Brother......do not worry about what Anyone else says. What matters is that anywhere you go...everyone knows what this is. You are inspiring great childhood memories from everyone who see this. It looks Fantastic! And what is more...this came from your heart. You are helping to keep the dream alive. Dan Aykroyd would be proud. If ANYONE has the right to pick this apart, it would be him. And Trust me...to Him...you are keeping his dream and ideology alive. Keep at this, man. Well done!!! What a beautiful thing to see.
One thing I enjoy about any Ecto-1, despite it having many differences to the OG, is that it always has a TON of personality. I see Ecto-1's people make using something like a modern van and it still looks great to me. I can't help but love the craftmanship that goes into any Ecto-1, no matter the inaccuracies and I've seen so much support from fans all around. Even though your car isn't an exact replica, I still can't help but enjoy it as much as the actual Ecto-1.
I've seen vans, cars, trucks and others modified into Ecto tribute vehicles. All are really cool. I have a suburban that I've been thinking about ecto-converting. It's all about the love of the films. I dig your car man, and can't wait to see more.
There’s a guy around here who has, I think, a green Kia Soul, as an Ecto-1. No emergency lights on top besides maybe small amber colored ones. Still awesome to see. The fact that you and your father even took the time to find an old Cadillac, and make it what it is now, is extremely impressive. I want to make an Ecto-1A, and for a while I was researching what was on the roof, trying to find a ‘59 or a ‘60, but the reality is, those cars are almost impossible to come by, and if you do they are really expensive, need a lot of maintenance, or both. Don’t let people criticize you for having inaccuracies. You’re not a giant movie studio with millions of dollars at your disposal, you’re a fan that wanted an Ecto-1. Most people who aren’t die hard fans wouldn’t even notice. They see the logos, they see the roof rack, and they are happy. At the end of the day, all that matters is you get pride and enjoyment out of the project you made. You did an amazing job, I didn’t even notice most of the inaccuracies until you pointed them out. And again, who cares? It’s still incredible
I can imagine if there were Ghostbusters franchises that they would've used whatever large multi passenger vehicles were available. Pay the franchise fee and provide some of your own equipment that isn't conducive to finding and capturing ghost.
I bet this car puts a smile on everyone's face who sees it and that's what really matters. To anyone who nitpicks this awesome replica, how accurate is YOUR Ecto-1?
It's brilliant!! who actually cares if its not exactly the same as the original film, it looks great and I'm sure brings joy to anyone who encounters it!
You're wrong sir, your Ecto 1 is FREAKING AMAZING in all respects!!! I'm willing to bet people love that car and it brings everyone a smile...the ones that don't and nitpick just forget about them
I know people complain about the inaccuracies for your Ecto, but honestly, I think it looks great. The thing to take into account, for different franchises outside of the Ghistbusters in New York would have different vehicles that would be available to them (much like the original Ecto). So, if anything, you've made an Ecto for a Georgia franchise. I've seen an Ecto made with a Dodge Magnum, as well as other vehicles. Yours is unique to you, and that is why it's awesome. :D
Have you seen the people that build ecto’s out of crappy sedans? Your car is fantastic, and even if it’s inaccurate to the original movie, it’s damn near exact to an equally awesome fan film, not to mention it’s got a great story behind it. If I saw this thing out and about, the LAST thing I’d do was nitpick over some details. Keep up the great work that you do
From u.k. Don’t be so tough on yourself! You seem like a grounded down to earth bloke that done his best. Bloody difficult to replicate stuff, tools, tricks of the trade etc. I’m 66 now loved watching the movie with my two lads when they were young. I will send them this clip, I love anything about U.S. autos I was lucky enough to work in a Cadillac engine plant here in u.k. for ten yrs. Enjoyed it. Take care
Honestly for a bunch of kids just making this car for their own movie it looks pretty badass. No complaints here, my 8 year old boy loves anything Ghostbusters including your ECTO 1. Your daughter will love it too. Anyone who picks at the inaccurate build is bored with their life. Thank you for the updates, it's real cool of you to invite us in on your journey.
Hey man don't beat ur self up, it's a great looking ecto 1 we all wish we had one just like yours to admire every day, don't let jealousy stop u from enjoying and showing off ur ecto
It's from a FRANCHISEE. Remember Venkman saying in the first Movie "The franchise rights alone will make us rich beyond our wildest dreams." It doesn't need to be an ECTO 1. I would give it it's own ECTO Number. I even have one picked out, and No... You Can't Have It.
you built this project to please yourself not anybody else! your workmanship and creativity speak for itself!! I'm sure your daughter wont be able to wipe the smile off her face when you take her for a drive!
It’s cool that you went and did this vid to show the inaccuracies and stuff but I think the ppl that pull up just to nit pic that stuff are just jealous that they ain’t got a fly ride like yours lol
Actually I just bought a 1965 Cadillac Ambulance/Hearse myself, so I applaud your effort! I've had many conversations with classic cars enthusiasts and yes, the '59 Meteor Miller is all but impossible to find, especially with the Afterlife movie hype. Still, I look forward to my project (and it has a spotlight installed!). Hey, we make it work and it brings a lot of happiness to those who see it rolling down the street!
Dude, your car rocks. It's got the fan spirit. You and your Dad did a great job with it, and it sounds like you're still working hard on it. Keep it up. I'd love to know if you're ever down in ATL with it.
I know some will always nitpick and want screen accuracy perfection, but I’m of the belief that as long as I can look at something (in this case the Ecto-1) and say “hey it’s blah blah blah from blah blah blah, then good enough. Considering yours is homemade I call it awesome!
