I saw that but there is a panel that runs to the sidewall that makes it more difficult than coming at it from the passenger side. I replaced the lead acid with an AGM with higher cranking amps and so far so good. I took the wooden piecd mounted it to a thin piece of alum that was an inch or so wider and dropped it in place. and taped the alum piece in with alum tape. Hopefully all is well. I think I will eventually go back and put more insulation on the bottom side (facing the engine).
I have an appointment with the body shop I used for years and want to see if he thinks if a side panel is doable while maintaining the structural strength in all axis.
Looking at the R Side engine compartment it also looks like filling the oil and pulling the dip stick could be made much easier from that same area.
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