Instructables: exploring - workshop - dodge http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 11:02:36 PDT BLOX v1.01 Installation of an aftermarket stereo in a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan http://www.instructables.com/id/Installation-of-an-aftermarket-stereo-in-a-2001-Do/
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Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:57:50 PST
How to disassemble and clean a starter motor for a Toyota 22R engine http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-disassemble-and-clean-a-starter-motor-for-a/
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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:53:21 PST
03 04 Dodge Ram 1500 Dakota Front Axle Stubs Fix http://www.instructables.com/id/03-04-Dodge-Ram-1500-Dakota-Front-Axle-Stubs-Fix/
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Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:18:56 PST
How to Fix or Repair a Leaky Sunroof (Quick Tip Video) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fix-or-Repair-a-Leaky-Sunroof-Quick-Tip-Vi/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/1LAA/GUDUND1J/F2G1LAAGUDUND1J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/1LAA/GUDUND1J/F2G1LAAGUDUND1J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/1LAA/GUDUND1J/F2G1LAAGUDUND1J.SMALL.jpg RichsMethods Does your car have a sunroof? Have you noticed water collecting inside your vehicle recently? Perhaps this video can help! This is a Quick Tip Video showing the location of your sunroof drains, and how to clean them out. There may be 2 or 4 drains,depending on your make / model, located at the corn...
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Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:59:57 PDT
#2: How to Apply Touch Up Paint (to Almost Like New!) http://www.instructables.com/id/2-How-to-Apply-Touch-Up-Paint-to-Almost-Like-Ne/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/88AU/GUDUND0P/FD788AUGUDUND0P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/88AU/GUDUND0P/FD788AUGUDUND0P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/88AU/GUDUND0P/FD788AUGUDUND0P.SMALL.jpg RichsMethods This video includes tips and how to methods on getting rid of unsightly scratches in your automobile, but without the expensive auto-body bill. This is a follow up video to my original video, "How to Apply Touch up Paint". Thanks to viewer feedback and comments, I was able to make my car look almos...
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Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:49:25 PDT
How to install "Automotive Hood Pins" to a factory steel hood http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-install-Automotive-Hood-Pins-to-a-factory/
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Thu, 6 Oct 2011 03:20:51 PDT
How to make your hood switch turn on your underhood lights (Dodge Charger) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-hood-switch-turn-on-your-underhoo/
How to make your hood switch turn on your underhood lights (Dodge Charger) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/WAJ2/GE7LF5O5/FDNWAJ2GE7LF5O5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/WAJ2/GE7LF5O5/FDNWAJ2GE7LF5O5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/WAJ2/GE7LF5O5/FDNWAJ2GE7LF5O5.SMALL.jpg imaseahawksfan In this instructable I will be showing you how your hood switch can trigger your underhood lights. I will be installing LED's for my new KillerGlass. This mod is being done on a 2009 Dodge Charger R/T but should work for Challengers, Maggies and 300's, possibly other Mopars as well. *note* By d...
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Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:28:15 PDT
Installing a JVC radio Dodge Ram http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-a-JVC-radio-Dodge-Ram-Part-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/VEM7/HANAQAP8/F6BVEM7HANAQAP8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/VEM7/HANAQAP8/F6BVEM7HANAQAP8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/VEM7/HANAQAP8/F6BVEM7HANAQAP8.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios Yes you can buy an instillation kit from the manufacturer, but what if you don't want to?  This is how I put it in my truck without modifying the dash or factory wiring.  It does take some tools and know-how.  Even if you buy the kit there is some valuable information about dash removal that might j...
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Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:20:44 PDT
LED Dome Lights for your Dakota/Ram http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Dome-Lights-for-your-DakotaRam/
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Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:53:18 PDT
010 - Electric Car Conversion: Dodge Neon - Stick shift upgrade and more http://www.instructables.com/id/010-Electric-Car-Conversion-Dodge-Neon-Stick-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/8T1Q/G2WM0Y2R/F9U8T1QG2WM0Y2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/8T1Q/G2WM0Y2R/F9U8T1QG2WM0Y2R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/8T1Q/G2WM0Y2R/F9U8T1QG2WM0Y2R.SMALL.jpg bennelson Tom gives an update of recent improvements in the project, including using a forklift stick-shift knob to control the AC Drive. 
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Mon, 7 Dec 2009 08:15:12 PST
008 Part 2- Electric Car Conversion: Dodge Neon Batteries and Chargers http://www.instructables.com/id/008-Part-2-Electric-Car-Conversion-Dodge-Neon-Ba/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/8T1Q/G2WM0Y2R/F9U8T1QG2WM0Y2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/8T1Q/G2WM0Y2R/F9U8T1QG2WM0Y2R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/8T1Q/G2WM0Y2R/F9U8T1QG2WM0Y2R.SMALL.jpg bennelson  In Part 2, Tom continues showing us about the batteries and chargers in his electric car conversion.
