# My Ecto-1 build and Ecto-1A project **URL:** \ **Category:** Ectomobiles\ **Created:** [March 11, 2012, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288 "2012-03-11T00:35:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![drcaron](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/drcaron/32/188384_2.png) [@drcaron](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/drcaron)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2012, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/1 "2012-03-11T00:35:04Z")
Hello to all ectohead , Some of you know me from other forum and conviced me to come here for sharing some pictures and information about my ecto-1 equipment and how I build some of those parts. First I will start by my fan box ,I use thoses old oil heater panel that I find in scrap . [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/2/a/2a944e8c91acdf3b3fba18a02e991f21c1965f2e.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=1038&u=12455792) [/quote] and cut for the louvers . [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/9/f/9febad3e6fee6844bd96c03eb2bfcc08523df6d5.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=1206&u=12455792) then I went to my friend shop (Daniel ) and he help me to made this parts that was not easy to bend . [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/9/5/95eb99394a5b46ca2aca06968b4b9b7e2bfbc764.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=1207&u=12455792) [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/0/5/052db250a15a674fbeadd8556bf7e36d7ed552a2.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=1208&u=12455792) I use pops rivets to get them together [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/7/d/7d4d4b5d9d015a7cf418580e748639ab52b8228d.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=1187&u=12455792) [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/7/a/7a3579050373d07e8d5a027797a291d3b115fb66.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=1188&u=12455792) [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/9/6/96f70f71dae62563d75ed103cc16526e6732a69f.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=1189&u=12455792) Prepare to welding [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/f/2/f26a492cd00f8ad2270c3f4df18a7ddb6738078b.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=1190&u=12455792) After I look a many pictures I almost sure the rear bars legs on the fan box are more inside I put them a 3"from the side , in front are at 1 1/4" from the side ,hope I not made mystake in here ? [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/7/d/7d328323bc85e05036b47697a567ae44cc78517d.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=1191&u=12455792) [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/b/4b93f07305b96caa21fb64966133d243fecd0005.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=1192&u=12455792) Sorry for my English my first langwish is French Martin ---
**Author:** ![Boomerjinks](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/boomerjinks/32/128_2.png) [@Boomerjinks](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Boomerjinks)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2012, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/2 "2012-03-11T02:53:10Z")
SLICK! Great work! ---
**Author:** ![KickedInTheVader](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/c0e974/32.png) [@KickedInTheVader](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/KickedInTheVader)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2012, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/3 "2012-03-11T09:32:33Z")
I dig it, love seeing these builds ---
**Author:** ![drcaron](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/drcaron/32/188384_2.png) [@drcaron](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/drcaron)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2012, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/4 "2012-03-12T23:41:16Z")
Thank you For made my directional anttenna , I cut 1" scare tubing and welding for made my arrow ,for the dome I have them made by a plastic factory and my base is 1/8 alluminium that I cut to fit [![image](http://i85.servimg.com/u/f85/12/45/57/92/imgp2923.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=503&u=12455792) [/quote] [![image](http://i85.servimg.com/u/f85/12/45/57/92/arrow_10.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=511&u=12455792) [![image](http://i85.servimg.com/u/f85/12/45/57/92/arrow10.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=514&u=12455792) [![image](http://i85.servimg.com/u/f85/12/45/57/92/arrow_11.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=512&u=12455792) [![image](http://i85.servimg.com/u/f85/12/45/57/92/imgp0110.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=485&u=12455792) [![image](http://i85.servimg.com/u/f85/12/45/57/92/imgp0210.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=483&u=12455792) [![image](http://i85.servimg.com/u/f85/12/45/57/92/arrow_12.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=513&u=12455792) [![image](http://i85.servimg.com/u/f85/12/45/57/92/imgp3310.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=555&u=12455792) Martin ---
