Newly painted Solex frame parts
Many of you ask me about the possibility of having newly painted parts individually. This allows you to restore your moped to good condition without completely repainting it, but by replacing a...
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There's more to life than cycling.
We also like to see old cars pass through our shop, and this week, a 1975 Deux Chevaux came to visit the Workshop. Sluggish and sputtering, this 2CV4 was not in its...
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Engine restoration for the Solex brand: a picture is worth a thousand words
Many of you ask me what an engine restoration really brings. Is it worth spending so much? What's the end result? If I do it myself, will it be just as good?...
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5000 Atoll blue
A few hours of work to start assembling this 5000 in its beautiful atoll blue livery. While the aluminum, chrome, stainless steel and other plastic parts are cleaning in their respective ultrasonic...
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Wednesday, March 8
A short but effective day today. I finally received the parts needed to finish the various Solex frames in progress. So, I was able to finish the various 3800 frames. For "quality...
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At the end of this week, Sunday, February 26, 2017
Work is progressing slowly due to delays in ordered parts. Work on the chassis of the black 3800 is now complete. Of course, two brand new wheels will need to be added...
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On Sunday, February 19
Big cleanup at the Workshop this weekend. But there's still a little time left to continue the frame of the black 3800, because I finally got the spar I was missing. Here's...
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3800
Model: 3800 History: This 3800 is among the first manufactured when Motobécane took over the brand. It is still completely consistent with the old 3800s, except for the golden pinstripes that have...
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Restoration details: what kind of restoration are we talking about?
We are often asked how far we go into the detail of restorations. First, let's clarify some terms: we can talk about recommissioning, restoration, or reconstruction for exhibition or for riding. Recommissioning...
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