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Mon, 7 Dec 2009 08:06:12 PST
008 Part 1- Electric Car Conversion: Dodge Neon Batteries and Chargers http://www.instructables.com/id/008-Part-1-Electric-Car-Conversion-Dodge-Neon-Ba/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/8T1Q/G2WM0Y2R/F9U8T1QG2WM0Y2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/8T1Q/G2WM0Y2R/F9U8T1QG2WM0Y2R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/8T1Q/G2WM0Y2R/F9U8T1QG2WM0Y2R.SMALL.jpg bennelson In part one of this video, Tom shows us how to install the batteries and chargers in his Electric Dodge Neon conversion project. 
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Mon, 7 Dec 2009 08:04:07 PST
007 Electric Car Conversion: Dodge Neon - Battery Trays http://www.instructables.com/id/007-Electric-Car-Conversion-Dodge-Neon-Battery-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/8T1Q/G2WM0Y2R/F9U8T1QG2WM0Y2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/8T1Q/G2WM0Y2R/F9U8T1QG2WM0Y2R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/8T1Q/G2WM0Y2R/F9U8T1QG2WM0Y2R.SMALL.jpg bennelson  Tom shows us how to build the battery boxes that will hold the energy supply for his electric car.
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Mon, 7 Dec 2009 08:01:27 PST
006 Electric Car Conversion: Dodge Neon http://www.instructables.com/id/006-Electric-Car-Conversion-Dodge-Neon/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/8T1Q/G2WM0Y2R/F9U8T1QG2WM0Y2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/8T1Q/G2WM0Y2R/F9U8T1QG2WM0Y2R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/8T1Q/G2WM0Y2R/F9U8T1QG2WM0Y2R.SMALL.jpg bennelson  In this video, the Engine and rest of the internal combustion system get removed from the Dodge Neon to prepare it for electric conversion.
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Mon, 7 Dec 2009 07:58:40 PST
011 Electric Dodge Neon - Freeway Test Drive http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Dodge-Neon-Freeway-Test-Drive/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/8T1Q/G2WM0Y2R/F9U8T1QG2WM0Y2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/8T1Q/G2WM0Y2R/F9U8T1QG2WM0Y2R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/8T1Q/G2WM0Y2R/F9U8T1QG2WM0Y2R.SMALL.jpg bennelson Tom and Ben take Tom's battery-electric Dodge Neon conversion out for a spin on the freeway.Conversation includes heat in an EV, energy used, and how NOT to get a speeding ticket.... 
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Mon, 7 Dec 2009 07:47:24 PST
Electric Car Conversion 101 video 005 http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Car-Conversion-101-video-005/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/NRJZ/FNFPVGYG/FCFNRJZFNFPVGYG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/NRJZ/FNFPVGYG/FCFNRJZFNFPVGYG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/NRJZ/FNFPVGYG/FCFNRJZFNFPVGYG.SMALL.jpg bennelson See how to convert a Dodge Neon to a 300V AC Electric Car - step by step - through this video series!In part 5, we lay out the bolt holes to mount the motor to the adapter plateSee this and other videos at:http://greencarvideos.blogspot.com
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Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:08:01 PST
Electric Car Conversion 101 video 004 http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Car-Conversion-101-video-004/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/0H7T/FNFPVGY3/FKI0H7TFNFPVGY3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/0H7T/FNFPVGY3/FKI0H7TFNFPVGY3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/0H7T/FNFPVGY3/FKI0H7TFNFPVGY3.SMALL.jpg bennelson See how to convert a Dodge Neon to a 300V AC Electric car, one step at a time, through this video series. Video 4 Features cutting the hole for the coupler, destruction of tools, and shows why it's important to wear safety glasses!
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Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:59:32 PST
Electric Car Conversion 101 video 003 http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Car-Conversion-101-video-003/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/D89X/FNFPUMDW/FR9D89XFNFPUMDW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/D89X/FNFPUMDW/FR9D89XFNFPUMDW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/D89X/FNFPUMDW/FR9D89XFNFPUMDW.SMALL.jpg bennelson See how to convert a Dodge Neon to a 300v Electric car with a huge AC motor.Part 3 continues with adapter plate and coupler design.If you enjoy these videos, please give them a good star rating.This and other videos are also available through:http://greencarvideos.blogspot.com/]http://greencarvideos...
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Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:48:36 PST
Electric Car Conversion 101 video 002 http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Car-Conversion-101-video-002/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/FDD2/FNFPUMD7/FIKFDD2FNFPUMD7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/FDD2/FNFPUMD7/FIKFDD2FNFPUMD7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/FDD2/FNFPUMD7/FIKFDD2FNFPUMD7.SMALL.jpg bennelson See how to convert a Dodge Neon to a 300v AC electric car through this video series. Part 2 continues design and construction of the adapter plate.
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Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:40:56 PST
Electric Car Conversion 101 video 001 http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Car-Conversion-101-video-001/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/GJMC/FNFPUMCQ/FQ5GJMCFNFPUMCQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/GJMC/FNFPUMCQ/FQ5GJMCFNFPUMCQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/GJMC/FNFPUMCQ/FQ5GJMCFNFPUMCQ.SMALL.jpg bennelson The first video in a new series showing how to convert a Dodge Neon to a 300V AC electric car. This video jumps right into the hard stuff first - building the adapter plate to connect the motor and transmission.
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Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:30:50 PST
Changing Sway Bar Bushings http://www.instructables.com/id/Changing-Sway-Bar-Bushings/
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