My Ecto-1 Replica from GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE (PART 1)

[@TR-Mead]

You deserve a cultural award for getting this thing back to life. The person who let this deteriorate so badly.....straight to jail....

[@unfinishedstudios]

Right? It's one of a kind!

[@rjallen70]

Everybody can relax, I found the car. Needs some suspension work and shocks... and brakes, brake pads, linings, steering box, transmission, rear end, Maybe new rings, also mufflers, a little wiring...."

[@clayscustoms2050]

How much?

[@electronically-charged]

@@clayscustoms2050 "about 48 hundred"

[@johnnypiss]

@@electronically-charged only 48 hundred

[@LiamKinser]

how much?

[@johnnypiss]

@@LiamKinser only $4,800

[@nunyobidness3569]

Fantastic! I just finished my 1961ecto1 to look like the afterlife ecto. Everyone that has seen it has been nothing but positive. Congrats on the great find!

[@unfinishedstudios]

Cool! You got any videos of it?

[@jjojo2004]

The VOLO Auto Museum in Illinois had an Ecto 1 replica. They did the SAME thing as you guys! They got a 1960 Miller Meteor and grafted on 1959 parts to make it a “59” model! Looking at pics on their website, you cannot tell the difference at all! 🤘😎🤘🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@hobosgameplays6607]

Love that 1955 Cadi Ambulance.

[@jhyenixon1530]

So lovely to see you having a cool relationship with your dad, fixing up an old car together, I really hope I can do that when my dad gets the time to put up his shed where we can hang

[@mrbeardmcr6645]

nice find , I'd go all in with Ecto 1 from ' Afterlife ' , good luck

[@CGilsonIII]

Absolutely love the 1965 Ecto-1.

[@pyrotechc3h8]

Honestly man, the Ecto1A is the best Ecto!

[@jordanmoney7348]

Blasphemy!

[@Stewie_1701]

Sounds like you and your dad have a great relationship and from someone who never knew his, I say leave the 1st car you guys did and build a new rack for the 59. There's lots of memories in that 1st car that would be a shame to tear it down for parts... just a strangers two cents. Best of luck!

[@thumpa_r8]

Yes.......great idea. Go with it. I think making one more accurate car now you have what you want. Make this next one right. Good luck, i can't wait to watch the build.🙋‍♂️

[@jacobshort6528]

I live in Michigan's central Upper Penninsula, and back in the early 1980s on the school bus ride there was a 1959 Caddy ambulance tucked in between some spruce trees near some railroad property at the Carlshend Junction. It was so cool, like a spaceship, but somebody hauled it off for scrap by 1984-85. The guy who owns the property now restores heavy-duty Army trucks with his Dad.

[@unfinishedstudios]

Well, my dad had a scrap yard in the 80's. We've got aerial shots of the place, and you can spot at least 10 VW Buses in them. Things that'd be worth tens of thousands of dollars. Hindsight, dude. Probably sold for $25 a piece back then.

[@DrewsCustomDiecastDrewMSmith]

Looks like you have the passion and the skills to do whatever you put your mind to. Looking forward to seeing this build.

[@unfinishedstudios]

You're awesome. I appreciate it!

[@JustinMacri007]

@@unfinishedstudios you seem cool do you have Facebook etc

[@DanyTV79]

Love to see this enthusiasm! I want to watch your journey on the construction of my favorite ride of all time!

[@GeekAnthology]

Looking forward to seeing more progress on this project. You’re doing a great job here.

[@unfinishedstudios]

Hey thanks! More to come very soon.

[@stev3548]

good luck with replicating that coachbuilt curved glass.

[@berniedavis6676]

I wouldn't bother with the Ecto-1a. I would focus on the Afterlife Ecto1. And I would relocate the roof rack and light bars to the 1960 caddy. And I would enlarge the Ghostbusters logo on the doors. The ones you have on your current ecto-1 looks to small . I hope you're Franken-Ecto turns out well.

[@seannmercury00]

It’s so weird seeing Egon with a beard

[@berniedavis6676]

@seaan McRae yeah my profile picture is different than others, but that's why I like it. I can relate to it ☺️

[@MapleJames76]

Ho man, this looks like a massive find!!! and a massive mission to get 'er done. My prayers go with you, brother :) Fist bumps from Canada

[@codyt821]

Hows it going up there, ay?

