Build the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 - Part 6 - Left Engine Block, Dipstick and Ignition Wire Junction

[@WorldofWayneUK]

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[@robertgripton4499]

Just seen the 4 proton packs special video on a german youtube channel it is priced at €39.99 on the continent.

[@MrEugica26]

hi I like your videos, just finished my 6th stage thanks to you because I did not received the instructions :) Thanks

[@gregsippel4599]

hey Wayne, Yes the engine, bell housing, and gearbox on the 59 Cadillac is correct they were a specific dark blue only the latter around mid to late sixties were raw aluminium. I hope this helps.

[@TourDriverSean]

What about the dipstick, was that blue too, or should it be more of a metal grey or black?

[@gregsippel4599]

@@TourDriverSean it was also blue and most of the brackets were blue also but a'c compressor and p;s pump and air cleaner was black

[@TourDriverSean]

@@gregsippel4599 cool, thanks

[@stephenparkes626]

Was watching a German whisky up to issue 13 and that engine is so detailed, spark plug leads the lot

[@rattlinghost8904]

This details looks perfect for this Ecto. Nice addition the dipstick don't see that in a lot of 1:8 models. Thumbs up

[@stephenparkes626]

Love the t shirt see you got mrs wow to do the washing finally ,nice one lol

[@craigthornton1971]

I'm just up to this part, impressed with quality of the components so far.

[@jublywubly]

I've been enthused. While I can't afford the Ecto-1 model kit, I have purchased the Haynes Ghosbusters Ecto-1 repair manual. It's full of photos and descriptions, even down to naming many of the specific real-world parts used to build the car!

[@docdeth904]

I helped rebuild an original '59 flower car built on the commercial chassis back in '84 with 15,000 original miles on the odometer. I can verify that the colors of the engine and transmission we pulled out of the car, even the shade seems identical. The only colors that are different are belts, hoses, a few auxillaries such as air con and alternator, the headers and the air breather cover are that shade. The alternator, air con and headers should be silver and the breather cover black with red lines.

[@simonlewis1470]

Looks good for part of an engine zand a good show Wayne

[@fannymandelbaum7715]

I guess the threads on cylinder heads should be golden as well, but those cars where famous for overquantity of chrome inside and out and very good quality at this time, this one did have, as Eldorado air suspension with soft ride

[@chris20years1]

Excellent video and loving the build

[@eddywells5689]

Great vid 👍😻

[@garywhitfield317]

Wayne, when you get to the air filter issue, my advice is to NOT install it. I am finding it a major hindrance in installing the HT leads to the spark plugs as the distributor is right under the air filter. At least leave the central part with the wing nut off so you can uninstall the air filter to deal with these leads, then reinstall it after. I can't get mine out after following the instructions fully and the leads are becoming a real pain, so it's slowing me down on my build - still hope to get more up on Modelspace over the weekend.

[@JohnCKirk]

Quick tip for anyone installing the engine block lower part, aka the "rocking horse" (3m30s) - it's not symmetrical. If you get it the wrong way round, you won't be able to install the sump in stage 7! It took me a while to figure out where I'd gone wrong...

[@milanondrak5564]

I've looked at a few videos about this Cadillac ambulance for you, according to what I see the gear box housing is blue if it's an original part and iron grey if it's an after market part. I reckon they had a special on blue paint when Cadillac built these engines.

[@WorldofWayneUK]

Thanks Milan

[@kevinroy1277]

Not all were blue maybe just for the these body style but my great uncle has a 59 Cadillac with a gold engine idk what the bellhouseing looks like but if I was on the east coast I would find out but sadly I'm not and it is the engine that came with the car

[@docdeth904]

@@kevinroy1277 I'm going to guess that was an El Dorado. Most had a gold air cleaner, and some had gold valve covers, but I'm not aware of any with all gold engine unless modified. I could be wrong, but Caddy went for a blue and gold motif on their high end cars.

[@kevinroy1277]

It was a convertible white with black top and white and red interior and has less then 80000 original miles on it and has been in the garage sense the 70s and sadly it don't run but one hell of a solid car no rust or rot on it just a shame he drives the cars then parks them and forgets them tell you want it then is worth millions and won't sell it to you

[@milanondrak5564]

@@kevinroy1277 it must be a colour they used for the ambulances then cause the video I watched had an original ambulance that needed restoring, the engine and gearbox were this blue colour. Sounds like Cadillac like to paint their engines nice colours.

[@Mr.egypt.]

