GhostBusters Ecto-1 Roof Lights Flea Market Find

[uscm buzz]

Ok I was at the flea Market this weekend.. and found a Pair of Old Ambulance Lights.. They are made by Federal Lighting.. I asked how much they were and they said those were collectors.. I hate when they say that.. Anyway.. $20 for pair was price.. I noticed they had the mounting studs.. and one wire sticking out of the back.. ?.. on one the chrome was peeling badly and the back.. and had rust.. The Red Lenses were perfect..

Well I figured maybe they are junk cuz of teh chrome peeling.. and it was very hot day.. my buddy bought a bunch of glass ware from them.. and we went and started the car.. my nephew told me.. hey why dont you go haggle with them.. so I did.. I got the pair for $15 as I told them I am leaving.. and I just wanted them for a haunted house project..

Ok now to my surprise.. They are the wrong color.. Dang.. They are RED not BLUE...I dont know what something like this is worth.. but I figured maybe clean them up.... why cant i clean up the lights and chrome paint the backs.. to match.. Would Chrome paint look really bad?... Opinions?.... I know they are the wrong color.. but even in the 2nd movie they change to white.. so did I mess up.. ?..

I intend sometime to do an ecto.. just will probably not be completly accurate by any means.. but a fun car to do..

I like the lights.. but was just wondering opinions.. whether I shoulda left them.. just something to chat about.. anybody ever used red before on a replica.. Thanks guys..

Now to find the 59 caddy ambulance at the flea market and I might have something.. ha ha..

any opinions are welcome.. thanks..

Here is a pic of the lights.. not cleaned or anything.. but you can see what they are..

 

[Mxlplx]

I don't think you did bad at $15.00. Don't spray them, rechrome them. You'll be happier in the end. Now just start looking for blue lenses. You could sell the red lenses and make your money back.