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  • Re: propane fridge
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Tue, 30 Sep 2014 07:47:22 -0700
    ...http://vanagon.com/info/articles/refrigerator/Dometic_fridge_basics.html -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
  • 87 Vanagon Headlight
    Historical mailing list - Bernie Campoli
    Wed, 29 Mar 1995 09:48:37 -0800
    Greetings from the red neck riviera,Panama City ,FL. has anyone addressed the misting or haze that developes inside vanagon headlights and how to...
  • Re: Model changes
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 16 Dec 2006 00:37:05 EST
    ...usually ASI aka Riviera campers were converted from base model vanagons during 80-83.. then 84 up they were converted from 7 pass GL...
  • westy roof cargo bag
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Tue, 19 Jul 2005 09:06:00 -0400
    ...I have yet another Westy or Riviera sized luggage rack cargo bag. see < http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=193817 > for...
  • Re: Riviera vs Westy
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:22:59 -0500
    ...Riviera vs Westy > >Does anyone have any experience with the Riviera Vanagons? There's a really >clean '81 in Eugene Oregon for 4K. I...
  • Re: Riviera vs Westy
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:53:27 -0500
    ...Riviera vs Westy > >Does anyone have any experience with the Riviera Vanagons? There's a really >clean '81 in Eugene Oregon for 4K. I...
  • Re: VWs on the Pirates of Silicon Valley show
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Mon, 21 Jun 1999 22:48:12 -0700
    FWIW, It wasn't a Westy either. Had the same top as my Riviera. Might have been one... Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR
  • Re: [vanagon] what kind of camper??? - ASI poptops
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 10 May 2003 09:33:04 EDT
    ...they were contracted thru a Washington state VW dealer called Riviera Motors - so the camper conversion was also sometimes called a Riviera camper. ASI...
  • T-Shirts
    Historical mailing list - Jim Kirk
    Mon, 31 Jul 1995 16:12:43 -0500 (EST)
    I'll take 2 XXX-L's if you can get 'em. _____________________________________ | | | Jim Kirk | | Central Indiana Volks Folks | | captain@indy.net | | 1971 Riviera Camper...
  • Re: ASI/Riviera headcount
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Wed, 13 Jun 2001 18:07:01 -0700
    ...ASI/Riviera headcount > > > Hi Mike ...I do have the original owners manuel...one of the original > owners/workers there is now in business in...
  • Brakes
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Wed, 30 Aug 2000 18:02:15 -0500
    ...Should just done brakes squeek, or should I take it back? Thanks Matt 81 ASI Riviera "....."
  • Clickity Clack
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Fri, 1 Sep 2000 11:34:23 -0500
    ...Any ideas? Thanks Matt 81 ASI Riviera "Skippy 2"
  • ASI Riviera Camper for sale....was CHC...
    Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
    Fri, 22 Oct 2004 16:50:30 -0700
    ...So what I have is a fabulous ASI Riviera Camper for sale - only 900$ or best offer. :O) It looks exactly like the one...
  • Re: propane fridge
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Tue, 30 Sep 2014 07:42:11 -0700
    ...http://vanagon.com/info/articles/refrigerator/Lighting_the_Dometic_182.html -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
  • Re: Riviera Campwagen (Seeking a top)
    Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
    Thu, 11 Jul 1996 12:57:40 -0400
    ...Riviera Campwagen (was Change the Stats) I recently purchased 2 Riviera Campwagens. One was a '77 from > California, the other a '78 from Alabama...
  • Re: Two iffy vanagon improvements that worked out very well
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Tue, 21 Oct 2014 07:24:13 -0700
    ...your modified visor post that you could share that would illustrate what you've done? -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
  • Re: VC. Friday. When I Die, Bury Me In My Vanagon Or.....
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Fri, 15 Nov 2013 19:03:30 -0800
    ...some of the decorum of the funeral procession is lost when the Vanagon Syndrom strikes! Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanFox I4 Riviera
  • Grrrr.
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Tue, 5 Sep 2000 13:46:07 -0500
    ...NOT change does that equal dead cyl.? Bad plug? Possible cause ps- van will not do above 30mph Matt 81 ASI Riviera "Skippy 2"
  • WetWesties Maryhill Trip
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 17 May 1998 10:09:48 -0700
    ...Jim & Lisa Arnott Union, OR '77 ASI Riviera II
  • Re: Straight-up VS. Tilt-up - the best Westy Top
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Mon, 2 Feb 2004 20:56:10 -0800
    ...go with the straight up pop-top ala ASI Riviera. <http://wetwesties.tripod.com/riviera/index.html> More useable space. Better "canvas" Better ventilation...
