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Long Channels Of Supply

Tobias — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:18:16 +0000

After about four weeks the repair manual for my Pacer arrived from the USA yesterday. Now I only have to pick it up in Bellenberg to finally immerse myself into the subject. In particular the somewhat opinionated braking characteristics are preventing a registration of the car currently. Already low brake pressure is enough to block the front left wheel. I discovered this when I was about 500 meters away from the seller’s house while approaching the first red light. That raised my stress level for the rest of the transfer fairly which is why I’d like to tackle this problem as fast as possible.

Just in time for the literature supply a package of spare parts from Austria is on its way to me. It took a bit longer than I expected at first, but the important thing is I can start soon. All this great weather lately got me more and more nervous and I can hardly wait anymore to go for a cruise in the evening.

Everybody’s Darling

Tobias — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:29:30 +0000

I have to confess, I was quite proud when I visited carsablanca.de today and discovered an AMC Pacer being the current “favorite of the week“. With it’s dark two-tone paintjob it’s even pretty similar to mine. And it’s equipped with the fancy CB radio as well.

Downsizing

Tobias — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:36:24 +0000

Accompanied by Adrian, his girlfriend Nici and my father, i drove to Mülheim an der Ruhr today and finally picked up my car. So three long weeks of waiting have come to an end now. As a reward everything – except for being a bit late – worked out fine: The car has been ready for pick-up, streets were dry, even the sun took a peek through the clouds every once in a while and the transfer came off without difficulty.

And because the gagging order doesn’t apply any more now, I’m gonna end the guessing game and disclose the secret. It’s a 1979 AMC Pacer D/L:

“Party on, Wayne!“

That I would buy a small car one day, noone might have expected – me included until three weeks ago! But when I stood in front of the car back then, it was plain sailing. Good condition, low quantity still existing (even in the US, I’ve read), geek factor and fancy design were a clear basis for decision-making.

And now some bare figures:

VIN:	A9M667C199872
Manufacturer:	AMC
Model:	Pacer D/L
Initial registration:	02/1979
Color:	gold-metallic/black
Engine:	I-6, 258 cui (4.2 lt)
Power output:	120 hp at 4300 rpm
Torque:	288 Nm at 1800 rpm
Transmission:	4-speed manual floor shift
Layout:	Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions:	436 x 196 x 134 cm (L x W x H) [which is 9 cm wider than the current S-class]
Options:	CB radio