No, not really. Even from underneath it'd be tough because of the exhaust.
Whats it doing, anything. Does it have a manual transmission?
It's easy to freshen up with a set of contacts. $25 bucks and maybe an hour of work.
What has he tried?

 

Thanks. Good to know.
He says "no start, no solenoid click"
Manual, yes
He can bump start it.

He got the battery tested and a new battery ground clamp.

I can't get him to push the clutch all the way to the floor or jump start it or look at the fuses (which apparently could not be the problem as there is no starter fuse and the starter relay also controls the ignition which is apparently good)

 

Have him snap some piccies of the starter and respective connectors. If the signal wire (black single connector) isn't hooked up or making good contact, yer starter isn't going to go "click" as the solenoid won't be gitting the 12VDC that needs to energize the starter coil. Another way to see if that wire is getting the "start" signal is to disconnect it from the starter and hook up a test light to it and ground the other part of the test light to the frame. If that test light lights up when the ignition key is turned to the start position, it's most likely going to be the contact point on the connectors. Some brake clean might be able to clean it up. Ideally, one would use a light bulb with enough amperage instead of a test light to simulate the draw from the starter solenoid to make sure the wiring harness is able to send the proper current.

If it doesn't light up, you'll need to trace where the issue is at. It could be the ignition switch or the wiring harness.

 

Have him snap some piccies of the starter and respective connectors. .... starter solenoid to make sure the wiring harness is able to send the proper current.

If it doesn't light up, you'll need to trace where the issue is at. It could be the ignition switch or the wiring harness.

Thanks for the tips. I'll have to wait until I get out there myself. He's a computer engineer genius but a total dummy regarding cars.

I'll try to remember to report back to you here.