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The '''Ecto-1''' was the vehicle that the Ghostbusters used to travel throughout the city busting ghosts. |
The '''Ecto-1''' was the vehicle that the Ghostbusters used to travel throughout the city busting ghosts. |
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[[Image:Ecto 01.jpg|thumb|right|The Cadillac before restoration]] |
[[Image:Ecto 01.jpg|thumb|right|The Cadillac before restoration]] |
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| − | The vehicle used for the Ecto was a 1959 Cadillac professional chassis, built by the Miller Meteor company. The ambulance/hearse combination was the end loader variety. Dr. [[Ray Stantz]] found the vehicle shortly after he mortgaged his mother's house to buy the [[Firehouse]]. Because of his mechanical skills, he was able to repair the vehicle, which he acquired for |
+ | The vehicle used for the Ecto-1 was a 1959 Cadillac professional chassis, built by the Miller Meteor company. The ambulance/hearse combination was the end loader variety. Dr. [[Ray Stantz]] found the vehicle shortly after he mortgaged his mother's house to buy the [[Firehouse]]. Because of his mechanical skills, he was able to repair the vehicle, which he acquired for $4,800 (a rather large sum at the time for a used vehicle in such disrepair - equal to about $9,800 in 2008 dollars). |
After repair, the vehicle had quite a unique character. It became a well-recognized symbol for the Ghostbusters franchise, both in the film itself, and in real life. The vehicle had enough room in it to store [[Proton pack|proton packs]] for all of the crew, along with [[Ecto goggles]], [[P.K.E. meter]]s and a slew of [[Trap]]s. |
After repair, the vehicle had quite a unique character. It became a well-recognized symbol for the Ghostbusters franchise, both in the film itself, and in real life. The vehicle had enough room in it to store [[Proton pack|proton packs]] for all of the crew, along with [[Ecto goggles]], [[P.K.E. meter]]s and a slew of [[Trap]]s. |
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| − | Ecto-1 TECHNICALLY appears in the Redfly version of Ghostbusters: the video Game (look at the liscence plates) tho it is called the [[Ecto-1b]] in the realistic version. So theres a debate as to what the name of the vehicle is in the games. |
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[[Image:Ecto 03.jpg|thumb|right|The boys in grey respond to their first call in style]] |
[[Image:Ecto 03.jpg|thumb|right|The boys in grey respond to their first call in style]] |
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*(a little) wiring |
*(a little) wiring |
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+ | ==Ghostbusters II and Ghostbusters: The Video Game== |
After the Ghostbusters were shut down, the Ecto-1 was used primarily for transport to and from appearances at such places as children's birthday parties. It fell into a state of disrepair, and is seen spewing smoke, and having various other mechanical problems. |
After the Ghostbusters were shut down, the Ecto-1 was used primarily for transport to and from appearances at such places as children's birthday parties. It fell into a state of disrepair, and is seen spewing smoke, and having various other mechanical problems. |
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| − | Following the Ghostbusters return to business in [[Ghostbusters II]], the Ecto-1 got an overhaul and was renamed [[Ecto-1a]]. |
+ | Following the Ghostbusters' return to business in [[Ghostbusters II]], the Ecto-1 got an overhaul and was renamed [[Ecto-1a]]. |
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| + | A further updated version of the Ecto-1 appears in Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic version) as [[Ecto-1b]]. This version is similar to the Ecto-1a, but adds a "super slammer" trap on the roof which enables it to capture smaller ghosts much more quickly than the portable versions, as well as adding the possibility of capturing much larger ghosts. The Ecto-1 makes only a brief appearance in the stylized version. |
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==[[Ecto-1 Animated|Ecto-1 for Animated Cartoons]]== |
==[[Ecto-1 Animated|Ecto-1 for Animated Cartoons]]== |
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==Behind the Scenes== |
==Behind the Scenes== |
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+ | *Ecto-1 and Ecto-1a are[http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/m/miller_meteor/miller_meteor.htm Miller-Meteor] Futura Ambulance/ Hearse Combination mounted on a 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_Commercial_Chassis Professional Chassis]. |
*In Ghostbusters II Ecto-1 was backfiring and spewing smoke. These were not done by special effects as the Cadillac truly was in a poor state of repair. It finally “died” on the Brooklyn Bridge. The NYPD fined the filmmakers because the Brooklyn Bridge does not have breakdown lanes and Ecto-1 was blocking traffic. |
