I Bought a Carnival Ride! Vintage Kiddie Ride Restoration Project

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So I bought a real carnival ride. This week I start the restoration of a vintage kiddie ride. This is a carnival ride built by the King Amusement Company of Michigan in 1972. It is a trailer mounted swing type ride called the Supersonic Rocket. With the help of my Son in Law and Grandson we aim to do a full restoration.
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@PeteRondeau 3 жыл бұрын

Really excited about starting this new project with a lot of different facets to keep it interesting. Hope you enjoy following along. 🔴 Subscribe! kzfaq.info

@davefroman4700 Жыл бұрын

You could have put a paratrooper, But you would be cooking your own dinners for the rest of your life ;)

@PeteRondeau Жыл бұрын

😂

@JomasterTheSecond 11 ай бұрын

Bloody hell, never thought I'd get so invested in seeing someone start to restore an amusement park ride. I've dabbled in restoration myself but mostly of vintage toys and Japanese game systems; the fact people like you are out here restoring old rides like this is amazing!

@FarawayForge 8 ай бұрын

This is such an awesome passion, keep up the good work!

@PeteRondeau 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@frijoli9579 3 жыл бұрын

This is going to be fun!

@PeteRondeau 3 жыл бұрын

I really am looking forward to the various aspects of this project and finding out the little bits of history along the way. Thanks for watching!

@danalarose846 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I found you today!

@PeteRondeau Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you did too! If I might ask, (because I’m always curious how this works) how did you find me? Were you looking for something in particular or did KZfaq just recommend one of my videos out of the blue?

@brooklyndestiny446 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I’m actually just like you I have a fascination with amusement park rides amusement parks in general I just love them there’s just something magical ever since I was a kid I’ve always had this fascination

@SixRoundsStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic meeting you this past weekend. Looking forward to watching this project unfold.

@PeteRondeau 2 жыл бұрын

Same here! I'll be following along with you as well.

@rickhelbig630 9 ай бұрын

It gives you something to do, once it's running you can ride it when you get bored.

@WasatchWind 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think you'd ever consider doing this but with a small coaster? Coasters are a lot bigger and difficult, but the surprising number of people that have made their own backyard roller coasters show that it isn't too crazy of an idea.

@PeteRondeau 2 жыл бұрын

I would probably not be interested in building anything from scratch, but if the opportunity came along to restore a traveling version of a kiddie coaster or wild mouse I'd certainly be interested in that!

@jessembs 4 ай бұрын

How. Do. You. Know. So. Many. Disciplines?? What is your background, Pete? You are who I aspire to be man.

@TesserasNerfRoom 10 ай бұрын

Ooooh that’s a nugget! Oh I love it I just found this series and I can’t wait to see where you go with this

@hingescreak7762 3 жыл бұрын

Very excited to see how this shapes up!

@PeteRondeau 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for following along!

@joshfenton5522 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the amazing videos, Pete. This has quickly become one of my favorite KZfaq channels.

@PeteRondeau Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate hearing that!

@comiccoproductions1584 8 ай бұрын

5:55 i like what they did with the ride in this pic it looks really nice it be cool if you did the paint like that

@PeteRondeau 8 ай бұрын

Yes. I wish I had a better picture of what it actually looked like back then. So far no pictures have surfaced

@ridefreaks9238 3 жыл бұрын

awesome purchase! can't wait to see it finished

@PeteRondeau 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm looking forward to seeing it all come together too! Thanks for watching!

@edwardhovitz1753 8 ай бұрын

You had me at “So this is a vintage…piece of sh*t”

@David-ei5lq 5 ай бұрын

The day you have it finished and you ask your grandson to get in, he will say, “ Aw Grandpa, that ride is for babies!”.

@PeteRondeau 5 ай бұрын

good thing my daughters keep making new ones

@DreamofThrills Жыл бұрын

Im jealous!! I want to get into the business really bad. Glad I found your channel.