[@robertvandervelden5917]

Yep, use what you have and make it cool. You guys got this!!!!!

[@psychodfunk]

Yeah I’d make it as authentic as you can, why not? Good attention to detail btw!

[@kinn1647]

They’ve resto-moded the original for the computer game years ago and the new one, G.B .afterlife. So he could make it like the fist and make it more historically correct 👍👍🖖🖖🍺🍺

[@SomeOtherGuy1]

Regardless of what you choose, I shall cheer for you! Super excited to see what you do!!!

[@timothysmith5769]

Projects built over time also allow time for commitments made to following up on the little things. Build two, correct racks for both cars.

[@LoneStoat]

Good luck, man - I just got my own Playmobil Ecto-1, and it looks great on my fire-engine red mini-fridge. I don't think I'll get anything bigger, but I love this car!

[@marksoares1610]

I'm excited to see what happens. Seriously good luck.

[@JVLV8]

In Finland we have company called Kuttilan Autolasi and it makes glass world wide. Last time i was there i notise 3 different 59 GM front glass mold so there should be that one too. In Series 75 Cadys its a same in 59-65. I bet it same those hearses too. Keep up the good work.

[@neooccisor8272]

There are some great guides on dyeing acrylic, you could make your own copy of the blue light bar.

[@92AcuraGSR1]

Awesome find cant wait to see the finished Ecto-1 replica

[@rossadamson1658]

Quality stuff. Looking forward to seeing your builds.

[@trevorthomason2077]

Cant wait to see this beautiful car come back from the grave

[@unfinishedstudios]

Me neither.

[@jestertech3790]

I just recently found a '60 in buildable condition in a yard near LaSalle Illinois, I wouldn't have the resources to build it, but someone could.

[@jestertech3790]

Somehow all the glass seems intact, so if you want a parts car, or something that is more buildable, I can give you they owners information.

[@jestertech3790]

I don't think the guy knows what he has, it actually looks more solid than your cadillac.

[@sprprops1]

Nice I have an extra set of correct grill strobes but cant find the correct light bar.

[@unfinishedstudios]

I've been collecting stuff since I made this video. I've got one of the bars for Wreckto, but I've been mainly focusing on getting the 1A together. If you're able to go to flea markets and/or auto swap meets, that's where you'll find that bar - and for a decent price. Everything online is ridiculously inflated because everybody knows it's Ecto-related now.

[@chefbennyj]

I am subscribed! I really hope you put all the work on that car on this channel. I'm getting everyone I know to find you here and watch and subscribe. Even put up some walk around videos, and with some commercials the extra revenue might help get the car rolling. Man! Make one perfect ecto one with everything you have. You are so lucky to have found that car. They a literally almost impossible to find...

[@Ethereal0087]

Really looking forward to an update about this!

[@jarrenx5]

Wow, I’m stoked to follow along for this. I love Ghostbusters, and I’ve always loved the 1-A. Good luck my dude.

[@pcb856]

When will you do part 2

[@kinn1647]

Please use Polycarbonate for the windows. Please if you find a siren or know the type let me know. I need one for my Renault Clio. Would be awesome 👍👍

[@tedabott7253]

Excellent job on your builds I am so envious and jealous! That is my dream to own an ecto 1 some day !!!!!

[@unfinishedstudios]

Just search every day. You never know what'll pop up and for what price.

[@jacobshort6528]

Watch the fan movie documentary "Ghost Heads" A lot of fans can't find antique Cadillacs, so they'll get some other make. Some folks have used Subaru Station Wagons as their ECTO-1 starting points. So if you're determined, any wagon can work.

[@brandonhott4368]

Ghostbusters 1 the black M&M Dan Aykroyd pulls up in at one time was in Decatur Illinois. If you do your research the black car was a fire chief car. Under the black primer in the movie you can see red paint coming through. I have no idea where the car is now I should have bought it for 2500 when I had the chance.

[@unfinishedstudios]

You gotta give more details on this!

