Zipper Transformation - Post 6 May 24th, 2016

Now Begins the Manufacturing

Last week the boom came off and our Zipper was down to its bare level of construction.  This week we are already starting to see the progress of reconstruction.  

The Zipper Skeleton

The steel was sand blasted and stripped and now they will begin to reassemble the working components. 

I wonder what this is going to be? 

Stay tuned, much more to come!

Zipper Transformation - Post 5 May 17th, 2016

And The Boom Comes Off ...

A major step in the dis-assembly process has taken place this week as the main boom of the Zipper was removed.  Using our overhead cranes the boom is lifted straight off of the trailer.  

 

Now we are left with what looks like just an ordinary trailer.  We know better than that.

The scenery panels are also being disassembled to prepare for rebuilding. 

Zipper Transformation - Post 4 May 10th, 2016

Look At All Those Parts

The Zipper parts are beginning to pile up in the yard.  Who knew it took so many small parts to produce the thrilling Zipper ride.  

 

Anyone want to guess what these are going to be? 

Keep checking in to watch as this Zipper enters the next generation of carnival thrill rides from Chance Rides!!

Zipper Transformation - Post 3 May 3rd, 2016

Break It Down To Build It Up

The Zipper is still in the process of being disassembled completely so that every component gets touched and restored.  The photos below show some of the "guts" that have been removed since last week. 

    

Hydraulic Skid

Hydraulic Skid

Here is a look at the operator control stand, its like getting a look at the magic wand. :-)

 

And here is what the Zipper looks like in it's current state, beginning to look a little naked.

Stay tuned as the magic happens.  More to come next week!