Tuesday, December 8, 2015

One piece door window.

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

I was searching for a vent window actuator and vent window seal for my El Camino and I founded this site selling a kit for 1968-1972 Chevy El Camino where you can get rid of the vent window altogether:



One piece door glass kit for 1968 - 1972 Chevy El Camino

"Includes: Kit includes tempered windows and installation parts for both driver and passenger side windows."

They don't have a much of selling points on their website, but cool thing is that they do have youtube channel where is a installing videos:




I got so side tracked while watching those videos that I made a #ElCamino youtube channel.

Friday, December 4, 2015

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.

Saturday, November 28, 2015

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.