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Years ago I converted the Ecto1 to a regular wagon. All the Ecto1 parts were left over, so I decided to put them on a Jeep. :) I bought the Jeep Renegade in 1/24, nice diecast model.

Here what I did.

The model ready for get all the Ecto1 stuff.

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Before I worked I disassembled the model.

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Painted some detail on the engine

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All the Tow hoos are in one pice, need to drill them out!

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Rear, also the exhaust need some work.

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The front lower grill need to be open up little bit.
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Here the Tow hooks drilled and painted

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Some color also on the brake calipers.

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Windows needs to be tinted.

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I use testors paint for this

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Painted some detail on the door panels and dashboard

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Installed all the windows and interior.

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And now the Renegade is ready for the Ecto1 stuff!

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I was hoping to use the fool roof rack from the Ecto1 kit, but I went in a different way, and built a new one, more modern.

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Antenna mounts

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All painted!

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Now some stuff that was on the kit, I had to cut each one and add some details

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This one Is made out of a piece of pen and two Harley parking lights! :D 

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Sanded and ready to be painted in yellow

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