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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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After purchasing the vehicle in used condition, Ray had to make repairs in the following parts of the car: |
After purchasing the vehicle in used condition, Ray had to make repairs in the following parts of the car: |
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+ | *Suspension work |
| + | *Shocks |
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| − | *shocks |
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| + | *Brakes |
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| − | *brakes |
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| − | * |
+ | *Brake pads |
| + | *Lining |
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| − | *lining |
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| − | * |
+ | *Steering box |
| + | *Transmission |
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| − | *transmission |
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| − | * |
+ | *Rear end |
| − | * |
+ | *New rings |
| + | *Mufflers |
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| − | *mufflers |
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| − | *little wiring |
+ | *(a little) wiring |
Revision as of 14:08, 12 March 2008
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 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 only $4,800.
After some "minor repairs"
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