**Author:** ![drcaron](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/drcaron/32/188384_2.png) [@drcaron](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/drcaron)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2012, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/5 "2012-03-17T22:16:41Z")
Here what I use for made my marine radome ,is a Sewing machine spool (bobine)thread. [![image](http://i15.servimg.com/u/f15/12/45/57/92/imgp3010.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=623&u=12455792) [![image](http://i15.servimg.com/u/f15/12/45/57/92/imgp3011.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=624&u=12455792) I have to get out the litle edge on the top with a and I use sandpaper grade 80 ,100,120,180, [![image](http://i15.servimg.com/u/f15/12/45/57/92/imgp3410.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=625&u=12455792) [![image](http://i15.servimg.com/u/f15/12/45/57/92/imgp3411.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=626&u=12455792) the hight is 9"3/4 so I have to cut it . [![image](http://i15.servimg.com/u/f15/12/45/57/92/imgp3413.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=628&u=12455792) I use body filer to made the top [![image](http://i15.servimg.com/u/f15/12/45/57/92/imgp3510.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=629&u=12455792) after sanding [![image](http://i15.servimg.com/u/f15/12/45/57/92/imgp3511.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=630&u=12455792) Pimer and sanding 320 ,400 [![image](http://i15.servimg.com/u/f15/12/45/57/92/imgp3512.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=631&u=12455792) inside [![image](http://i15.servimg.com/u/f15/12/45/57/92/imgp3513.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=632&u=12455792) for the base I cut plywood 1/2" then I hot glue in the side. [![image](http://i15.servimg.com/u/f15/12/45/57/92/imgp3514.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=633&u=12455792) and finish rsult [![image](http://i15.servimg.com/u/f15/12/45/57/92/imgp3515.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=641&u=12455792) Martin ---
**Author:** ![egie](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/ce7236/32.png) [@egie](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/egie)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2012, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/6 "2012-03-17T23:25:37Z")
:nicejobyoudid: :crunch: That is really amazing work! great job, its so screen accurate! ---
**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:** [March 17, 2012, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/7 "2012-03-17T23:46:33Z")
That is some fine craftsmanship, drcaron. I’ve been working on assembling an index topic for [the Ectomobiles](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/ectomobile) section, and this topic is going to be a nice addition… as soo few people have been successful in replicating those elements of Ecto-1s roofrack. Awesome work. ---
**Author:** ![Gareee](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/gareee/32/5994_2.png) [@Gareee](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Gareee)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2012, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/8 "2012-03-18T11:40:58Z")
I’m wondering is 2 part epoxy or even some screws might be more secure on your marine radome’s plywood base attachement. Wind shear or summer heat could loosen that hot glue so it goes flying off behind you at high speeds. Excellent craftsmanship otherwise! ---
**Author:** ![drcaron](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/drcaron/32/188384_2.png) [@drcaron](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/drcaron)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2012, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/9 "2012-03-18T14:38:09Z")
> [@Gareee](#): > > I’m wondering is 2 part epoxy or even some screws might be more secure on your marine radome’s plywood base attachement. Wind shear or summer heat could loosen that hot glue so it goes flying off behind you at high speeds. > > Excellent craftsmanship otherwise! That is what was worry me I am thinking to have 6 samall white screw on the side bottom to the wood for safety , but my original idée was to have cross rod from the the top to the bottom screw with the bolt that is relly insinde in the top of the radome. here picture of what I am speaking. [![image](http://i15.servimg.com/u/f15/12/45/57/92/imgp3412.jpg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=627&u=12455792) Thank you all the compliment and for the subjestion . I will show you more parts soon . Martin ---
**Author:** ![Spengler28](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/spengler28/32/5922_2.png) [@Spengler28](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Spengler28)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2012, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/10 "2012-03-19T12:11:59Z")
Awsome parts and guys, you have seen nothing yet 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![drcaron](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/drcaron/32/188384_2.png) [@drcaron](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/drcaron)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2012, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/11 "2012-03-20T12:52:43Z")
Here my light bars mounting bracket that I made , the prototype fit good on the rear . [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/a/5/a5bdf36c04b415582f4949643dee09a35d952681.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=438&u=12455792) The prototype on the car . [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/5/e/5ec8211d34a665895918caa5e6300c46851c3a0c.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=472&u=12455792) [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/2/7/278a84037ddd8bc621fac6931414e8f159d84fa6.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=473&u=12455792) My final result laser cut . [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/f/a/faf9d285754527b34a7cc3082bf474a7a2243b7a.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=1352&u=12455792) Since I am not finish my [ecto-1](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/uncategorized/ecto-1) project car ,you can see them how the look on a real ecto-1 see Loren( 69428SCJ ) car. Thank you Martin ---
**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:** [March 20, 2012, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/12 "2012-03-20T22:36:26Z")
Another excellent step up. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Skully](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@Skully](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Skully)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2012, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/13 "2012-03-21T04:52:19Z")
