Junkyard AMC Pacer Rebuilt for Off-Roading! | Dirt Every Day | MotorTrend

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Fred and Dave went deep into Idaho to find a junkyard 4x4 AMC Pacer that doesn't even run, and set out to make it an off-roading machine!
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  • @Aj1981Mr
    @Aj1981Mr2 жыл бұрын

    The pacer is possibly the best looking 4x4 they've made on the show.

  • @ChasRebel420

    @ChasRebel420

    13 күн бұрын

    I agree.

  • @adamkeith3625
    @adamkeith36252 жыл бұрын

    it actually looks like it should've been that way from factory. I like it.

  • @V8AmericanMuscleCar

    @V8AmericanMuscleCar

    2 жыл бұрын

    True! Way better than it was.

  • @vitameat

    @vitameat

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@V8AmericanMuscleCar Only way to make it better would be a Pacer wagon body...

  • @Tuxedoz

    @Tuxedoz

    2 жыл бұрын

    The big wheels compliment the large windows and the height gives it a more balanced overall appearance. Like a RC car scaled up just right.

  • @adamkeith3625

    @adamkeith3625

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Tuxedoz true

  • @Tuxedoz

    @Tuxedoz

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love it. Lol

  • @josephcook4923
    @josephcook49232 жыл бұрын

    Why did you make me fall in love with the Pacer? Sits just right and it wheeled perfectly...well done

  • @captainryusugi1128

    @captainryusugi1128

    6 ай бұрын

    How do you not love the Pacer? It is a small, fat car with the heart of a Jeep.

  • @johnculver3294
    @johnculver32942 жыл бұрын

    It must be so amazing to be able too build anything that you can imagine!!! Dave and Fred are so awesome and fun too watch!!

  • @CarswithNash
    @CarswithNash2 жыл бұрын

    Cool build! I like that you didn’t just slap it on a 4 x 4 frame, you actually worked the parts into the car, nicely done!👍

  • @TheBandit7613

    @TheBandit7613

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like the 4x4 frame better. Too much unibody creaking going on. I set a Gremlin on a Jeep frame (rolled over Jeep for $300) Coolest Gremlin ever and very capable. Should have never sold it. Gremlin had the right wheelbase for the Jeep, made it so easy.

  • @kasuraga
    @kasuraga2 жыл бұрын

    I'm impressed with how easily this thing went together and how well it actually did offroad.

  • @craigcarpenter2069
    @craigcarpenter20692 жыл бұрын

    I always liked the Pacer, now I frelling love it. This definitely should have been an option like the Eagle Wagon!

  • @oscarwalton1188
    @oscarwalton11882 жыл бұрын

    It looks better lifted than it did from the factory but it needs rock sliders and make some tow 🪝 great job

  • @smokeyou812
    @smokeyou8122 жыл бұрын

    That junkyard is Heaven and the Pacer brings me back to 1987 when my mom had one....we called it the fishbowl

  • @russellayton6408
    @russellayton64082 жыл бұрын

    When he says " We're really buidling a pacer?" you can tell he is still slightly surprised but absolutely happy about it.

  • @tonyincs
    @tonyincs2 жыл бұрын

    That platform would make an epic street legal buggy build!

  • @lagomorph32
    @lagomorph322 жыл бұрын

    I miss being able to watch MotorTrend shows from Europe

  • @jaba512

    @jaba512

    2 жыл бұрын

    I once bought the subscription before it became crazy expensive

  • @Koda722

    @Koda722

    2 жыл бұрын

    Use a VPN

  • @jaxager

    @jaxager

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Koda722 Came here to say the exact same thing. Everyone should use a VPN anyway.

  • @noduh736

    @noduh736

    2 жыл бұрын

    VPN yo

  • @spamanator666

    @spamanator666

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Koda722 Even with a VPN we still cannot pay for it, they do not accept foreign payments.

  • @LucoreAuto
    @LucoreAuto2 жыл бұрын

    Wait wait wait WHAAT!? You had us at the thumbnail! The plan for one of our extra AMXs might have just changed!

  • @pauldiesel4582
    @pauldiesel45822 жыл бұрын

    AMC Pacer will always have the great distinction of the original concept being sketched on a airplane barf bag!

  • @wirebrush
    @wirebrush2 жыл бұрын

    I just sent a pic of that rad ride to my wife yesterday and told her how much I love it. She wasn't nearly as impressed with it as I was🤣

  • @marcchaffee7751

    @marcchaffee7751

    2 жыл бұрын

    nothing impresses girls except big money and big , ah , well u know .

  • @jked7463
    @jked74632 жыл бұрын

    Actually, a pacer is a good choice, great approach, break over a departure angles. It is relatively wide for its length which is good for side angle stability. It should also have a tight turning radius.

