The original Zippers were rim drive for the main axle and shaft driven on the outer axles. This one appears to be from the late 70's. This is a classic. There is a lot of character with the original lighting package.
The tires should not squeal like that when they first engage. Unless it just rained and they haven't dried the rims off. If not, they need to put more air in the drive tires, or their electric motors aren't tight enough on the bull wheels. 8 years experience running a '76 Zipper.
I'd love to see one run at 11 & 7 rpms - I rode one a few years ago and remembered it being a lot faster when I was a kid. Adrenaline junky here... faster the better :)
@@KingKidKobra_ yes that’s right! So, my mom is actually obsessed with this ride, she’s been riding this same one since she was in highschool, and the same dude with the ultra long ponytail and the other guy with the backwards hat are always running it, they have run it in both directions and given longer rides for her. Lol
The original Zippers were rim drive for the main axle and shaft driven on the outer axles. This one appears to be from the late 70's. This is a classic. There is a lot of character with the original lighting package.
I like the diamond Zippers too yet the arrow design is my fav. Love the whirr sound a Zipper makes..
Me To The Arrow is my Fave
I'm living for that sound. I thought I was the only one!😂
memories!!!
Any Zipper with those sounds is really music to my ears :D
I like the arrow more since it looks more like a zipper. I really like the noise it makes too
The tires should not squeal like that when they first engage. Unless it just rained and they haven't dried the rims off. If not, they need to put more air in the drive tires, or their electric motors aren't tight enough on the bull wheels. 8 years experience running a '76 Zipper.
Michael Minier lucky
They all seem to project this eery moan to them while it operates. Check the other sites out featuring this here gem !
I'd love to see one run at 11 & 7 rpms - I rode one a few years ago and remembered it being a lot faster when I was a kid. Adrenaline junky here... faster the better :)
yeah when the zipper starts operating how come it makes that high pitched squealing sound?
I always thought chainsaw would b a more appropriate name for the zipper. that's what it resembles
Kinda has a whirring sound like one too. Very fitting
My favorite ride to watch and one of my favorite songs
Beautiful. Older models are the BEST.
I rode the zipper it is a fun ride I am watching from Elmira NY
You can definitely tell this zipper is from the 70s
Now it only has to go faster at 11 rpm.
Always liked the florescents on rides
Seems they r all different in color & appointments. They must have had quite a selection of styles to choose from.
The old one has preheat lights
They also had the radiant sun disign
Miss getting on that ride. Too bad it's two person ride. I don't think my boyfriend might not be too thrill get on the ride with me at a fair?
Did you ever made one in in the 80s
1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s
Was this one operated by Shaw and Sons Amusements?
Yes it is. They still run it every year at the West Alexander Fair in southwest PA.
@@joshuamiller7839 I actually have been on this exact machine multiple times!
@@joshuamiller7839 From my experience, they only run it in one direction, but it runs very fast compared to newer models.
@@KingKidKobra_ yes that’s right! So, my mom is actually obsessed with this ride, she’s been riding this same one since she was in highschool, and the same dude with the ultra long ponytail and the other guy with the backwards hat are always running it, they have run it in both directions and given longer rides for her. Lol
@@joshuamiller7839 Lol