*In Ghostbusters II Ecto-1 was backfiring and spewing smoke. These were not done by special effects as the Cadillac truly was in a poor state of repair. It finally “died” on the Brooklyn Bridge. The NYPD fined the filmmakers because the Brooklyn Bridge does not have breakdown lanes and Ecto-1 was blocking traffic. |
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| − | *Before [[Ghostbusters: The Video Game]] was released, the original (and now rusty and literally falling apart) Ecto-1 was restored to promote the game. [[Dan Aykroyd]] was shocked at |
+ | *Before [[Ghostbusters: The Video Game]] was released, the original (and now rusty and literally falling apart) Ecto-1 was restored to promote the game. [[Dan Aykroyd]] was shocked at the high quality of the restoration. |
*Ecto-1a was built on the black Cadillac seen in Ghostbusters before Ray turned it into Ecto-1. |
*Ecto-1a was built on the black Cadillac seen in Ghostbusters before Ray turned it into Ecto-1. |
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| − | *Ecto-1 was promoting the 1984 film shortly after it was released in theaters. It drove around New York City with one of the Ghostbusters driving it in costume. Ecto-1 caused many accidents because other drivers lost control when they spotted the now-famous car. |
+ | *Ecto-1 was promoting the 1984 film shortly after it was released in theaters. It drove around New York City with one of the Ghostbusters driving it in costume. Ecto-1 caused many accidents because other drivers lost control when they spotted the now-famous car.{{fact}} |
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Revision as of 09:07, 10 January 2010
The Ecto-1 was the vehicle that the Ghostbusters used to travel throughout the city busting ghosts.
The Cadillac before restoration
The vehicle used for the Ecto-1 was a 1959 Cadillac professional chassis, built by the Miller Meteor company. The ambulance/hearse combination was the end loader variety. Dr. Ray Stantz found the vehicle shortly after he mortgaged his mother's house to buy the Firehouse. Because of his mechanical skills, he was able to repair the vehicle, which he acquired for $4,800 (a rather large sum at the time for a used vehicle in such disrepair - equal to about $9,800 in 2008 dollars).
After repair, the vehicle had quite a unique character. It became a well-recognized symbol for the Ghostbusters franchise, both in the film itself, and in real life. The vehicle had enough room in it to store proton packs for all of the crew, along with Ecto goggles, P.K.E. meters and a slew of Traps.
The boys in grey respond to their first call in style
Repairs
After purchasing the vehicle in used condition, Ray had to make repairs in the following parts of the car:
- Suspension work
- Shocks
- Brakes
- Brake pads
- Lining
- Steering box
- Transmission
- Rear end
- New rings
- Mufflers
- (a little) wiring
Ghostbusters II and Ghostbusters: The Video Game
After the Ghostbusters were shut down, the Ecto-1 was used primarily for transport to and from appearances at such places as children's birthday parties. It fell into a state of disrepair, and is seen spewing smoke, and having various other mechanical problems. Following the Ghostbusters' return to business in Ghostbusters II, the Ecto-1 got an overhaul and was renamed Ecto-1a.
A further updated version of the Ecto-1 appears in Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic version) as Ecto-1b. This version is similar to the Ecto-1a, but adds a "super slammer" trap on the roof which enables it to capture smaller ghosts much more quickly than the portable versions, as well as adding the possibility of capturing much larger ghosts. The Ecto-1 makes only a brief appearance in the stylized version.
Ecto-1 for Animated Cartoons
Behind the Scenes
- Ecto-1 and Ecto-1a areMiller-Meteor Futura Ambulance/ Hearse Combination mounted on a 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood Professional Chassis.
- In Ghostbusters II Ecto-1 was backfiring and spewing smoke. These were not done by special effects as the Cadillac truly was in a poor state of repair. It finally “died” on the Brooklyn Bridge. The NYPD fined the filmmakers because the Brooklyn Bridge does not have breakdown lanes and Ecto-1 was blocking traffic.
- Before Ghostbusters: The Video Game was released, the original (and now rusty and literally falling apart) Ecto-1 was restored to promote the game. Dan Aykroyd was shocked at the high quality of the restoration.
- Ecto-1a was built on the black Cadillac seen in Ghostbusters before Ray turned it into Ecto-1.
- Ecto-1 was promoting the 1984 film shortly after it was released in theaters. It drove around New York City with one of the Ghostbusters driving it in costume. Ecto-1 caused many accidents because other drivers lost control when they spotted the now-famous car.Template:Fact