SCHINDLER SURPRISE! Lovely Dover/Schindler Hydraulic Elevator at IKEA in Elizabeth, NJ

IT’S MODERNIZED?! SAY WHAT?!
I am pretty sure many of you will recognize this elevator as a huge Dover Elevator with Impulse fixtures, located near the entrance to this IKEA store. Unfortunately, as the title suggests, this elevator was modernized by Schindler. Some of you elevator enthusiasts may also recognize this elevator as "Chewbacca", a term used to describe the type of motor the elevator like this one has. Well, you are in for one big surprise. Watch the video to find out why!
I actually managed to film this elevator before the mod. However, as with all my older elevator videos, they were all private until now. To see my video of the elevator in original condition, click here: • 3/31/15: Dover Custom ...
Technical Specifications
Brand: Dover
Modernization: Schindler
Type: Hydraulic
Original Fixtures: Dover Impulse
New Fixtures: Schindler HT
Capacity: 7000 LBS
Floors Served: 2
DT Rating: 0 (But this is a piece-of-crap modernization)

[@NWIndianaElevators]

It’s a DOVLER! DOVER modernized by Schindler! I approve this mod!

[@davidng2336]

I have also started to like this.

[@blueauraretriever]

This modernization was NOT crap! Schindler did a very nice job modernizing this!! It may look dull, but it doesn't stop this from being one of the most epic lifts i have EVER been on in my life frirnd

[@davidng2336]

Clinton Township Lifts by MagicalLift256 Have you ever heard of the Chewbacca elevator? That is why I am not happy. And also, it would be MUCH better if Schindler used the correct indicators on the first floor! Also (and I will be kind for this), you spelled “friend” wrong. And also, even though we may have different opinions, at least it doesn’t stop my love for elevators.

[@blueauraretriever]

David Ng friend frirnd same thing lol

[@PNWElevatorAviation]

Another EPIC Dry Powered Motor on a Mod!!

[@davidng2336]

Indeed

[@Ih8kone]

I can't believe this got modded!

[@mallguy8970]

An F-sharp pitched motor on a Schindler HT!!!! Awesome motor!

[@davidng2336]

I have recently started to grow fond of this elevator.

[@LocoRails79]

I’d take that motor over a submersible one.

[@davidng2336]

True, though I think the old one was a bit more epic.

[@LocoRails79]

I personally don’t mind this mod, but I’d like to see the original buttons.

[@davidng2336]

Well you can find plenty of older vids showing the elevator in original form.

[@Ih8kone]

This mod sucks.

[@davidng2336]

Tell me about it.

[@Ih8kone]

David Ng I think you should sue IKEA.

[@davidng2336]

Um...I’m only a high school student here.

[@Ih8kone]

Or you could kick the elevator several times and dent the sh*t out of it like Cameron did in Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

[@davidng2336]

Dante Trainmaster That ain’t happening either.