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  • Re: Craigslist '84 in Bend, Ore. - not mine
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 23 Jan 2014 17:59:25 -0800
    Actually, I'm pretty sure this is a tin top that someone put an ASI pop top on, maybe Mr. Squirrel can confirm. ASI...
  • =?windows-1252?Q?Re=3A_1985_VW_Vanagon_ASI_=93Westy=94_=2411=2C000_obo_=2D_=241?= =?windows-1252?Q?1000_=28Ashland=29?=
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 2 Jul 2009 08:46:22 -0500
    Yeah, those ASI interior parts are common as dirt : ) Jim On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 11:51 PM, Danny<bruiserbabie@yahoo.com> wrote...
  • Re: '82 tripping contiued (need some advice)
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 13 Jan 2002 14:40:34 -0400
    ...What is an ASI?? On 12 Jan 2002 at 12:37, Don & Christina Preston wrote: > So I'm down to the main, sink/stove...
  • Re: [vanagon] 1980 Vanagon ASI or Country Homes - need front luggage rack
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 16 Oct 2002 14:42:56 EDT
    ...one was ASI, and the other was > Country Homes Inc. > ASI was converted in Washington state, and Country Homes was in California. > chances of...
  • Fridge Woes
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Wed, 30 Aug 2000 18:05:45 -0500
    ...In my ASI Im trying to run the fridge on gas. I get it to light, and the little gauge needle swings into green...
  • Re: The Spring is Sprug (Westy Springs)
    Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
    Wed, 15 Nov 2000 20:04:27 -0800
    Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator wrote: > > For the sake of clarity, my ASI camper has a diesel engine and 5 speed > tranny. My...
  • Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Fri, 20 Dec 2002 16:03:27 -0800
    ...I bet in Asis, most taxis are Asian... I think I know why. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
  • Re: Cost When New?
    Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
    Wed, 16 Aug 2000 17:46:07 -0700
    Dear Nils...I was told that my 1983 diesel full camper-ASI sold for 19,000 in 83......the company is defunct as far...
  • <F> Fish Sauce. It's not just for breakfast anymore. Oh god, it's Friday.
    Historical mailing list - SStones
    Fri, 7 Feb 2003 08:55:26 -0500
    ...Surely an Asian fish sauce factory can't make Austrian fish sauce, can it? Do they need jumper cables? If so, do you put...
  • FS: 86 syncro and 82 ASI
    Historical mailing list - Kapitan Ray Nemo
    Sat, 8 Apr 2000 01:40:02 EDT
    ...IN 82 Vanagon ASI camper van, similar to westy, but has furnace, awning, AC. Must Sell, 1k on rebuild, runs great. 2500 86 Syncro...
  • Re: regarding oriental characters
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 2 Nov 2008 22:11:15 -0700
    ...Just ignore and delete. > > That said, most of Asia is west of California where I reside. Guess that > makes Asians "occidentals" to me. Doesn...
  • Re: Screens for sliding windows?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:18:55 -0700
    ...Mike On 4/13/08 6:58 PM, "Steve@EuroCampers.com" <steve@EUROCAMPERS.COM> wrote: > Ellen, > > I have seen ASI campers with screens on...
  • poptop seal needed for ASI Riviera top.
    Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
    Sun, 14 Nov 2004 20:15:49 -0800
    Does anyone know when I can buy the seal that goes around the fiberglass roof on a ASI Camper? This seal looks exactly the...
  • for sale: '80 Vanagon ASI poptop Camper w/ gas heater
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 27 Jun 1999 17:12:59 EDT
    for sale: '80 Vanagon ASI poptop camper. ASI was a Washington state based camper conversion (better than a westfalia, IMO). top pops straight up...
  • Re: Side window screens
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:37:05 -0400
    vans with non-camper windows for screens would have to locate or fabricate similiar screens to my ASI or a Country Homes conversion camper...
  • strange Asian Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:54:11 -0400
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/o--noby--o/4018731026/
  • Re: Tools & Xenophobia
    Historical mailing list - william killian
    Mon, 31 Jul 1995 18:13:09 -0400 (EDT)
    ...The Asian mainland countries had their economies destroyed by various wars throughout this century. With bad economies the cost of labor is low. In...
  • Re: Who makes the straight-up pop-top?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Jan 2000 01:52:57 EST
    ...Does anyone know who manufactured this conversion? >> ASI. (Automotive Services Inc) they were a camper conversion company out of WA state. The one in...
  • 81 Vanagon with ASI Conversion?
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 29 May 1994 16:04:35 -0800
    ...Any hopes of getting a replacement? Does anyone handle these ASI conversions anymore or know if parts are available? - this electric "cooler" seems pretty...
  • Re: Street camping
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Oct 94 21:32:52 EDT
    ...Basically I save that kind of attitude for travelling in Asia or SE Asia, where the people are genuine, friendly and curious --Got an...
