# Hello From the West Coast, USA

**URL:** <https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hello-from-the-west-coast-usa/14834>\
**Category:** Introductions\
**Created:** [May 1, 2009, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hello-from-the-west-coast-usa/14834 "2009-05-01T18:07:32Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![eltee](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@eltee](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/eltee)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2009, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hello-from-the-west-coast-usa/14834/1 "2009-05-01T18:07:32Z")

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I’m called “eltee” as that is my name at work, short for lieutenant (“Lt”). I’ve been a cop since 1980, and have been a licensed gun dealer since the 90’s. I build and collect props including prop firearms. I’m known on some of the various prop and gun websites.

Years ago I acquired a fairly poor, beatup proton pack. I let it sit until a couple of years ago. I met Exoray on another site and discovered he “knew a little bit” about [Proton Packs](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack) and all things Ghostbuster. I arranged for him to upgrade my pack but once he saw it he realized it pretty much needed rebuilding. So, he rebuilt it and added the light system. I got it back in pristine condition but I wanted it used looking so I recently found time to weather it. I emphasized weathering on those areas where the pack had a nick or casting void. Here are some pics of my pack.

![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/eltee49/Props\_Ghost](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/eltee49/Props_Ghost) Busters\_PackOnWall.jpg)

![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/eltee49/Props\_Ghost](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/eltee49/Props_Ghost) Busters\_PackSide.jpg)

![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/eltee49/Props\_Ghost](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/eltee49/Props_Ghost) Busters\_Weathering.jpg)

I also added metal knobs and a real crank, and mounted the crank so it would turn. I used real parts wherever possible. I reinforced the [ion arm](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-ion-arm) to pack connection as well as the pack to [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard) connection so it is sturdy enough to wear on Halloween. This pack is a blend of GB and GB2 and I am very happy with it. I’m sure I will be continually improving this pack with time. This site has been a great resource. THANK YOU.

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**Author:** ![bradboss12](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/a88e4f/32.png) [@bradboss12](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/bradboss12)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2009, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hello-from-the-west-coast-usa/14834/2 "2009-05-01T20:30:04Z")

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Well, having Exoray work on your pack is like having Einstein help you with your math homework or [Harold Ramis](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/people/harold-ramis) help you with your [fan fiction](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/fans/fan-fiction). That’s great! Do you have any traps? Is the gun in the pic real or a prop??

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**Author:** ![eltee](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@eltee](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/eltee)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hello-from-the-west-coast-usa/14834/3 "2009-05-02T15:40:38Z")

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Guns shown in the pack pic are props.