also enjoyed all the videos of yours that I've watched so far keep them coming

[@bigboy9706]

That's very nice

[@jadenwells6581]

I wish I could buy this car. Good job on the restoration!

[@47luca]

Semplicemente un capolavoro. Hai riportato in vita un modello che era da buttare. Ottimo lavoro!

[@DiecastResurrection]

I don't know what you said.. but Ima give you a thumbs up!!

[@47luca]

@@DiecastResurrection I said it's a masterpiece. You brought back to life a model that was to be thrown away. Goooood work!

[@karldunne5595]

Outstanding job!!!!!...................

[@rickorr2181]

Fantastic restoration channel! Great work, thanks for sharing!

[@MrThomasTuba]

Oven cleaner works great to remove chrome. I drop the part in a peanut butter jar. With a few sprays, then screw the cap on . In about an hour if that the chrome is gone. I then put the jar under the faucet and rinse til clear.

[@arnulfoesparza601]

Great job.. and the choice of color makes the windows Pop..

[@donaldswink6259]

I just bought that car for $6.50, it has good wheels and a good windshield. I liked your restoration so much on this one I wanted one just like it.

[@DiecastResurrection]

you coulda had mine for $6.25!!

[@donaldswink6259]

No, I enjoy restoring cars on my own but thanks anyway.

[@donaldswink6259]

After the nice job you did on that car I would keep it besides it’s worth more than $6.25.

[@DiecastResurrection]

Donald Swink just being silly Donald!!

[@REVHRD4]

Nice job! I’m restoring the same car right now, 1977 AMC Packin’ Pacer that I’ve had since I was a kid but it’s a little better shape than the one in your video!

[@astrogoodvibes6164]

I sleep better at night knowing little dirt busters are getting a new life....that car is now diecast dreamin

[@antonio-tt7js]

Excelente, muy buen trabajo. Qué talento... 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍. Impresionante video

[@YannyPQ]

The casting burrs drive me Crazy!. I love it man. Too funny dude.

[@triumph_spitfire_2586]

Really liked this, length of the video was perfect, great job mate!

[@GSWeb8]

Awesome job!

[@generalpatzer6893]

I love it! Nice colour choice! Wheels look great too!

[@Argumedies]

I had one of those as a kid... Lime green lol

[@horaciodiecast]

Wow it is an amazing restoration. Great video

[@sdekoker74]

Thanks great new channel.

[@DiecastResurrection]

Thanks for watching brother!

[@F4collector]

Awesome restoration job!!! -Tom

[@arjnsdca]

Looks great!

[@bonnie8441]

Cool.Ah,takes me back 🤔

[@gadgettvcars9555]

I have this car 👌 Good job as always, beautiful customs 👍 Peace ✌️

[@Shad0wX]

Beautiful

[@alphabeets]

Nice work!

[@donaldswink6259]

Beautiful restoration, on the roof I would of used a block of wood and a hammer hitting it lightly until the roof was straight.

[@sergiorecuerdos538]

Lo felicito muy bien travajo

[@ls2443]

I wish I had this car fresh out of the package.

[@easyontheeyes78]

Totally cute little car.

[@DiecastResurrection]

Cute?! you cant say that word here!! How about sweet, or awesome..or nice?!

[@easyontheeyes78]

Diecast Resurrection Sure no worries. That came out awesome

[@DiecastResurrection]

I'm just bugging you! Thanks for watching Jennifer!~

[@easyontheeyes78]

Diecast Resurrection I know 🙂

[@MrVolvobloke]

Wonderful work. The car really looks sharp now !

[@DiecastResurrection]

Thanks man! Gotta find a Volvo 240 to do a custom on ;)

[@TheDrewThornton]

Love your channel. I'm learning a lot. Keep up the great videos mate! And thanks.

[@cristianodummel316]

É um modelo interessante, está ficando muito bonito!