  • @pices229
    @pices2292 жыл бұрын

    Best Pacer ever! Even the rear wiper works! ;)

  • @donfillenworth5702
    @donfillenworth57022 жыл бұрын

    I never thought a Pacer could be cool, but you changed my mind.

  • @williamstamper442
    @williamstamper4422 жыл бұрын

    Now THAT is by far the coolest Pacer I've ever saw.

  • @jeffkemp1904
    @jeffkemp19042 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome I had AMC Eagle Sport had 14” baby swamper’s factory suspension jacked as far as it would go was a real head turner good times 👍☮️

  • @mikecollins3013

    @mikecollins3013

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @koolaid117
    @koolaid1172 жыл бұрын

    That Pacer looks right at home with a lift kit and 35s. Amazing!

  • @demonic477
    @demonic4772 жыл бұрын

    I always loved the pacers just because you could do the quick and dirty 4 wheel conversion by taking a rusted out eagle and swapping it under a pacer instant 4 wheel drive

  • @tayzer22
    @tayzer222 жыл бұрын

    The best looking Pacer I've ever seen.

  • @evanpearson572
    @evanpearson5722 жыл бұрын

    You guys are awesome! Never fails to be entertained by you and learn something along the way! Keep it up!

  • @rubendevereaux6086
    @rubendevereaux60862 жыл бұрын

    That was the coolest 4x4 I have ever seen in my life! If I could I would buy something like that

  • @raychilcote5558
    @raychilcote55582 жыл бұрын

    I've always wanted to see a Pacer or Gremlin made into a rock crawler. Nice. Actually looks great with those swampers.

  • @alisterp1
    @alisterp12 жыл бұрын

    Sweet build! Lower the tyre pressure though.. pacer will be twice as capable🤘

  • @gregorysloat4258
    @gregorysloat42582 жыл бұрын

    In 1984 I drove my girlfriend’s (now wife) stock AMC Pacer Wagon up the side of Little Mountain (a high mountain plain) from the valley floor of Rock Springs, Wyoming, up the trail to the top of Little Mountain, where there was a dirt County Road, and from there along another trail (basically, two ruts through the sagebrush) out to Pilot Butte until the incline was too steep to drive any further. From there I was able to take the walking path to the top of Pilot Butte, from which (because of its altitude) you could see the peaks of the Wind River Mountains, near Pinedale, Wyoming, one hundred miles away. We took that little car places it was never meant to go and it never failed us. 🤣

  • @lionheart9375
    @lionheart93752 жыл бұрын

    The Pacer my favorite Dirt Everyday Build … It really does look Cool out wheelin’ Thanks Guys

  • @danfalley9296
    @danfalley92962 жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys, glad your still at it and having fun!

  • @quevicular
    @quevicular2 жыл бұрын

    That Packer is awesome. Good build

  • @Thomas63r2
    @Thomas63r22 жыл бұрын

    Should have been a factory option - best Pacer ever!

  • @ricardoguerra9411
    @ricardoguerra94112 жыл бұрын

    Proof that us mid aged gear heads are actually, little kids at heart, Love It. Only thing missing was a Beer in the hands.

  • @phatfarmer3248
    @phatfarmer32482 жыл бұрын

    The new AMC Rally Fighter. This is the coolest Pacer ever made! The only one Ive ever wanted.

  • @Spennyman10
    @Spennyman102 жыл бұрын

    The Pacer is awesome! Love the build.

  • @roytiller4537
    @roytiller45372 жыл бұрын

    I would totally drive that pacer.. I would love to see it wheeling at Sand Hollow in Utah! Call Matt's off Road Recovery to come pull ya out of the sand too. lol

  • @jeep2003
    @jeep20032 жыл бұрын

    Love that thing! I thought you guys swapped it onto a jeep frame or something but no you built it proper. Even better!

  • @davidbeattie4294
    @davidbeattie42942 жыл бұрын

    I bought my first new car in 1976. One of the ones I looked at was the Pacer. It was absolutely scary on the highway; bobbing and weaving all over the place. But I absolutely love the look of this beast. Its like Clark Kent turning into Superman. Absolutely amazing. Great build.

  • @richarddebiasi9638
    @richarddebiasi96382 жыл бұрын

    That is the coolest Pacer, I used to drive a pacer back in the 80's.

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman15462 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I LOVE MY OFF-ROAD FAMILY!!!! SO MUCH FUN!!!!! A MUST-WATCH!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!

