Baskets

Balloon Works 4.5

1988 TBW 4.5 Basket 328.55 hours. (3) 10-gallon tanks with covers (pressure relief valves last replaced in 2001). T3-017 burner. Analog Altimeter & Variometer. DT-21B pyrometer. Fuel hoses need replacing. Basket is in fair shape, has navy suede and matching dropline bag. Also comes with a 5hp Briggs & Stratton inflator fan. Pictures are available.

$1,000

Contact Michael Scott in Oklahoma City, OK:
405-947-2782 -

4/14/05

Balloon Works 4.0 Lower End

1978 TBW 4.0 complete lower end, ready to fly. 244.6 TT, in good condition. Some minor wicker breaks here and there, but otherwise in good shape. Floor and runners are in good condition. New hoses 7/2001. Includes altimeter and variometer, no temp. T3 burner. Annual done 11/2004. Also included are a factory dropline, a yellow down cover & tank covers. Email me for more photos.

$1750 + shipping

Contact Bruce Wood in Carbondale, CO:
970-309-3366 -

4/1/05

Thunder & Colt 42x48

Thunder and Colt bottom End with:
42 X 48 Basket with Plywood Floor and Suede Bolster / Upright Covers
(2) 15-Gallon Stainless Steel Fuel Tanks with QSO and Tema Connections
Thunder and Colt C3 Magnum Double Burners with NEW Hoses
Ball 655 Instruments

Basket Up and Down Covers. Drop Line in Case, Map Case and Pilot Organizer Bag. Both tanks are equipped with covers and heat tapes. Ball instruments have recently been reconditioned.

$6,500 OBO

Contact Mike Wilson in Maumelle, AR:
501-851-4405 -

4/1/05

Cameron 42x58 Aristocrat

Cameron 42x58 Aristocrat basket with smooth black leather, color weave, leather upright covers, upright poles.

$3,000

Contact Shane Robinson in Springfield, MO:
417-865-0800 -

4/1/05

Thunder & Colt 42x52"

1989 42x52" Thunder & Colt basket. Wicker only - brown smooth leather. No broken wicker. Entry step on both sides. Leather upright covers. Basket will come with cover.

Asking $2,800

Contact Chris Sabia in Kansas City, Kansas:
913-449-2153 - 

2/16/05

Balloon Works 4.5

1986 TBW 4.5 Basket. 300TT. Good shape! T3-017 burner. Three 10-gallon tanks & jackets. Suede & burner pouch. Dropline & tether lines. Cover. Will need hoses but will be ready to fly. Also, 5HP Briggs fan.

$1,500 OBO for both ASAP!

Contact Jim Main in Houston, TX:
281-599-1919 -

1/12/05

Cameron Lite Basket

As an alternative to a folding basket, the Lite basket will fit into the back of most SUV's. The Lite basket is equipped with a single shadow burner, special burner frame, burner poles and covers, two modified standard aluminum cylinders with Rego QSO and straps and heat tapes. The tanks attach to the outside of the basket. The burner has liquid pilots with two main burners and two whispers all in one unit.

It can be flown under any Cameron envelope of suitable size. Basket size 81cm x 94cm. TT 30 hrs.

Asking $9000 or best offer (Free Shipping).

Contact Mick Murphy in CT:
860-567-3448 -

1/10/05

Thunder & Colt 42x48

Thunder & Colt 42” x 48” Basket w/ uprights, fair condition.

Make an offer

Matt W. Guthrie
SuperiAire Technologies
5900 Anaheim NE Ste. A
Albuquerque, NM 87113
505-858-1685
http://www.superiaire.com

11/8/04 - Posted 1/9/05

Balloon Works 4.5

1978 TBW 4.5 Basket. 3Tanks/Jackets. T3/017 Burner. Droplines, tether ropes, etc. 5HP B&S Fan. Should fly after annual.

Best Offer.

Contact Jim Main in Houston, TX:
281-599-1919 -

11/6/04 - Posted 1/9/05

Balloon Works 4.5

Balloon Works 4.5 basket, recently completely rebuilt/refurbished from the skids up. Only a few flights on it so far - it's brand new. Pictures do not do this basket justice!

  • T3-017 Burner (Mirage available at extra cost, pictured)

  • New Hoses in 2003 (Liquid, Vapor, Fire 2)

  • Analog Altimeter, VSI & DT-21 digital temp. gauge

  • Tall Uprights

  • New Suspension Ropes

  • New Skids & Poly skid covers included

  • Floor restored to beautiful condition

  • Interior Passenger Rope Handles

  • New Black Suede Bolster & Extra-Thick Foam Padding

  • New Scuff Leather

  • New Basket Carry Handles

  • Colored Accent Weave

  • Three Balloon Works ten-gallon aluminum tanks included (with fresh inspections) - one master, two slaves (tanks included not pictured)

Compare to 2003 factory new price:
$7,100 - Wicker/Uprights/Hoses
$2,975 - Mirage Burner
$2,000 - Master and two slave tanks
$500 - Custom wicker weave
$250 - Suede Burner Pouch
$450 - Heated/Padded tank jackets
$1,080 - Instruments

Total cost new: $14,355...

Asking $6,500 OBO

Contact Jon Radowski in Elverson, PA:
908-208-1869 -

 
 

2/8/04
Updated 11/11/04