First, A silly question is only the one that you don't ask when you don't know the answer! Never be embarrassed to ask a question on this forum, as you have access to a ton of very nice experienced people who are more than willing to answer your questions if they can. As far as the battery box, my 72 and my 79 both are open in the bottom. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif PJ /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/patriot.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/england.gif