With the engine now “out of the way”, I was able to remove the molded-in seat surfaces and install upholstered bucket seat shells that provided a much more comfortable position. Also, it was no longer necessary to have a removable panel between the seats for accessing the front of the engine. Any necessary engine maintenance could now be done from the open engine compartment.
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