[@EricPolaris]

Really cool project! And so nice to give that old Caddy a new lease on life! Please keep us updated! Have subbed! :)

[@fifthrider]

Very cool. I wish you luck. My 1959 Cadillac Superior Ectomobile will probably be for sale at Barrett-Jackson in June 2021. Not sure what your budget is but it may be an option. Me and my friend spent 4 years trying to turn a 1960 into a 59. It was cost prohibitive. Luckily a 59 came up for sale relieving us of the problem of converting a 60 into a 59. Also, that Ecto you currently have doesn't look like a Miller meteor. It has the squared off back of a Sayers &Scoville. You sure that's a M&M?

[@unfinishedstudios]

We're planning on doing the body/metal work ourselves and hiring a mechanic to do an LS swap. The only problem I see with it right now is the glass, but I've got a few ideas. Found a windshield, it's just the back stuff that's going to be impossible. All three of the ambulances we have are M&M. The '65 Ecto has the M&M badges all over it and even had a factory-looking M&M license plate when we bought it. The '64 looks like a de-evolved version, and we've got all the original paperwork for it. That one's definitely M&M. We're getting ready to paint that car and do the full 1A before we really do anything with the '60.

[@fifthrider]

Wow. Thanks for sharing, that takes me by surprise a bit. I guess at some point after '61 the back of an M&M must have gotten squared off. On my Ecto, I always knew if the "fishbowls" at the back got broken, my only course of action would probably be to hit up one of those custom aquarium builders and see what kind of 1/2" acrylic they could cut/form into a curved rear window. Much respect to the build and the builder.

[@unfinishedstudios]

@@fifthrider If we paid $1500 per glass, we'd be paying more than the car was worth. I'm thinking there's something to be done with plexiglass. I know I sculpted my own eyes for a Rocketeer helmet years ago.

[@TourDriverSean]

I would move the rack and lights over (also remove the alley lights in the bar) and make an as accurate Afterlife Ecto you can. Finding all light XLs are easy bars to find, but good luck finding the green filters. But I'd make the current Ecto a non screen accurate 1A using any bar or color combo you can find

[@unfinishedstudios]

I found enough green filters for the front bar on the 1A. I made one for the back. I'm going to make and post a video about them at some point. I need a control box for my Edge 9000 before I'm ready to film them.

[@TourDriverSean]

@@unfinishedstudios is it a diagnostic bar? If not, any switchbox, or rocker switch will work.

[@deanhall4945]

Deano Down Under , G'Day mate what a wonderful spot to be stuck in even if its taken you over ten years to get there , but you know what ,you & your dad are living the dream. I reckon only you will know what to truly do , after seeing your youtube for the first time look how your first car has been eating you up , mate just have a good old crack at it and have fun .I too have been searching for a long time and have missed chances but I have my eye on a 1959 ford customline ambulance witch I reckon will also start my kick off dream too ,cant wait to see more of your tubing and send some pictures keep moving forward talk soon GB downer under.

[@unfinishedstudios]

Hey thanks for the kind words! Share some pics if you end up scoring your ambulance!

[@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621]

Noice to see another Aussie on here!

[@leighsparkes1550]

You have got to get this started I cant wait to see the outcome it will be effing awesome

[@ShonenBeats]

Dude yes! Make the dream come true, own an ecto-1.

[@jamesdille9431]

Good luck with your build. I bought a 1959 Miller-Meteor Hearse 2 years ago. Thankfully I tracked down all the window trim, jump seats, etc., so 'm moving full steam ahead. It is a real work in progress right now. Can't wait to see how your build comes along. My buddy is the one that bought the $45,000 one from ebay. He is turning his into the Ecto-1A.

[@unfinishedstudios]

Nice! We're moving ahead fast with the 1964 Ecto-1A we started a few years ago. I'll probably have some videos soon on that.

[@jamesdille9431]

@@unfinishedstudios Cool, can't wait to see how both turn out.

[@graphicsgod]

I just found your channel and subscribed!! This is awesome that your doing this! I say leave your old car alone, and start over on everything with your new Ecto-1 project. Basically I'm agreeing with your father. 😁 Can't wait for more updates!! This is so cool!

[@unfinishedstudios]

Hey thanks for watching! There'll be an update one day..