@robinhoodlum7180 Жыл бұрын

my new favorite channel. subbed with bell

@marksobolewski1737 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pete I lived near Mt Clemens during my childhood now living in PA The King family lived on the next street over They also had a small farm amusement farm in Richmond Michigan that my family would visit as a child I also tinker with similar projects

@PeteRondeau 2 жыл бұрын

Very Cool! Thanks for sharing! and thanks for watching.

@amy-joe5772 2 жыл бұрын

I would sand blast the trailer

@PeteRondeau 2 жыл бұрын

That is the new plan. hopefully getting to that in the next few weeks before it gets too hot outside. Thanks for watching!

@ironmyno 8 ай бұрын

The local technical college should send over some drafting and design students over to your place to help and actually do some work and learn something.. I would have loved it instead of sitting in a classroom for hours and hours.

@user-qt7np6mp7j 7 ай бұрын

These rides was my dad's in Michigan if you want more history on them contact me

@PeteRondeau 7 ай бұрын

Sure! always interested in gathering history

@micoasters Жыл бұрын

11:20 leaf blower specal

@michaeltwomey4800 3 жыл бұрын

I'd play around with a hunk of cardboard to figure out those tricky cuts and suggest using HD 4 or 5 wire cord for durability rather than single wires. I find that using 2" pieces of pipe every few ft & in the corners keeps the wiring clean, give both sides of the floor at least 3 or 4 thick coats of enamel so it lasts for 10 yrs. I'm looking forward to watching your progress...

@PeteRondeau 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, good suggestions- There actually is pipe that the original trailer wiring was run in. They chose to wire -tie the replacement wires to the outside of the pipe. Glad to have you along- should be a fun project!

@kentvandervelden 3 жыл бұрын

Pure awesomeness! I'd like to exchange my neighbors now :)

@PeteRondeau 3 жыл бұрын

LOL that could probably be arranged!

@thepoopsoup Жыл бұрын

I live in Mt.Clemens Michigan.

@craigschray4486 2 жыл бұрын

Should've done the Paratrooper 😀.

@PeteRondeau 2 жыл бұрын

If the opportunity ever presents itself I would jump on it. LOL

@homegrownson 8 ай бұрын

If need parts or people experienced with Carny Rides try Gibsonton Florida where Carny's Wintered forever, lots of Old Rides and Carny's still living there

@PeteRondeau 8 ай бұрын

Yes! I’ve got a video where I visited Gibtown (or at least the tradshow and museum). A few ride rebuilders down there have contacted me offering to show me around if I return.

@homegrownson 8 ай бұрын

Also another amazing place is just a little further south in Parrish where a company their does Circus on Ice and Monster Truck Stuff , Feld Entertainment is their Name, my Brother Mark worked there and has a Wing named after him@@PeteRondeau

@homegrownson 7 ай бұрын

Be careful drinking in Gibtown bars, they can be rowdy in Old Gibtown@@PeteRondeau

@Jhihmoac Жыл бұрын

Could be worse... You could be restoring an old Eyerly Aircraft _Octopus_ or _Spider,_ but definitely NOT a _Monster!_ Those were always more permanent mount for theme parks... If in a winter zone, they remove the cars, drive motors for the car cluster arms (if not the cluster arms themselves), and reduce the levels of and seal the lube/hydro systems...

@williammorris3303 7 ай бұрын

I don’t know what the test being performed with the stick is,(in my defense I am not a restoration expert) , but he was thorough. Hopefully he was able to gain all the data he required

@PeteRondeau 7 ай бұрын

LOL 😂

@jiggyjim4098 2 жыл бұрын

Just came across your channel and LOVE IT!! Not sure where you are, I am in eastern PA and a former Amusement Ride Inspector and Technician (worked for many years at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in the older days). Quite familiar with that ride, looks much like one that was at the old Bushkill Park in Easton, PA. Will be watching to see how this comes along!

@PeteRondeau 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! I'm just outside of Gettysburg. Glad you are enjoying the channel!

