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  • Re: Lake Superior trip --- any suggestions?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 2 Jul 2003 18:58:41 -0400
    The drive on 61 next to the lake from Duluth up the "Northern Riviera" into Canada is wonderful. Stop along the way to see...
  • There goes the Riviera interior
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
    Thu, 28 Dec 2006 18:03:09 -0800
    Complete cabinetry for vanagon, including sink with pump and water tank, two burner gas stove, large two-way fridge that works excellent, Folding rear...
  • Hot engine
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 20:29:40 -0500
    ...Normal? And can off timing affect how hot my air cooled runs? thanks, Matt & Nise 81 ASI Riviera "Skippy 2"
  • POR-15 Vendor ?
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:14:47 -0800
    ...order direct from the company? Thanks, Ed Maikranz Abilene, TX 1973 Riviera 1984 Wolfsburg --------------------------------- Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you...
  • Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
    Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
    Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:43:57 -0500
    ...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: Camping with the electric only fridge
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:23:01 -0700
    ...campground you are switching it to 120Volts > by plugging the car into the grid. > Zoltan, she's driving an ASI Riviera, whole different 'fridge.
  • Any Asheville, NC List Members?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Findley
    Fri, 27 Jul 2001 15:52:34 EDT
    ...in Hickory I think..Anyway let me know Thanks, Chris 81 Riviera
  • Lugs & Center Caps for factory alloys?
    Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
    Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:27:14 -0400
    ...Jay Brown '85 Westfalia '72 Riviera http://www.geocitites.com/vwcamper72
  • IRC on #VW!
    Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
    Sat, 5 Nov 1994 15:53:11 -0800 (PST)
    ...20.00/ hour * * `63 kombi(rusting peacefully.) | 30.00 if you watch * * `66 Westy(Actually a Riviera.) | 40.00 if you help * * `55 Ford...
  • Dometic in an ASI
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 22:25:04 -0500
    ...Matt & Nise 81 ASI Riviera "Skippy 2"
  • Re: Vanagon Pop Top Parts
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:22:36 -0700
    ...http://www.vanagon.com/dictionary/img/riviera.jpg http://www.rivieraregistry.com/registry/large/vanagon.jpg I fellow named named Jerry McCavitt who is...
  • Re: Country Home Campers
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:02:42 -0700
    ...That's a Riviera http://wetwesties2.tripod.com/1983_asi_brochure.html Jim
  • Re: [WetWesties] Re: [VB] Memorial Day
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 22 May 2003 22:12:39 -0700
    ...Have you thought about writing your own book? Seriously, Bill '76 ASI Riviera ----------------------- Clip ---------------- No. Stan ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in...
  • 83 Air Cooled Fuel Pressure Question
    Historical mailing list - Kip Jacob
    Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:05:12 -0800
    ...Regards, Kip Jacob 83 ASI Riviera "Alivan"
  • Re: instrument cluster for a 1985 GL
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Wed, 13 Nov 2013 12:16:39 -0800
    ...http://www.oldvolkshome.com/late_van_cluster_install.pdf Brett Portland, OR "Albert" 82 Riviera On Wed, Nov 13, 2013 at 11:51 AM...
  • Anyone with a ASI Riviera vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Mon, 24 Mar 2003 16:40:59 -0500
    I need you to look at the inverter in the engine compartment for me and tell me which wires go where........The PO of...
  • Re: Rear extension on a vanagon Riviera (almost a westy!)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 Jun 2005 17:30:50 -0500
    We sell a rear tent that would get you on your way. You would still need to make the platform, but the tent can...
  • Dave Knightly?
    Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
    Sat, 16 Sep 2006 10:44:07 -0400
    ...Thanks in advance, Jay Brown '85 Westfalia '72 Riviera
  • Re: Interesting interior
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 3 Apr 2015 12:21:51 -0400
    ...ASI riviera has a luggage rack at front. the interior is homemade, im thinking the guy is into torture, sleeping on a section of...
  • Re: Air-cooled Vanagon (Westy) shifter bushing question. A follow up.
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Sun, 31 Aug 2014 13:02:12 -0700
    ...https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4930890/VanagonSlidingDoorScreen/IMG_1994.JPG -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
  • Re: Need rear upper cabinet
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:45:44 -0700
    ...It also improves rearview mirror functionality with the cabinet out of the way. -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
  • '83.5 distributor into '78
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 7 Nov 1996 21:36:35 -0800
    ...I'd really love to get rid of the points on the Riviera ('77) and I DO have an 83.5 parts van with...