I know that everything about that car is bugging you sometimes, but lemme tall you, IT LOOKS FRIKIN AWSOME. My dream has been to make a ghostbusters e to mobile with my dad for a long time. And I think that’s truly special that you were able to build that with your dad at the age of 16. Best luck to you, and keep on making some awesome memories.
love the video. it's hard to get screen-accurate stuff to make homemade props, in general, and when other fans buy them all up. we all have to deal with what we can get our hands-on, and most of the time most people won't know the difference.
I think you did an amazing job with what you had to work with. All the stuff you had to substitute was necessary because it is so hard to find it now let alone in 2003. Nice job
Considering you built this car when you were a kid, you did a great job. Better than anything I built when I was14! Looking forward to seeing videos of your other Ecto build.
If it makes you happy, great! There are a TON of people who would love your replica. Be proud man, you said it makes SO many people happy when they see it. That's what it's all about.
hey, at least you have a cool one of a kind vehicle that folks will turn their heads and point. In life, not all things can be exactly perfect- I'd be happy just owning a hubcap. This is your Ecto vehicle and you can make it any way you want it.
As long as it stops people randomly, wanting to take pictures with it and making random people smile then you did good , honestly, it's neat to see different renditions of individuals Ecto1's 🤘🤘🤘🙂🙂🙂🤘🤘🤘 I love when people think outside of the box and make their own Ecto1 or Ecto vehicle of some kind in one way or another even if it isn't screen accurate etc etc can turn any vehicle into a Ghostbusters vehicle of some kind 🙂🙂 hope you're not beating yourself up too much over this. You did good the work shows , dont lose sleep over it , make it how you want to make it 🙂 and put your own spin to it , individuality is just as awesome as a screen accurate movie Prop, but it is wicked cool when a movie inspired Prop has the artist's/prop maker's individual signature personality into it too 🙂🙂🙂
Don’t listen to trolls! Your Ecto is fine! You made it your own! People are just jealous that you have an Ecto and they don’t. I wish I had one even close to what you have it would be nice!
I think you did a great job, and I gotta point out, you did this on your own, with your own money, unlike the movie which had multi millionaire producers, and Hollywood studios, backing the build of the original Ecto-1, so you have nothing to apologize for, Period.. Great job !! Peace
I think the car looks fantastic! you used what you could get to make it look like Ecto-1 and did a great job. Now that you have the 1960 M&M Ambulance you have a second chance to make it even closer to the original.
I love the car brother!! Ya it’s not the most accurate. And normally I love to see hearses look stock like they did from factory. But I really like yours!! You guys did an amazing job I bet it puts smiles on so many faces when you drive it around!!
You've got an ecto 1! That's more than a lot of the so called experts have. It made me smile and I bet it's made thousands of other people do the same. The rivet counters can stick there options where the sun don't shine
Lol, people pointing out all the inaccuracies cracks me up. The amount of time, money, and effort just to get something SIMILAR to the ecto-1 is insane
I was looking at a 64 miller meteor Cadillac when I was in high school. It had a rusted out floor and fenders, and the fins were just about rusted through. I’m glad I have the 74 Oldsmobile ambulance I have now, but some part of me wishes I bought that 64 caddy. It would’ve made a fine ectomobile. Good luck with yours 🤘🏼
Cut yourself a ton of slack man. It is simply awesome just as it is. Way better than all the naysayers would actually have done if they attempted. Keep it running and drive it with pride. That is a lot of work and creativity. I'm jealous!
Haters gonna hate. This car looks lovely. We are fans we have our own vision. Man to me you did an incredible. It makes the Real Ghostbusters car come to life. So you did awesome who cares. They didn’t put the effort in to it like you guys did. A fan boy like me would love to drive this thing.
Bro as someone who's a fan your car is still gorgeous, idk how inaccurate yours is, it's a wonderful car, and if your minis happy then even more awesome and amazing
custom ecto cars are about making it your own bro, its great! I had one fro my wedding car and it was a hybrid of the first and second movie cars with the orange and black stripes but the logo was the original. Also it was a 1960 sentinel cadillac i think? it worked. Yours is awesome
4:08 wait what plates? are those the vents on the hood? Because I've been looking for some of those and didnt know what the names were! The E-400's been struggling a bit to get some air in the block so I've been thinking that might be an answer
lets break it down is it 100 percent accurate maybe not but the thing about the ecto is its always made to look different from the shape to the all round look we dont always need to make a perfect replica of it as long as your happy with it and we can tell that some if not all effort went into building it
Nobody cares if is the wrong year. I know the 1959 is impossible to find. But you did such a good job on it. I bet you see smiling face and cameras where ever go. Hell I'm smiling now looking at it.
Even if it doesn’t look accurate it be hard to get one that looks perfect like you said there’s not many of these cars in existence anymore but it’s a nice looking car
Hey it looks better than one my buddy built about that same time frame... Of course his was a demo derby car, LOL made out of a Ford LTD wagon if I remember right, with big red plywood fins attached and a yellow strobe on the roof and a hand-painted very well done Ghostbusters no ghost on the side of the doors... Wish I had pictures of it from back then actually came out better than we were hoping for a demo derby car... He entered it in the best of show competition before the demo derby... I don't think it won, but it should have!
This car is gorgeous!! :D And I’m Sure it brings looks and photos from whoever sees it! Just seeing your fan movie with it was awesome!! Since this care is almost finishe could you graft a 59 front and rear end on it or are the years just too far apart to make it match up???
Hi, see it as your "Ecto" and not the Ecto1 from the movie. I transfomed a old german Ford Transit Ambulace into my "Ectovan" work is still in progress but I get many happy faces when I drive around. It is a very cool car you got with your own Story.