[@rudyflores9395]

Yeah you should do really well because of the chil out juice you were drinking. car looks awesome learned alot thanks

[@DiecastResurrection]

My chill out juice has probably failed me more than its helped my recent projects hahaha

[@MrStag-rq1lf]

Say you're gonna paint it yellow like the original, then proceed to paint it red...you just got yourself your 39,339th subscriber

[@DiecastResurrection]

My first video.. it was a mess!

[@MrStag-rq1lf]

@@DiecastResurrection I wasn't complaining 👍

[@SianaGearz]

I too couldn't help myself but have to remove the casting mishaps like flashing. But I can see why other people don't do that.

[@Cokejunk86]

you took the effort man, high quality restauration. love it - greets from germany

[@botto_agua1196]

beautiful

[@PacManDreaming]

I had a yellow one, back in the early '80s. I think it had a yellow windshield, as well.

[@bossfan49]

Funny....everyone I knew back then had that same yellow 'Packin' Pacer", but I have never seen that wagon body style on the road. I've only seen the coupe with the "flying fishbowl" rear windows. Great video. That rose color looks great with the yellow windshield. Chrome paint on the engine looks great also, but I'm not sure about the chrome seats/dashboard, though.

[@rosspharlanmiller5316]

I agree that the edges of castings need filing as it makes the car more realistic and doesnt waste a good paint job.

[@Mello_Man_Ace]

Great work u always do👍🏾. I think I'll take a swig of Bud light for this restoration 🍺🍻

[@revzillo]

That's a nice restoration 👍

[@jayr5331]

It looks great!

[@lowiespeelman916]

Don’t wanna start a fight but there is to much hight between the hood and the headlights! That’s everything. The rest is excellent!!!! 👍💪

[@sped6954]

I noticed that too and had the same thought. He does the detailing and nitpicking off camera and after the unveiling.

[@lt7automotive931]

I'm not all caught up on your videos so you may have changed to 600 or 800 grit sandpaper to keep from making scratches that telegraph through the paint. This one turned out cool! I have thought about how to make a real one cool and decided the shape just wouldn't work. But with a motor in the back, the copper/bronze red and the yellow windows does it just right.

[@stevesievers1248]

If you think you may be doing this for some time to come, you might want to invest in a mini drill press. I made my own for working on fly fishing reels. It's much safer when drilling rivets or other small precise holes if you don't have to worry about keeping the drill and workpiece still.

[@DiecastResurrection]

I've been watching the prices on them Steve, ill pull the trigger soon and completely agree!

[@sped6954]

Another fantastic one! I love the contrast between the yellow glass and the red body. Good call. I didn't care too much for the yellow car with yellow glass in your book. As a side note... This is on Mattel/Hot Wheels designers... Has anyone else ever noticed that Hot Wheels specifically chose the Pacer that doesn't look like the stereotypical Pacer? But, it's not odd that they chose the wagon for this model instead of the sedan. It's odd that they chose the wagon, went out of their way to elongate the side rear glass, just like they should have, but they failed to divide it into two sections, the front section being noticably shorter that the rear section. Yes, the car is supposed to have approximately ⅓ front side glass and approximately ⅔ rear side glass. These are life's inexplicable little mysteries that keep me up at night. I think of these things so you don't have to. 😁😁😁

[@mikes5637]

I know this is a couple months after the video went up but I can't help but feel that some of those casting flash remains around the window frames are what actually holds the window glass flush.

[@MagnaRyuuDesigns]

You can actually take the paint from the refills of that pen and put it in your airbrush

[@monsterhobbiesonlinestore]

Undo the crimps with a very thing screwdriver and a hammer. Good video.

[@kevinmyers2237]

Brilliant job!!!!

[@chaejones3969]

Cole from Martin would love this!

[@carlosdelgado614]

Awesome

[@brlngtn]

I remember having one when I was a kid 😁

[@n0cternulentertainment594]

Use a small thicker piece of metal and your auto-punch to pop roof dents out.... just a thought.

[@garagedweller7159]

Starting over again from the beginning to get my DCR fix. Miss your uploads.Hope you are ok.

[@TheDgrinch69]

Another great Resto...Really enjoying the videos...New Sub here! Thanks.