# 71 olds Ecto for south jersey **URL:** \ **Category:** Ectomobiles\ **Created:** [August 23, 2014, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469 "2014-08-23T01:18:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/interceptor9c1/32/6107_2.png) [@Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Interceptor9C1)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2014, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/1 "2014-08-23T01:18:32Z")
Finally pulled the trigger on an Ecto project. 1971 oldsmobile high top ambulance. Story of the car goes it was originally in service is road island and much later on it found its way down to Florida where it was decorated as an Ecto and used as a rental for business advertisements. Then next guy bought it to restore back to its ambulance self and brought it back up to PA. He lost interest in the project, put it up for sale and now its mine. Good part is he kept the rack and lighting. Although not movie accurate the rack is very well made from aluminum so ill keep it as is for now and correct some of the add-ons. Light bars were an awesome bonus as well, just have to locate blue lenses. Shame that there was no ghost logos on the doors he pulled off. Really want to get them back on for re-release of movie but with my work schedule I won’t have time to get to a decal shop . Anyway what everybody really wants, pics ---
**Author:** ![Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/interceptor9c1/32/6107_2.png) [@Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Interceptor9C1)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2014, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/2 "2014-08-27T14:38:09Z")
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**Author:** ![GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/6bbea6/32.png) [@GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBfan77)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2014, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/3 "2014-08-27T17:23:18Z")
I love these kind of Ectos. Obviously the Ideal is the 59 Caddy but these kind of cars make good franchise Ectos. Looking forward to seeing progress pics and good luck to you. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/interceptor9c1/32/6107_2.png) [@Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Interceptor9C1)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2014, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/4 "2014-09-03T03:16:10Z")
Re-did the roof rack and got it partially assembled on the roof. Only thing I’m not sure i like is the positioning of it. Kinda feel like it should be forward more 6-8 inches. Im going by the holes that were already there. This current position also ties into existing roof bracing. Unsure if I should leave it as is with existing holes and bracing or move it forward, have to drill 8 more holes in the roof and figure out new bracing. ---
**Author:** ![GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/6bbea6/32.png) [@GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBfan77)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2014, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/5 "2014-09-03T17:11:13Z")
Why would the previous owner install the rack way back there? It doesn’t make any sense unless he could only find one light bar. I’d move it forward unless it’s more trouble than it’s worth. ---
**Author:** ![Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/interceptor9c1/32/6107_2.png) [@Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Interceptor9C1)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2014, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/6 "2014-09-03T18:34:53Z")
there is factory roof bracing where its at now. If its moved up it wont be tied into it. I debating weather it worth drilling more holes in the roof and adding my own bracing or not ---
**Author:** ![GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/6bbea6/32.png) [@GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBfan77)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2014, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/7 "2014-09-03T19:17:09Z")
> [@Interceptor9C1](#): > > there is factory roof bracing where its at now. If its moved up it wont be tied into it. I debating weather it worth drilling more holes in the roof and adding my own bracing or not Well Like I said, if it’s more trouble than it’s worth it might be best to leave it as is for now. ---
**Author:** ![Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/interceptor9c1/32/6107_2.png) [@Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Interceptor9C1)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2014, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/8 "2014-10-06T03:03:24Z")
Finally got to work on it a bit more. Mechically fixed brakes sticking, swapped carb out to take care of some driveability issues. The more I looked at the rack position on the roof, the more i hated it. I went ahead and moved it forward about 8 inches. Put some heat sinks on the front, tanks on both sides, rear light bar and got my blue sewer tube on the side. Finally looking like a real Ecto Also picked up a gurney/stretcher to convert into a pack rack in the back ---
**Author:** ![venkman30](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/85e7bf/32.png) [@venkman30](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/venkman30)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2014, 4:09am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/9 "2014-10-06T04:09:45Z")
Looking really good. ---
**Author:** ![LandoSystem](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/landosystem/32/6436_2.png) [@LandoSystem](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/LandoSystem)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2014, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/10 "2014-10-06T05:03:20Z")
It’s beautiful! ---
**Author:** ![GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/6bbea6/32.png) [@GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBfan77)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2014, 8:46am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/11 "2014-10-06T08:46:57Z")
That looks much better . Did you have any issues when you moved the rack forward? Also what’s the interior like in this car? ---
**Author:** ![Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/interceptor9c1/32/6107_2.png) [@Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Interceptor9C1)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2014, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/12 "2014-10-06T12:43:43Z")
I threw some stainless bolts and silicone to fill existing old holes for now. The roof wanted to flex a bit without it being tied into the bracing so i ran two strips of steel across the inside to tie the mounting points to each other. May weld in some more to be a little stiffer. Interior is all there except for the headliner ---
**Author:** ![Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/interceptor9c1/32/6107_2.png) [@Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Interceptor9C1)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2014, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/13 "2014-10-06T12:45:13Z")
I can only assume the carpet is red to hide blood stains lol ---
**Author:** ![methos2523](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/ecccb3/32.png) [@methos2523](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/methos2523)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2014, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/14 "2014-10-06T13:22:34Z")
oh wow, this is a treasure trove of gorgeousness 😃 ---
**Author:** ![jserabian](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/7c8e57/32.png) [@jserabian](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jserabian)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2014, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/15 "2014-10-09T19:12:54Z")
To: 71 olds Ecto for south jersey My daughter’s High School prom is at the end of this school year - June 2015. I would like to know if she can make a grand entrance in your Ectomobile. It looks great! Her two older btothers arrived at their Senior proms in the 1966 Batmobile and the Back to the Future Time Machine. [The Ectomobile](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/ectomobile) is the next logical step. We live on Long Island, but also have a house in South Jersey, so we travel back and forth quite often. Let’s get together, via email or in person, to discuss specifics if possible. You can contat me via email at [jserabian@optonline.net](mailto:jserabian@optonline.net). Thanks! John ---
**Author:** ![Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/interceptor9c1/32/6107_2.png) [@Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Interceptor9C1)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2014, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/16 "2014-10-12T01:55:04Z")
Might be able to make something happen John, that would be awesome. Got her out for a little bit tonight. I snagged some pics between other people doing for pictures lol Ghost ecto ---
**Author:** ![jserabian](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/7c8e57/32.png) [@jserabian](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jserabian)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2014, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/17 "2014-10-12T15:04:11Z")
That would be great! I look forward to your email! Yes, have some! John ---
**Author:** ![Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/interceptor9c1/32/6107_2.png) [@Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Interceptor9C1)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2014, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/18 "2014-10-13T00:32:32Z")
Sniffer on and motorized, all lights and siren working. I’ll have to upload my video to YouTube or something ---
**Author:** ![Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/interceptor9c1/32/6107_2.png) [@Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Interceptor9C1)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/19 "2014-10-15T02:22:24Z")
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**Author:** ![Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/interceptor9c1/32/6107_2.png) [@Interceptor9C1](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Interceptor9C1)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2014, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469/20 "2014-10-25T12:58:03Z")
Small event at local Harley dealer last night [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/71-olds-ecto-for-south-jersey/37469.md?page=2)