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Why I can't afford more pins...Ghostbusters Ecto-1

By PinDoctor82

5 years ago

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Latest reply 5 years ago by mdelorenzo
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#1 5 years ago

ADM

So without going into a ton of detail as this isn't the place for that, I can say that I'm one of the very few people insane enough to undertake such a project. I bought the shell of a 1960 Cadillac hearse on April 10, 2011 and since then the car has been fully and meticulously converted into in a 1959 Cadillac ambulance clone. The care will soon be given all of its iconic ghost-hunting gadgets (I have all of the screen-accurate stuff and I will have the custom parts fabricated). Funny enough, this would be the ultimate car for picking up and transporting pinball machines...

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#2 5 years ago

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kklank

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That's flippin' cool!

#3 5 years ago

NRG

Nickson

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that looks awesome

#4 5 years ago

FUN

pinheadpierre

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Too cool.... calling rotordave - this seems right up your alley.

#5 5 years ago

WOZ

PanzerFreak

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Wow, that's awesome! Please post pictures of how the project comes along in the coming weeks and months, super cool.

#6 5 years ago

SWH

Spencer

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Okotoks, AB

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Let us know when you have a code update.

#7 5 years ago

rotordave

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That is a sweet ride.

As most of Pinside knows, I bought a hearse in Indiana in 2014 and drove it 4500km back to Los Angeles ... with 4 pins in the back ... then shipped it all back to New Zealand.

So I can confirm they are excellent pin haulers.

And Steel Panther loved it too!

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#8 5 years ago

DAN

gunstarhero

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That’s bad ass. O_o

#9 5 years ago

GTX

gdonovan

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Now I know who to call when my son and I need a ride

Good luck with your project!

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#10 5 years ago

TDR

Who-Dey

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Very cool!

#11 5 years ago

JES

ArcadiusMaximus

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Pittsburgh, PA

11y 61,550 1,212 4

Well if it isn't the bad-ass himself ! When did you get here ??

#12 5 years ago

WOZ

PanzerFreak

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Quoted from gdonovan:
Now I know who to call when my son and I need a ride
Good luck with your project!
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Those proton packs look awesome! Did you create them yourself?

#13 5 years ago

NDE

Spyderturbo007

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Let me guess...it just needs Suspension Work, Shocks, Brakes, Brake Pads, Lining, Steering box, Transmission, Rear End, New Rings, Mufflers and a little wiring?

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#14 5 years ago

CNY

TheCnyPinGuy

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AWESOME !!

Congrats

I wish you luck !!

#15 5 years ago

GTX

gdonovan

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Quoted from PanzerFreak:
Those proton packs look awesome! Did you create them yourself?

The one on the right is my first, a "scratch pack" built in 3 weeks. The second is also scratch built with a smattering of actual pieces and a lot more time to bring the level up. The newer one isn't perfect (some ribs too tall, ribbon cable is from second movie not first) but its darn close with lights and sound too. The first has some lights from a Radio Shack chaser circuit which mimic the movie but no sound.

#16 5 years ago

ADM

PinDoctor82

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Thanks everyone! I have a lot of Ghostbusters stuff, props etc including proton packs. Heck, Arcadius Maximus and I have busted some ghosts up in New Hampshire together even. I will post progress pictures without question...it will be a BUSY summer.

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#17 5 years ago

DRS

YZRider926

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Nokesville, VA

12y 60,300 1,232 7

That’s awesome. I bet it would be a hit at auto shows when completed.

#18 5 years ago

L H

LordHelmet

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5y 48,800 152 7 10

Great project!! Keep us posted.

#19 5 years ago

ACE

Dallas_Pin

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As a car and pin guy. much respect to this project! I look forward to the progress! Good luck to your wallet

#20 5 years ago

CAD

cottonm4

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I am one who can look at an engine and see it as artwork. Some under-hood pics would be appreciated.

#21 5 years ago

JEK

rosh

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One of the great things about pinside is a thread like this, where you find someone who is crazier than yourself. Now I can go home and tell the wife, "oh, you think I'm crazy, well there is this guy . . . "

Good luck with the project, clearly going to be great!

#22 5 years ago

ADM

PinDoctor82

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Hahaha, just wait until I share the other big project I've been in the middle of for too long...if I decide to; I don't want to be that guy just posting all kinds of random stuff.

#23 5 years ago

PUS

Platypus

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OP
Quoted from PinDoctor82:
Funny enough, this would be the ultimate car for picking up and transporting pinball machines...
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Hell that will be the ultimate car for picking up chicks!

OP
Quoted from PinDoctor82:
Hahaha, just wait until I share the other big project I've been in the middle of for too long...if I decide to; I don't want to be that guy just posting all kinds of random stuff.

That's totally fine, random obsessives are welcome here

#24 5 years ago

QUY

FatPanda

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I love these threads! Beats all the other stuff people are talking about.

#25 5 years ago

TIM

Twilight1

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Warman, SK

10y 80,050 1,227 4

Following can’t wait to see some progress. Good luck

#26 5 years ago

MAD

mdelorenzo

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12y 40,300 556

Man what the heck. You live probably 30 minutes from me. Why aren't we friends yet even though you joined two weeks ago?

#27 5 years ago

PMJ

PM_Jeremy

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Looking forward to seeing the project progress

#28 5 years ago

JES

ArcadiusMaximus

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OP
Quoted from PinDoctor82:
Heck, Arcadius Maximus and I have busted some ghosts up in New Hampshire together even...

Can confirm this to be true . Also NYC still speaks of our antics. How many gbfans we got here anyways??

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#29 5 years ago

ADM

PinDoctor82

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Quoted from mdelorenzo:
Man what the heck. You live probably 30 minutes from me. Why aren't we friends yet even though you joined two weeks ago?

Well I can't know everyone. That said, yeah, you're pretty close, and I'm sure we will cross paths. Perhaps at Pinfest in a few weeks?

#30 5 years ago

JAH

heni1977

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Decatur, IL

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2 FN Cool

#31 5 years ago

jeffro01

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This is AWESOME!!!

Jeff

#32 5 years ago

ADM

PinDoctor82

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5y 77,050 278 6 104

The roofrack should be starting soon and then all of the gadgets fitted. The interior shots I'll probably save until it is absolutely complete (it will be pretty sweet). Then it's a matter of assembling it with all body modifications, taking everything off, painting the car (a nightmare), re-assembling it all, and then last, but certainly not least, applying the Ghostbusters logos to the front doors and rear door.

Dream target: Halloween
Realistic target: who the heck knows

#33 5 years ago

MAD

mdelorenzo

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OP
Quoted from PinDoctor82:
Well I can't know everyone. That said, yeah, you're pretty close, and I'm sure we will cross paths. Perhaps at Pinfest in a few weeks?

I'd love to meet up during pinfest.

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