Ecto-1 at high speeds?


by mrchips127

22 years, 7 months ago

To those who've built an Ecto, do you risk taking it at high speeds ?

I always wondered if the top would be lost to the wind

by back

22 years, 7 months ago

talk ot TheEcto1a or ECTOI@aol.com …they both have the 59's. and from what ive been told ambulances of that era do not perfom well at high speeds because of the undercarrige design mixed with the 3 tons of weight, wide steering and basic size of the vehical. basically high speeds arent a good thing with those beauties.
im gone.

by ECTOI@aol.com

22 years, 7 months ago

Mine's a smooth ride at 65MPH I never took it any higher than that. Nor will I when she's going again.

by gb59cad

22 years, 7 months ago

hey ecto 1 do you have pics of your ecto damage cause it sounds bad and i would like to see how bad it is.

by gb59cad

22 years, 7 months ago

if ya dont mind

by ecto-3

22 years, 7 months ago

I agree here, a car of that size mixed with all of the equipment on top going at or above 70 MPH is a wee bit much for a car that only weighs 10,000 lbs.

by ECTOI@aol.com

22 years, 7 months ago

I will be posting a page with restorations pictures. starting from present condition to rewly finished
I will put up as link as soon as we get started

by mrpecker1

22 years, 7 months ago

Judging by the way the car tilts while taking a turn in the first movie….it seems like it wouldnt handle too well. Especially with all those gizmos on top..

While we're on the subject…
In gb1….have you guys noticed that when the ecto is taking that sharp turn during the montage…..the left headlight just goes out…

by ecto-3

22 years, 7 months ago

Hah, Ray wasnt wearing his seatbelt again! You know those guys, drinking beer and eating chinese before going out on the job, then getting slung around the car pulling wires and flipping switches *sigh*.