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Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: February 14th, 2008, 2:42 pm
by JediGrandMaster
So, is anyone else here hawkeye ghosthead?

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: June 7th, 2008, 12:35 am
by gbsuave71
From Muscatine, IA and currently living in Hawkeye town Iowa City a year away from graduation

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: June 11th, 2008, 7:16 pm
by scarymcclary
sioux city right here.

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: June 11th, 2008, 10:45 pm
by keoni
im close enough to dubuque ia to claim it :wink::grin:

hey scarymcclary, you gotta check out that new stoney creek inn hotel. its sweet, i work for the galena property

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: July 10th, 2009, 11:08 am
by bowzer6
Right now I reside in Des Moines, but I'm hoping to move back to my home town of Clinton Iowa.

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 6:50 pm
by DRoomProductions
That's crazy, I live in Clinton!

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 5:19 pm
by Giant_Slor
Bettendorf/quadcities right here! i think we should start a QC ghostbusters division..

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 6:41 pm
by bowzer6
Let me know, I'm about 45 minutes north, I'll go in with you.

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: June 16th, 2010, 8:02 pm
by Giant_Slor
back in Clinton?

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 3:10 pm
by bowzer6
Be it ever so crumbled theres no place like home. P.M. me if your serious about a franchise

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: August 4th, 2010, 9:38 pm
by DRoomProductions
I'm totally down to start a franchise. Even made a logo if anybody's interested.

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: August 4th, 2010, 11:23 pm
by keoni
IM TOTALLY INTERESTED IN THE LOGO!!! and would like to be a distance member, I basically live next to Dubuque (about an hour and a half north of the QCA) so I claim it as well.

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: August 5th, 2010, 9:39 am
by DRoomProductions
Sweet, I'll post it up when I get home. BTW, there's a pretty sweet 60's era International Ambulance for sale in Dubuque, have you seen it?

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: August 5th, 2010, 12:10 pm
by keoni
no I havent... what do you know about it? though I would love to get my hands on it I cannot afford it right now

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: August 5th, 2010, 1:23 pm
by DRoomProductions
It's either a 63 or 64 and it's in decent shape, the guy wants around 1300 for it the last time I checked. Needs some work for sure...back right window is cracked and replacing it could cost a bit, door hinges need to be replaced, minor body work. Still, the guy has been trying to get rid of it for quite a while, so maybe it could be a future ecto!

Just as a reference, here's a picture of the same model.

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I also just found these pictures of the actual one for sale in Dubuque on my phone. These are from about a year ago.

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Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: August 5th, 2010, 2:29 pm
by DRoomProductions
Oh, almost forgot, here's the logo I made up. By no means original, but it isn't final or anything.

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Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: August 5th, 2010, 10:32 pm
by keoni
oh man do I wish I had the money to get that; man that would be sweet!

awesome logo by the way!!

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: August 6th, 2010, 8:29 am
by DRoomProductions
I came really close to getting it a few months back, but it just wasn't in the cards. Kind of a scary project anyway, as it's next to impossible to find parts. That back window that was cracked was going to cost almost as much as the car to replace!

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: August 6th, 2010, 1:40 pm
by bowzer6
She needs some love, but its doable. How is she mechanically?

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: August 6th, 2010, 3:54 pm
by keoni
DRP, if you ever get that logo made into a patch, let me know cause I would love one.

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: August 6th, 2010, 4:02 pm
by DRoomProductions
bowzer: Honestly, I don't know. When I went to check it out the guy didn't have a battery in it. I had been considering buying it and was going to go back a few days later but I ended up changing my mind. From what he told me it runs okay, and I think he said he had the brakes done a couple of years ago. It has a butt load of miles on it though, as the guy used it as a family vehicle for a few years and took a couple of cross country road trips in it. The problem is that you can't just drop any old engine into the thing, it has to be an International because they just aren't compatible with much else.

As you can see in the picture, it has most of its original lights, but when I asked the guy if they still worked or not he said he didn't know...which means no I'm sure. Also, like I said, the back right window is cracked pretty bad and I made a few calls to get an idea how much it would cost to replace. $1100 was the answer I got. Other than that the only real issues are the door hinges (which sag like hell), and some minor rust.

keoni: I was thinking about it, but like I said I'm not 100% set on the look yet. But if I do I will def let you know.

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: September 25th, 2010, 2:16 pm
by ghoulishfright
Yo, FYI I'm from Iowa. Just moved out of Iowa City - now I'm in Keokuk (SE corner). I don't have a pack or trap unfortunately, just a sweet flightsuit, a decked-out utility belt, and some nice ecto-goggles.

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: October 23rd, 2010, 2:18 pm
by Tyrael
Grew up around Iowa City, went to Iowa State for college. I'd also be interested in the patch if they end up being made.

Also, I staff regularly for AnimeIowa, so if anyone wants to meet up for some photos, let me know!

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: November 9th, 2010, 7:00 am
by MandoMan
Des Moines ghosthead here. All I got right now is the jumpsuit/patches, ecto goggles, and belt with custom PKE meter. I'll be attending the I-Con (small comic convention in Altoona) this coming Saturday. A friend of mine who is currently living in Illinois will be coming down for it as well, he's got a similar set-up to me, although he'll have his Ford Focus turned Ectomobile in tow.

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: November 9th, 2010, 9:49 am
by keoni
Nice!!! cant wait to see pics!!

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: December 3rd, 2010, 3:26 pm
by MandoMan
Just a few pictures of me, my friend, and his Ectomobile. No pack yet, and my belt gizmo was a quickie. Oh, I'm the fat one. :-P

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Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: November 9th, 2011, 7:57 pm
by DRoomProductions
Announcing the official start of the Iowa Ghostbusters franchise! All are welcome, and hopefully will be interested in joining! Who else thinks it would be bad ass to meet up in Des Moines next Halloween?

http://www.facebook.com/IowaGhostbusters

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: November 9th, 2011, 9:16 pm
by BustingCO
DRP you know I am down as a cedar rapids ghostbuster glad too see I am not alone in iowa spending all night looking at buld plans and other ghostbuster related topics :) I like the look of the ambulance I have a few leads in old

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: November 9th, 2011, 9:17 pm
by BustingCO
Oops car parts so let me know if I can help

Re: Anybody Else From Iowa?

Posted: November 9th, 2011, 9:25 pm
by MandoMan
DRoomProductions wrote:Announcing the official start of the Iowa Ghostbusters franchise! All are welcome, and hopefully will be interested in joining! Who else thinks it would be bad ass to meet up in Des Moines next Halloween?

http://www.facebook.com/IowaGhostbusters
Hell yeah, next Halloween sounds great! By then, I'll have my pack and other bustin' equipment done.