HowieP
Posts: 140
Registered: 2/7/2006
Rank: Bronze Critic
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2/7/2006 3:07:31 PM
I was thinking of building my own private amusement park, like Stricker's Grove in Ohio. And I thought about building my own wooden coaster, just like the owner, Ralph Sticker did with the Tornado and Teddy Bear coasters. I don't think the lumber will be a problem, but other parts like the chain drive and motor, roller coaster cars, controls, tracks, etc. Who would sell these parts and where?
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Swimace
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Registered: 8/28/2003
Rank: Platinum Critic
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2/7/2006 3:17:00 PM
Private companies, not something you could find very easily. Most of those parts are custom made nowadays. I'd look through the IAAPA trade shows and whatnot for things like that.
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mrceagle
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Registered: 6/9/2001
Rank: TPC News Minister
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2/8/2006 1:12:31 AM
Not a bad idea you got there. look up wood coaster companies they could get you the track and moters. But Swimace hit it on the head IAAPA would be a great place to hit.
Good luck.
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HowieP
Posts: 140
Registered: 2/7/2006
Rank: Bronze Critic
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6/23/2006 3:01:53 PM
I just seen the backyard roller coaster from Jeremy Reid at his website. That was a great job.
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no cars go
Posts: 501
Registered: 4/7/2006
Rank: Gold Critic
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6/23/2006 10:08:41 PM
Yeah like the man who built the Blue Flash and is currently building Blue 2 (is that the name). Was his name Allen, or something like that.
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nyeboy9
Posts: 950
Registered: 4/19/2006
Rank: Gold Critic
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6/24/2006 9:54:21 PM
Wasn't the Blue Flash guy on National Geographic or some other channel? I think the show was Supercoasters. I need to see if lets people just show up and ride on it. Do I have to sign a waiver?
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no cars go
Posts: 501
Registered: 4/7/2006
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6/24/2006 10:53:50 PM
Yes, the man who built the Blue Flash was on National Geographic, and it was the show Supercoasters, although I'm sure he's been on tons of other shows too. I actually have Supercoasters taped, so I will write down what he said on the show and type it up for you. I can't do it right at this moment, but I will as soon as possible.
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http://flyingturnsproject.com/01202006/100_0723b.JPG Look at the man on the left with the gray hair... That's an odd expression he has on his face...
:spam: That spam dude is HOTT!!!
Message updated 6/25/2006 1:08:35 PM by no cars go
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primogen18
Posts: 2983
Registered: 2/19/2001
Rank: Mansion Welcomer
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6/25/2006 2:49:12 PM
Zippin Pippin only went for $2,500. I would have looked into that auction if you were really interested.
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no cars go
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6/25/2006 3:46:05 PM
They sold that already?
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primogen18
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Registered: 2/19/2001
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6/25/2006 7:46:40 PM
Yep, the buyer origionally just went there to buy one of the cars, and ended up with the whole coaster for the (IMO) jaw dropping ammount of under 3k.
http://memphis.bizjournals.com/memphis/stories/2006/06/19/daily22.html
***EDIT*** I just created a thread for it in the news forum:
http://themeparkcritic.com/Forums/ViewTopic.asp?TopicID=155307&ForumKey=16
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Message updated 6/25/2006 7:49:13 PM by primogen18
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