Claude Thibodeau Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Hi! To me, the Pacer is the embodiment of "walking to a different drummer"... I know the car always raised comments and contreversy, but at least, it was unique! I was lucky to find a very clean Johan promo, and kitbased it with Revell's Corvette purple concept car chassis and powertrain. I added a scratchbuilt interior (floor, rear shelf, tunnel, console, door panels), opened and reversed the hood, and cleaned the exterior with custom molded bumpers. Amt's S10 Xtreme rolling stock. Tamya's lacquers in the prevalent hues of the era. Not really a "Hellcat", but this thing should move! Hours of fun with styrene! CT 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 If it weren't for the performance exhaust sneaking out under the back, the bold SRT blazing across it's flanks, and the brash color, I'd say you created the ultimate sleeper. After seeing this baby I'd be afraid REM would toss me out of bed onto my head! Another winning creative concept in supurb executiont!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Pretty cool Claude. Looks like the Vette chassis fit it pretty good. I'll have to remember that when I re-do the MPC kit I have. That JoHan promo must be pretty rare as I've never seen of heard of one before. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Brings a big smile to my face 😁 Well done Claude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Looks like you put a lot of effort and time into this build. Nice work. Is there such a thing as "Ugly Fast?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 neat concept Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 One of those ideas that's just so good, somebody needs to build a real one. How much fun would it be to smoke a "supercar" with a Pacer? The mind boggles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Great use of parts and real outside the square thinking on this cool SRT Pacer concept. Well done Claude. Cheers, David. 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Fantastic kitbash! Pacer street machine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 20, 2023 Author Share Posted September 20, 2023 12 hours ago, Lobo2me said: If it weren't for the performance exhaust sneaking out under the back, the bold SRT blazing across it's flanks, and the brash color, I'd say you created the ultimate sleeper. After seeing this baby I'd be afraid REM would toss me out of bed onto my head! Another winning creative concept in supurb executiont!!! Hi Steve! Thank you. You are right... It's almost a sleeper. My goal was to create something that would look like a car you could drive off the dealer's lot, BEFORE the typical "day 2" musclecar adds of the era (Cragar mags, traction bars, etc.) So, I passed on the tubbed rear tires, dropped spindles, and al. An editorial choice of sorts... CT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 That is very cool. I cannot imagine how scary that would be to drive! I rode in one Pacer back in the day, not sure I was very impressed with the quality but might be a different story with a modern Hemi in it! Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 What an awesome concept, and perfectly executed. Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 I loved the Pacer and this one is so cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Like the "Dare to be different" theme. Bright color, would never get lost in a parking lot, and smooth finish. Like the chassis and exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Outstanding build, great scratch building, bright color. Superb use of varied parts, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Super build! Creative and skilled model building here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 23 hours ago, Can-Con said: Pretty cool Claude. Looks like the Vette chassis fit it pretty good. I'll have to remember that when I re-do the MPC kit I have. That JoHan promo must be pretty rare as I've never seen of heard of one before. 😉 Hi Steve! Thanks for the comments. To your point: it was also the first time I saw a Pacer promo. Mine was harvest yellow, and pristine. Even though I cannot swear that it was a Johan product, dismounting it showed all the usual hallmarks of previous Johan promos I bought and transformed, mostly Javelins of 68 & 69 vintage. I also saw a few online on Ebay. I know MPC issued a kit of the car, but judging from the hood & grille, I think it is not the same model year. Maybe someone may shed more light on that... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Steve! Thanks for the comments. To your point: it was also the first time I saw a Pacer promo. Mine was harvest yellow, and pristine. Even though I cannot swear that it was a Johan product, dismounting it showed all the usual hallmarks of previous Johan promos I bought and transformed, mostly Javelins of 68 & 69 vintage. I also saw a few online on Ebay. I know MPC issued a kit of the car, but judging from the hood & grille, I think it is not the same model year. Maybe someone may shed more light on that... CT MPC did Pacer promos for '75 and I think later until '78 but I've only seen '75s. Pretty sure that's what you got there. Must have been tough cutting up that plastic, I bet it was pretty think in places. Never even got around to stripping mine, it's a '77. It won't be as wild as yours though. 😉 [ If I'm out of like posting these pics, please let me know and I'll delete them.] Edited September 21, 2023 by Can-Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 An unusual subject but once again, done with excellent craftsmanship and creativity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 (edited) Such an interesting juxtaposition of vehicle genres. Well done Sir! Edited September 23, 2023 by ea0863 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Another of your creative builds. Very well done and cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 On 9/19/2023 at 8:44 PM, SpikeSchumacher said: Brings a big smile to my face 😁 Well done Claude! Hi Mathias! So, it makes us two smiling... Happy you like it! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 12 hours ago, Can-Con said: MPC did Pacer promos for '75 and I think later until '78 but I've only seen '75s. Pretty sure that's what you got there. Must have been tough cutting up that plastic, I bet it was pretty think in places. Never even got around to stripping mine, it's a '77. It won't be as wild as yours though. 😉 [ If I'm out of like posting these pics, please let me know and I'll delete them.] Hi Steve! Well, my dear Sherlock, it seems you solved the mystery. I guess it is indeed an MPC. Only the wheels were different on mine: the five spoke "star spokes" aluminium dish mags. I think yours are different... No problem with posting your pics: this forum is to share, and I enjoy that! Thanks for shedding some light. Now, maybe JOHAN purists won't get mad at me for "destroying" a rare specimen: It occured to me once at a model show. Oh well... CT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 On 9/19/2023 at 9:49 PM, Rattlecan Dan said: Looks like you put a lot of effort and time into this build. Nice work. Is there such a thing as "Ugly Fast?" Hi Sir! Ugly fast: I like it. The Pacer never left anyone without a strong opinion. I guess it's still true! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 On 9/19/2023 at 11:05 PM, bondo bill said: neat concept Thank you Bill! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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