@jiggyjim4098 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeteRondeau Oh cool, I'm just outside Allentown.

@johncolasanto605 3 жыл бұрын

Such an awesome project... just found your page so not sure how far you've gotten on it, IF you haven't recovered the frame yet..would it be possible to put deck boards back on it instead of the plywood?? we did that on a utility trailer & it was a lot easier to maintain & paid fir itself in no time..

@PeteRondeau 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, glad to have you along! Two options I am currently considering are some sort of decking material as you mentioned, or putting down aluminum diamond plate. Time and budget will make the final decision for me- LOL Thanks for the suggestion!

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

So Pete, What will you do with it when you are done?

@PeteRondeau 3 жыл бұрын

Well, assuming I finish it in a timely manner, my grand-kids are at the appropriate age to enjoy it for a few years. Beyond that, I don't know.. maybe trade up to a tilt-a-whirl or something!

@rickhiggins 3 жыл бұрын

@@PeteRondeau I was more hoping for an adult-only event ... with beverages. But sure, do it your way. :-)

@brandonrucker8445 2 жыл бұрын

I have one I need a manual for it, I refurbished it

@PeteRondeau 2 жыл бұрын

From what I’ve heard, king wasn’t much on printing manuals. I believe some exist but they were owner/operator created.

@garbeargoproofficial3509 Жыл бұрын

Question, how do you buy a ride? I've been thinking of buying a zipper but I didn't know how to. At the point I'm at I'm thinking of just making one.

@PeteRondeau Жыл бұрын

In my case I just put the word out I was looking for old rides and I happened to mention it to the right person. But for a zipper, there is one right now for sale on usedrides.com. $160k and it’s yours. Thanks for watching!

@garbeargoproofficial3509 Жыл бұрын

@@PeteRondeau thank you so much, price is MUCH cheaper than a new zipper.

@chdreturns Жыл бұрын

King Amusement Co, didn't they make those weird janky powered kiddie coasters?

@PeteRondeau Жыл бұрын

If by janky you mean it had a post in the center and an extension cord going to the train then yes. Lol

@darrellpennewell 2 жыл бұрын

I'M FROM NORTHWESTERN PA I OWN A SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING COMPANY I WOULD BE HAPPY TO DO SOME WORK ON THIS FOR YOU IN TRADE OF SOME GUIDENCE IN 3D PRINTING AND RECAMENDATIONS OF WHAT TO BUY

@PeteRondeau 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to take you up on this offer but North Western Pa is a pretty good haul from south central pa, But I'd be happy to share anything I can about 3D printing if you have specific questions. Send me an email through the address listed in the video description and we can chat.

@jerryhubbard4461 Жыл бұрын

How much money can a carnival ride make in a week?

@haywoodyoudome Жыл бұрын

Use the standard carnival ride formula: (cost_per_ride X number_of_riders) X (hours_per_day) = one_day_income (one_day_income X 7) = How much money can a carnival ride make in a week

@johgranger1304 Жыл бұрын

LMAO a vintage pile-o-... haha

@rebuilditdad5787 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry Pete I just can't figure out how to upload these pictures from my photo album on my phone is nothing important thanks for being patient

@PeteRondeau 2 жыл бұрын

You can always try sending it to me through email at pete@peterondeau.com

@josephstanley5138 Жыл бұрын

Where u from

@jenniferalvey3618 2 жыл бұрын

are you makinng this ride work or something else

@PeteRondeau 2 жыл бұрын

The plan is for this ride to be restored to working condition.

@MrRiverBeaver 2 жыл бұрын

Where does one find used carnival rides…

@PeteRondeau 2 жыл бұрын

You'd be surprised. I mentioned to a friend that I was interested in restoring a carnival ride and he said, "Oh, I know a guy that has 4 of them in his backyard". Then I mentioned it to another guy and he said "Oh, we've got an antique Ferris Wheel stored in a truck" So they're out there.. you just gotta tell everyone you meet what you intend to do and they start coming out of the woodwork. LOL