Disassembly of the Velo Solex 3800 frame

Step-by-step guide on how to take apart the Velo Solex 3800 frame.
This is the first video in a series of videos, showing my complete restoration of my Velo Solex 3800 from 1966.
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[@mr12ner]

Sehr gute Hilfe, danke dafür 😊

[@pappysoph]

I just purchased a 3800 that will need a complete rebuild and I was happy to find your videos on TH-cam. Very well done and I appreciate you mentioning the size of the sockets. Your finished bike looks amazing.

[@classicrestoration49]

Thanks Philip. I have now finished the bike and are trying to finish the final video on the assembly of the frame… if you subscribe you will get notified when it is uploaded…

[@pappysoph]

@@classicrestoration49 Subscribed yesterday, thanks. Looking forward to disassembly soon. Thanks, again. I have your playlist bookmarked.

[@ibinh]

I love this, thanks for sharing.

[@classicrestoration49]

You are so welcome!

[@tonyconnors1342]

Hello i have a solex 3800 which i hope to completely restore so your videos will be very helpful i need all the help i can get thank you for doing this i really like these bikes.

[@brianchislett2699]

Brilliant video thanks. My 3800 is ok but I fell like looking for another, in poor condition so I can take it apart.

[@Betinasorangeboxcom]

Thank you for sharing this

[@nickbryant7777]

hiya ... thanks for the videos, great help. I have just 'tided up' my new 3800 to allow me to run it this summer. Over winter I am considering a full restoration... couple of questions if I can. Powder coat or Paint ? Does the cleaning process deal with minor rust pitting ? Finally how dis you (or didnt you !) deal with the bolts and nuts. Did you buy all new and paint them or clean up existing the paint (assuming you didnt get the bolts and nuts cleaned and powdercoated
Thanks in advance ... even simple yes and no answers will really help 🙂

[@classicrestoration49]

Hi, i had mine sand blasted and then powder coat by a local company after it was taken a part and cleaned for dirt/oil.
For bolts and nuts i cleaned them and then used electrolyses to remove rust. When i replaced bolts i replaced with stainless steel when possible

[@nickbryant7777]

@@classicrestoration49 thanks for taking the time respond... Very much appreciated

[@vanthienle3983]

Please show me how to buy Verol Solex 3800 in internet from America or Euro. Thanks very much.

[@classicrestoration49]

Try ebay