1956 Model 99

Hi all - new thread here for new project. I bought this Wideline Dommie approximately 15 years ago when money and enthusiasm were more abundant. I have decided to chip away at it . I am largely retired now with a limited income - while money and enthusiasm are not what they used to be,
time is more available. I drove 9 hours to get it and only then did I discover, among other things , several broken fins on the cylinders. I bought it regardless as it had a clear title and I had come a long way .
My interest has returned a bit thanks to a tip from Access Norton member
t ingermanson who alerted me to a set of barrels on eBay UK . Cylinders for dynamo Dominators are rare and so I placed bid and won . They are en route to me now so I’ve begun to explore what I have and what I may need . I haven’t really looked it over for several years but I am at least doing that
much . My plan is to get a loosely assembled rolling chassis in epoxy primer first then explore the engine / gearbox internals .

This is likely to be a slow and spotty effort as money becomes available but it’s a start.


Thanks for looking in .
RT

Perfect winter project! Keep us posted.

Looks like the mudguards are correct so it has good bones enjoy!

if damaged barrel has life in it , get it repaired.

mean gene said:

Perfect winter project! Keep us posted.

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Thanks Gene - but you flatter me . More like several winter’s
project !

I'll call and "motivate" you every so often LOL

First success on a difficult operation - successfully removed swingarm pivot stud . Took a 10 ton arbor press with pneumatic impact function but it drifted it right out . Now on to removal of the bushes themselves - a real fun picnic so I am told …

It looks as though you have not really started to build the bike. Once you really begin to assemble it, the job becomes much easier. Every step you take usually leads to the next one. The sense of achievement is important. If you have the engine plates, the job is usually just nuts and bolts.

Looks like you have the correct headlight shell. Those are hard to find being a 2 year only item.

N0rt0nelectr@ said:

Looks like you have the correct headlight shell. Those are hard to find being a 2 year only item.

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Yes - a while back I sent you some info regarding it when you were looking for one . Are you going to put some pics up of your project in your blog ? Anxious to see it .

I guess I should. I will take some later today.

I'm excited for this thread, have one of these on the back burner myself.

Also excited for another build to follow along to. congrats @Richard Tool

Thx for posting this thread. I really like the shape of that year gas tank. looks just right to my eyes. Again, thx for taking the time to start this thread, will be looking forward to your progress. Cj

Richard Tool said:

Hi all - new thread here for new project. I bought this Wideline Dommie approximately 15 years ago when money and enthusiasm were more abundant. I have decided to chip away at it . I am largely retired now with a limited income - while money and enthusiasm are not what they used to be,
time is more available. I drove 9 hours to get it and only then did I discover, among other things , several broken fins on the cylinders. I bought it regardless as it had a clear title and I had come a long way .
My interest has returned a bit thanks to a tip from Access Norton member
t ingermanson who alerted me to a set of barrels on eBay UK . Cylinders for dynamo Dominators are rare and so I placed bid and won . They are en route to me now so I’ve begun to explore what I have and what I may need . I haven’t really looked it over for several years but I am at least doing that
much . My plan is to get a loosely assembled rolling chassis in epoxy primer first then explore the engine / gearbox internals .

This is likely to be a slow and spotty effort as money becomes available but it’s a start.
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Thanks for looking in .
RT

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Nice project Rich, good luck with it. If you ever need a second set of hands give me a shout. I can sit there and point at stuff as good as the next guy.

Deets55 said:

Nice project Rich, good luck with it. If you ever need a second set of hands give me a shout. I can sit there and point at stuff as good as the next guy.

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Thanks Pete - I think we need to meet up for another ride before winter sets in.