sfotkid Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Just saw this on the news! http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Original-Pacific-Wheel-Ferris-Wheel_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ13878QQihZ019QQitemZ290222956722QQrdZ1 I'm pretty sure this is legitimate. Too bad its for sale, wonder what the fate of the rest of the pier is? It says on Ebay that 50% of the money goes to the Special Olmypics of So Cal. So right now that means 25,000 dollars! Im sure Ellissa will be glad to hear that Quote from Ebay seller The Pacific Wheel debuted May 1996 with the opening of Pacific Park and was adapted as the world’s first solar-powered Ferris wheel in November 1998. The nine-story tall Pacific Wheel was later selected “Best Solar System” in the Reader’s Digest Best in America 2006. Forever in the spotlight, the Pacific Wheel has over 300 celebrity appearances including 105 photo shoots, 71 television commercials, 69 television shows, 28 feature films, 13 music videos and top billing and appearances in television’s most popular programs. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a historical Ferris wheel of your own that has been associated with the Los Angeles skyline during local TV newscasts, sporting events, and programs like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and American Idol. You are bidding on Pacific Park’s high-flyin’, 90-feet-tall, famous Ferris wheel, which weighs 122,000 pounds, is 30 feet wide, reaches speeds of 3 RPM, includes 20 gondolas with a maximum six riders per car, accommodates up to 800 riders per hour and illuminates with 5,392 light bulbs. Please note: Base support structure of Wheel is not included in price and can be purchased separately, if buyer so chooses. One Pacific Wheel hub included in sale. Other hub donated to Santa Monica Historical Society. Additional specifications include 8 AC motors; total power requirement is 110 kw with motor at 50 kw and lights at 60 kw; lighting at 120 volt programmed; and minimum/maximum line voltage is 440-480 volt, 3 phase wye, 60 hz. The Ferris wheel originally cost approximately $800,000. It has become a Southern California icon over the past 12 years and has provided more than 3 million rides over the beautiful Santa Monica bay. The reserve is set at $50,000 with 50 percent of the winning bid being donated to Special Olympics Southern California. The wheel base is not included. Chance Morgan, Inc. (www.chancemorgan.com), in Wichita, Kan., is the original manufacturer of this Ferris wheel and the wheel base. Buyer and/or winning bidder pays for all shipping and handling fees for Ferris wheel and/or supporting wheel base. Payment must be made no later than 10 days after close of auction. Financial arrangements to be made between buyer and Santa Monica Amusements, LLC.. No PayPal accepted. From Ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterGuy06 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 They are replacing it with another wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfotkid Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 Ah, do you know what type? Maybe Premier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterGuy06 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 It's going to be another Chance wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costa425 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 WHA??????? this was posted by me this morning and my post was deleated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 ^ Your post was deleted because it didn't follow some of the TPR Posting Rules, including a vague topic title and not a whole lot of information in the body. This thread was much better in terms of the quality we expected on TPR. I see that you are a new member so thanks for posting, but I should mention that you probably should re-read the posting rules: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21962 When it comes to making a post, please be sure to make it as descriptive as possible. Again we know that you are a new member so it does take a little bit of time to learn the ropes around here, so thanks for joining up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costa425 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 ^ Your post was deleted because it didn't follow some of the TPR Posting Rules, including a vague topic title and not a whole lot of information in the body. This thread was much better in terms of the quality we expected on TPR. I see that you are a new member so thanks for posting, but I should mention that you probably should re-read the posting rules: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21962 When it comes to making a post, please be sure to make it as descriptive as possible. Again we know that you are a new member so it does take a little bit of time to learn the ropes around here, so thanks for joining up. But I showed the link to Sharktumes via aim... and they didnt say anything was wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I went to the ebay auction and was surprised to see a actual bid. I think it would be neat for Holiday World to buy it, that is one thing I can see them adding in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroworldfan1 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Why are they taking this one of a kind Ferris Wheel out? And where are the solar pannels located? -Tatum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfotkid Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 ^ I have no idea, Hell I didn't even know they had solar panels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCFreak Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 http://www.solarexpert.com/Shell/Aerial-Tour.html According to thos pics (near the bottom) it's actually on top of the station for Santa Monica West Coaster. http://www.mercurynews.com/weirdnews/ci_8935788 that article has a little more news on it. Apparently, the only thing actually being sold is the hub, not the base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfotkid Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 So wait, there selling just selling the hub not the supports and stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I saw your post Costa...it didn't make sense but it was fine! Someone decided to put a bit more effort and do a much better thread therefore theirs stayed, yours didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Why are they taking this one of a kind Ferris Wheel out? And where are the solar pannels located? -Tatum Because it wasn't holding up too well with all the salt. The new wheel is made of a different metal and will have LED lighting as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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