A quick update on some remakes – Episode 1
At the Workshop, we naturally keep up to date with the latest remanufactured parts so we can try them out before offering them... or not... in our shop. Indeed, we believe it...
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A little helping hand from the Workshop
At this time of early spring, all lovers of old cars, motorcycles or mopeds are generally fine-tuning their machines to start the first outings, exhibitions, markets... Alas, this year, due to the...
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Production of a 3800 super luxury white
When Yves P. contacted the Workshop, he wanted a white 3800 super luxe. We had a salvage base for this model, but only the chassis. So, Yves looked for a "match number"...
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Motobécane AV 44: restoration... in videos: the finishing touches!
It's been a long time since we last talked about it! In fact, I was waiting for parts to finish it, and especially, I was testing various possibilities to re-chrome the magnetic...
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Reassembling a 3800 engine, Episode 3 and finale!
Following a first video on the care required to dismantle a 3800 engine, Atelier de la Vigne offers a series of 3 videos covering reassembly with the same care and precision. Here...
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Reassembly of a 3800 engine, Episode 2
After a first video on the care required to disassemble a 3800 engine, Atelier de la Vigne offers a series of 3 videos to approach reassembly with the same care and precision....
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2200 and 1700 engines: what's the difference?
L'Atelier has uploaded several videos showing the reassembly of a Solex 2200 engine. This "2200" type engine is common to the Solex 1700, 2200 V1 and V2, as well as the 3300....
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Complete restoration of a 3300
When Ghislain contacted me about restoring his “blue Solex,” I thought I was embarking on the restoration of a blue 3800 or a blue luxury model. But when he told me about...
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Reassembly of a 3800 Engine, Episode 1
After a first video on the care required to dismantle a 3800 engine, Atelier de la Vigne offers you a series of 2 videos to approach reassembly with the same care and...
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