[@mr.mirchenstein6549]

I would have been thrilled and over the moon ecstatic if my dad built me an Ecto 1 no matter what year it was, lol. Could have been made out of a Tonka monster truck for all I care...as long as it was a driveable Ecto lol

[@unfinishedstudios]

Yeah I know. Major props to my dad. He's the best dad ever, right?

[@JustinMacri007]

@@unfinishedstudios i bet in your home town you guys are heroes.

[@thunderrobots1980s]

if your doing the 1a you don't need the blue light bars since they were clear multi color lights

[@garbas]

Good channel! I like it! =) Good job.

[@philmundy8925]

I’m hyped for u man get err done

[@SchneiderClassics]

cool looks forward to seeing it built

[@jimothie64]

Very very cool, keep us updated on how your Ecto-1 is going.

[@henrik1205]

Damn that's so cool! looking forward to seeing more :D

[@d15gaming15]

Definitely cool man can’t wait to see it finished

[@jacobshort6528]

You know, you could graft the 1960 Caddy's quarter panels onto the 1964 ambulance, making them taller with some sectioning at the chrome belt line. Those fins would make the '64 look so Rat Fink Kool!

[@unfinishedstudios]

Thought about it. A lot.

[@harrisoncruz7673]

Good luck cant wait to see how it comes along

[@Sam_Molina]

Subscriber #32!!!! Looking forward to your videos

[@HalloweenHunters]

Hope you post a lot of videos of this ecto build! Lots of work but it’ll look sick when it’s done!!

[@demonbusteroffical4011]

Ok this is how i expected the ecto 1 in after life to like like just with less damage in the inside and you know the equipment on top

[@markpatton7431]

I have a 63 Superior hearse that looks the part that I've had for 10 years. You have really insp6me to get working on it!

[@unfinishedstudios]

Get on it!

[@eastwood3193]

Go live the dream man your definitely have my support I always wanted an ecto 1 definitely hard to find and that one is still perfect

[@jackraintree4351]

Also find a early 70s limo for the frame and drive train

[@johnconnor7781]

Good luck with your Project.👍

[@EternalRoman]

Is it possible to remake some of the parts that are on the body in fiber glass, sort or like with boats? All that is needed is the measurements and a good looking replica model to follow the designs. If they could be applied to the body to fill in some of the missing physical components it could be cheaper, wouldn't it? I know some cars have been refurbished this way and the work is so good one can't tell if it is the actual thing, till obviously it is inspected.

[@phillipwebb4353]

Has there been any updates on the new build

[@reduxreacts]

U going to do a part 2?

[@mastergnocide2236]

Nice project! Personally I’d go all in, in having 1 car that be the original but yeah a lot of work. Keep on the dream you got a new subscriber!!

[@Groundhog1471]

Wow! I wish I had know years ago that it was a 59. I had gone to school to do paint and body work. I found a 59 for $5000 and it had everything original, but it needed a lot of love and care to restore it. I wanted it so bad to do the same thing, but it was one of those side show Bob car dealers that wouldn't take payments. His lost out, because I would have paid double in interest. Almost 25 years later I'm still painting and doing bodywork. I'd love to see where this goes. Just a hint I've not listened to my father on an occasion or two, and it always bit me in the end. I say leave it, but never hurts to ask again, especially if those parts are hard to get. Good Luck✌

[@jessicahusky261]

That car is in good condition

[@triceratroytv2292]

This is amazing

[@dirtydonald7836]

If your dad says, don't touch the first one, then yeah don't touch the first one. But if you really need that roofrack, because it doesn't exist anymore, then take it.

[@unfinishedstudios]

You're probably right!

[@ryanpander3192]

Wow awesome video! Any thought on selling your 1965 Ecto?

[@deanhall4945]

G'Day Clint so mate would you be interested in selling the two back wings off the cad 60 downer under . also have a merry Christmas mate cheers

[@jackraintree4351]

There are ways to heat and bend plexi glass to repair the rear glass

[@leepopey]

I cant wait to see where this goes....

[@unfinishedstudios]

Me neither. Just got a box of rusty decklights in the mail!

[@Lawasoft]

You have the basic car, go for it..

