Hot Wheels Customization : 1977 Packin' Pacer

[@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!

[@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! 🕶

[@BDUBZ49]

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.

[@dezrttortis3697]

Doubt you'll ever see this but, I truly miss this content and your builds. I love my HW and always wanted to this. Started to do this till life got in the way. Just coming hack to rewatch your first video again for probably the 50th time. God speed brother, hope life is going better you.

[@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

[@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 👍👍👍!!!

[@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!

[@jamesbeestman9382]

Another awesome restoration video fantastic job my friend

[@k.n.o.3558]

This is truly a resurrection! The result is awesome.

[@youngtimeroldtimer72]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@lightninggold6276]

You're the master of restoration

[@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,

[@hobbyaddict9908]

Very well done! The red looks fantastic!

[@itsmewildbill2296]

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

[@stevecook7984]

Excellent restoration,well done and many thanks for sharing.

[@garyjust.johnson1436]

ReWatching all your old videos!

[@mikeypops73]

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

[@steveminch8223]

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

[@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!!

[@OkOk-gv2vk]

Best restoration video I’ve seen

[@DiecastResurrection]

Couldn’t ask for a nicer comment, thanks!

[@rickorr2181]

Fantastic restoration channel! Great work, thanks for sharing!

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

You make it look so easy.

[@spurgear4]

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

[@TheRealGearUpSurvival]

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

[@spurgear4]

@@TheRealGearUpSurvival 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.

[@generalpatzer6893]

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

[@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.

[@jamesbeestman9382]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Jsellers1965]

Great Job!!! Looks original!

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

Incredible job, sir.

[@MrVolvobloke]

Wonderful work. The car really looks sharp now !

[@DiecastResurrection]

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

[@jadenwells6581]

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

[@dgsdesign]

Commemorating the final post on this channel - August 13, 2022- by rewatching the entire run from the beginning. Come back, you are sorely missed!

[@brearddidier454]

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

[@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...

[@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. 😂

[@triumph_spitfire_2586]

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

[@F4collector]

Awesome restoration job!!! -Tom

[@arnulfoesparza601]

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

[@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.

[@chrisandrews5174]

just wow what a transformation

[@horaciodiecast]

Wow it is an amazing restoration. Great video

[@railroadaddict1884]

Excellent Job!

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

That looks awesome.

[@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.

[@vernhoke7730]

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

[@ElChaviGarcia]

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

[@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!

[@n0cternulentertainment594]

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

[@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 👍

[@GSWeb8]

Awesome job!

[@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 🙂

[@karldunne5595]

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

[@arjnsdca]

Looks great!

[@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!

[@Cokejunk86]

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

[@stevenwithanS]

Nice job.

[@canadiancatgreen]

Looks good like the door handles

[@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

[@FaceBreaker-BitoJoose]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@OIFEagle]

Nice work!

[@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.

[@jayr5331]

It looks great!

[@revzillo]

That's a nice restoration 👍

[@sdekoker74]

Thanks great new channel.

[@DiecastResurrection]

Thanks for watching brother!

[@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.

[@noed.martinez9358]

Great job!

[@bobbymillionaire1825]

Bro just to let you know I watched all your videos and respect the time you take to make these videos and edit them. Most people don't realize that it does take some time. Your videos are entertaining and educational. I commented on this video because this was one of my favorite "resurrections" out of the many I favor that you have done. Keep up the great work and say hi ti Jimmy for me - he hasn't been getting much attention lately. :)

[@TheDrewThornton]

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

[@astrogoodvibes6164]

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

[@maxpower4638]

Looks better than new!

[@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.

[@accaliamurraymusic]

The side cutters you used for taking off the wheels ----- could they be used to undo the axle crimps without destroying the axles?

[@DiecastResurrection]

Ya know, i've tried that very thing after the axle was slid out, it just deformed the metal crimps pretty well beyond use.

[@ls2443]

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

[@MagnaRyuuDesigns]

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

[@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.

[@BDUBZ49]

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.

[@chanceclinch6599]

Did anyone see the bud light at 6:50 7125

[@Chicken_Wing91]

Chance Clinch lime-a-rita

[@sped6954]

Bud light lime. I didn't even notice it the first time I watched. I had to go back to 647 and start there. Late 649 the label just barely enters fram and early 650 it was gonna. Really fast and just barely in left frame.

[@kurthenke2248]

Nice product placement. Hope they comp you!

[@blooelmo]

Cool job! I’m interested in what battery charger you find to make an electro polishing set up. The one I bought from harbor freight has a “spark proof” safety on it that rendered it useless for electro polishing. :/

[@SianaGearz]

Battery charger? Just a current limited lab power supply. Or any 12V or so power brick you have and CV/CC XL6009 module from China for a couple bucks, they make some with LED readouts for set voltage and current now too. Or just experiment with batteries at first, connect as many in series as you have to until it does something, should take only a handful.

[@DiecastResurrection]

Yup I bought a desktop variable power supply so I can fine tune the voltage, you'll see it on upcoming videos.

[@blooelmo]

Right on - great suggestions! Thanks! Think I’ll look at the power supply also 👍

[@bigboy9706]

That's very nice

[@gadgettvcars9555]

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

[@deanlindholm8663]

Very nice, looking forward to more! Subscribed

[@DiecastResurrection]

Thanks Dean! Plenty more coming up!

[@theklfonline]

Sweet ride, your channel has come a long way in such a short time, congrats👍😊

[@bonnie8441]

Cool.Ah,takes me back 🤔

[@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. 😁😁😁

[@marksnovel6122]

Did you ever try oven cleaner as paint remover are used to use that at the body shop to get letters off of cars and trucks

[@Mello_Man_Ace]

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

[@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.

[@DeadRpoetry1167]

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

[@miyagi_draws]

Beautiful!

[@brianartillery]

05:40 - To undent a roof, cut a piece of wood so that it will fit in the roof area snugly. Put the wood in a vice, so that it can't move, and is pointing upright. Put the car body on the end you have trimmed. Using a small hammer, gently tap the roof flat using the wood to support the car body, which you hold firmly. A few gentle taps should straighten the metal.

[@troyngeer]

the Dodge Dart got me remembering the Pacer...

[@Argumedies]

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

[@thevillageidiot1655]

I seen a video where someone drained a chrome pen and airbrushed it. Looked awesome