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1978 Pace Car VIN 2324 L82/M21
[QUOTE=Adams' Apple]Tom!! Good to see ya back on the forum.
Long time no see!
I'm sure any info you could post on #3 would be greatly appreciated. I think just verifying that it exists would be a great start, as well as maybe what state is lives in these days. No personal info on the owner, of course. [/quote]
[quote]Are there any really stand-out differences in it compared to a "regular" '78 Pacer?[/quote]
[quote]Where has it been hiding all this time?[/quote]

I'm sure any info you could post on #3 would be greatly appreciated. I think just verifying that it exists would be a great start, as well as maybe what state is lives in these days. No personal info on the owner, of course. [/quote]
Yep, its 00003! Checked VIN and tranny derivative which match up nicely. It has had a repaint but chassis is very nice with some original factory markings...like frame stencil.
[quote]Are there any really stand-out differences in it compared to a "regular" '78 Pacer?[/quote]
I did not spot anything unique about this one compared to all others I've seen. And with predecessors, should not expect any.
[quote]Where has it been hiding all this time?[/quote]
Its history is sketchy. The owner has not had time to go back and trace it but they've had it for some time.
[quote]Was it actually sold thru normal, dealer channels, or did it go to someone "important"?
You know...just anything! [/quote]
You know...just anything! [/quote]
From the paperwork I saw, looks like it floated around among private collectors.
I did figure out that the factory would use yellow grease pencil and mark the last VIN digit or two digits on the rear crossmember to associate this chassis buildup with the body, going thru trim on the other side of the factory. So, this was marked "E3." My silver anniversary 9041 has the digits E41 marked on it. Also, CB was marked on the driver's side floorboard while a three digit number was marked on the passenger side floorboard. These were both underneath. I believe the three digit number is a line item production reference on the schedule for that particular production day. This can only be confirmed if an owner has a build sheet and the grease marking is still visible on the floorboard. The schedule reference on the build sheet is in the upper left hand corner.
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Thanks, Tom! 
I also have the last 2 numbers of the VIN(E77) on the rear crossmember of the '74. They apparently used a green grease marker that day.
Thanks for sharing the info!

I also have the last 2 numbers of the VIN(E77) on the rear crossmember of the '74. They apparently used a green grease marker that day.
Thanks for sharing the info!
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[QUOTE=yarbrote]Thanks for the effort and information. I haven't got a clue as to where my pace car 1Z8748S900625 fits into the scheme but I believe the information for mine is that it was built in April 1978. [/QUOTE]
Tom
YOu sure about that April build date? Its seems 625 woul have a March date. My 2324 is H05 or April 5th
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Thanks for the effort and information. I haven't got a clue as to where my pace car 1Z8748S900625 fits into the scheme but I believe the information for mine is that it was built in April 1978. |
YOu sure about that April build date? Its seems 625 woul have a March date. My 2324 is H05 or April 5th
END QUOTE - You are closer than I am. I went back to the build sheet and the info I got from NXRS,and thr Heritage Foundation and finf the build date to be March 29, 1978, The April date came from it's delivery to and subsequent sale by Rydell Chevrolet in Grand Forks, ND. Glad to habe it foen here in warmer weather,
Thanks for setting me straight.
Tom Yarbrough / GR8WYT
Tom, I'll be interested in hearing what you find out about #0003. Mine #3958 was built H17. Came from a dealer in Kent, CT. I talked to you back in the winter about the build sheet. Car's coming back from paint within the next month.
Tom, (yarbrote), Looks like you got a real early one with #625.
Tom, (yarbrote), Looks like you got a real early one with #625.
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I'm curious among Pace Car owners with a non-FE7 suspension and that have retained the original shocks. What part number is on your shocks?
I ask because I have this theory, based on build sheet shock broadcast codes, that all pace cars were equipped with a heavy duty shock due to the P255 tires. Those with non-FE7, were equipped with the "early" FE7 rear shock while FE7 vehicles were installed with the HD rear shock that carried over into 1979.
Jeffm - yes sir, it appears that my 0625 is early in the run. It is an L82 anf I'm getting some grief from my wrench on my thought to repaint it Chaparral White. Apparently there were less than 400 L82 Pace Cars built, either 4-speed or automatic and he thinks it should remain as original as possible.
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Well...I'd have to agree...
That being said, it's YOUR car...you can paint it purple pokie-dot iffin ya wanna.
That being said, it's YOUR car...you can paint it purple pokie-dot iffin ya wanna.

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If Pace Car 00004 has not been found yet, and if the ad is for the real deal, it's up on ebay now:
|UPDATED|7/3/2012 6:23:41 AM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
Or you could buy Mike Yeager's Pacer:
|UPDATED|7/3/2012 6:23:41 AM (AZT)|/UPDATED|

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Mike's car was a No Sale @ $15,000...
IF the other(#4) car is real, I'd sure wanna see the VIN tag in person. #4 supposedly had a salvage title when sold a few years back....
IF the other(#4) car is real, I'd sure wanna see the VIN tag in person. #4 supposedly had a salvage title when sold a few years back....
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