'Lockdown Purchase' | Vespa Restoration - Episode One

[@grantsutherland7943]

I am 100% interested in watching your style during this particular restoration 🛵

[@davidgallagher4942]

I've got a 1979 Vespa awaiting restoration....only been waiting about 20 years to do it, so maybe I'll let you make all the mistakes etc, and copy you up!! Love the work Dominic! Best of luck son!!

[@thomaspollock4274]

Brilliant jig for reference points. I wondered why you were brushing on paint but thought it might be rust treatment POR15 is great stuff, as long as you don't mind paint on your hands for weeks after. Hope you get registration sorted.

[@waynegorlick-asmus3010]

Late to the table, but glad to have a seat anyway. Rebuilding a clutch on 1963 Vespa VBB-2T. Going to have to break it down again, it is a grabber. Enjoy these as much as your work on The Repair shop.

[@iansutherlandcraig]

Fantastic. Just about to take a GS 160 apart to paint it the proper grey white it should be. Look forward to watching your restoration. Also… nice 356.

[@R.Craig.Collins]

I am seriously viewing your videos in the wrong order... I teach computers at a college in the US and when I need a break from grading I invest a few minutes to watch one of your uploads. I discovered the Repair shop a year ago during lockdown, and the KZbin algorithms brought me to your site. Keep up the great work, and thanks for the enlightening distractions

[@DominicChineas]

They are all a journey so try watch them in the right order! Haha Either way, I’m glad your enjoying them, thank you

[@KelvynTaylor]

Thank goodness, a real restorer to follow at last! :-)

[@DominicChineas]

I try my best! Glad you found us

[@robertrowles4948]

Fascinating! I owned a 1956 Vespa in 1958, and was quite attached to it until it got stolen! I’d quite like another even now I’m 83.

[@2NatoStandard]

That's great Robert. Ive owned a few including a 59 Douglas but would be too afraid on 8 inch wheels in town at rush hour nowadays.

[@andyp32]

Awesome Dom. Can’t wait to see you get stick into the 356. 👍🏻

[@sierradelta07]

I might be the world's least hands on practical guy but I really love watching multi skilled hands on people just doing their thing. Love you on The Repair Shop and I subscribed to this channel as soon as I found out about it (Which was only 2 days ago). Looking forward to seeing all your builds and transformations.

[@stevenlarsen1691]

Love your work and your videos. I can't believe you will ever sell it. It looks like a keeper. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@musicmakelightning]

Love the channel, Dom. Since Repair Shop was taken off the air in the US, I can at least visit with you on your channel regularly. Great work. Inspiring!

[@johngoodall7097]

Good one Dom and it’s you that gets oily fingers so I don,t have to !!! Looking forward to watching your antics in the future! You have loads of talent on the Repair shop it’s also nice to know you made that distinctive sign for, you have skills boy👍👍👍🏍🏍🏍

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks so much, appreciate it!

[@chrismachin2278]

Excellent, Dom. I love your work on The Repair Shop and I’m going to find this channel fascinating too. Well done and thanks.

[@anthonydonnelly8419]

Enjoyable video Dom. Nice to see a Landy and old BSA (?) in the background too as a ex JLR employee and a biker! I have only ridden the modern Vespa 300s with the four stroke engines, so it was good to see another classic scooter been saved. The 1970's models get overlooked I suppose when compared to the iconic 60's stuff with all the mod associations. I don't 'do' Instagram' so great to see you starting a KZbin channel. I really enjoy seeing your work on the Repair Shop too obviously and really appreciate how you try to conserve as well as restore an item

[@projectdave7132]

Binging loads of your vids and they are Proper Job!! really cool projects and insights. Thank you!

[@DominicChineas]

Brilliant! So glad your enjoying the channel

[@robbateman7987]

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Have now watched the lot and come back to here to say thank you for this quality series. Every minute a gem. A good showcase of your skills and presentation. Also the best behind the scenes of "The Repair Shop". Keep these coming Dom when you have time. A big thank you to Dan for all he has done in this too. Regards Rob

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks so much Rob, glad to hear your enjoying it

[@tassthanetareascooterservi9174]

Hi Dom nice to see your getting the Vespa back together .. looks good ..cheers for buying the parts from us @ TASS

[@donaldridley7826]

Welcome to KZbin. Looking forward to seeing your repairs.

