Poncin Veepee8

[Theman10k]

Hi guys
I have finally got my hands on a Veepee after months of searching and help from Rodp
Here is my beast I hope you guys enjoy the photos from a few days ago when I first got her and when she was getting picked up

I'm trying to replace the alternator belt as it's broken and cant fix it through the engine bay hole as you can see tight fit (in other post with photos) so Wouldn't mind some ideas on how I can lift the top tub off as i don't have any lifting gear so something homemade or just ideas

Sorry about the angle uploaded off an iPhone

[Theman10k]

Heres a few more photos and if your wondering what's in the back I got two spare gearboxes and engines

Will try and get a video or two up soon as for you guys

[Rock Doctor]

Cool looking machine, never seen anything like it around here.

RD

[Mike]

Congratulations on finding your Poncin. I'm a sucker for blue and think it looks great on there. For the body removal, I think I would just grab a couple of friends or neighbors when you're ready to lift it.

[riotwarrior]

damn fine machine, gotta say that's pretty darn nice

[Theman10k]

Thanks guys I like the blue to but rather red as it's my fav colour
Any good ways of bring back the blue colour on the fibreglass?

I've thought about that Mike but I need like 4/5 guys but a lot of my mates are on holiday so that's one of the problems I'm having as I agree with you that would sort it Mike

[ARGOJIM]

Try a good wax or see if a local bodyman can compound polish it out.

[Dozerlarry]

That is a cool looking machine, rather like the blue myself.

[Theman10k]

Thanks guys glad you like her

[riotwarrior]

Thanks guys I like the blue to but rather red as it's my fav colour
Any good ways of bring back the blue colour on the fibreglass?

I've thought about that Mike but I need like 4/5 guys but a lot of my mates are on holiday so that's one of the problems I'm having as I agree with you that would sort it Mike

1000 grit wet sandpaper, then a good polish with Meguiers #3 and then #1 should make that shine like new...or could try just compound it only....with 1 and 3

Just a tip from a glasser for many years

[George]

Very cool looking machine!

[rodp]

Hi Tom, you can get fibreglass rubbing compound from boat shops mate, and I've got a mop if you need one. While at the boat shop check out what rubbing strip they have, or let me know the sizes and I'll check prices with our suppliers of all things truck body.

Rod

[rodp]

Cool looking machine, never seen anything like it around here.

RD

It's a French machine, made by Mr Poncin Esq and imported over here by All Terrain vehicles some time ago. They didn't really take off here for some reason, probably because they're French

Seriously though, not even Argo sell that many over here. Our law virtually prohibits the use of them except on private land.

[john swenson]

theman, maybe if you can find a couple of close trees and lash a stout board or pipe across, then use a comealong or a good pulley and rope and pull it off with a lawn tractor, pickup, car, etc. if you don't have a comealong or pulley , you can hang a good rope from a sturdy limb and use a long heavy board thru the rope like a fulcrum. the long end off the board should be enough leverage and add weight if needed. hope it helps. johnboy va.

[Theman10k]

Thanks John that's a good idea cheers for that
Yeah sorry about that Rod I send you an email soon as I've got a photo with diff types of rubber edges and one that match the one my friend has on his
I've been doing the engine all day trying to just the fan off to replace the Alternator belt managed to get it off just need to fit a new belt and put everything back together and hopefully all will be 100%