Ok, So after 20 years “Phase 1” i begin phase 2, I purchased my Car that will become Ecto 2.0 . She’s a 1992 Cadillac Brougham Hearse, in very good condition. I plan to model her after 1a, with some Modern components, moreso inside than out. This is my first build, but i hope it goes well, I plan to have her completed before Halloween, As i do alot of volunteer work <Waverly Hills Sanatorium, Louisville Zoo, Trunk or Treat etc>
Until i become a supporting member, I have to link my posts to my FB page where i always add new images. So after roughly 2 weeks of work, you can see her progress at
I welcome any ideas, or feedback, Discourage comments about her not being a 59, altho ive seen some Gorgeous builds on Modern cars in here, so i don’t think that will happen
Here’s some hearse info, it’s not a Cadillac Brougham Hearse, that isn’t a thing. It WAS a Cadillac commercial chassis with the Brougham trim package before the conversion to a coach which was done by the coach company Sayers and Scovill.
So just as Ecto-1 was a Cadillac Miller Meteor, yours is a Cadillac S+S Victoria.
The car looks pretty good, wish you wouldn’t ectofy it, not because of it not being a 59 but because of the rarity and condition of the vehicle…but then its you car so do as thou wilt.
I’ll just come out and say it…I think you’re misguided in using the premier coach manufacturer as an Ecto basis. In fact, I really agree with Chace’s sentiment. You’d be better served selling it to a member of the Professional Car Society and using that seed money to find a coach in less fortunate condition.
92ecto, I’m sorry I encouraged you to start this thread to receive only oposition from the first couple of posts. I have to say I can’t disagree with Chace and 69428scj on principle, as I would totally support anyone who held those points of view regarding as significant an investment as their vehicles. However, in the end, you have the car, which is more than I can say for myself. And if you want to start with a solid machine for your ecto, why wouldn’t you take that opportunity if it presented itself?
Ultimately, we and our cars will all waste away to dust anyhow, and it’s no different for professional car enthusaists. Have fun with your car man. I’m excited to see the progress!
No worries, I dont want a car that needs and engine, trani, $3000 in body work, upholstery etc etc. If i hadn’t bought it, it may have turned into just that. Rust was already starting, So i saved it from what was possibly its own last ride.
Ultimately, It’s my car, and My hard earned cash being pumped into it, I will drive her to parades, Churches, car shows, event, whatever opportunities come up, Ill do all the maintenance and upkeep…and in 10 years, shell run and look as good as she does now.
The S&S have very pretty lines to them and if judging by your photoshop pics you will make the car an eye sore to the eye and waste a lot of money.. Keep the car and restore her to her glory, she isnt that old (yet) then maybe one day you can trade her for a much older car.
Ok , lets detour this to Positive comments or suggestions. No more " bad decision" comments please. RESPECT my decision to use the vehicle I purchased to do with as i will.
Well after a short 2 months, Here is what has transformed with my ECTO build. Still have alot to do, and to add…But i think shes coming along nicely. All lights work, Siren works. Satellite dish is being painted, Sniffer being Fabricated, Large white tank that was on the rear is also being modified, The one i have is 120 LBS, cant put that up there!
Ok as of today, ive added numerous Greeblies So heres some pics =) I still need alot of odds and ends. the ends of the yellow storage tank are being cut, and still looking for other various parts.