[@hotoilhands]

Very nice, looking forward to more. Might I share a tip? I keep a spray bottle in my garage with water and dish soap in it. In addition to warming rubber bits spray a bit of soapy water on to act as lubricant. Works great and evaporates so doesn't leave any nasty residue or adversely affect the rubber.

[@johnbellamy6449]

I recognised you straight away from the repair shop programme. will watch your channel from now on.

[@martinhurley3446]

Repair shop is great, will watch your videos with interest

[@dbharrold]

I only found your channel yesterday after admiring your work on The Repair Shop. Awesome channel I am learning loads and binge watching.

[@snooziesuzi]

This is the best news ever your own KZbin account so we can keep up to date with your projects. Can’t wait for all your updates. Good to see Wendy is helping you too. 🐶🐾

[@DominicChineas]

Oh she is such a big help!! Thank you

[@snooziesuzi]

@@DominicChineas 🤣🐶🐾

[@vickivota4882]

So great to see your channel..We love the repair shop and can’t wait to see your work 🇺🇸😊🇺🇸😊

[@jamestopp6630]

Just found your tube this morning. Admired your work on the Repair Shop and now looking forward to seeing progress on the scooter build and all that follows. Noted the carpet felt on the bench great idea to protect the parts..

[@kjones95472]

I'm so glad you're taking us along with you! This will be fun!

[@DominicChineas]

It will be good fun! I am enjoying it so far!

[@CurtisTarwater]

Hey Dom! Fantastic that I found you and really cool that you're doing an old Vespa. I'm also doing an old Honda MT250 so bike rebuilds are great to watch and learn. Another watcher from The Repair Shop👍 When you were putting on the rubber boots - if you're stuck without a heat gun you can also boil a kettle and then pour the hot water over the rubber, let sit for a minute and it will soften them right up. 🙂

[@stewartt.2384]

Hello from Newcastle, found your site by accident and I think I'm going to love it, having watched every 'Repair Shop' at least twice, I'm looking forward to this new site and have subscribed already so hope it all goes well for you, and a bonus for me is the Vespa (I used to ride a 150 back in the day) thanks for inviting us along, best wishes Stu.

[@MakeItMetal]

Watched you on the repair shop (my 1st episode ever) then suddenly you are recommended on youtube! Great Channel :)

[@v666edd]

Just found your channel, love it 👍👍👍 cracking workshop, nice landy too 👍👍👍👍

[@Colin_Ames]

A friend just pointed me to your channel. I can see that I’m going to enjoy catching up with all the videos.

[@stephenshivers5150]

This is fantastic. Glad to get a chance to see more depth on your projects rather than just instagram stories. Pumped to see the Vespa, and the 356.

[@DominicChineas]

Brilliant! I will try to include as much information as possible, thank you

[@kevinell6605]

Nice, something else worth watching on youtube. Looking forward to the others on this rustoration. Top stuff.

[@mickfletcher1289]

Good luck with the channel Dominic. You're one of our favourites from The Repair Shop.

[@bobt3374]

Well done Dom i had a Lamberti in the 60s had good fun with that.

[@DominicChineas]

I bet! It wouldn’t have even been rusty in the 60s haha

[@terrynorton3182]

Repair Shop, best programme on TV.

[@daftbil]

Great to see you on here Dom - I’m doing a ‘66 Motovespa Sprint so will follow this with interest - hopefully you can string a video together of how you did the engine? Lots of close-ups of the wiring please!!!!

[@Bootes1]

Hey Dom, Welcome to KZbin. I watched you cleaning off rust by electrolysis then came here. Keep 'em coming. Subscribed

[@briantinkler]

Excellent work Dominic, Finally something I can watch with my better half .Great contend looking forward to future videos. Keep up the great work & stay safe.

[@2NatoStandard]

Only just seen this after spotting your Chanel and am currently working backwards, so apologies for any odd comment (like reading a book backwards I guess) Outstanding work by the way.

[@DeanoDetects]

Hey Dom. 👋🏻😃 Great vid and an excellent choice of vehicle sir!! ❤️ I’ve been riding Vespas (PX & GTS) for quite some time and love em! Great that you’re going to keep as much of the original scoot as you can and it is looking good already. I look forward to the journey and the final result. Take care and stay upright. 🇬🇧 Deano. 🛵💨 😃👍🏻

[@teamhandsome1974]

It’s interesting to hear about your background and how you ended up on The Repair Shop. I’m looking forward to seeing how you get on with your personal projects.

