extractionscarpet
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My brother passed away and I need to sell his 1985 Astro Van with Ballweber Truck Mount. Does anyone have any idea what the value might be? (Located in Maryland).
Pricing Information on 1985 Astro Van with Ballweber Trk Mt
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Nate The Great
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extractionscarpet said:
Pics would help. Gary Heacock sold his for about 1500.00. It depends on the condition of the unit and van.
Lee Stockwell
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Sorry about your brother. Arnie Ballweber built a good one.
ruff
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Sorry about your brother.
You might want to check http://www.truckmountdeals.com
Even if you do not work with him, at least you can go on the site and see if there are equivalent machines.
You might want to check http://www.truckmountdeals.com
Even if you do not work with him, at least you can go on the site and see if there are equivalent machines.
Bob Foster
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Sorry about your brother.
Most TMs are in larger cargo vans and the equipment is not a common name in the industry.
Realistically any money you see over $1000 is about all it will get in this economy. Where there might be a little hidden value you could realize is in any of the plug in equipment in the van like floor machines.
Take the first real money you see as there are not too many buyers floating around.
Most TMs are in larger cargo vans and the equipment is not a common name in the industry.
Realistically any money you see over $1000 is about all it will get in this economy. Where there might be a little hidden value you could realize is in any of the plug in equipment in the van like floor machines.
Take the first real money you see as there are not too many buyers floating around.
Lee Stockwell
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The Ballweber machine is more durable than any other CDS unit ever built. It was the first. Brilliantly simple.
He told buyers when they took posession of their unit "I never want to see you again, until you are ready for the next one". The guys who bought them often kept them the rest of their cleaning career.
I always thought the Astro platform was perfect for it.
He told buyers when they took posession of their unit "I never want to see you again, until you are ready for the next one". The guys who bought them often kept them the rest of their cleaning career.
I always thought the Astro platform was perfect for it.
hogjowl
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So what happened to make it fail?
Dolly Llama
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Truly sorry for your lose, Julie.
any pics?
mileage on the van?
as others have mentioned, those factors and condition of equipment and what equipment is included will be needed before anyone can give you a reasonable estimate
That may be true, Lee, and I have no problem taking your word for it either.
But it's in a 25 year old van and is an obscure and obsolete TM to most cleaners .
Unfortunately for Julie and the rest of her brother's family, it's just not going to have a lot of "for sale" value
..L.T.A.
any pics?
mileage on the van?
as others have mentioned, those factors and condition of equipment and what equipment is included will be needed before anyone can give you a reasonable estimate
Lee Stockwell said:
That may be true, Lee, and I have no problem taking your word for it either.
But it's in a 25 year old van and is an obscure and obsolete TM to most cleaners .
Unfortunately for Julie and the rest of her brother's family, it's just not going to have a lot of "for sale" value
..L.T.A.
Lee Stockwell
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Sadly you are correct on the current value Larry.
However it is a historically unique machine and it is a shame to have it go into oblivion when some current designs couldn't hold a candle to it.
There had ought to be a museum for these. Kind of like finding a Tucker or Hudson Hornet in your grandfather's barn....and selling it for scrap metal.
However it is a historically unique machine and it is a shame to have it go into oblivion when some current designs couldn't hold a candle to it.
There had ought to be a museum for these. Kind of like finding a Tucker or Hudson Hornet in your grandfather's barn....and selling it for scrap metal.
joeynbgky
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I would love to have it as a back up for my new lady tech. please e-mail pics or call me 270-996-7117 or freshairdc@aol.com And les im still working on your unit as well. Astros are cute 
Bob Foster
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1986 Astro van has 155k miles, Ballwebber has 7350 hours. Package includes hoses, wands, portables, floor machines, an air mover, plus MUCH MORE! Too many items to list. Call for details!
General details
Sold by Cleaner's Supply Warehouse LLC (36.00/# 6) Grade Cleaner's Supply Warehouse LLC
Email info@cleanerssupplywarehouse.net
State / Province: Oregon
Asking price: $4,000.00
General details
Sold by Cleaner's Supply Warehouse LLC (36.00/# 6) Grade Cleaner's Supply Warehouse LLC
Email info@cleanerssupplywarehouse.net
State / Province: Oregon
Asking price: $4,000.00
Dolly Llama
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FCC said:
Oddly enough I think you are asking in the wrong place. Looks like your bro may have been somewhat established based on what I found on the net.
Instead of selling it as a carpet cleaning van sell it as a business even if it is just the van. Is the number still working? Website (looks to be taken down)? What about his customer list?
It isn't worth much to any of us but a somewhat turnkey business might be worth quite a bit more than some of the numbers in this thread to someone who doesn't know any better and is looking to get started........
Good call, Fred!!!
.L.T.A.
extractionscarpet
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Thanks everyone for the input. I took pictures of the van today, but don't know how to post them here. Anyone know?
The mileage is 166,000. The windshield is broken and needs to be replaced. The front right tire has tread wear (which I think indicates it is out of alignment). The Ballweber is the type that runs through the engine. In other words, the engine has to be running while the equipment is in use. It includes hoses, wand, and hose adapters. I can throw in chemicals too if that helps. If anyone is interested in seeing pictures they can email me at juliemclifford@gmail.com.
Thanks for your help!
Regards,
Julie
The mileage is 166,000. The windshield is broken and needs to be replaced. The front right tire has tread wear (which I think indicates it is out of alignment). The Ballweber is the type that runs through the engine. In other words, the engine has to be running while the equipment is in use. It includes hoses, wand, and hose adapters. I can throw in chemicals too if that helps. If anyone is interested in seeing pictures they can email me at juliemclifford@gmail.com.
Thanks for your help!
Regards,
Julie
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hogjowl
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Yeah, I asked earlier about what happened to it.
Only person I ever heard of before who had one was Bob Whittcamp.
Only person I ever heard of before who had one was Bob Whittcamp.
Desk Jockey
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Retired? or Passed on?
Arnie Ballweber built them in Woodburn (Portland), Oregon established in 1961
Arnie Ballweber built them in Woodburn (Portland), Oregon established in 1961
extractionscarpet
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Post subject: Re: Pricing Information on 1985 Astro Van with Ballweber Trk Mt
Retired? or Passed on?
Arnie Ballweber built them in Woodburn (Portland), Oregon established in 1961
- He passed away in February.
Retired? or Passed on?
Arnie Ballweber built them in Woodburn (Portland), Oregon established in 1961
- He passed away in February.
Lee Stockwell
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A lesson for US.
The best carpet cleaning machines didn't matter as much as the best MARKETING for them.
Many of the names that became big were NOT the individuals who came first. Bill Bane ran with the Scot-Johnson design, as Ralph Bloss did a prior design. That's been repeated over and over.
The lesson: The best carpet cleaner doesn't assure success as much as being a great MARKETER for carpet cleaning.
It makes us cleaners mad, but that's the way it is.
Thanks,
Lee
The best carpet cleaning machines didn't matter as much as the best MARKETING for them.
Many of the names that became big were NOT the individuals who came first. Bill Bane ran with the Scot-Johnson design, as Ralph Bloss did a prior design. That's been repeated over and over.
The lesson: The best carpet cleaner doesn't assure success as much as being a great MARKETER for carpet cleaning.
It makes us cleaners mad, but that's the way it is.
Thanks,
Lee
joeynbgky
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I did get pictures on the unit, she is going to take some more, i didnt see anything like controls or anything. inside of van is nice from what i can see so far.
T
The Magician
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Sorry aabout your loss. Sounds like you may have Gary Heacocks old machine. Contat heacocks .com