  • @michaelhance1127
    @michaelhance11272 жыл бұрын

    one word (AWSOME) I owned a pacer as a teenager the perfect car if you have Great Danes and thick skin for the comments coming from other kids who drove Z28`s ,Chargers so on . But in school shop my friends and i rebuilt my mom 66 Mustang my dad wreaked and then i was okay . but I kept that Pacer for another 11 years and I kinda miss it and the education that I got working on cars that i had to rely on for day to day use. a lot different then project cars . and not something other family members where into .anyway thank you for the memory walk and great episode!

  • @V8AmericanMuscleCar
    @V8AmericanMuscleCar2 жыл бұрын

    That Plymouth is badass!!!

  • @rushfan9thcmd
    @rushfan9thcmd2 жыл бұрын

    New life for the Pacer.👍 I wish one of my Eagles could have been lifted years ago. I also would have liked to find one of the Eagle Kammbacks. Great job.

  • @pbjandahighfive
    @pbjandahighfive6 ай бұрын

    That Pacer is unironically gorgeous.

  • @t3chnicianb3000
    @t3chnicianb30002 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the details ... like how the rear wiper never gave up through the whole show. YEAH!!

  • @Bobthebuilder.69
    @Bobthebuilder.692 жыл бұрын

    Now I have Bohemian Rhapsody stuck in my head.

  • @troyrosenbaugh9935
    @troyrosenbaugh99352 жыл бұрын

    Paint it Murph mobile blue, sweet ride guys.

  • @williamstamper442
    @williamstamper4422 жыл бұрын

    Love the fact y'all came to Michigan to pull this one off! It's not my favorite place in the world but I was born here in Detroit (mich ave and Livernois) and still call the place home to this day. To car guys and 4x4 guys and gals alike, michigan is an awesome place.

  • @dbc1dc
    @dbc1dc2 жыл бұрын

    That is the best looking Pacer ever made.

  • @jackamo427327
    @jackamo4273272 жыл бұрын

    Best looking Pacer I have ever seen

  • @oldpolak5203
    @oldpolak52032 жыл бұрын

    Just goes to show you that a set of big tires makes anything look good , even a Pacer !

  • @YuriBruschi
    @YuriBruschi2 жыл бұрын

    Ciao, These transformations are really beautiful, you did a good job! Congratulations guys!

  • @AMCguy
    @AMCguy2 жыл бұрын

    The AMC forum guys will LOVE this!!!

  • @ernestpaul2484
    @ernestpaul24842 жыл бұрын

    I always had a thing for AMC vehicles ever since my first Rambler 660 wagon. I had always wanted to use an Eagle AWD or another 4wd system to convert a Pacer as they were a cool looking car, despite what many people said about them. Alas, I never had the resources (money) or place (shop with a lift) to do such a thing. I am sooo glad you guys did this. I was going to go with a 304 and an automatic. (EDIT): I am 64.

  • @ElmoUnk1953
    @ElmoUnk19532 жыл бұрын

    Mom had a Pacer, loved it.

  • @dano4572
    @dano45722 жыл бұрын

    HOW FREAKING COOL!! YOU GUYZ PULLED OFF ANOTHER COOL BUILD,,, PERFECTLY!!

  • @apackadayrc7707
    @apackadayrc77072 жыл бұрын

    You read my mind 2 just came up for sale in Johnson valley and I've been like hummm and here it is

  • @Ryon_Davis
    @Ryon_Davis2 жыл бұрын

    That's a gambler rig if I've ever seen one lol

  • @albodakine1
    @albodakine16 ай бұрын

    COOLEST! BUILD! EVER!!! I want one!

  • @nathanaelhanson2412
    @nathanaelhanson24122 жыл бұрын

    That is one impressive Pacer, awesome rescue and built.

  • @dipe277
    @dipe2772 жыл бұрын

    The Pacer is purfect! It looks GREAT!

  • @anomamos9095
    @anomamos90952 жыл бұрын

    Now that's recycling ! I want one.

  • @noonehere1793
    @noonehere17932 жыл бұрын

    One of the best things i have ever seen done with or to a pacer!👍👍 If it was a pacer wagon i would probably want to buy it well done!

  • @shrek_428
    @shrek_4282 жыл бұрын

    I was surprised that you didn't hang the rear axle below the leaf springs for more height, get it up another 4-5 inches, and it would be perfect.

  • @johnswick4593
    @johnswick45932 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Pacer. I wish I had one. If it had a heater, what more could you want.

