![]() ![]() 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-1A uses two different types of strobe lights. The 1A also uses an amber beacon in the grill, this beacon is a Code 3 Dashlaser. The Ecto-1A uses a Code 3 model 550 red beacon on top of the rack which is still readily available for purchase. This bar also uses blue, amber and green as the colors on the bar. The other bar used is a 52" Whelen Edge 9000 bar, with 8 strobes and 4 flashers. The rear bar keeps the same order, except with blue fliters replacing the red ones. The color order on the front bar from passenger side to driver side is amber, red, green, red, green, amber. Clear lenses with colored filters on the rotators were used on these Ecto-1A 56" lightbars. One of the models is a Code 3 Force 4 XL 56" lightbar that differs from the 48" and 54" that was used on the Ecto-1 and the Sony restored ecto-1/Afterlife respectively. ![]() ![]() The Ecto-1A uses two different model lightbars. The Ecto-1A is currently in an off-site storage location of Sony's it was originally going to be restored along with the Ecto-1 for the 25th anniversary of the release of the original movie, but the restoration of the Ecto-1A was indefinitely put on hold and has now been repurposed as a dilapidated Ecto-1 for Ghostbusters Afterlife. The louvers seen on the hood and the rear door of the Ecto-1 have been removed in favor of a cleaner look. The rear bumper was replaced with an aluminum diamond-plate step painted red. The logo was updated on the doors and a logo was placed on the hood. Other features on the roof rack that were added or enhanced include a radar dish and a large white tank behind the rack. The light bars changed from the blue lenses to clear lenses with multi-colored rotators with a third light bar being added along with a directional arrow stick and third brake light. Most noticeably this upgrade included digital sign boards on each side of the vehicle's roof rack, broadcasting Ghostbusters advertisements, specials, their phone number and yellow with orange caution striping added to the tops the doors and side. The Ecto-1A is also built from a 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Futura Duplex and including more technical equipment placed on the roof. ![]()
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