Nate,
I cut two slots in the top forward lip of the auxiliary battery
compartment... one for each of the top posts.
And then two slots in the lid to assure the side posts don't touch the
lid... then taped over the tow gaps in the lid with black duct type tape.
Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nate Richmond" <Hailcall12@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 4:31 PM
Subject: Optima battery fit?

> I recently purchased the Optima D750 (yellow top) after reading that it
would
> fit (with the side post on top and the top post forward) in the driver's
side
> battery compartment. How does this battery go in? I have removed the front
> seat and swivel mechanism and still can't get it past the opening. It
looks
> like it would fit if I could get it past the top of the underseat
> compartment. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Nate Richmond
> '83 Westy "Merriweather"
>