Battery box is done!
I drew a template with cardboard then cut it out of sheet metal:
Started bending the sheet metal into the battery box:
Only the best of high tech tools to bend this stuff
Box formed and a test fit with the battery:
Now to start building the base. I cut out the center of the box leaving a 1" perimeter for the battery to sit on. I used some 1/2"x1/8" strap to lower the base to give the mounting hardware clearance from the battery then welded the base back on.
All welds on all edges were ground smooth:
Battery tie down strap bent up and another test fit of the battery:
Then a test fit in the engine bay:
Right now I'm waiting on paint to dry. I'll post finished and installed pics tomorrow.