AP2289 Build log 'stage 2'

[xb-60]

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....






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




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....




Cheers!
Glen

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[1795]

Glen,

Looks great! Nobody would even know that the battery is there. But with that cover in place, how is your passenger going to be able to experience the pleasure of placing both of their feet on the battery terminals as you accelerate ? You're denying them the true "jolt" of your cobra.

Cheers,

Jim

[PDUB]

Originally Posted by xb-60

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....



Attachment 37635


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

Attachment 37636


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....

Attachment 37637


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!

[xb-60]

Thanks Paul.
My footboxes are very deep, and I would probably have needed to include a footrest on the passenger side had I not decided to locate the battery there.
I'm tall, and I can sit there quite easily.

Cheers,
Glen

[PDUB]

Originally Posted by xb-60

Thanks Paul.
My footboxes are very deep, and I would probably have needed to include a footrest on the passenger side had I not decided to locate the battery there.
I'm tall, and I can sit there quite easily.

Cheers,
Glen

Very good, Glen!