Just Plain Jean

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Category: Electric Conversions

Car conversion stuffs started!

By Jean, May 1, 2009 8:52 pm

Holy cow. I can’t believe I’m finally starting in on this. I feel like I’ve read about it and talked about it for so long, that I’m all read and talked out. Time to do!

Today I went and set up the engine lift at the garage space a friend has so graciously offered up. Continue reading 'Car conversion stuffs started!'»

A Gaping Need: Electric Conversions

By Jean, January 25, 2008 11:06 pm

Here’s a somewhat long-winded explanation of why I am interested in doing electric car conversions. (At some point, this page will contain steps I’ve taken with my conversions!) Enjoy! Continue reading 'A Gaping Need: Electric Conversions'»

Electric Car Conversion Considerations

By Jean, November 24, 2007 10:54 pm

I’ve got a donor car for my electric car conversion :) Continue reading 'Electric Car Conversion Considerations'»

Preparation Project: Lawn mower conversion from gas to battery powered

By Jean, June 1, 2007 12:35 am

The images below show how the mower looked during each step of the conversion. I took lots of pictures to ensure that I could rebuild it. Click on any of them to see them larger. Below are videos of the first mow! Continue reading 'Preparation Project: Lawn mower conversion from gas to battery powered'»