  • @shaunpc2512
    @shaunpc25122 жыл бұрын

    This little beast is everything that I always hoped a pacer would be from day one, it looks so cool 😁

  • @Scrapla1
    @Scrapla1 Жыл бұрын

    I love how in every shot the Pacers rear window wiper was on

  • @eharris6347
    @eharris63472 жыл бұрын

    The blue and white Ford definitely looked like a keeper from what you could see

  • @tanco2158
    @tanco21582 жыл бұрын

    WoW...🤩 That Paser is awesome...✨ Looks so good...😍 Please do more with it...👍 Bar work and maybe more power... I love it ..💘

  • @Big-son2702
    @Big-son27022 жыл бұрын

    I would soooooo daily this unit!!! Love it!

  • @aliassmithandjones9453
    @aliassmithandjones94532 жыл бұрын

    I loved the team effort on welding the rear driveline!

  • @LoudMercury
    @LoudMercury2 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see a DED episode with Paul from fabrats

  • @John-hc8zx
    @John-hc8zx2 жыл бұрын

    I loved Pacers and Gremlins too.

  • @edwilko8819
    @edwilko8819 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome car built by awesome hosts 👏👍👊

  • @jacobchoate3818
    @jacobchoate38182 жыл бұрын

    Dude that is awesome I wish I could think of that keep up the good work I love the videos

  • @000302lf
    @000302lf2 жыл бұрын

    I want that Pacer!!! I should have never sold my 4X4 Pinto, the Pacer looks like a larger version of the Pinto. I Love it.

  • @123wordbird321
    @123wordbird3212 жыл бұрын

    "It's got 360 chrome wheelie grips, 455 on 992, injected blinker fluid, and a half block jimmy jack tube clutch."

  • @swakage13x
    @swakage13x2 жыл бұрын

    This drive train setup is pretty much what I want to do with a 88 Mustang coupe That I plan on replacing body panels to make it look more like a 1991 skyline GTR R32

  • @alanm3438
    @alanm34382 жыл бұрын

    I never seen a Pacer converted like that but I did see a Hornet. I had no idea that there was a Pacer around to convert. You did a nice job and I am glad that you had fun.

  • @JK-zi1rg
    @JK-zi1rg2 жыл бұрын

    Yo motortrend, we need more DED! Especially for us subscribers!

  • @299charles
    @299charles2 жыл бұрын

    So cool, pull out of shop and the Back wiper comes on…..👍

  • @anitaricci2012
    @anitaricci20122 жыл бұрын

    I had a 1976 pacer I loved that car.... It was a nice riding vehicle.

  • @kimthompson1618
    @kimthompson1618 Жыл бұрын

    The rear windshield wiper going the whole time. Lol.

  • @whitefreeman5798
    @whitefreeman57982 жыл бұрын

    awesome build guys.. great work

  • @kelevra558
    @kelevra5582 жыл бұрын

    I fuggin DIG this thing. For real.

  • @boolongfellow8452
    @boolongfellow84522 жыл бұрын

    Pacer on the rock's in Moab just imagine the looks on people's faces

  • @melterofsnowflakes
    @melterofsnowflakes2 жыл бұрын

    The AMC TrailPacer. This is too awesome.

  • @jked7463
    @jked74632 жыл бұрын

    That was awesome. Go pacer go. Always root for the unloved underdog.

  • @billwalker5883
    @billwalker58832 жыл бұрын

    It looks like a Mars rover from 70s film. So awesome!

  • @donaldconnolly220
    @donaldconnolly2202 жыл бұрын

    way cool.....you have not only created a classic.....but given me some ideas on where to find parts.....cool. daddy-o....

  • @danareynolds1786
    @danareynolds17862 жыл бұрын

    I'm usually not big on 4X4ed cars, but maybe because of the AMC-Jeep relationship and the various 4WD cars AMC made, this thing looks right!

  • @tannerthomason1944
    @tannerthomason19442 жыл бұрын

    Put a winch on front and back I'd love to take it elk hunting 😂

  • @Dorout
    @Dorout2 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the coolest things out there

  • @reneekrueger962
    @reneekrueger9622 жыл бұрын

    You guys did a great job on the Pacer. If you ever need a home for that beast hit me up. I love it.

  • @johntaylor6243
    @johntaylor62432 жыл бұрын

    1978 we were rocking the pacer to pick up .... pizzza? So many giant windows!

  • @PullStartStables
    @PullStartStables2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome build!

  • @jackseliskar
    @jackseliskar Жыл бұрын

    The rear wiper is constantly on 😂

  • @budstermcgreen6360
    @budstermcgreen63602 жыл бұрын

    The rear windshield wiper never stopped working the whole time. In every shot it's on. ✌

  • @alantaylor353
    @alantaylor3532 жыл бұрын

    Those deep dish steelies look great.! I've got the exact same ones on my 1/10th scale Jeep JL rc model.

  • @jaxager
    @jaxager2 жыл бұрын

    I love Pacers and Gremlins too. Ugly yet cool at the same time.

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