  • how to pull the furnace out of an ASI Riviera?
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Fri, 26 Nov 2004 13:01:02 -0800
    I'm trying to help my friend pull the entire "kitchen" out of an early 80's air cooled ASI/Riviera vanagon camper. Everything...
  • Re: Aside from Wsetfalia, what other Vanagon conversions?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 16 Nov 2005 12:34:15 EST
    ...Here's > what I know > so far.. > > Westfalia > Country Homes > Adventurewagen > Riviera > ASI > Weinsberg (England?) > Dehler-Profi (Germany?) > > More? > did someone say Riemo? chris
  • [Fwd: FS: 81 ASI Riviera Camper]
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Tue, 19 Sep 2000 17:33:49 -0400
    PRICE REDUCED $2000!!!!!!!! Matt (978)352-7341 [message/rfc822]
  • Re: Rear facing seats for camper
    Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
    Fri, 8 Jun 2012 16:15:43 -0700
    Anyone ever seen an ASI conversion with a similar modification? When I bought my Lola, there were two cushions in the closet that I...
  • Re: Dominic
    Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
    Mon, 28 Aug 2000 19:01:40 -0700
    ...I especially need a wiring > diagram. > > Matt > > Michael Snow wrote: > > > > > on my 81 ASI: > > > > > Whats the orange light mean, > > > > Don't know, mine doesn...
  • Re: FS: add a poptop to your van
    Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
    Mon, 26 Aug 2013 19:51:32 -0700
    I have one of these, 1985 Vanagon ASI camper. Possibly the last year ASI modified the Vanagon into a camper. The upper bunk is...
  • Cost When New?
    Historical mailing list - Nils Huebner Rain
    Wed, 16 Aug 2000 14:01:53 -0700
    ...I drive an '85 ASI conversion, and I'm hoping someone out here might know what they sold for, or help with a pointer...
  • Re: regarding oriental characters
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:09:08 -0400
    ...That said, most of Asia is west of California where I reside. Guess that makes Asians "occidentals" to me. Doesn't that make New...
  • Re: Vancouver.CANADA! - ASI
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
    Sun, 21 Aug 94 22:31:01 PDT
    ...there's a Vancouver WA. :-) 'Taint quite like Vanc. B.C.. ASI is on 4th Plain Road in Vancouver Wa. (Vancouver USA, the nimrods...
  • cranking battery ok as auxiliary?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
    Sun, 30 Apr 2000 23:32:29 -0700
    I replaced my auxiliary battery a couple of years ago (the one under the driver seat in my 86 vanagon ASI) with a standard...
  • how to pull the furnace out of an ASI Riviera?
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Fri, 3 Dec 2004 10:14:32 -0500
    ...I'm trying to help my friend pull the entire "kitchen" out of an early 80's air cooled ASI/Riviera vanagon camper. Everything...
  • I need help (buying buses)!
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Wed, 12 Feb 2003 10:33:53 -0500
    ...Then yesterday I bought a '78 ASI Riviera Camper. I think I have a problem. I just couldn't resist the urge. Here is...
  • Re: Dominic
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Sun, 27 Aug 2000 21:22:53 -0500
    Anyone with info on ASI's please pmail me. I especially need a wiring diagram. Matt Michael Snow wrote: > > > on my 81 ASI: > > > Whats...
  • Re: Rear facing seats for camper
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 8 Jun 2012 16:30:36 -0700
    ...http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/sweetcatkins/ I've saved them all these years..... > > Ellen > Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI >
  • Re: cheap '85 vanagon Country Homes Popup camper on Samba
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 19 Sep 2005 19:08:00 -0600
    It is an ASI and I believe 85 model year were there last ones. Of that I have only heard of a couple. However...
  • Re: Sears disaster- BOZO's heh
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Fri, 25 May 2001 21:35:34 EDT
    ...It's also either Gomer Pyles Asian cousin (I can say this cuz & mostly Asian) or Rommel's hairlipped cousin. BenT <A HREF="http...
  • Re: ASI Riviera info. Was Dominic
    Historical mailing list - Jim A
    Sun, 27 Aug 2000 21:10:19 -0700
    Riviera info is at: <http://wetwesties.tripod.com> Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR
  • Cheap source for Bilstein shocks found
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Tue, 26 Mar 2002 14:19:37 -0800
    A company called "ASI"in San Diego sells them for $67.40 each. At Bus Depot they are $79 each-not including 10% listmember...
  • Re: iso: s.e. asian listmembers
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 8 Jul 2003 09:30:05 +1200
    >i remember there was one or two listees from southeast asia when i first >joined back in '98, but they seem to have disappeared...
  • Propane Tank removal and sway bar swap...
    Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
    Sun, 16 Dec 2001 14:26:27 -0800
    Hello all! So my wife and I are pulling all of the camping equipment off of our newly acquired '83 ASI camper. Things are...
  • FS: 1981 ASI camper
    Historical mailing list - Antaki
    Sun, 8 Jun 2003 01:01:28 -0700
    For a friend of mine, 1981 ASI camper conversion, fixer-upper in the SF Bay Area. Body fair, no rust. Interior and camping equipment...
  • Re: ASI/Riviera headcount
    Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
    Wed, 13 Jun 2001 17:57:13 -0700
    ...suits my needs....sb Charles McGehee wrote: > I had an '81 ASI conversion (my son has it now.) I always thought it was > superior...
  • FS 2 ASI swivels for captain chairs
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Sat, 21 Jul 2001 17:56:02 -0700
    As the headline says. It is sold to the first $80 offer. Zoltan [text/html]
  • Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:08:26 -0700
    ...On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 1:26 PM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > The ASI was just a passenger van later modified...
  • Re: ASI/Riviera headcount and one for sale
    Historical mailing list - adam f grove
    Wed, 13 Jun 2001 21:51:49 -0700
    Hi all, I have an 83 ASI Diesel (4 speed) camper for sale in Seattle if anyone is interested. I posted it a while...
  • Re: VW, honour, and culture
    Historical mailing list - James
    Wed, 23 Sep 2015 21:29:00 -0400
    Winterkorn's resignation illustrates one of those cultural divides that separates Canada and the US from Europe and Asia. Winterkorn is hardly the first...
  • Re: What food to stock in one's Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 4 Jun 1998 21:48:00 -0700
    As a ASI Riviera camping veteran, I second the Jiffy-Pop recommendation. Don't leave home without it! We also keep a couple of...
  • Diesel ASI Camper for engine conversion
    Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
    Sun, 25 Nov 2001 21:46:27 -0800
    Located in Kent WA (Just south of Seattle) 1982 diesel vangon ASI camper - excellent shape in and out. Motor is toast due to freeze...
  • Re: Its not a Wety, what is it?
    Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
    Tue, 23 Apr 2002 15:59:35 -0700
    ...Look in the back window for a sticker that says ASI. The ASI conversions used the straight up pop-top and are well thought...
  • Re: looking for ASI replacement pop top canvas
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Wed, 18 Dec 2002 11:35:41 -0700
    ...looking for ASI replacement pop top canvas > > > The van i just bought has several holes in it. It is an 81 vanagon. > > > Any sources...
  • Question for ASI Vanagon owners
    Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
    Sat, 1 Apr 2006 17:25:40 -0800
    ...I use it? Thanks ever so much, Ellen & Lola 85 Vanagon ASI Happiness comes more from loving than being loved; and often when our...
  • Re: cheap '85 vanagon Country Homes Popup camper on Samba
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 19 Sep 2005 20:32:05 EDT
    ...Shame as I was less than a mile away. > Now I'm 226 miles. > > BenT > do you mean ASI? yes it looks like an...
  • Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:59:42 -0400
    ...The hole in the roof is just > something cut out between the arches. > > The quality of the ASI leaves a bit to be desired...
  • Re: Craigslist '84 in Bend, Ore. - not mine
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
    Thu, 23 Jan 2014 20:07:48 -0800
    I'd say that's a sad ASI Riverira Camper. Doesn't seem to have any kitchen in it. sure looks like Bend OR...
  • Re: Aside from Wsetfalia, what other Vanagon conversions?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Wed, 16 Nov 2005 23:05:48 -0700
    ...Here's >> what I know >> so far.. >> >> Westfalia >> Country Homes >> Adventurewagen >> Riviera >> ASI >> Weinsberg (England?) >> Dehler-Profi (Germany?) >> >> More? >> > > did someone say Riemo? > > chris > >
  • Idle / Plugs / Thanks!
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Sat, 26 Aug 2000 21:33:11 -0500
    ...The ASI is noe enjoying a vintage Synthetic 15W50. Matt & Nise 81 ASI Riviera "????"
  • list
    Historical mailing list - rudi schafner
    Tue, 19 Feb 2002 19:24:01 -0800
    i have available a complete pop-top [ASI] with all the moldings and frame.bed .front box.and good canvas.fits 68-79 bus...
  • Re: Riviera vs Westy
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:38:37 -0500
    I've met some owners that swear by the ASI campers but their only complaint is that pop-top is not very high. If...
  • FS: add a poptop to your van
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 26 Aug 2013 18:02:45 -0700
    ...It is an ASI brand from an 85 Vanagon Camper. It is designed to go on a hardtop passenger Vanagon. It pops straight up...
  • Re: Source for Slider Window Screen
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Thu, 7 Apr 2005 11:59:27 -0400
    ...The screw on ones were only ASI or other conversions. JFF On Apr 6, 2005, at 11:20 PM, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: In...