They are still available through various aircraft parts resalers, however usually sell for well over $300 a piece. The Grimes company now exists as a subsidiary of Lockheed-Martin and no longer produce these stobes. The other strobe used on the bumper is a Grimes anti-collision strobe and can be found under part number 30-0504-1. Also known as model A470, this complete lens assembly is part number 11-03291.
#Ecto 1 roof rack series#
The type of lens used is an IS1 series 120. This model has been replaced with the modern HRF-CA. The strobe on the roof rack is a Whelen HRDF-200. The Ecto-1 uses two different types of strobe lights.
#Ecto 1 roof rack code#
This beacon appears to be either a Code 3 E-10 beacon or Code 3 Dashlaser.
The 1A also uses an amber beacon in the grill. The Ecto-1A uses a Code 3 model 550 red beacon on top of the rack which is still readily available for purchase. Federal Signal ceased production on the Propelloray sometime in the 1950s and are very difficult to find. This beacon is very similar to the Federal Signal Model 18 "Solaray" except the Propelloray uses a smaller diameter light and spins while the Solaray oscillates up and down. The red beacon is a Federal Signal Model 19 "Propelloray". They recommended to locate a local distributor for a lower price as the manufacturer has to sell them at "list price" only.
An inquiry to Code 3 on 11/12/09 showed these run $256 each. The blue lenses for the lightbar are still available from Code 3, they are part number: S22003M. The Force 4 XL is no longer produced, and it's replacement, the XL 5000 will cease production at the end of 2012. The lightbar used is a Code 3 Force 4 XL 48" lightbar, Model #9000 SAE-W3-79. This machine is still functioning and gathers crowds of fans. Its creator is a fan of the film of the same name.
#Ecto 1 roof rack movie#
The Ecto-1 makes celebrity appearances from time to time regarding Ghostbusters-related events, including the re-release of the movie into theaters in October 2011 and the debut of the Ghostbusters slot machine at an. The book Making Ghostbusters describes a deleted scene where a police officer places a ticket on the Ecto-1 only to have it instantly burn to ashes. There are also various gadgets mounted on the roof rack, whose function is never revealed in the movies. Its features include a modified gurney containing holding the proton packs, which facilitates a quick retrieval without the complication of having to reach into the vehicle. It has a distinctive siren wail that was created specifically for the movie. In Stantz' own words, it needed "suspension work and shocks, brakes, brake pads, lining, steering box, transmission, rear-end (interrupted by Venkman inquiring as to the aforementioned price), new rings, mufflers, and a little wiring." It is assumed that Ray continues listing needed repairs after this scene cuts away.Īfter the necessary refurbishing, it was used to carry the team's ghost-capturing equipment, as well as transporting the Ghostbusters throughout New York City. This vehicle was purchased by Ray Stantz for the relatively high price of $4800 (over $9400 when adjusted for inflation) in a poor state of repair.
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