I have talked to him many times in the past. The biggest thing is that without a good man to move the ride it won't even get set up. The main cylinder was rebuilt, but not quite right, so it leaks down. If you know how to set it up and keep it running the piece is still a drawing card but it is 2 trailers and we know how that is in todays economy.
I asked him one time how much to make it mine. He thought a minute and said for only $50,000.00 I could take it home. Yea right. I think the last time it was used was as an independent at the Big Fresno Fair-and that was a lot of years ago. The ride belonged to his brother at one time. They were in the habit of buying and selling back and forth.
WestCoastPat-Proud Mark of all things Carnival. STILL a "FAN BOY"-and proud of it.