Battery Mount

In between engine removals, I have been fabricating a battery mounting bracket system out of aluminum. I decided to mount the battery low in front of the passenger footwell and fusebox, in the engine bay.  I have copied (and modified) the mounting system used by another builder I am following. I have used 2mm thick aluminum angle, which is riveted on to the chassis rails. The angle gives it the stiffness I need to hold the battery while remaining fairly light. The brackets hold the battery stationary on all sides. All the surfaces are covered with thin neoprene rubber, and the back of the battery case is also covered with thin neoprene rubber. With the battery installed it cannot move, but to ensure it stays put it is anchored with a fabricated aluminum strap which is bolted under the front bracket and above the battery on the firewall. Its nice to actually make something for the car myself!

The finished product looks pretty good. The battery is zero maintenance so I should only ever need to remove the restraint to change the battery.