Very nice ..excellent fit on the bracket work ..they look store bought cheers and keep this goodness coming… ---
**Author:** ![drcaron](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/drcaron/32/188384_2.png) [@drcaron](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/drcaron)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2012, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/14 "2012-03-23T12:59:42Z")
Thank you here some others parts that I have Federal propolaray modèle 19 [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/d/4ded0176eeaac3f5d4a9f5e4a264606b3a1f5662.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=20&u=12455792) federal sirene model c5 gb [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/c/f/cfc44c78aa28fbcbe7be7f151dbe7beb6f79e16e.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=21&u=12455792) Angle mirror [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/c/4/c40804a903440d81bed9e41e0033533c539a516c.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=22&u=12455792) Unity spot light l [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/a/c/ac9e8fa2b6327f9b721629162a002bc1077f5050.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=23&u=12455792) Midland cb radio model 77-859 [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/7/1/716ef5f993b1ff37d7a7e56610c57e7b4d2a6f22.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=1291&u=12455792) Dummy antenna made by Gentec, model 525 , 50 ohms , 125 watts , also called a dummy load and the Regency act-r20/6 scanner [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/8/6/86d9f2a20612515b774cd23886e2a0e1446c7d7f.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=277&u=12455792) Left fender mirror made by Yankee metal prod. corp [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/6/4/64463a9f0066caa0f0019ace4c118542a39be62e.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=289&u=12455792) The blue hoses [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/7/a/7a65b051759f1a0e0ac2092f9339da8c0ade079f.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=291&u=12455792) [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/8/489a946644563a684004332fc8cd3c4b2102ca11.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=292&u=12455792) Grimes #30-0437-100 [Bumper](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/bumper) Strobes ,all I need is the top parts and I need one more clears lense 30-0504-1 [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/2/8/28ed7353da63ab4627dcbc57a8aed310e53a7965.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=1266&u=12455792) Dietz 9-51 ([deck light](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/ectomobile/unity-deck-lights) ) Thank you to Greg for thoses [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/e/a/ea40c2d4cf24fdfb802d0f44f79bba1a6130d493.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=1267&u=12455792) [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/9/6/968e1e7abe476aadfafe04cb330acfa47d8b1587.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=1268&u=12455792) [Whellen stobe # HRDF-200 14/28 Part Name 311 RH [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/7/2/721f1d3e3d4bd3dad114c3d34695a759ffcced61.jpeg)](http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=325&u=12455792) i will show some more parts soon Martin ---
**Author:** ![Skully](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@Skully](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Skully)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2012, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/15 "2012-03-23T16:44:19Z")
Wow…just wow…a lot of really rare stuff …pics of the car? ---
**Author:** ![demon-vice-commander](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/demon-vice-commander/32/186000_2.png) [@demon-vice-commander](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/demon-vice-commander)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2012, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/16 "2012-03-24T16:48:59Z")
Wow, you’re really off to a good start… 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![gb4ever](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/gb4ever/32/13_2.png) [@gb4ever](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/gb4ever)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2012, 4:30am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/17 "2012-03-25T04:30:42Z")
Hey Martin, I just wanted to say again that your doing an amazing job. It truly is inspiring work that you are doing. To think what you posted so far is only the tip of the iceberg. -Kris ---
**Author:** ![drcaron](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/drcaron/32/188384_2.png) [@drcaron](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/drcaron)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2012, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/18 "2012-03-27T15:03:44Z")
thank you all ,I know that is only little of what I am working on but I will show you more stuff that I made soon. Skully ,I wont show pictures of my car til I am finish the equipment topic ,just have to waite . kriss you know to much :sigh: ha ha Martin ---
**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:** [March 27, 2012, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/19 "2012-03-27T16:50:55Z")
Absolutely phenominal work! ---
**Author:** ![nitro\_6009](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/ba9def/32.png) [@nitro\_6009](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/nitro_6009)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2012, 10:44am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288/20 "2012-03-28T10:44:56Z")
Martin I love your builds and thank you for helping me over the past year. I hope to get a real 59/60 soon but you, Kris and Rusty kept me on track with my nephews 64. You guys are what is best of the Ecto 1 board and love seeing your stuff here. [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-ecto-1-build-and-ecto-1a-project/10288.md?page=2)