# The ECTO-1B...Daytona Speedway!!...UPDATED 11/29/2009 **URL:** \ **Category:** Ectomobiles\ **Created:** [September 3, 2009, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341 "2009-09-03T02:14:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![USFEcto1Paul](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@USFEcto1Paul](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/USFEcto1Paul)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/21 "2009-09-08T19:03:04Z")
Looking great guys, it’s also the year and model described in the original script. Paul ---
**Author:** ![enchanted\_unicorn](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/c2a13f/32.png) [@enchanted\_unicorn](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/enchanted_unicorn)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/22 "2009-09-08T23:33:58Z")
> [@Mr.Spider](#): > > I’'ll see what I can do once I’m back in the office on tues, I’ll let you guys know the minute I find out. I’ve always thought that avatar pic has a real young John Cusack look to it. I’ve been told I look a bit like Kevin Bacon but that was when I was younger and less manly looking. ---
**Author:** ![MrSpider](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/58956e/32.png) [@MrSpider](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MrSpider)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2009, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/23 "2009-09-09T01:15:17Z")
I’ve had people say I look like Cusack, also Matthew Lillard for some reason :-? ---
**Author:** ![lookatthemonkeys](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/lookatthemonkeys/32/355_2.png) [@lookatthemonkeys](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/lookatthemonkeys)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2009, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/24 "2009-09-09T02:11:02Z")
I can’t wait to come see it! It looks awesome! ---
**Author:** ![The\_Stiff](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/the_stiff/32/6008_2.png) [@The\_Stiff](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/The_Stiff)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2009, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/25 "2009-09-09T16:43:11Z")
> [@Mr.Spider](#): > > I’ve had people say I look like Cusack, also Matthew Lillard for some reason :-? Matthew Lillard? Maybe. Cusack? Definitely. ---
**Author:** ![Ghostbuster87](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/c2a13f/32.png) [@Ghostbuster87](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Ghostbuster87)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2009, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/26 "2009-09-09T18:43:04Z")
> [@zeta otaku](#): > > ok… That is gonna make a KILLER Ecto. > > We really need to somehow get all the East Coast (and others if they’re up for the drive) Ectos up to New York for Halloween in 2010 for the parade… > > ok, that’s a thinly veiled plan for me just to be near an awesome Ecto car since it’ll be a LONG time before I have one of my own unless I mod my Blazer… Seeing as how I plan on having my Ecto done by May 2010 AND I live on Long Island I would totally be down for this. Maybe next August we can start getting this idea together. Also, this car looks great! Keep us posted. ---
**Author:** ![zeta-otaku](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/zeta-otaku/32/186411_2.png) [@zeta-otaku](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/zeta-otaku)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2009, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/27 "2009-09-09T20:09:45Z")
> [@Ghostbuster87](#): > > > [@zeta otaku](#): > > > > ok… That is gonna make a KILLER Ecto. > > > > We really need to somehow get all the East Coast (and others if they’re up for the drive) Ectos up to New York for Halloween in 2010 for the parade… > > > > ok, that’s a thinly veiled plan for me just to be near an awesome Ecto car since it’ll be a LONG time before I have one of my own unless I mod my Blazer… > > Seeing as how I plan on having my Ecto done by May 2010 AND I live on Long Island I would totally be down for this. > > Maybe next August we can start getting this idea together. > > Also, this car looks great! Keep us posted. Hey, I’m in jersey… if you guys need an inexperienced hand, I’d be more than happy to make the trip! ---
**Author:** ![ThePinkGhostbuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/thepinkghostbuster/32/5988_2.png) [@ThePinkGhostbuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ThePinkGhostbuster)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2009, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/28 "2009-09-11T00:14:36Z")
All of the mechanical work is now done.. and…FINALLY.. the car is getting painted! The whole should be fully painted by the end of next week 🙂 Here are some pics of what’s done so far.. ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_0364.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_0366.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_0362.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_0398.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_0399.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_0400.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_0401.jpg) ---
**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:** [September 11, 2009, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/29 "2009-09-11T00:26:14Z")
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**Author:** ![MrSpider](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/58956e/32.png) [@MrSpider](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MrSpider)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2009, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/30 "2009-09-11T22:58:17Z")
Seconded ^ ---
**Author:** ![Zack](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/z/f6c823/32.png) [@Zack](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Zack)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2009, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/31 "2009-09-12T00:35:14Z")
awesome!!! you guys rock, can’t wait to see more developments :lol: ---
**Author:** ![ThePinkGhostbuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/thepinkghostbuster/32/5988_2.png) [@ThePinkGhostbuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ThePinkGhostbuster)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/32 "2009-09-14T17:36:34Z")
Ok just stopped by the shop and hour ago and shot these photos 🙂 The red has been put on the car, and is all taped up and the white is about to go down.. Followed by the clear coat. The car will be fully painted by the end of today.. and will be un-taped tomorrow! Can’t wait! ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_5277.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_5278.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_5279.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_5280.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_5281.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_5282.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Some\_Guy](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/439d5e/32.png) [@Some\_Guy](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Some_Guy)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/33 "2009-09-14T17:47:36Z")
Snaaaaap. It’s gonna look bad ass. ---
**Author:** ![Zack](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/z/f6c823/32.png) [@Zack](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Zack)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/34 "2009-09-14T18:35:04Z")
Do I get to ride in it? :lol: ---
**Author:** ![ThePinkGhostbuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/thepinkghostbuster/32/5988_2.png) [@ThePinkGhostbuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ThePinkGhostbuster)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/35 "2009-09-14T18:39:11Z")
> [@Zack](#): > > Do I get to ride in it? :lol: Of course 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![zacharybroyles](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/z/71e660/32.png) [@zacharybroyles](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/zacharybroyles)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/36 "2009-09-14T20:56:51Z")
Looking great! It’s a good feeling when a car gets painted. My 59 just has primer on some spots and it feels good. ---
**Author:** ![ThePinkGhostbuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/thepinkghostbuster/32/5988_2.png) [@ThePinkGhostbuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ThePinkGhostbuster)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/37 "2009-09-14T22:52:10Z")
IT’S PAINTED!!! ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_0426.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_0425.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_0427.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_0423.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_0424.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_0413.jpg) Oh yea.. and we got our decals in too 🙂 ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_0430.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_0432.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_0433.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_0435.jpg) ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PalmCoastBusters/The) ECTO Project\_IMG\_0437.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![jettajeffro](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/96bed5/32.png) [@jettajeffro](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jettajeffro)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/38 "2009-09-14T23:25:57Z")
Looks better every update. ---
**Author:** ![secrecyguy](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/secrecyguy/32/5879_2.png) [@secrecyguy](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/secrecyguy)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2009, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/39 "2009-09-15T03:46:31Z")
You going to make it look like the one in Ghostbusters 2? Keep in mind, that going to cost even more money, especially those LED message signs on the side. ---
**Author:** ![jettajeffro](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/96bed5/32.png) [@jettajeffro](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jettajeffro)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2009, 4:07am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341/40 "2009-09-15T04:07:23Z")
> [@secrecyguy](#): > > You going to make it look like the one in Ghostbusters 2? > > Keep in mind, that going to cost even more money, especially those LED message signs on the side. I believe they’re going video game style with the [Ecto-1B](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/games/ghostbusters-the-video-game/equipment/ecto-1B) name. [Previous page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/the-ecto-1b-daytona-speedway-updated-11-29-2009/32341.md?page=3)