  • Re: Big package. Real big.
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 2 Jan 2007 14:35:25 -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...
  • Ooops
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
    Wed, 3 Jan 2007 23:31:29 -0800
    ...ve created a photo album of the evolution of my '80 Riviera called Vanagon Transmogrification. Starting with few shots of my engine teardown, the...
  • Re: unique interiors
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Wed, 4 Mar 2009 12:23:14 -0500
    ...Daniel Stevens 1980 ASI Riviera VW Club of Central NY www.vwccny.com<http://www.vwccny.com> Empire State Vw camping club http://www...
  • Re: Riviera canvas replacement
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
    Sun, 6 Aug 2017 03:08:22 +0000
    There are a number of utube videos that show in great detail how to do the install. Watch as many videos as you can...
  • Re: [vanagon] what kind of camper??? - ASI poptops
    Historical mailing list - Jim
    Fri, 9 May 2003 22:13:36 -0700
    ...campers? > > > > > > > I've got some pics at <http://wetwesties.tripod.com/riviera/index.html> I've got a *bunch* more stuff to scan. A...
  • Help, no brake lights!
    Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
    Sat, 27 Nov 2004 09:58:55 -0500
    ...Where do I go from here? Thanks in advance! Jay Brown '85 Westy '72 Riviera http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72
  • Re: 1981 Rialta-Welcome Me Back
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Wed, 4 Mar 2015 16:50:30 -0800
    ...That’s an ASI Riviera. > On Mar 4, 2015, at 4:36 PM, adam butler <acbutler.dandy@ICLOUD.COM> wrote: > > So, I ave purchased...
  • 82 Vanagon Trans
    Historical mailing list - Jim Kirk
    Tue, 12 Sep 1995 22:02:12 -0500 (EST)
    ...Call Mike or Chris Migala 618-457-6959 Thanks! _____________________________________ | | | Jim Kirk | | Central Indiana Volks Folks | | captain@indy.net | | 1971 Riviera Camper (Blushie) | | 1980 Vanagon...
  • Re: Fwd: FW: Info. on a Dangerous Prank
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Shelander
    Thu, 22 Jun 2000 18:17:51 PDT
    Once again, I find myself saying " Glad I live in Oregon!" (no self service, no sales tax) Aloha Bryan '85 ASI Riviera "Dulcinea" >From...
  • Absolutely no bus/vanagon content: Oil Recipe?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 25 Jul 1998 17:50:45 -0700
    ...Does anyone have a copy that they could forward me? TIA Jim Arnott Union, OR '77 ASI Riviera II (2)'83.5 Wasserleakers... Purveyor...
  • Oppinions / Best deals on Bilstein shocks?
    Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
    Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:11:05 -0400
    ...Jay Brown '85 Zetec Westy '72 Riviera http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Tue, 3 Dec 2013 19:03:30 -0800
    ...Brett -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
  • Aside from Wsetfalia, what other Vanagon conversions?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
    Tue, 15 Nov 2005 11:24:03 EST
    ...Westfalia Country Homes Adventurewagen Riviera ASI Weinsberg (England?) Dehler-Profi (Germany?) More?
  • No more overheating!
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Thu, 6 Sep 2007 11:42:53 -0700
    ...I spent a good while burping her and everything seems just fine now!! Ed Maikranz Abilene, TX 1984 Vanagon 1972 Riviera --------------------------------- Got a little...
  • Re: Best Awning and why
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Wed, 29 Jun 2016 21:58:36 -0700
    ...Some of the retractables can be setup or taken down in well under 10 minutes. -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
  • Re: 87 Vanagon Headlight
    Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
    Sun, 8 Sep 1996 01:34:28 -0400 (EDT)
    On Sat, 7 Sep 1996, Bernie Campoli wrote: > Greetings from the red neck riviera,Panama City ,FL. has anyone > addressed the misting or haze...
  • Re: <no subject>
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:32:13 +0100
    ...Jaap '87 Caravelle diesel > I'm sure this is a dumb question but the lower support for the sliding > door ('80 Riviera) sounds like...
