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Old 05-27-2022, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by xb-60 View Post
OK, near end of the week, and thoughts turn to ....the battery mounting

So, already established that I have more than adequate room in the passenger's footwell, enough to be able to hide the battery in there.

I added - with not a little amount of time consumed - a small platform for the battery to sit on. Didn't want it sitting on the floor for a number of practical reasons.

So, this is what I came up with....



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Then, pulling out the 'vice bender', made up an easily removable panel to hide and safeguard the battery.....

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Here's the footrest sitting in place. Four screws to easily release the panel from the angle bracket behind it for access to the battery....

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Cheers!
Glen
I rode in a car that was similarly equipped, and it was very uncomfortable. If a tall passenger cannot stretch his/her legs straight out it will be a disaster on anything more than a very short trip. Just a thought, as it is not possible to tell from the photos. Your work is awesome, Glen!
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