# Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Replica on Channel 5's Fifth Gear **URL:** \ **Category:** Ghostbusters News\ **Created:** [July 1, 2009, 6:11am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260 "2009-07-01T06:11:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/aj-quick/32/188008_2.png) [@aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/aj-quick)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 6:11am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/1 "2009-07-01T06:11:22Z")
https://www.youtube.com/embed/OGKOKwuXea8?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque The _Milton_ [Ecto-1](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/uncategorized/ecto-1) Replica was recently featured on BBC motoring show, Fifth Gear. Thanks to the [UK Busters](http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=13473) for the heads up. ---
**Author:** ![Adam\_Bestler](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Adam\_Bestler](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Adam_Bestler)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/2 "2009-07-01T09:02:23Z")
They only made 400 of those? I did not know that. ---
**Author:** ![kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kingpin/32/188026_2.png) [@kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/kingpin)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 9:36am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/3 "2009-07-01T09:36:00Z")
Fixed the title, the BBC has _Top Gear_ a similar, but far superior show which _Fifth Gear_ can only dream of copying. ---
**Author:** ![Leon\_Zundinger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/858c86/32.png) [@Leon\_Zundinger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Leon_Zundinger)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/4 "2009-07-01T10:19:35Z")
400 eh? 🆒 I’m surprised there are that many Ecto-1 replica’s even around, although most don’t seem to be the correct model. Anyway I noticed the left side of the front [bumper](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/bumper) is closer to the headlights than [the other side](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/publications/comics/ghostbusters-the-other-side). It looks like it hit a speed bump too hard. :boogieman: EDIT: At second glance it doesn’t look to be the correct model as the original Ecto-1, so who knows what model they refer to with the 400. ---
**Author:** ![kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kingpin/32/188026_2.png) [@kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/kingpin)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/5 "2009-07-01T14:28:03Z")
> [@Leon Zundinger](#): > > 400 eh? 🆒 I’m surprised there are that many Ecto-1 replica’s even around He was talking about 400 Miller Meteors, not Ecto replicas. > [@](#): > > At second glance it doesn’t look to be the correct model as the original Ecto-1 It isn’t a Miller Meteor, it had rectangular rear quarters in the passenger cabin which have been cut to add some extra windows to the vehicle. ---
**Author:** ![Cornelius](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/e19adc/32.png) [@Cornelius](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Cornelius)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/6 "2009-07-01T14:53:56Z")
Disregarding the details, a very nice bit of television, though! Something that struck me was their comments on how difficult it is to go around the corner apparently, which immediately bring the image of Aykroyd’s rather adventurous corner-taking to mind… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![EDFX](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/c57346/32.png) [@EDFX](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/EDFX)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/7 "2009-07-01T17:37:26Z")
Wow, great video. Thanks! I want to drive one so bad! If I were rich I’d totally have one! ---
**Author:** ![Kaneda](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kaneda/32/5938_2.png) [@Kaneda](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Kaneda)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/8 "2009-07-01T17:48:32Z")
Whose Ecto was it? ---
**Author:** ![aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/aj-quick/32/188008_2.png) [@aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/aj-quick)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/9 "2009-07-01T18:11:53Z")
> [@Kingpin](#): > > Fixed the title, the BBC has _Top Gear_ a similar, but far superior show which _Fifth Gear_ can only dream of copying. Gosh. The Brits really want me to know that its on Channel Five and not BBC. I’ve been contacted nearly a dozen times by now! ---
**Author:** ![Magickman](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/magickman/32/5869_2.png) [@Magickman](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Magickman)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/10 "2009-07-01T21:54:31Z")
I’m glad someone else noticed the windows. :lol: Not a _bad_ replica, it’s ok. ---
**Author:** ![aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/aj-quick/32/188008_2.png) [@aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/aj-quick)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/11 "2009-07-01T22:47:27Z")
> [@Magickman](#): > > I’m glad someone else noticed the windows. :lol: Not a _bad_ replica, it’s ok. For not being a Miller.. the windows were a brilliant addition. ---
**Author:** ![kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kingpin/32/188026_2.png) [@kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/kingpin)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/12 "2009-07-01T23:33:09Z")
> [@Kaneda](#): > > Whose Ecto was it? Milton Homan’s, which was seen at [Play.com](http://Play.com) Live and other events around the UK. ---
