David G.

Thanks Dennis. Hopefully, after I get the frame done, things will get a bit more routine. Of course, there is the interior... and roller deck. David G.

Excellent Build! Great photos too. David G.

Well done, excellent color choice! David G.

By downgrading, do you mean building the Ecto 1-A as the Ecto 1, or building a stock wagon, or something else? David G.

Thanks guys! I have a four day weekend coming up. My plan is to finish up the frame and get some wheels under it. David G.

Here's a quick update. Exhaust pipes before and after. Now that the mid section and exhaust pipes have been stretched, it's time to shorten the tail by about 6 scale inches. I've cut the shortened section from the other donor car frame. Time to put them together. After some filing, shimming and filling, it's done. I just need to do the final smoothing and blending. As always, thanks for taking the time to look, and feel free to share your insights. Thanks, David G.

Awesome weathering and detail! David G.

WOW! That's going to be awesome when it's finished. I admire your courage for taking on such an involved build. David G.

Smoooooth and deadly! David G.

Beautiful build, your weathering is excellent. David G.

Yup, that's what I meant. With a stronger or more direct light source light coming through the windows, you could achieve a "shafts of sunlight" effect. Sort of like a late afternoon- end of the work day at the ol' shop. Either way, it's still awesome work you do! David G.

Excellent work on a wonderfully unusual subject! David G.

A dirt track base made of gold? David G.

All you need now is a touch of atmospheric haze to add some depth and add to the realism. David G.

Another update. I filled in the gaps with bits of styrene and extended one of the exhaust pipes. Roughed-in Thanks for looking. David G.

Over the weekend I found another pink 59 Cadillac donor car and spliced the two frames together. I'm currently working on blending them into one (hopefully) seamless chassis. As always, any comments, critiques or suggestions are welcome. Thanks for looking. David G.

Looks good! The hood reminds me of the custom fiberglass hoods that wewr popular back in the late 70's and early 80's. They would often be left in a perpetual primer state. David G.

Very Cool! A much more realistic looking version. David G.

I've followed this build since the beginning and I have to say it's well worth the effort! Excellent work sir! David G.

OK... Now you're just showing off! Seriously though, you continue to amaze me with the level of realism you create and the speed at which you do it. David G.

Thanks! I have tried that grille. It's just a bit too small, which is a bit of a bummer since it's it's nicer than the Ecto-1 grille. I have, however cut the center section from the rear bumper of the car to use in place of the step bumper on the hearse. I've been thinking of doing something similar with the front grille and bumper assembly. I just haven't worked out a good way to do it yet. David G.

I think I'm going to build mine with glass all the way around. I plan on building a roller deck and casket for the cargo are and I'd like for all of that to be seen. Also, I noticed in the picture of the wagon you're building, there are cut-outs on the right quarter panel. Mine has the cut-outs on the left quarter panel. What kit is yours from?

Well worth the effort! Great job. David G.

Fantastic work! Love the added detail. David G.

I have a small update on the Ecto-1/Hearse project. I've cut the donor frame to allow for for the extension. Primer and wet sanding on the body. As always, all comments are welcome. Thanks for looking, David G.