bowzer: Honestly, I don’t know. When I went to check it out the guy didn’t have a battery in it. I had been considering buying it and was going to go back a few days later but I ended up changing my mind. From what he told me it runs okay, and I think he said he had the brakes done a couple of years ago. It has a butt load of miles on it though, as the guy used it as a family vehicle for a few years and took a couple of cross country road trips in it. The problem is that you can’t just drop any old engine into the thing, it has to be an International because they just aren’t compatible with much else.
As you can see in the picture, it has most of its original lights, but when I asked the guy if they still worked or not he said he didn’t know…which means no I’m sure. Also, like I said, the back right window is cracked pretty bad and I made a few calls to get an idea how much it would cost to replace. $1100 was the answer I got. Other than that the only real issues are the door hinges (which sag like hell), and some minor rust.
keoni: I was thinking about it, but like I said I’m not 100% set on the look yet. But if I do I will def let you know.
Yo, FYI I’m from Iowa. Just moved out of Iowa City - now I’m in Keokuk (SE corner). I don’t have a pack or trap unfortunately, just a sweet flightsuit, a decked-out utility belt, and some nice ecto-goggles.
Des Moines ghosthead here. All I got right now is the jumpsuit/patches, ecto goggles, and belt with custom PKE meter. I’ll be attending the I-Con (small comic convention in Altoona) this coming Saturday. A friend of mine who is currently living in Illinois will be coming down for it as well, he’s got a similar set-up to me, although he’ll have his Ford Focus turned Ectomobile in tow.
Announcing the official start of the Iowa Ghostbusters franchise! All are welcome, and hopefully will be interested in joining! Who else thinks it would be bad ass to meet up in Des Moines next Halloween?
DRP you know I am down as a cedar rapids ghostbuster glad too see I am not alone in iowa spending all night looking at buld plans and other ghostbuster related topics I like the look of the ambulance I have a few leads in old
That’s awesome John, good luck! And don’t worry, I won’t tell anybody that the only reason you applied for the job was so you could be in two franchises.
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Can’t tell you guys how much I miss my home state, especially now that this has popped up! I’m hoping to have enough leave saved up for next October that I can take basically the second half of the month off to celebrate my birthday, attend ISU Homecoming as part of the Alumni Band (assuming it’s the same time of the month it was this year), and enjoy Halloween there.
Thanks guys, I received a letter saying they were “considering other applicants”. oh well.. I still have other applications out in CR… I will be there eventually!! lol
That sucks man. Every time I’ve ever gotten one of those letters, I always assume the “other applicants” are guys like Bono, and Superman. It takes some of the sting out.
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DRP and I have got the ball rolling, We have a page on face book, some ideos hor meet and greets with other Busters in Iowa, and I am workinh on casting new thrower and pack shells, and DRP is working the bugs out of a membership packet and posibly fan films this year! come see us at https://www.facebook.com/#!/IowaGhostbusters
For those who are interested, IAGB is now accepting members. Signing up is pretty simple, but you have to know where to go. For those of you who have already liked our Facebook page, simply go there and look for the IAGB Website button on the left of your screen. If you have not already liked our page (which makes us very, very sad), the IAGB Website should automatically pop up when you go to our page. Once you find the site, click on the “join” tab, where you will find links to our member info packet, and the member information form.
Membership in IAGB comes in two delicious flavors: basic and active. Basic membership is for those who aren’t interested in the costuming aspect of our franchise, but want to be able to connect with other fans in Iowa. Active membership is for those who wish to get dressed up and attend IAGB events and activities.
If anybody has any questions or comments, feel free to either PM me or use the “contact us” tab on our site.
I like the look of the ambulance I have a few leads in old
