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Frizzle Fry · 03-24-2009, 09:13 PM

I took a break from the automotive projects last weekend and built this.

*project 67 sub* · 03-24-2009, 09:58 PM

sweet....i bet the kids had loads of fun

GOPAPA · 03-24-2009, 11:02 PM

I built one of those for my family also ..only have movies of them and me and every friend my kids had ,,,so get ready as you will be getting lots of company ..

Glad to see another dad who gives his kids the attention they need .. papa
Ps. check your PM

Number98 · 03-27-2009, 12:42 PM

SWEET! I want one....

thirdstreettito · 03-27-2009, 05:36 PM

My dad built my brother and I one, it was AWESOME, it started about 30ft high and ended about 6ft high. So much fun, I was about 8 at the time.

msgross · 03-29-2009, 09:52 AM

what a blast! I made a 120ft. dog run at my old house but never thought about a zipline!

I would get some liability waivers if the neighbor kids come over!!!

**special-K** · 03-29-2009, 11:56 AM

That little girl looks she was having the most fun

.That`s really cool.Every kid should be so lucky.I just took mine down last year since the kids are big and changing things around.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-29-2009, 07:26 PM

I did the one in Haiti last year (my 1st) and wow what a rush.

I wish my dad had done that for me when I was a little kid

Frizzle Fry · 03-29-2009, 08:36 PM

We're loving it so far. It is awesome for the kids and my brother and I always wanted one back in the day too. I will definately need to upgrade the pulleys to something hardened though. There are already starting to wear out. Looks like they are aluminum...

**special-K** · 03-31-2009, 07:32 AM

You need the high-milers!

hotrodhomi · 03-31-2009, 11:32 AM

I rode some of those in Costa Rica in the rain forest. Sweet.

eric67m · 06-04-2009, 07:30 AM

Mr Fry,

What are the spec's of your zipline and where did you get your trolley?

I have thought about making one of these for a while but all of the trolleys were pretty expensive (yes I know that myself and loved ones will be hanging off of it) but hey, I'm semi cheap.

**ChiefRocka** · 06-04-2009, 08:45 AM

Sweet man...thats the first thing I'm gonna built for my kids (well, as soon as I buy a house with a backyard)

Frizzle Fry · 06-05-2009, 02:11 AM

80' of 1/4" galvanized steel braided line. I bought two pulleys from home depot and welded them to a common bar with a central anchor point. The sheaves (pulley wheels) need to be upgraded to stainless and that's what get's expensive. I have yet to buy/upgrade those (they are now aluminum). If you want a close up shot of it let me know.

Thanks Chief, do it!

03-24-2009, 09:13 PM	#1
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Backyard Zipline I took a break from the automotive projects last weekend and built this.

03-24-2009, 09:58 PM	#2
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Backyard Zipline sweet....i bet the kids had loads of fun Last edited by project 67 sub; 03-24-2009 at 09:58 PM.

03-24-2009, 11:02 PM	#3
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,555	Re: Backyard Zipline I built one of those for my family also ..only have movies of them and me and every friend my kids had ,,,so get ready as you will be getting lots of company .. Glad to see another dad who gives his kids the attention they need .. papa Ps. check your PM

03-27-2009, 12:42 PM	#4
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	Re: Backyard Zipline SWEET! I want one....

03-27-2009, 05:36 PM	#5
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Backyard Zipline My dad built my brother and I one, it was AWESOME, it started about 30ft high and ended about 6ft high. So much fun, I was about 8 at the time. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

03-29-2009, 09:52 AM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Backyard Zipline what a blast! I made a 120ft. dog run at my old house but never thought about a zipline! I would get some liability waivers if the neighbor kids come over!!! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-29-2009, 11:56 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Backyard Zipline That little girl looks she was having the most fun.That`s really cool.Every kid should be so lucky.I just took mine down last year since the kids are big and changing things around. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-29-2009, 07:26 PM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Backyard Zipline I did the one in Haiti last year (my 1st) and wow what a rush. I wish my dad had done that for me when I was a little kid __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-29-2009, 08:36 PM	#9
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Backyard Zipline We're loving it so far. It is awesome for the kids and my brother and I always wanted one back in the day too. I will definately need to upgrade the pulleys to something hardened though. There are already starting to wear out. Looks like they are aluminum...

03-31-2009, 07:32 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Backyard Zipline You need the high-milers! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-31-2009, 11:32 AM	#11
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Backyard Zipline I rode some of those in Costa Rica in the rain forest. Sweet. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

06-04-2009, 07:30 AM	#12
eric67m Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 298	Re: Backyard Zipline Mr Fry, What are the spec's of your zipline and where did you get your trolley? I have thought about making one of these for a while but all of the trolleys were pretty expensive (yes I know that myself and loved ones will be hanging off of it) but hey, I'm semi cheap. __________________ 67 K10, lwb, fleetside, 327, 4spd, 205, cab and 3/4 frame swap, 14 bolt, big window, and a "rustoleum roll job"

06-04-2009, 08:45 AM	#13
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Backyard Zipline Sweet man...thats the first thing I'm gonna built for my kids (well, as soon as I buy a house with a backyard) __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

06-05-2009, 02:11 AM	#14
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Backyard Zipline 80' of 1/4" galvanized steel braided line. I bought two pulleys from home depot and welded them to a common bar with a central anchor point. The sheaves (pulley wheels) need to be upgraded to stainless and that's what get's expensive. I have yet to buy/upgrade those (they are now aluminum). If you want a close up shot of it let me know. Thanks Chief, do it!



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