Sliding rear window part 2

I have posted earlier of an item that is on my wishlist which is a sliding rear window. I have tried to find some pictures about it as installed and I had one kind of in my plain sight. First time I shot this El Camino was back in 10th of the July last year:

And what do you know:

It has that sliding rear window! I didn't remember it until I saw it for sale at FHRA Auction which was held in last weekend at American Car Show 2016.

 

It was sold just bit over 15000 €. Too bad that I didn't have my flash with me so I couldn't any better picture of it than this:

But at least I gotto see it in person and that definately wrapped my head around getting one on my El Camino. Okay, I am running out of time for getting that for this driving season and also I have run out of money too, so it'll have to wait till next winter.

LED-headlights?

I've added a new item for my wish list:

I saw few weeks ago in a social media El Camino with cool looking headlights and someone already asked where did he bought them and what brand those are and answer was:

Vortex 5 1/4" LED-headlights

"Pinnacle Of Excellence
The XMC Headlight was engineered to deliver optimal road coverage. With additional LEDs that fill in the space between the vehicle and the peak of the beam, the XMC Headlight makes riding a safer experience for everyone on the road.

DOT Certified Driving Light
Take your Vision X XMC LED Headlight anywhere without worrying. Every part of the headlight has been approved and certified by the DOT in all states. There’s also E-MARK and ADR models available, just in case you are from another corner of the globe."

Those are made for motorcycle, but it has the same diameter as 1970 El Camino, so those could be installed in one.  I am not sure about how legal those are in Finland, but I have to definitely check that out are those legal.

Sliding rear window.

I've added a new item for my wish list:

After last winter rear window corners rust problems  I had rear window installed with dark film to reduce sunlight to entering the cabin, but at the moment I didn't thought it really through. As we are participating at cruises like Iso LänsiUusimaa Cruise, I shoot as we drive in both directions, forward and backward. And when I shoot backwards I either hang out from the window or shoot straight through rear window so that I can get shots like these:

Now I have tinted rear window and the problem is that shutter times are slower due reduced light coming through that film. Then I remembered that I saw somewhere over the internet a sliding rear window for 1968-1972 El Camino. I did a search and I found this:

Sliding rear window:
1968-1972 chevy el camino gmc sprint sliding rear window four panel with solar glass

"Product Description
* Specially Built for Classic Older Trucks
* Original Four-Panel Design Gives the Widest Possible Opening
* Fully Contoured Powder-Coated Aluminum Frame with Narrow Stiles and Tight-Sealing Weatherstrip.

The CRL Oldie Truck Slider is built to the same quality specifications as our Duo-Vent, the finest four-panel Truck Slider on the market. It's our attention to the details that makes the Oldie Slider so special. The state-of-the-art fully contoured, thin profile, powder-coated aluminum frames have narrow stiles for maximum rear view, and tight-sealing weatherstrips to protect the interior. Tempered safety glass and metal locking latches for cab security are features that make CRL Sliders stand out from any others."

So, with that I don't have a problem with reduced shutter times and no problems with reflections from the window as there is a opening where I can shoot! Plus strategically placing cooler at the front of the bed I can grab a cold beer!

edit: 29.3.2016 Sliding rear window part 2.

Front spoiler.

70-72 Chevelle and El Camino front spoiler.

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This is our 70-72 Chevelle and El Camino standard front spoiler.It is made from 22 gauge steel with a black satin finish.  Comes with all mounting hardware and instructions.

This is a very popular Spoiler. Great muscle car look and helps with cooling."

I have been thinking of building my own and it's not that hard to manufacture by hand. But is saving 130$ + shipping worth it? Well, for me shipping cost are a bit too much, but combined shipping with other products and then it's quite low per product.

Customize your gauge?

Customize your Autometer Gauge

"Custom gauges. That's what it's all about. The world’s finest performance instruments are now available to you in nearly infinite configurations. Limited only by your imagination; your dash can now display the same level of individuality as your ride – all with Auto Meter’s legendary quality and attention to detail."

Well, this thing brings whole customizing El Camino to a completely new level. Now that SS-dash comes to handy what I thought on a Dakota Digital Dash blog post, in a new way.  So does my budget for restoration gets deeper pockets. 

I guess I could add this to wishlist, even though I would never ever go for this product due higher cost. Well, never say never they say, but I still like that "factory" look and I could achieve it by getting that SS-dash and custom set of these from Auto Meter but too expensive to see if it works.

This wishlist thing is starting to get a bit out of hands. This is the third gauge product on my wishlist and price has been going up ever since that.

Factory tachometer?

1970 Non Gauge Tach With 6000 Rpm Red Line

 " This El Camino replacement tachometer has been manufactured to meet or exceed factory specifications and performance. You will find the fit, finish and function will work perfectly for your vehicle. You will also be pleased to know that the El Camino Store has sourced this tachometer among other possible parts as the best choice for your repair or restoration project."

I do have a clock for my gauge cluster but I haven't installed it yet. That spot is empty and I was thinking installing that clock on it. And I have planned on installing tachometer somewhere on my dash, but now I am thinking of installing it on that spot with this one.

Although I have this: Dakota Digital VHX Series Dash on my wishlist, I think it will take time before I can afford it, so this could be solution for meanwhile and it's not too expensive too.

Air Lift 1000 air spring kit.

