The AN/PRC - 41 Mobile Radio unit and handset were also painstakingly found, refurbished and installed. The interior boasts most all of the "equipment" used in the movie inside the vehicle including the Tektronix Oscilloscope, Analog/Digital Simulation Switch control panel, BGM -340 Guidance system and much more. It was modified to fit the Proton Packs just as in the original movie as well. The gurney is a Ferno-Washington model as was the original kind used in the movie. Brand new door panels were made and installed. The seats were disassembled, cleaned, repainted and reinstalled. Interior lighting was replaced with L.E.D. The entire dash cluster (1959) was disassembled, cleaned, prepped, painted and reinstalled. Steering wheel (1959) was completely refurbished,repainted and re-chromed before install. All new wiring was installed, dash was removed, ducts replaced, a 1959 dash was blasted, painted and installed seamlessly. The under side of the roof was then covered in rust protector before the new headliner was installed. Roof was reinforced with steel tubing to carry the weight of the roof rack. All new upholstery,windlace, headliner, and new divider wall behind the front seat was made. New carpet all around, movie correct "grey coin" floor covering was used in the back. The rear platform was rebuilt using steel tubing and wood overlay. Now for the details -The floor pan had a minor amount of rust that was cut out and replaced. Although there are many replicas out there, remember you get what you pay for and if you want a "true" GhostBusters Ecto1 - there are only a few even in existence today. We have all seen the "attempts" at replicas out there and the vast majority of themdon't even come close. Every detail was taken into consideration in order to make a car worthy of being called the "Ecto1". It started life as a 1960 Cadillac Miller Meteor Hearse and was then seamlessly blended with a 1959 Cadillac including the full front clip and full rear quarters, dash, steering wheel, gauges and much more to bring this Caddy to its full potential. This project took 3 years, no less than 3 donor cars and scouring the web for some of the most "unfindable" parts on the planet to make this car a reality. We have recreated this beauty and have spared no expense in doing so. The 1984 GhostBusters movie was iconic in many ways, but the now famous Ecto1 that transported the crew was a star in its own right. Ok, Here we go, Up for sale is an all out masterpiece of a car. The Holy Grail of Movie Cars is for sale just in time for the new GhostBusters 2020 Movie Description of 1959 Cadillac Commercial Chassis Miller Meteor
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