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In a slightly different vein, I an somewhat puzzed by some of the responses to my queries and ruminations. Some of you seem to be totally opposed to the idea of creating something from other things for a different use. However, there has been lots of comment and critique, on this site, of radically altering our machines, as well as admiration of total custom machines, probably few of which would ever pass engineering standards for safety and reliability. Such custom alterations and fabrications are then ridden at 60 mph or more, in traffic, with passengers. Lots of folks admire this. But if one talks of building a lift that propels a rider twenty feet in the air, safety standards and lack of feasibility are spoken of. I'm not trying to be a Smart A. I just find it interesting and puzzling. 
Consider the bolded words in your statement. Yes we like to rod and mod bikes, but this is more adapting them for our use than outright fabrication of a new bike. Few here would advise building one from scratch. And PVC tubes would be right out. 
In my opinion you would be better served by modifying an existing elevator system to suit your needs. Perhaps you could obtain the lifting mechanism from an established system and build your own platform/car.
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2014 Surly Straggler - 16,000 miles and counting!
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