**Author:** ![Magickman](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/magickman/32/5869_2.png) [@Magickman](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Magickman)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2009, 2:13am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/13 "2009-07-02T02:13:26Z")
> [@AJ Quick](#): > > > [@Magickman](#): > > > > I’m glad someone else noticed the windows. :lol: Not a _bad_ replica, it’s ok. > > For not being a Miller.. the windows were a brilliant addition. Oh I agree, it was a nice addition and would fool the average person completely. Although it’s modifications like that that makes pro car enthusiasts even angrier than just turning one into an Ecto replica. I would really love to see the faces of some of the guys and gals on the NHAA boards after they see this video. :lol: ---
**Author:** ![Dan\_AKA](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/dan_aka/32/5932_2.png) [@Dan\_AKA](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Dan_AKA)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2009, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/14 "2009-07-02T02:21:51Z")
Let the “pro” classic car enthusiests do whatever in the hell they want with thier cars, and let the people who convert cars into an [ecto-1](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/uncategorized/ecto-1) do whatever they want. It’s not like they’re spending each other’s money. ---
**Author:** ![gamera1968](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/d78d45/32.png) [@gamera1968](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/gamera1968)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2009, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/15 "2009-07-02T05:01:51Z")
> [@Dan AKA](#): > > Let the “pro” classic car enthusiests do whatever in the hell they want with thier cars, and let the people who convert cars into an ecto-1 do whatever they want. > > It’s not like they’re spending each other’s money. You are so right, Dan! If I had the cash, I’d buy any 59 MM and turn it into one kick a$$ Ectomobile myself 🙂 Well, I’d have to hire someone as I’m not mechanichally enclined. It’s probably easier building a [Proton Pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack) from scraps, than restoring a 59 MM :lol: ---
**Author:** ![The\_Roach\_On\_Twelve](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/the_roach_on_twelve/32/3983_2.png) [@The\_Roach\_On\_Twelve](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/The_Roach_On_Twelve)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2009, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/16 "2009-07-02T05:24:50Z")
> [@gamera1968](#): > > > [@Dan AKA](#): > > > > Let the “pro” classic car enthusiests do whatever in the hell they want with thier cars, and let the people who convert cars into an ecto-1 do whatever they want. > > > > It’s not like they’re spending each other’s money. > > You are so right, Dan! > > If I had the cash, I’d buy any 59 MM and turn it into one kick a$$ Ectomobile myself 🙂 > > Well, I’d have to hire someone as I’m not mechanichally enclined. > > It’s probably easier building a Proton Pack from scraps, than restoring a 59 MM :lol: I worked in a body shop for a while. Always worked on my own vehicles. I’ve also always wanted an ambulance or a Hearse to do something like this with. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/1X/397d6ee216d0b09928814ccc829c7f2fdbd8f20e.gif) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/4/44e3b0d08a5dde561e5368906ea762b848645e36.jpeg) Unfortountly I’ve restored a 1951 firetruck, a '72 Mustang mach 1, 1972 volkswagon beattle and a 71 Karman Ghia. It sucks lol. Worth it though. I wanna do an ambulance in the worst way. ---
**Author:** ![kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kingpin/32/188026_2.png) [@kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/kingpin)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2009, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/17 "2009-07-02T15:11:22Z")
> [@The Roach On Twelve](#): > > ![image](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/GodofWar_010/Hearse.jpg) / This is probably one of the rare instances where I’d side with the car enthusiasts, that dragster mod is horrible. An Ecto conversion, on the other hand, is one of the most sympathetic. The car enthusiasts shoul go chase after the Dragster nuts rather than waste their time on us. ---
**Author:** ![ryusui](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ryusui/32/17118_2.png) [@ryusui](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ryusui)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2009, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/18 "2009-07-02T19:08:23Z")
At least Ecto-modders keep the car essentially the same - they just add items. That thing has had some extensive modifications. ---
**Author:** ![aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/aj-quick/32/188008_2.png) [@aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/aj-quick)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2009, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/19 "2009-07-02T19:40:45Z")
So much of it has been modified that you guys don’t even really know how it started out. It is possible that it wasn’t even a 59 Hearse to begin with… ---
**Author:** ![kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kingpin/32/188026_2.png) [@kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/kingpin)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2009, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260/20 "2009-07-02T20:30:20Z")
> [@AJ Quick](#): > > So much of it has been modified that you guys don’t even really know how it started out. It is possible that it wasn’t even a 59 Hearse to begin with… From what I recall of what Milton told me, it did start life as a 59. [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-ecto-1-replica-on-channel-5s-fifth-gear/6260.md?page=2)