New toy 1981 Indy 500 pace car

[Winkernod]

Definitely cool seeing things like that pulled back from the brink of neglect. Nice score!!

 

[blk7gxn]

Each one of those cars were numbered, what is the # of yours? Only 150 were sold to the public

 

[blk7gxn]

Just purchased this 1981 Indy 500 pace car yesterday. Car is in need of a lot of tlc but it’s a super solid car that should clean up nice. So far I’ve replaced some of the vacuum lines but the engine just doesn’t seem happy it sounds like it has a ticking noise not sure if it’s from where it sat for so long or if the valves need to be adjusted. Oil smelled like it had fuel in it. I have the original numbers matching engine that I plan on rebuilding supposedly it spun a bearing but I haven’t torn into it yet. Also the shifter cable is broke I measured the original as 24” but replacement ones are 30” and 31”. Anyway here’s some pictures of the car I’m happy with it it just needs some love. It is car #148 of the 150 they produced.

Here is a resourceful link you will enjoy reading on your new ride!

http://www.beforeblack.net/81pace.htm

 

[blk7gxn]

Just purchased this 1981 Indy 500 pace car yesterday. Car is in need of a lot of tlc but it’s a super solid car that should clean up nice. So far I’ve replaced some of the vacuum lines but the engine just doesn’t seem happy it sounds like it has a ticking noise not sure if it’s from where it sat for so long or if the valves need to be adjusted. Oil smelled like it had fuel in it. I have the original numbers matching engine that I plan on rebuilding supposedly it spun a bearing but I haven’t torn into it yet. Also the shifter cable is broke I measured the original as 24” but replacement ones are 30” and 31”. Anyway here’s some pictures of the car I’m happy with it it just needs some love. It is car #148 of the 150 they produced.

Each car sold came with this front Plate!

 

[NCTyphoonKid]

Trying to figure out the grille as it does not sit right I know someone has put fiberglass fillers in it, but found these end pieces in the car that almost look like part of the filler panel. Does anyone know on the 81-83 front clip?

 

[NCTyphoonKid]

Each car sold came with this front Plate! View attachment 108944

I’m hoping I can find that plate in the car or maybe have someone remake it since it doesn’t appear to be stamped. I would love to have it

 

[NCTyphoonKid]

Each one of those cars were numbered, what is the # of yours? Only 150 were sold to the public

Mine is #148 according to the dash plaque

 

[blk7gxn]

They were attached to the bottom outside sections of your grill, someone must have replaced your bumper fillers with newer ones that deleted these, and the PO threw the spare parts in your car for you

 

[blk7gxn]

Mine is #148 according to the dash plaque

WOW!! That's truly a late one! Last of the run being 148!! I have a NOS "blank" # dash plaque in my collection I purchased years ago.

 

[NCTyphoonKid]

They were attached to the bottom outside sections of your grill, someone must have replaced your bumper fillers with newer ones that deleted these, and the PO threw the spare parts in your car for you

Yeah they appear to be 84-87 fillers. How do the 81-83 fillers look are they just cut for these pieces