[@t.c.bowling1934]

Cool find!

[@roxycauldwell544]

HOWWWW do these people let these beautiful vehicles sit and rot away????

[@Justrandomvideos-2023]

Thats going to be a huge project hopefully you'll get all the parts to replace the bad good luck 👍

[@quietday9991]

Awesome

[@DYFEA]

hey we both named our cars the same thing lol. i remember a month or so ago, someone on the pro car groups saw this car and posted it, i didnt know if anyone was gonna actually build it or not. welcome to the club brother, im subscribing

[@dredsx7]

Definitely go all out. Not many fans can claim they have a Ecto 1 and it actually be somewhat close. Do the afterlife and then once you get it complete turn it back into the regular Ecto 1. (Sidenote) I feel that the Ecto should never be a rust bucket. it's been saved at least three times, Once in the movie(Gb 2) and twice in real life so I'm not particularly a fan of the Afterlife barn find look. I know it's part of the movie but I always felt that the car would be with Ray or Winston.

[@unfinishedstudios]

Yeah, definitely should've been with Ray. I guess that didn't fit with the narrative they were going for.

[@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621]

I don't like the afterlife Ecto either, it looks like the next step up from a paddock bomb to me! It also doesn't look very presentable for promoting the movies, or car shows. Honestly it also reminds me of young guys here in Australia who daily drive rusty and dirty looking vintage Toyota Land Cruisers

[@mikfly]

Need an update on this!

[@unfinishedstudios]

Soon!

[@mikfly]

@@unfinishedstudios so excited to see what you went with and how it’s progressing! Probably the coolest project on KZbin lol

[@hebneh]

The 1959 Cadillac fins were the absolute height (or depth) of ‘50s American car styling. They were so excessive that they were heartily criticized at the time, which is why they were immediately reduced in size for 1960. Thus they are rare, being in production for only one year.

[@HALFPENNEY]

Swap roof rack out then will look great

[@eleazargomez1642]

Keep us posted for a future update on the Ecto-1 project! 😄😃

[@Paradoksis]

Next?

[@janethudson7213]

yes take the lights off the one you have and put it on the new car

[@jameshowlett8811]

What's the update on the ecto Bud

[@unfinishedstudios]

Just been buying stuff for the roof. May do a lightbar video soon.

[@wilyworm5025]

woah! your sooo lucky to have two Ectos. i cant even order a proton pack from hasbro because i live in Australia!

[@MuneyMikeMidwestRetroGaming]

Waiting on that sequel homie

[@robertdean3384]

It looks like your 1959 Cadillac is a four-door. 1959 hearse and ambulance quarter panels are Coupe DeVille quarter panels. The fins are different on Coupe DeVilles and Sedan Devilles. You need to get quarter panels from a 1959 Cadillac two-door.

[@unfinishedstudios]

Ah, it's close enough for me. My car is a later '60, so the tops of the doors are inaccurate anyway.

[@slepey_]

Nice Herbie!

[@PurpleChicken_098]

At least you can tell what it is

[@jessicahusky261]

Those cars are probably really hard to find

[@unfinishedstudios]

Yes. You have no idea.

[@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621]

Can I have the link to the movie you guys made?? Can't wait for the finshed product!

[@unfinishedstudios]

Sure! Thanks for the support! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn7SYodrmqqNqZY

[@MoparMan-ff8fb]

You havent been out of the house for months ?? ive been outside every day and go to town ect no issues . most of the time no masks unless I go to a hospital to visit or take someone to a doctors appointment . cool ghost busters car . very hard to find . I'm going to a privately owned vintage salvage yard in the morning 34 miles north of me from Branson mo. they have a late 50s early 60s 4 door caddilac just sitting their in the woods which I believe complete . I believe it has all its original glass. I work on a couple of Hollywood cars on my channel - dukes of hazzard besides our projects. we also have an 85 Buick lesabre estatewagon hearse

[@marisolrosales7845]

Awesome😎 👏

[@lo_fye]

Awesome!

[@InsidetheBoothTV]

how is that car coming along?

[@unfinishedstudios]

Honestly, it's sitting in a garage collecting dust. I need to give you my phone number so you can just text me.