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks, I hope you will follow along with my channel

[@teamhandsome1974]

@@DominicChineas Yes fella. Got as far as the Landie delivery the other day. I always loved those IIa and would have loved a SWB 7 seater with the safari roof when I was in my late teen, or a 109 panelled hardtop to convert into a go anywhere camper! There are some still some Dormobile drawings for a roof and folding seat/bed online (and there seems to be an active dormobile website even! dormobile.co.uk). It would almost be a shame to loose that safari roof though. Any I’m off to watch a few more.

[@andybigbs9466]

Excellent,looking forward very much to the Vespa restoration 👍🛵

[@richardwhatton1249]

Welcome Don, it will be great to follow the various restorations. Kind regards, Richard.

[@stevetowers8282]

Nice one Dom....I’m a lambretta man myself, but had a few Vespas.. been watching with interest on Instagram. Good work love an original paint scooter, any vehicle that can tell it’s life story in its paint is super cool! Can’t wait to see more of the 356... a dream of mine to own one!

[@brianm8633]

Hi Dominic, Found your site from suggestions. Am just binge watching previous episodes starting with the Vespa restoration ones first then the Vespa barn find next. Great work and keep them coming.

[@Lsss9067]

Just on your intro alone you got my subscription 😀

[@DominicChineas]

Brilliant thank you!

[@tylerbennetts8079]

Great to see you here as well as the repair shop working on my favourite machines, motorbikes. Wish you much success and thanks for sharing.

[@tony.b4368]

Love it! Love your work in the repair shop and am excited to see what you do and follow you on KZbin...thank you👍👏🏻👌

[@geronimoletsplays]

Great to see you on KZbin and really enjoyed seeing your workshop and working on the Vesper. It be shared to our group The Repair Shop - Friendly Fans, hopefully encouraging even more people to follow you here. Keep them coming and keep up the good work. Ian Edwards

[@smsnazza]

Quality Dom, looking forward to seeing your Vespa up and running, but I'm slightly biased. Best of luck

[@DominicChineas]

I cant wait! wont be long now

[@geoffheath4662]

Well done...wish I had that workshop.

[@lightwarriortarot8648]

Welcome to KZbin! Great to hear you've set up a channel and so looking forward to seeing all your work on here. The Vespa is one of my absolute favourite projects of yours Dom. All the best with the new channel!

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you for the support

[@markhowlett8070]

Outstanding sir. The workshop is every boys dream. I would have loved to see a full restoration on the bike or the Land Rover.

[@souljahshocky]

Great work Dom love your work on The repair shop the joy and hope it gives to people is sadly lacking in alot of television

[@davidneesam2626]

Lots of toys in the workshop. Looking forward to your videos.

[@grahamwarren6578]

Always enjoy your work and enthusiasm on the Repair shop. Loving the new channel.

[@DominicChineas]

Glad you enjoy it! thank you

[@beleraphon07]

Great vid Dom. Welcome to KZbin. Always love watching you work.

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you! there will be plenty of it on here!

[@johncartwright8154]

Never bothered much with Instagram, will have to change that to see the earlier stages unless they are 'retro-fitted' on this channel! Interesting to watch and have a nose around this skillful craftsman's domain.

[@jonathanb3458]

Thoroughly enjoyed that Dom and I don't even like motorbikes! Looking forward to seeing something on that Porsche...

[@laikatravels]

Just found your channel, love what you do, good luck 👍

[@welshrambler1893]

Good luck Dom with the new project. Have already learned a couple of good tips! Looking forward to the next one. Regards Keith

[@DominicChineas]

it wont be long! Thanks

[@dalehughes2425]

Great video, love your work. I have a 1960 Vespa Bristol Douglas 152L2 in very similar original condition

[@janeginever7480]

I used to love taking things apart at a kid and would live to get stuck into something like this - but I know my limitations. I’m going to enjoy watching your progress.

[@skidmark3077]

My first restoration was a 76 150 super as well, should never have sold her but it is still about according to DVLA. Good luck with the rest of the restoration.

[@DominicChineas]

The amount of times I say that about old cars! I wish i could have kept them all, but everything happens for a reason

[@Hans-fz6cc]

Great workshop, Repair Workshop must pay well.

[@TheTony70503]

Really love your videos really nice to see what you do outside Repair Shop which l really enjoy

[@DominicChineas]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@salvofarnia8046]

Thoroughly enjoyed it, excellent.