Who you gonna call? WoW

[@lobsterman5786]

Greg is correct..... if anyone is interested here is a list forwarded to me by a Cadillac restorer. > > > >Cadillac Blue: > Block > Heads > Transmission > Valve covers (unless it is an Eldorad then it is gold) > Transmission flywheel cover > Crankcase ventilation tube > Engine and transmission dipsticks > Oil pans (engine and transmission) > Engine valley cover > Oil fill spout, but NOT the oil breather > Water pump > Oil filter bracket > Oil filter housing [dm: 1959 only. Gold on Eldos] > Power steering pump support bracket > Lower pulley (harmonic balancer) > Fan pulley (I have seen both blue and black) - [mine was definitely > blue - dm] > > > Gloss black: [dm addition to the original list] > Radiator (check it's the correct Harrison, with raised lettering to > the left of the cap) > A/C & Heather fan blower and housing (or block-off plates if without > A/C) > Voltage regulator > Distributor cap (black plastic, not painted) > > > Semi-gloss black: > Power steering pump & reservoir > Power steering box > Generator & bracket > Distributor > Air filter housing (unless it is an Eldorado then it is gold) > Starter > Master cylinder > Brake booster (if Bendix) > Fan > Oil breather cap > Hinge springs (Some are anodized cadmium) > [dm addition:] > Ignition coild (but the 60 has the brown top, dunno for 59) > Battery tray > Battery hold-down bracket > > > Anodized cadmium (goldish) > Hinges & supports > Hinge springs (maybe - most I have seen are semi-gloss black > Firewall brackets & hardware > Hood latch & lock > Cruise control mounting brackets > Brake booster (if Morraine) > Lots of bolts and washers > > > Anodized silver > Wiper motor > Throttle relay & dashpot > [dm addition:] > Vacuum actuators > AC bypass valve > Washer jar mounting > Front grille > Generator "fan" blades > > > Cast iron > Fuel pump > Fuel filter housing > > > Bare metal [dm addition] > Radiator cap > Power steering pump cap > Generator condenser > Generator condenser clamp

[@botindisguys6531]

Hey, what do you have going on the 3D printer behind you?

[@julieblundell7421]

Hello Wayne, great video pal, I'm not to sure if I like the dark blue colour of the gear box, I would prefer silver myself, Lee.

[@aaronvaughn4580]

Hello I like watching your videos on the ecto -1 and im in the process of building it I have just finished the left engine block dipstick and ignition and it's put together and I tightened real good like you and it seems loose cause it moves on me and the screw that I put in it was the dm and I tightened and it seems loose did I do something wrong? Or will it tighten up when I get the other half of my engine block?

[@WorldofWayneUK]

The other side should make everything right.

[@aaronvaughn4580]

Good thank you

[@sagasky]

Old cars back then the gearbox was the same color as the engine, heck mine is. It’s because they painted it all after it was assembled before they put the motor in the car.

[@WorldofWayneUK]

That's good to know. Thanks Jason

[@charlestreadway6491]

There is an easy way to magnetize your screwdriver so it holds the screws better. As a mechanic, I would do it all the time to some of my screwdrivers. Let me know if you want to do it.

[@WorldofWayneUK]

I’ve got a magnetiser right next to me on the workstation

[@bigmocollectibles1995]

So far I reckon this is coming together better than the Delorean, but it’s still early days......

[@SuperNerd12]

With the terminator issue 22 out this Thursday I wonder when we're getting the back of the head lol I don't wanna keep looking at wires

[@brianblessing8369]

world of wayne what is the scale size of the ecto 1 build of that model car??

[@WorldofWayneUK]

It’s 1:8

[@fannymandelbaum7715]

Deep blue as the block, Cadillac lettering should seem better in gold, my Eldorado have a golden air filter (1:18, de Agostini)

[@jasonyeoman6611]

just seen issue 1 for sale in my local newsagent

[@troybrooke2109]

Love ya channel champ just want to know what is constantly going on the 3D printer are you doing your own parts?

[@WorldofWayneUK]

Yer. Parts for V.I.N.CENT.

[@carlpochin9383]

Hi Wayne is their a link to the screwdrivers please . Carl

[@WorldofWayneUK]

Yep. They are in my Amazon store at bit.ly/worldofwayne . If your not in the UK just search amazon for Wera PH0

[@carlpochin9383]

I live in Leicester lol . Was it 00 & 0 size ? As I haven't got a clue what size I need lol

[@WorldofWayneUK]

@@carlpochin9383 PH00 is really really small. I hardly use mine. The main one I use is the bigger PH0

[@carlpochin9383]

Thanks Wayne for your help much appreciated

[@maddoctor99]

Do we know what the total, finished cost for this is going to be?

[@WorldofWayneUK]

Just shy of £1300

[@synthlord2368]

Hey Wayne, about the color of the gearbox, there is a KZbinr who specializes in making movie replica cars. His channel is "VideoBobMosley" He might be the one to ask considering he's done the Ecto-1, the Delorean time machine, KITT, among many others. Food for thought!

[@WorldofWayneUK]

Actually I know Bob very well. I should have asked.

[@synthlord2368]

@@WorldofWayneUK Small world!

[@lobsterman5786]

Here’s a link url to a pic of 59 caddy limo v8. images.app.goo.gl/x4PkHoTmXQwYpvSG8. For most part, EM is close. Im a tad concerned on size of oil dipstick. In real life that handle/ring would be the size of my full hand. I know this is all nit pick, so I will stay out now 😀

[@MartinFutter70]

There's a dipstick joke here, but I'll refrain