  • [Fwd: Euro: Drive: FIX 85 Volkswagen vanagon, Poor-idle]
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Wed, 3 Jun 1998 21:25:13 -0700
    ...Jim Arnott Union, OR '77 ASI RivieraII '83.5 Wasserleaker [message/rfc822]
  • Re: Riviera vs. Westy
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:55:40 -0500
    ...2009 2:30 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Riviera vs Westy On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 7:39 PM, Dennis...
  • WTB: Starter for '84 Wasserboxer (MT)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Tue, 8 Sep 1998 12:18:45 -0700
    ...stash that they are willing to part with? Jim Arnott Union, OR '77 ASI Riviera II (Reliable) '83.5 Wasserleaker GL (Not so reliable)
  • A. S. I. pop top conversion
    Historical mailing list - peter scott
    Sat, 27 Aug 2005 11:20:15 -0700
    Hi Everyone, I just installed a A.S.I. (Riviera Motors) pop top on my 1990 GL from a 1982 donor. It found in...
  • Re: Weekenders - how many different configurations?
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:23:51 +0000
    ...from what i researched it is A LOT easier to fit an asi/riviera or country homes poptop later than westfalia one. an asi...
  • ASI Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 30 Jun 2002 21:00:02 -0700
    ...Anyway, they're at: <http://wetwesties.tripod.com> Follow the Riviera link. Jim
  • Re: part needed: diesel tranny
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Wed, 14 Apr 2004 09:40:10 -0400
    ...Daniel Stevens VP of VWCCNY Volkswagen CLub of Central New York http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/VWCCNY/ 76 baja 82 diesel 80 riviera
  • Grand Prairie TX show
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Fri, 5 Oct 2007 11:56:00 -0700
    ...Ed Maikranz 84 Vanagon 72 Riviera --------------------------------- Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more.
  • Re: Riviera canvas replacement
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 5 Aug 2017 21:47:56 -0700
    Note that this is a Riviera, not a Westfalia. I don’t think that I’ve ever seen a Riv canvas install. (And I...
  • Australian Camper Vans!
    Historical mailing list - pete or nancy owsianowski
    Fri, 17 Jun 2005 18:42:56 -0500
    ...The VW T5 is Riviera-like. Too bad we won�t see them here. You think Kia would import their bus here? http://www...
  • Re: westy roof cargo bag, might want to check out the one from GW's site.
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Tue, 19 Jul 2005 08:41:21 -0700
    ...roof luggage rack bug free. > > I have yet another Westy or Riviera sized luggage rack cargo bag. > > see < http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds...
  • Joel!!! Change the stats!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 11 Jul 1996 04:51:50 -0700
    ...What it is is a 1977 Riviera Campwagen. I've never heard of it before, but I think I like it better than a...
  • <no subject>
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
    Sun, 17 Dec 2006 19:57:26 -0800
    I'm sure this is a dumb question but the lower support for the sliding door ('80 Riviera) sounds like it's making gravel...
  • Re: 82 ASI Riviera camper 110v charging question...
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Fri, 4 Feb 2005 09:55:28 -0500
    ...82 ASI Riviera camper 110v charging question... I'm installing a 1982 ASI Riviera camper interior into a 1984 Vanagon. Does anyone out there...
  • Re: Coolant Pump: wear at case
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Thu, 25 Sep 2014 07:52:02 -0700
    ...But do take care that no barbecue sauce gets on it... -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
  • [Fwd: Euro-Chassis: UPDATE 90 Volkswagen vanagon , drive train?]
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 22 Aug 1998 17:35:51 -0700
    ...Jim Arnott Union, OR '77 ASI Riviera II '83.5 Wasserleaker Purveyor of Fine WetWesties T-shirts [message/rfc822]
  • Still looking for Engine Tin piece
    Historical mailing list - Chris Findley
    Thu, 31 May 2001 01:29:47 EDT
    ...Can somebody help me out Thanks, Chris-- -80 Riviera Camper
  • Model changes
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
    Fri, 15 Dec 2006 10:31:47 -0800
    Can anyone tell me what year VW upgraded the interior of their vanagons/westies? My '80 Riviera has a standard truck interior - rubber floor...
  • Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:55:29 -0700
    ...Riviera Motors distributed VWs and parts to dealers in the NW in the '60s & 70s (and beyond I think) and had the Riviera Camper...
  • Re: Another conversion (was: What is THAT thing)
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 15 Apr 1999 14:21:12 -0700
    ...Back in the 70's Riviera Motors in Portland, OR, was a major distributor for VW, and they contracted with ASI to do a...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Wed, 13 Nov 2013 07:30:35 -0800
    ...I've got an 82 Riviera with an 89 VW Fox engine the has two Arduinos that monitor and display temperatures(inside, outside, fridge...
