Instructables: exploring - cars - mount http://www.instructables.com Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:52:00 PDT BLOX v1.01 Custom Gauge Mount http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Gauge-Mount/
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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:38:19 PDT
Mounting a Nexus 7 into your car using the ORIGINAL BOX http://www.instructables.com/id/Mounting-a-Nexus-7-into-your-car-using-the-ORIGINA/
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Thu, 22 Nov 2012 22:58:40 PST
ipod car mount http://www.instructables.com/id/ipod-car-mount/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/HPXH/H9G17EXZ/FL8HPXHH9G17EXZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/HPXH/H9G17EXZ/FL8HPXHH9G17EXZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/HPXH/H9G17EXZ/FL8HPXHH9G17EXZ.SMALL.jpg eduino77 iPod dock to paste in the car with velcro is made with a piece of hard sponge cut it into the shape of the iPod with a saw and then by sanding with sandpaper
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Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:32:08 PST
Hang Command Brand Hanging Mounts With Sugru In Your Tractor-Trailer http://www.instructables.com/id/Hang-Command-Brand-Hanging-Mounts-With-Sugru-In-Yo/
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Mon, 3 Sep 2012 20:36:07 PDT
Remote Speaker Mount For Scanner - 2004 Jeep Liberty http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-Speaker-Mount-For-Scanner-2004-Jeep-Liber/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/0E0T/H18FL5V4/FWP0E0TH18FL5V4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/0E0T/H18FL5V4/FWP0E0TH18FL5V4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/0E0T/H18FL5V4/FWP0E0TH18FL5V4.SMALL.jpg stangtime I wanted to mount a remote speaker close to my ears for a small portable scanner in my Jeep.  There just aren't a lot of great places for radio gear or speakers in Jeep Libertys.  I also wanted the install to be clean with as few wires visible as possible. Here is a quick and easy  mount that does ...
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Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:58:59 PDT
Ham Radio Mount Ideas for 2004 Jeep Liberty http://www.instructables.com/id/Ham-Radio-Mount-Ideas-for-2004-Jeep-Liberty/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/RQXZ/H0URC05S/F4FRQXZH0URC05S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/RQXZ/H0URC05S/F4FRQXZH0URC05S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/RQXZ/H0URC05S/F4FRQXZH0URC05S.SMALL.jpg stangtime This has been a challenge.  The dash and cabin area for a Jeep Liberty is tight when trying to neatly hang amateur radio or scanner gear.  Short of buying expensive rigs with remote heads I've come up with some ideas here.  The basic idea here was similar to a mount I built for a Mustang.  The Musta...
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Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:15:21 PDT
Rotating Car Mount for iPhone out of Recycled Electronics and Garage Junk http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotating-Car-Mount-for-iPhone-out-of-Recycled-Elec/
Rotating Car Mount for iPhone out of Recycled Electronics and Garage Junk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FMZ/GH0M/H0AR6VXO/FMZGH0MH0AR6VXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMZ/GH0M/H0AR6VXO/FMZGH0MH0AR6VXO.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMZ/GH0M/H0AR6VXO/FMZGH0MH0AR6VXO.SMALL.jpg bigern00 While preparing for a long road trip, I decided to to make a couple of mods to my pickup for system monitoring and convenience.  After adding a USB port in my dash for iPhone charging, i added an OBDII wifi dongle and downloaded an engine monitoring app (Rev2).  Next, I got to work on the mount. I ...
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Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:10:10 PDT
Ham Radio and SIRIUS Mount in 2006 Mustang http://www.instructables.com/id/Ham-Radio-and-SIRIUS-Mount-in-2006-Mustang/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/OT9V/GXGHL3Z5/FGHOT9VGXGHL3Z5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/OT9V/GXGHL3Z5/FGHOT9VGXGHL3Z5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/OT9V/GXGHL3Z5/FGHOT9VGXGHL3Z5.SMALL.jpg stangtime I wanted to mount my 2 meter amateur radio in my 2006 Mustang but there just isn't a lot of space.  After looking all over the 'net there just wasn't a commercially available bracket that I liked.  So I built one.  By using a yardstick from Ace and some vice grips I built a mount that didn't require...
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Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:03:51 PST
Windshield cell phone holder http://www.instructables.com/id/Windshield-cell-phone-holder/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBS/Q9NU/GVVPV8VE/FBSQ9NUGVVPV8VE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBS/Q9NU/GVVPV8VE/FBSQ9NUGVVPV8VE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBS/Q9NU/GVVPV8VE/FBSQ9NUGVVPV8VE.SMALL.jpg paintphone I was recently told that someone was in need of something that can be mounted in the car to hold their cellphone. Somewhere with quick access and optional charging in dock. Was made of gps mount bought from princess auto for $3.99 and a suction soap dish from the dollar store made of clear acrylic....
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Tue, 6 Dec 2011 16:22:34 PST
Car floor mount for XM radio or mp3 http://www.instructables.com/id/Car-floor-mount-for-XM-radio-or-mp3/
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Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:58:05 PST
A Simple Dashboard Cam Setup http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Simple-Dashboard-Cam-Setup/
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Thu, 3 Nov 2011 21:29:30 PDT
Velcro GPS Dash Mount http://www.instructables.com/id/Velcro-GPS-Dash-Mount/
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Mon, 5 Jul 2010 21:24:34 PDT
Car PDA mount from Sugar free Altoids tin (inside Aluminum case) http://www.instructables.com/id/Sugar-free-Altoids-car-mount-for-PDA-in-aluminum-c/
Car PDA mount from Sugar free Altoids tin (inside Aluminum case) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/TO9R/FNNK6509/F7QTO9RFNNK6509.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/TO9R/FNNK6509/F7QTO9RFNNK6509.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/TO9R/FNNK6509/F7QTO9RFNNK6509.SMALL.jpg mivales This is my first Instructable, so bare with me a little, the main idea was to use my Pocket PC in the car, and mount it in its Aluminum case without having to take out of the caseItems needed.1- PDA- (mine -Dell Axim x50V)2- Rhino.Skin Case, or any other with removable belt clip and screw3- Small C...
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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:20:26 PST
Dashboard Disk Mount for GPS and other suction cup devices http://www.instructables.com/id/Dashboard-Disk-Mount-for-GPS-and-other-suction-cup/
Dashboard Disk Mount for GPS and other suction cup devices - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/AQ4V/FAKWQADK/F8XAQ4VFAKWQADK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/AQ4V/FAKWQADK/F8XAQ4VFAKWQADK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/AQ4V/FAKWQADK/F8XAQ4VFAKWQADK.SMALL.jpg infection0 California and Minnesota have this big bummer of a law that states that no one can drive with anything hanging off of their windshield. I finally got tired of looking down near my gearshift for my GPS map, and decided to get a dash mount. Unfortunately, it's $20 wherever I look for a decent beanba...
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Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:24:47 PST
Custom mount for Garmin Nuvi GPS http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-mount-for-Garmin-Nuvi-GPS/
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Fri, 6 Apr 2007 20:59:00 PDT
Dash mount for GPS http://www.instructables.com/id/Dash-mount-for-GPS/
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Sun, 11 Feb 2007 21:52:06 PST
Mobile phone dash mount from scrap http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-phone-dash-mount-from-scrap/
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Sun, 13 Aug 2006 08:58:55 PDT