How To Remove Vac & Vending Islands From Self Service Car Wash?

[trs246810]

Would I need to break out the concrete, and see if they are bolted down? I have no idea how deep it is...feels incredibly solid though. I'm seeing if it's worth moving these to my wash. Any tips/tricks for getting these moved would be really appreciated?

 

[trs246810]

A little more information...I probably won't be getting the keys to the vaults...or anything else. The wash is all but closed now, and all I got was a maybe on the keys.

 

[cantbreak80]

Looks like they followed the installation manual to the letter. (Meaning, the islands are bolted down and filled with concrete!)

Check out the instructions: http://www.jcolemanco.com/products/vacuum/island/index2.htm

 

[trs246810]

Also, any thoughts on a Rowe changer like this? I have a Hamilton ER-60...and I've loved it every since the Mars conversion from Etowah Valley. This forum really helped with out with that. This is obviously a lot more substantial than my Hamilton. I might try and purchase it, if it's available. It might be more of a headache...since my current changer has been good for years now. Two in one does sound appealing as an upgrade though.

 

[trs246810]

yes, was definitely a big operation...and looks like a professional installation. I wonder if it's worth trying, or if I'd end up needing a chain gang to get one out?

 

[trs246810]

that is looking like one heck of a challenge! thanks for that installation link. maybe a wrecker to load it up...and drop it off somewhere else?...only halfway kidding on that one. I have no idea how breaking up concrete on one of those would even be possible after checking out that link.

 

[cantbreak80]

Rowe BC2800 is two 1400s with a single faceplate. Being open to the weather would be a concern. New shields are about $81 ea. New validators are about $530 ea. If the originals are included, I'd still buy a spare validator...they need regular "attention" at a busy location.

It's not too hard to remove, unless it's welded in. Remove all the internals. Unbolt the faceplate, and slide the cabinets out of the opening.

If all the parts are there, I'd maybe offer 10-15% of original price.

 

[Earl Weiss]

Worth it if you can Make good deal for island. Even if it has High security cover, with a little care you can get that off and defeat the t Handle lock. You can then repair or replace the high security cover and T Handle insert.

First remove yellow canopy. If bolted down with 1/2" anchors a good truck with Dualy's and good Bumper can push it over. (If there is rebar sunk deep it could be tougher.

A flat bed tow truck should be able to hoist it up the angled bed. May want to lay it on Plywood as it slide so you don't scrape it too badly.

All comes down to cost.

 

[Earl Weiss]

On vac island remove vac and canopy. See if truck can slide it sideways to break it free. Perhaps can also slide it up a flat bed tow truck. Not sure of best way / least damage to get that one open. Randy is the expert.

 

[Greg Pack]

A lot of vac islands were partially filed with sand and then capped with concrete. You might get lucky.


You guys can have the Rowe, lol.

 

[cwguy.com]

You guys can have the Rowe, lol.

LOL.... It does have a great anti-theft feature though.... it weighs 3,000 pounds!