Thread: Bunyip rebuild

I spent a few minutes checking the engine over and drained the fuel that had been sitting for 17 years. Topped up the water and fitted a battery. turning on the key showed a melted ignition wire and a set of incorrectly installed points. So new wire and refit points and hey presto its alive and very smooth at idle. I ran it for about an hour all up and checked out all I could given many bits were missing like clutch and brake master cylinders and most of the bulkhead. Air lockers engaged and all gauges worked.


Now the teardown begins

Now I can see just how rusty this thing is.


I think the bulkhead is beyond repair as it is missing most of its structural areas. The plus was the dash is in good nick and crack free.


Front chassis irons are completely shot and bulkhead outrigger on the drivers side is a write off.

Finally down to a bare chassis and the damage is extensive but not the worst I have had to fix.


I do have another chassis in much better condition but the idea of this project was to do it myself and take my time so I will rebuild it.

Nice I'll be following with interest.

I have to start a similar process with my stage 1

I gave the motor a bath and have decided to strip it and repaint it. It will give me a chance to look everything over and check the clutch water pump and refit welch plugs etc.

Originally Posted by Distortion

Nice I'll be following with interest.

I have to start a similar process with my stage 1

Hope your stage 1 is no where as rusty as the Bunyip is.

I have to ask how did you name her i like the name

Interesting. I could have a bulkhead you might be interested in.

John