  • Aux. battery for non westy vanagon
    Historical mailing list - marc rose
    Sun, 8 Jan 2012 10:17:25 -0800
    I have a 1990 Carat that i just put a Riviera pop top on and want to add an aux battery for operating camping...
  • Re: Riviera vs Westy
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:20:40 -0800
    On Sun, Dec 27, 2009 at 11:18 AM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > bed > oops bed http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac75...
  • Mechanics in New Hampshire?
    Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
    Fri, 4 Aug 2006 06:48:29 -0400
    ...Does anyone know of a good shop in the New Hampshire or northern Massachussetts area? Thanks in advance, Jay Brown '85 Westfalia '72 Riviera
  • Re: Who makes the straight-up pop-top?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 14 Jan 2000 09:16:34 -0800
    ...of the VW bus and usually referred to as the "Riviera Conversion." Riviera Motors was (is?) in Portland, OR, and had these conversions done...
  • Re: CD
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 9 Apr 1998 01:59:46 -0700
    ...rarest publications around. (And I have a copy!!!) Jim Arnott Union, OR '68 Type I '77 ASI Riviera II (2) '83.5 Vanagon L
  • How do i contact Boston Bob??
    Historical mailing list - Chris Findley
    Tue, 29 May 2001 19:54:08 EDT
    ...not him does anybody know where i can find some engine tin pieces for my aircooled 80 vanagon?? Thanks, Chris Findley -80 Vanagon Riviera
  • Transporterfest Details?
    Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
    Tue, 23 Sep 2003 15:45:51 -0400
    ...Thanks in advance, Jay Brown '72 Riviera '85 Westfalia http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72
  • Re: Rear extension on a vanagon Riviera (almost a westy!)
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Fri, 17 Jun 2005 08:43:44 -0400
    ...Dan Stevens Syracuse NY 1980 ASI riviera TD camper. >>> "Steve@EuroCampers.com" <Steve@EuroCampers.com> 6/15/2005 6:30:50 PM >>> We sell...
  • Re: westy roof cargo bag, might want to check out the one from GW's site.
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Tue, 19 Jul 2005 12:00:57 -0400
    ...fits slick too. (at least in my 1980 Riviera top which has slightly deeper cargo well then a westy) also if you'd note...
  • Re: Eureka! Sound dampening?
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Sun, 12 Jun 2016 18:04:35 -0700
    ...Brett -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
  • Back Seat Heat
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 20:27:38 -0500
    ...Matt & Nise 81 ASI Riviera "Skippy 2"
  • Re: VW partnerships
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Mon, 13 Feb 2006 05:42:08 -0800
    ...She has the '77 Riviera and I have the '82 diesel Westy. Jim & Lisa On Feb 13, 2006, at 1:03 AM, Evan Martin...
  • Re: Craigslist '84 in Bend, Ore. - not mine
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 23 Jan 2014 15:58:27 -0500
    that's a ASI Riviera camper In a message dated 1/23/2014 3:51:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, camping.elliott@GMAIL...
  • Re: Cost when new
    Historical mailing list - Jim A
    Wed, 16 Aug 2000 23:37:39 -0700
    ...They didn't give these puppies away! Jim Arnott Keeper of the ASI Riviera pages at <http://wetwesties.tripod.com> WetWesties Union, OR
  • Bars Leak?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Sun, 10 Sep 2000 21:47:47 -0500
    ...What is the opinion of listmembers on using Bars Leaks in a Vanagon to prevent head leaks etc.? Thanks Matt 81 ASI Riviera "Skippy...
  • Vanagon transmogrification
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
    Wed, 3 Jan 2007 23:18:08 -0800
    For anyone interested, I've created a photo album of the evolution of my '80 Riviera called Vanagon Transmogrification. Starting with few shots of...
  • Big package. Real big.
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
    Tue, 2 Jan 2007 14:02:17 -0800
    ...Fellow might need a Riviera top and I happen to have one. Fedex wants a grand. There must be other ways. I'd like...
  • WetWesties @ Maryhill
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Wed, 3 Jun 1998 18:59:46 -0700
    ...Jim Arnott Union, OR '77 ASI Riviera II '83.5 Wasserleaker
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 20 Apr 2012 to 21 Apr 2012 - Special issue (#2012-235)
    Historical mailing list - ZedEE Scooby
    Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:04:58 -0400
    ...window scoop Have my 83.5 Riviera Dash (but that part's normal Vanagon L) apart and have replaced my front blower motor and...