# My Spirit Proton Pack Mod progress..... **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [September 25, 2017, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-spirit-proton-pack-mod-progress/4463 "2017-09-25T03:56:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBDRE760)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2017, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-spirit-proton-pack-mod-progress/4463/21 "2017-10-02T19:48:55Z")
> [@Russman85](#): > > Did you get the red lenses from the shop? I just want to make sure they fit on the spirit build. No the red lenses came from a pack that I made from foam board YEARS ago that was falling apart in my garage, lol. I believe I got them from Home Depot. The blue lens was really a blue peace of plastic that I cut off of a container that I got from the 99 cent store. I had to use a dark blue marker on it though because the [power cell](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/power-cell) lights are so bright they were bright white and now they show up a perfect blue because of how I did the lens. ---
**Author:** ![GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBDRE760)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2017, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-spirit-proton-pack-mod-progress/4463/22 "2017-10-02T19:50:40Z")
> [@ugotit22](#): > > That painting looks insanely good. > > Can you let me know what paint you used. I got my pack today and IM going to start with the mods however I have exactly zero artistic ablilty I used a flat black by Rustoleum. I cant think of the actual kind right now but it says “Bonds To Plastic” on the can. The silver was actually left over silver that you would use to paint wheels with. I had it with a wheel painting kit just sitting. ---
**Author:** ![ugotit22](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/8baadc/32.png) [@ugotit22](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ugotit22)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2017, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-spirit-proton-pack-mod-progress/4463/23 "2017-10-05T14:50:40Z")
I just got through painting mine with the one you recommended, it looks awesome. Im going to be weathering it next. What paint did you use for the weathering? ---
**Author:** ![GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBDRE760)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2017, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-spirit-proton-pack-mod-progress/4463/24 "2017-10-05T15:07:23Z")
It was actually some leftover silver paint that was part of a wheel painting kit that I had gotten for $14 on sell @ Pep Boys, lol. ---
**Author:** ![Heatley2001](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/b3f665/32.png) [@Heatley2001](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Heatley2001)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2017, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-spirit-proton-pack-mod-progress/4463/25 "2017-10-05T15:27:44Z")
in case someone isn’t able to make or get new red lenses. a quick and easy way that i did mine last night was took the back off the pack then unscrewed the led boards that cover the clear lenses moved the boards off to the side then used a red sharpie to color them in. then just screwed the boards back into place. I didn’t have to remove the lenses or anything. ---
**Author:** ![GBNYC87](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/e19adc/32.png) [@GBNYC87](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBNYC87)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2017, 3:14am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-spirit-proton-pack-mod-progress/4463/26 "2017-10-15T03:14:38Z")
Hi GBDRE760, Thanks for sharing the video and photos of your Spirit [Proton Pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack) mod. I’d love to do the same setup using the GB Fans light kit, 9V and existing lights / sound with Spirit pack. Can you tell me which mini toggle switch you ended up ordering from Ebay? I’ll try to copy your method of using 18 gauge wire through wire holder to the gun. Which [V-hook](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/v-hook) did you end up choosing for this mod? Which ALICE frame did you end up choosing? I may end up going with Amazon Rothco pack, but am a little worried by reviews for it. Thanks again for sharing and detailing your process! Amazing work! ---
**Author:** ![GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBDRE760)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2017, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-spirit-proton-pack-mod-progress/4463/27 "2017-10-15T20:15:20Z")
> [@GBNYC87](#): > > Hi GBDRE760, > > Thanks for sharing the video and photos of your Spirit Proton Pack mod. I’d love to do the same setup using the GB Fans light kit, 9V and existing lights / sound with Spirit pack. Can you tell me which mini toggle switch you ended up ordering from Ebay? I’ll try to copy your method of using 18 gauge wire through wire holder to the gun. Which V-hook did you end up choosing for this mod? Which ALICE frame did you end up choosing? I may end up going with Amazon Rothco pack, but am a little worried by reviews for it. Thanks again for sharing and detailing your process! Amazing work! The Rothco ALICE frame is perfectly fine. It was tossed over my fence when it was delivered and it survived. Besides, we are only wearing [Proton Packs](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack), lol. I think it’s great! For the toggle switches, I used a few RadioShack SPDT Submini Toggle Switches #275-0613 from Ebay. I for the life of me can’t find a toggle and push button that fit in the side area. I think the guys who have managed that may have modified them to fit which means they may be more for looks and not functioning so I just focused on the main area of the gun where we KNOW there is enough space for functioning switches. The [V-Hook](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/v-hook) that I chose is this one: [http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ghostbusters-V-hook-particle-thrower-proton-pack-w-free-ship-Instock-10-20-/391903152873?hash=item5b3f3f8ae9:g:O1cAAOSwpuBZvwvm](http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ghostbusters-V-hook-particle-thrower-proton-pack-w-free-ship-Instock-10-20-/391903152873?hash=item5b3f3f8ae9:g:O1cAAOSwpuBZvwvm) I also found a guy selling a full sticker set that is scaled down for the spirit pack and I may have those within the next few days and then I may take some more pictures and show what the pack looks like then. I love the way I have it looking now but I am waiting to finalize it before I post anymore pics. Here is a link to those stickers: [http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ghostbusters-Proton-Pack-Spirit-Halloween-Deluxe-Replica-up-grade-Stickers-/253184385803?hash=item3af2f7230b:g:iZQAAOSwHS1Z0GjZ](http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ghostbusters-Proton-Pack-Spirit-Halloween-Deluxe-Replica-up-grade-Stickers-/253184385803?hash=item3af2f7230b:g:iZQAAOSwHS1Z0GjZ) I hope I was able to be a help 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![GBNYC87](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/e19adc/32.png) [@GBNYC87](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBNYC87)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2017, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-spirit-proton-pack-mod-progress/4463/28 "2017-10-15T21:46:43Z")
Thanks, Dre! I appreciate you including the links! I’m looking forward to seeing how your pack turns out. ---
**Author:** ![GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBDRE760)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2017, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-spirit-proton-pack-mod-progress/4463/29 "2017-10-16T00:56:41Z")
> [@GBNYC87](#): > > Thanks, Dre! I appreciate you including the links! I’m looking forward to seeing how your pack turns out. Your welcome man! I will be posting pics hopefully within the coming days ---
**Author:** ![GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBDRE760)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-spirit-proton-pack-mod-progress/4463/30 "2017-10-17T01:17:31Z")
Heres some new pics. I know theres more I could do. I still need yellow and [green tubing](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/14-tubing-green) but its finding the right size thats the problem. other than that, I am pretty happy with it now. I am starting to build a new [ghost trap](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/ghost-trap) now from Venkman 71’s Ghost Trap Plans. ---
**Author:** ![GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBDRE760)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2017, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-spirit-proton-pack-mod-progress/4463/31 "2017-10-17T01:25:07Z")
I didn’t like the idea of using Zip Ties to hold the Alice frame on the pack so I ended up getting a 1/4" thick sheet of plywood and traced the [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard) and screw patter onto that. Afterwards, I cut it out and I also ripped away the fabric from the cardboard motherboard and used hot glue and spray adhesive to apply the cushioned part of the motherboard back to my wooden motherboard. I did that so that I can hide the hole that opens through the Velcro slot to change the batteries. I went to the hardware store and found similar screws to replace my stock screws. They were longer so that they could accommodate the wooden motherboard. After that, I mounted it all up and just to test it out I jumped up and down and even swung it around because I knew the second I would hear a pop I would be on the market for mounting brackets but that’s not the case here. Just a 1/4" plywood sheet and some upgraded screws is stable enough to mount the [Alice pack frame](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/alice-pack-frame-lc-2)! ---
**Author:** ![GBNYC87](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/e19adc/32.png) [@GBNYC87](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBNYC87)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2017, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-spirit-proton-pack-mod-progress/4463/32 "2017-10-18T03:12:40Z")
This looks amazing, Dre! Thanks for uploading these photos! I love your weathering technique. Good luck on your [ghost trap](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/ghost-trap) - can’t wait to see how that turns out! ---
**Author:** ![3mandos](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/3/fbc32d/32.png) [@3mandos](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/3mandos)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2017, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-spirit-proton-pack-mod-progress/4463/33 "2017-10-18T05:51:21Z")
Looks awesome. I can’t wait to begin on mine. ---
**Author:** ![GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBDRE760)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2017, 8:29am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-spirit-proton-pack-mod-progress/4463/34 "2017-10-18T08:29:42Z")
> [@GBNYC87](#): > > This looks amazing, Dre! Thanks for uploading these photos! I love your weathering technique. > > Good luck on your ghost trap - can’t wait to see how that turns out! Thanks man! I just got the wheel base on it. The only thing left to do now is add the wheels, add the doors and front LED housing, primer, and paint. It looks very impressive right now lol. But yeah I will keep the [Ghost Trap](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/ghost-trap) updated too. I found something interesting tonight. I think I may be able to cut my own trap plating out of sheet metal that I found at Hobby Lobby made by a company called K&S Precision Metals! ---
**Author:** ![Heatley2001](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/b3f665/32.png) [@Heatley2001](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Heatley2001)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2018, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-spirit-proton-pack-mod-progress/4463/35 "2018-03-06T15:11:33Z")
Where did you find the toggle switches and what kind are they? [Previous page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-spirit-proton-pack-mod-progress/4463.md?page=1)