  • '85 Coolant Hoses
    Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
    Mon, 5 Nov 2007 17:51:48 -0500
    ...Thanks in advance, Jay Brown '85 Westfalia '72 Riviera <http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72> http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72
  • Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Tue, 19 Oct 2021 02:42:10 +0000
    ...He was practically raised in a VW distribution center,  Riviera Motors in Portland OR, where his father worked as did he when a lad...
  • WTB: Vanagon Adventurewagen or pieces -
    Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
    Fri, 1 Mar 2002 19:35:08 -0800
    ...Would also consider purchasing just an Adventurewagen or Profi top (but not Westy/Riviera/Country Homes top). Thanks, David Jaffe 1986 Syncro West'faux...
  • Ignition Timing - '85 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
    Wed, 16 Aug 2006 06:39:05 -0400
    ...way to correctly check and adjust the timing on my van with just these tools? Thanks in advance, Jay Brown '85 Westfalia '72 Riviera
  • Switching to synthetic oil?
    Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
    Fri, 8 Jun 2007 06:57:51 -0400
    ...Jay Brown '85 Westfalia '72 Riviera http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72
  • Re: seam rust
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Sun, 14 Sep 2014 07:43:02 -0700
    ...The Rivieras have cabinetry on the passenger side, making access much less than fun. The rust around the seam is pretty minor and confined...
  • Re: Friday: One Bolt Led To Another.....
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Fri, 7 Oct 2016 20:04:14 -0700
    ...Brett -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
  • Re: Repairs, WA...thanks
    Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
    Thu, 20 Oct 1994 21:43:29 -0700 (PDT)
    ...20.00/ hour * * `63 kombi(rusting peacefully.) | 30.00 if you watch * * `66 Westy(Actually a Riviera.) | 40.00 if you help * * `55 Ford...
  • early 80's ASI interior...lots of photos installed in regular Vanagon...
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Fri, 4 Mar 2005 08:48:00 -0800
    Some of you may be curious about the ASI Riviera interior, or wondering if you can transplant the ASI interior into a standard Vanagon...
  • Re: Should I buy this bus?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 13 Aug 1998 23:36:19 -0700
    ...of used buses that are not always what they seem. (Of course...YMMV) Jim Arnott '77 ASI Riviera II '83.5 Wasserleaker Union, OR
  • Re: Humidity-pressboard-slider door
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Sun, 12 Oct 2014 21:57:04 -0700
    ...plastic without addressing the underlying cause, you will have a rusted out door very soon. -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
  • Fridge Woes
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Wed, 30 Aug 2000 18:05:45 -0500
    ...Any ideas? Thanks! Matt 81 ASI Riviera "....." (suggestions appreciated)
  • Flickering Oil Light 84 auto
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:02:46 -0700
    ...Any ideas? Thanks, Ed Maikranz Abilene, TX 1984 Vanagon 1972 Riviera --------------------------------- Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's...
  • Cooling questions still
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:11:37 -0700
    ...What next? Ed Maikranz Abilene, Texas 84 Vanagon Auto 1972 Riviera --------------------------------- Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims...
  • Overhead cabinet door
    Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
    Wed, 7 Nov 2007 00:06:37 -0500
    ...Thanks in advance, Jay Brown '85 Westfalia '72 Riviera http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72
  • Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 19 Oct 2021 03:06:00 +0000
    ...He was practically raised in a VW distribution center,  Riviera Motors in Portland OR, where his father worked as did he when a lad...
  • Re: Joel!!! Change the stats!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 10 May 1996 10:14:10 -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...
  • Re: cheap '85 vanagon ASI Popup camper on Samba
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 20 Sep 2005 02:44:09 EDT
    ...Blvd. > Vancouver, WA 98660-1313 > > <http://www.type2.com/library/camper/riviera.htm> > <http://www.geocities.com/vwcampin/asirivieralinks.html> > > Jim > > cool.. i didnt...
  • Re: Model changes
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
    Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:55:33 -0800
    The reason I am asking is that I have this great '80 Riviera (now with rebuilt engine), and I'm wondering if I should...
  • FS: 81 ASI Riviera Camper
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Sat, 16 Sep 2000 09:15:50 -0400
    ...FOR SALE: $2700 obo 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon ASI Riviera Camper: - PICTURES AVAILABLE - 2.0L - Reads 0lbs compression on #3, still runs OK and has...
  • Bonnaroo Music Festival Tickets
    Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
    Tue, 10 Jun 2003 09:15:00 -0400
    ...Jay Brown '72 Riviera '85 Vangon Westfalia