1973 PPV People Powered Vehicle

n4zou
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Published 2017-05-10
This was for sale on my local Craigslist cheap because it was broken. Both pedal freewheels were broken as can be seen in the pictures at end of the video. This antique Velomobile is a hoot to ride around. I modified an old 3-speed hub by welding a sprocket on the hub and fabricated a bracket for it. I also swapped the 37 tooth chain ring for a 30 tooth chain ring. I can now climb the steepest of hills and still be able to run up to 17 mph on the flats with a Stoker sitting on the right. I adapted boat seats as the original seats were uncomfortable and damaged by many years of use. The boat seats actually look original to it and actually improve the peddling as you are now at the correct position for peddling
All Comments (13)
  • @bigsassyster
    had one when I was a kid. A lot of fun. I do remember the chain would fall off all the time.
  • @Brandi-U
    I still have one and love it. It was my grandparents when I was a little girl.
  • @PI4YOU
    The first fuel alternative vehicle. It was created after the "gas shortage of 1973" in Sun City, AZ. At the time, I was an Officer in neighboring city of Peoria. Very cool, good find and thanks for sharing.
  • @craighindman8475
    I remember this vehicle being sold at Turner Chevrolet in Sallisaw Oklahoma when I was 13 in 73. Haven't seen another one. I remember wanting one badly!! Have fun!!
  • @susanwhite589
    love it. We had a yellow one when I was a kid. I didn't know hey were so rare!
  • @sandymumma6255
    in 973 i was in wichita ks where two guys had added a sail to it and it was really fast
  • @mikecioce8460
    My dad was a distributor of these PPV’s Back when I was a little kid! Very fond memories!! He died a few years back and I’ve been trying to find one for the last decade. If anyone knows of one for sale, please let me know!
  • @mattbletl419
    Please show us a video of the three speed gear hub. I own a 1973 ppv Mark 3 and I'm trying to upgrade the speeds
  • @themickey3838
    hi i am in the process of restoring one, would love to talk with you nice job
  • @kelliesmith3112
    have one i would like to add e power to any advice would be appreciated.