Air Lift 1000 air spring kit

"Air Lift adjustable air springs work with your existing suspension to give your vehicle more leveling support when you need it, so your vehicle is always level and stable. Proper weight distribution to all tires means more safety and a more comfortable ride as well. This results in:

Improved braking and steering: when all four tires are firmly on the ground, braking time and steering are both improved

Less sway: Air springs increase spring rate and vastly improve vehicle stability

Less bottoming out: Air springs provide adjustable load support to help prevent bottoming out on rough roads

Headlight aim: Only level and stable vehicles provide safe and proper headlight aiming

Less porpoising: Even vehicles which don’t squat when loaded can begin to “porpoise” vertically when towing heavy trailers. Adjustable air springs dramatically reduce this problem for a safer, more comfortable ride"

I had original air shock in the rear, but those leaked and didn't worked as those should have. When I bought the El Camino it came bed full of new and second hand parts, including a pair of Gabriel Red Ryder Gas shocks. I installed them last spring and those didn't improve the ride quality that much, it was better for sure, but I think springs has seen better days. I could go "All bag" but I don't want that kind of hassle with the compressor and "Stance", plus I don't have the money to go "all bag"!

Retro Sound.

1968-70 Chevrolet El Camino Model Two Radio

"RetroSound®'s Model Two is the most technologically-advanced radio ever made for your classic Chevrolet. This is the only Made-For-iPod® radio for your vintage El Camino, and also the only with built-in Bluetooth® connectivity for hands-free phone calls and wireless audio streaming. The Model Two features a new 32,000 color display to customize your radio to your El Camino's interior. Two USB ports for iPod®/iPhone® plus two standard auxiliary inputs are included. The Model Two has a built-in 25 watts x 4 channel power amplifier as well as front and rear RCA pre-outs, plus subwoofer output, to add external amplifiers. It mounts seamlessly into your Chevy thanks to RetroSound's patented InfiniMount adjustable bracket system."

I have an old radio/cassette player on dash but that doesn't work and I had speakers under dash pad, but I never really cared for the music that much on a car. Sweet sound of V8 has been all the music that we needed. Although sometimes it would be great to play Rock'n'Roll music but I don't want to cut out my dash to house a new modern radio/cassette player, but luckily there is this available as after market installation. It fits straight on the dash without cutting anything.

Then I need to think where to install speakers. I'm not installing them on a doors that's for sure. I am thinking on a small speakers on top of the dash pad and 2-way speakers behind seats. Either making a custom "floor mount" or building a wall in the back compartment. We'll have to see how this thing progress.

Dakota Digital Dash.

Dakota Digital VHX Series Dash

"The new VHX Systems fit directly into the stock instrument bezel of a 1970-72 Chevelle Malibu without modification, adding a wealth of features to this iconic vehicle.

Fully lit needles, backlit faces, and highly visible LCD message centers are a few of the things that you can see which set the VHX Series apart from yesterday’s traditional approach to instrumentation. A few of the features which you don’t normally see are the micro-controlled precision stepper motors, solid state sensors for unparalleled accuracy, and user-customizable display feedback, all supported by an unrivaled limited lifetime warranty which has become the standard for Dakota Digital instrumentation systems . Completely engineered and manufactured at our facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the VHX Series has completely revolutionized the instrumentation industry!"

Originally I was interested in SS-version with round gauges and that SS-dash, but then I had to have that SS-dash, but that would mean that I need to buy SS-dash, which starts from 300$, used. So when I saw that Dakota Digital made this a VHX Series Dash that would adapt straight to my sweep style dash, I was sold. And this one gives you those analog round gauges! This is by far top on my wishlist.

Wishlist.

So I was browsing the net and came across this product:

Detroit Speed Selecta Speed Wiper kit

"A downpour of rain will no longer hinder you ability to clearly see the road. This kit provides you with the performance and convenience of a late model wiper system in a package that easily and cleanly mounts in your car.

The wiper motor contains a low profile, seven-speed wiper motor with 5 delays, low speed, and high speed, rotary switch with a billet knob, adapter plate, and wiring harness. The CNC aluminum adapter plate mounts the wiper motor to the stock firewall bolt pattern. The low profile wiper motor mounts to the firewall and clears the valve covers and brake booster."

It doesn't rain that much in here, but when it does it's mostly a light rain so that I have to switch wiper on and off constantly. I have bought a "China"-aftermarket delay kit from local ebay-website three- four years ago and haven't installed it yet. Problem has been how to install it on the dash so that it doesn't stick out too, since I would like to have dash clean and appear as a stock.

Since this would be an ideal solution to my problem, but 550$ is way too much at this moment for me. So, I bookmarked it and there it will be waiting till I win lottery or something. Problem is that I tend to forget links to my bookmarks and it's so disorganizated that it takes a while to find what you are looking for. Then I thought why not share these things with you and that's why I have created:

Wishlist page

I try to make a new post on products that I come across and then I'll update it to Wishlist page.

To do list...

Helsinki Market Square.

So far I haven't done anything, except mapping whats need to be done.

-Replacing front bumper turning lenses, to orginal yellow lenses(which I have).
-Reconnecting heaterhoses and having so heat at the cabin.
-Changing lights switch knob to orginal(which I have).
-Changing steering wheel for about close enough year(which I have).
-Fixing turning light returning spring on left(which I have).
-Fixing powersteering, problem is that in low rev's it doesn't have much of power to turn.
-Fixing or changing wiper motor/switch to one that has this delay/mist fuction as well.
-Fixing fuel gauge. It's stuck in full position, out of sight. Bad ground?.
-Changing weather seals on doors. (just ordered from www.entisointi.com).
-Changing speedometer to km/h(which I have).
-Changing whole dash to better one and making some modifications to it.(which I have).
-Adding noise and heat insulation to c-pillar(or is it b-pillar) and roof. (Dynamat?).
-Adding headliner and sunvisors(which I have).

I'll guess there's my little list of to do's...