The Resurrection of Foam Car - 63 T6B

[Phil Planck]

Had some rattle can paint mixed up years ago to match tank paint. Was not able to rattle it up enough to get fully mixed so will need a 2nd coat after I take it to paint store and put on a shaker machine:


PO put a non 356 Porsche script on glove box door. Welded up 2 holes and stripped most of paint. Beach chair gives some back support.

[Scott B]

Great work Phil. Those seats look real sturdy for the passenger. Just go slow around the corners.

[Phil Planck]

I have been out of commision since last post with apparent severe rheumatoid arthritis in both hands and wrists. So no work on Foam Car at all. My son came up last weekend and temporarily installed gas tank. Glad we did as learned clearances are pretty tight. The filler neck is touching the air control box and not well centered in top fender hole. Will try to move air control rearward when tank removed gor final paint and insulation. Was able to get vent tube painted with Eastwoods fake silver cad and rough installed. Will finally see a rheumatoid doc in 2 weeks to hopefully restore use of hands.

[JTR70]

Its taking shape very nicely under there Phil.

[roy mawbey]

Sorry to hear about the hands and wrists Phil, do hope the doctor can help on that for you. Frustrating not to be able to finish that fitment it will look good when finished.
Roy

[Scott B]

Geez this must be tough. So sorry to hear. Fingers crossed it can all be resolved and you can move ahead with the project.

[Phil Planck]

Thanks gents. Finally seeing a specialist next week.

[JTR70]

Very sorry to hear that Phil, I have several people in my life dealing with that exact thing. I hope you can find some relief. Have you tried taking a turmeric supplement? Its a good anti-inflammatory and can help take the edge off.

[Phil Planck]

Thanks Justin
Yes, started tumeric about 3 weeks ago. Does help some but not improving strength.

[Phil Planck]

Finally saw rheumatoid doc a few weeks ago and hands starting to get better. Pulled gas tank to paint top half and reinstalled with plates and rubber gasket installed. Attached video shows starting up in foam car for first time in 21 years.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/7Sr2XHNefyXvPCWc8

[JTR70]

Phil, congratulations on finally getting her woken up after all these years of slumber. A few test runs up the street seem right around the corner. Glad to hear that you've found some relief.

Justin

[Phil Planck]

Drove down our dirt road this week. First time moving under own power in 21 years. Cant attach video for some reason. I think same format as engine start video.

With hands at about 60% I am now able to do medium duty work. Adjusted clutch free play and stop. Began removing more dash paint and fitted plug to fill in hole that a PO punched in for a switch. Here is plug awaiting welding. Note jury rigged ignition switch hanging under dash.

[JTR70]

So glad to hear that you finally got back behind the wheel after 21 years. Congratulations!

[roy mawbey]

Well done Phil, I bet you were smiling when the car started up it sounded fine! Its along time 21 years and to sit in the sit and feel it move great!! Pleased you hands are better than before !

Roy

[Phil Planck]

I am using a 6v Optima so bought the cloaking device to help locate and hold down without drilling extra holes. The combo ground bracket/lateral stop has to be extended as the fake bsttery is longer than original
I had some left over steel plate from my welding class years ago that was the same thickness. First I drilled and tapped s hole for the m8x1.2 bolt:



Next I cut it to size and welded it to the beacket:

[Phil Planck]

Ground and filed weld smooth and test fit bolt:


Installed with ground strap:

[JTR70]

Nice and clean modification Phil.

[Phil Planck]

As I am a ways off from driving Foam Car on public roads and will be doing a lot of wiring work I installed a cutoff switch on the ground. Installed battery hold down strap. Also cleaned up original plastic trunk liner and installed. Unfortunately the drivers side doesnt fit flush due to my brake fluid reservoiur. I checked this when installing reservoiur but gas tank was not installed. It seemed to clear okay but with tank in it doesnt. Not a big issue. Started engine and adjusted clutch pedal stop. Went for about a 2 mile drive around the subdivision(private roads) without lights or license plate to warm up oil and bed in brake shoes. All went well. Oil now about finished dripping from drain pan.

[JTR70]

Sounds like you're well on the way of working out the kinks. Like the battery throw switch.

[Phil Planck]

Got the new rubber and trim moldings on back window

[JTR70]

You installed your headliner already Phil?

[Phil Planck]

Old headliner still installed. Only part still not removed.