[@ClaireStokes1965]

I’m late to join your other subscribers but I’m very happy to be here to watch your projects come to life ... Good luck with your channel 😁

[@martinboagey2422]

Well done Dom on your brilliant new channel good luck

[@davidbates247]

Excellent you do some great work good luck with your channel 👍

[@salvofarnia8046]

Just found this channel on youtube, happy days.

[@damionfield9841]

Hi Dom that work of art you did for finding the stand holes great idea but would of been alot easier by just using abit of cardboard and traced the old one.

[@DominicChineas]

I built it like that to use as a frame brace to hold the frame square and inline as I had to cut the floor and a lot of the tunnel out.

[@damionfield9841]

@@DominicChineas fair play mate totally understand 👍

[@davekennedy9060]

So glad that you decided to keep the patina. Gonna binge watch the rest !!!

[@davidkelsey2864]

I just found the channel and subscribed. Love it!

[@markhall0670]

My favourite workshop dude now doing bikes . hell yes im a subscriber

[@zacbeech7960]

Hi nice work, there should be small s shaped clip that the stand spring located into most often there missing , if you need one let me know as I’ve an orginal one you can have . Normally stand fit would have roll pin knocked through to stop feet spinning

[@davidsaul9050]

Great to see the KZbin channel Dom... kinda makes me think about one 🙄 Dave ReStyleStuff

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you!

[@nickdoughty518]

Just stumbled across your channel and look forward to your projects.. I'm a great fan of Repair Shop. Don't overdo the background music though. Much more interested in what you have to say.

[@duckysan]

Well done Dom! I've always enjoyed your contribution to the Repair Shop, and this channel is a definite to those of us aspirant restorers. Keep it up! (BTW, we have no 'legal' way to watch TRS here in Canada......any suggestions?)

[@adrianriley780]

Just found your channel love your work can't wait to watch more especially the Porsche.

[@kevinsimpson7114]

Great start Dom.

[@timpettingaleguitar]

Lovely work Dom. Hopped over here from Instagram. Hope the new channel’s a great success!

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks so much! thank you for following along!

[@frederik9111]

The center stand return spring should be the other way round. Now the circular springy part will be in the way of the exhaust. Also the spring hook is missing. Without this hook the spring will digg itself into the frame rail.

[@tonyglen13]

look forward to watching, going to be great we both like to watch the repair shop & what you do to somethings I wonder how did you do it

[@DominicChineas]

thanks, just let me know here if theres anything you want to see

[@minicrow1]

Great video, contemplating my first bike restoration Looking at a easy Honda cg125 as plenty of bikes and bits about.. All about the learning, makes a change from my model making career!

[@iainnash6580]

Wonderful Dom - really going to enjoy watching this channel. Could you put a link to the centre punch you used? Love how it self hammers, very clever

[@DominicChineas]

Its an old one I picked up from a bootsale, Ill try find a link to a new one

[@steampunkvampyre]

Oh fabulous, reminds me of my working days. liked subbed and bell rung looking forward to mooooor

[@onesoundJM]

Nice work Don, Have you considered changing the Vespa to run Electric? This would be a real challenge and possibly be more beneficial to the world? It is debatable if it gets you more viewers but it is an interesting Journey. I started in Lockdown converting a Honda Cub which has been very challenging and nearly complete. regards Jonathan

[@oh-hello]

Love your A10 Dom.

[@oldtomsphotos]

Thank you, I am going to enjoy your journey.

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you for watching! I hope you do enjoy it

[@talkingbeers]

Great start Dom

[@stevenprouse7379]

Cracking first video Dom. You make this look so damn easy

[@DominicChineas]

I do enjoy it, thanks so much for watching

[@jeffb.2257]

Fascinating, thank you for sharing your skills.

[@betzen2611]

How can your first youtube video ever be as proffesional as someone who has done it for years? Workt with media before? Great job mate!

[@philipmathias4257]

Keep the vids coming Dom, love your work!

[@DominicChineas]

Theres more to come! thank you

[@seanives2345]

Really would be nice to see you do simple skills videos teaching us simple metalworking skills used in restoration work !

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you for the feedback, I will get thinking about this.

[@brownfulk]

Can't believe you can rebuild that!

[@DominicChineas]

you should have seen it at the start!

[@daz41262010]

how cool that you started a youtube channel i have watched the who serieses of the repair shop and enjoy all your guys repairs would love to know any links of any of the staff if anyone has youtube channels also please post here and i will check this out too thanks dom for posting this :)