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• Re: Model changes
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 10:43:54 -0800
  ...year VW upgraded the interior of their > vanagons/westies? My '80 Riviera has a standard truck interior - rubber > floor mat, steel dash, plain vinyl...
• Re: seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 19:58:06 -0700
  ...you on a 3000 mile road trip dependably and joyfully, and *that* makes it beautiful. -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
• 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...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:06:35 -0800
  ...I will > have a decent amount of beer on hand for *after* the work to either > celebrate or commiserate. > > Now, this is a Riviera...
• Re: A Westy that pays you!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 15:44:39 -0400
  ...mark is correct, its a ASI Riviera poptop camper conversion.. silver was not an option on '85 westys plus you can clearly see the...
• Re: Building one's own Camping Cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 13:54:13 -0500
  I plan on doing a mix, an amalgamation of Westy, Riviera and my own custom design. in my 1980 Riviera I love the 2...
• Electrical Problem
  Historical mailing list - Chris Findley
  Thu, 31 May 2001 15:39:43 EDT
  Hi there, I have a 1980 Vanagon Riviera camper, I just put a rebuilt engine in and it started up fine and everything worked...
• Re: Vanagon transmogrification
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 23:40:43 -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: What is it
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 08:11:48 -0700
  ...Goto: <wetwesties.tripod.com> and follow the Riviera links. (BTW, there's two of them. One on the main page and one on the...
• Transporterfest Details?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 13:27:43 -0700
  ...Thanks in advance, Jay Brown '72 Riviera '85 Westfalia http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72
• Re: 1976/2.0L, FI VW Riviera Conversion Camper
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:59:47 -0700
  ...1976/2.0L, FI VW Riviera Conversion Camper I'm violating all the confidentiality and netiquette ethics I can think of here. A man...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons-idle air valve PWM.
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 15:05:56 -0800
  ...us to ensure that the new circuit design matches the performance of the original ICU. -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
• Re: NAPA Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 22:47:39 -0800
  ...The Vanagon has 181k and the bus (Riviera Campwagen) has 150k. Neither has dropped a rod yet... Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR
• Funny idle...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 09:44:04 -0400
  ...it could be, vacuum leak? Any suggestions appreciated! Matt 81 ASI Riviera Camper "Skippy 2" (FOR SALE) 84 Vanagon GL Super Sunroof "Big Blue...
• Nomenclature (was Re: Registering the Otter)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 19:20:14 -0500
  ...Eurovan westfalia, and as a Westfalia camper conversion rather than a Riviera, sportsmobile, Country Homes or homebrewed camper conversion. Happy Trails, Greg Potts 1973...
• Re: Spare on nose
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kirk
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 07:47:19 -0500 (EST)
  ...bracket. _____________________________________ | | | Jim Kirk | | Central Indiana Volks Folks | | captain@indy.net | | 1971 Riviera Camper (Blushie) | | 1980 Vanagon (Roger) | | 1969 Camper (sold,hopefully!) | | 1982 Vanagon (parts) | |_____________________________________|
• It's Friday!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 15 May 1998 23:21:55 -0700
  ...There's gonna be a NEW list on Monday!!!) Jim Arnott Union, OR '68 Real Bug '77 Real Bus (ASI Riviera II) '83.5...
• Re: FS 88 camper for 2500$ LA
  Historical mailing list - MissVeeDub
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:08:49 -0800
  ...the link was not pasted correctly ;) -- Heather Woltz '71 VW Bus: Riviera Camper - BusZilla: 2007cc Built by Me '71 Datsun 510 Wagon: Custom w...
• Re: pics
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:43:29 -0800
  A la "Dr Nick Riviera" from the "Simpsons": "Sorry every's-bodie's!" I meant to send that p-mail it to another lister...
• Re: Is a black interior common?? THANKS ALL
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 10:34:27 -0700
  Chris, The original window sticker says it entered at "Vancouver, WN." I assume they meant Washington since it was sold by Riviera Motors in...
• Re: [T2] Deck Height/CR
  Historical mailing list - Jim Mowreader
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 15:40:42 +0000
  ...on the T4 I'm building.) -- --jmowreader 1974 SB "Feature" 1972 Riviera "Edelstein" Type 1 engine parts list: http://www.macsalon.org/howtos/vwengine...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:10:28 -0800
  ...I may have to append my Christmas list! -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
• 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
• no reverse ( and archive search isn't working right now)
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Thu, 3 May 2007 14:10:58 -0700
  ...Any suggestions/ ideas? Nathaniel '80 AC Vanagon Westy/Riviera
• Rear heater issues (84)
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:07:33 -0800
  ...Thanks, Ed Maikranz Abilene, TX 84 Wolfsburg 73 Riviera --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.
• Re: Riviera canvas replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sat, 5 Aug 2017 20:26:32 -0700
  Video on Gowesty is best just did it Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 5, 2017, at 8:08 PM, Patrick Seurynck <climb12@GMAIL...
• OVerheating
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 10:24:49 -0700
  ...Any help? Thanks, Ed Maikranz Abilene, TX 84 Vanagon 72 Riviera --------------------------------- Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today!
• Hoover "Sermons" off-line
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 21:53:46 -0700
  ...Jim Arnott Union, OR '77 ASI Riviera '83.5 Wasserleaker
• Re: CD & archives
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 11 Apr 1998 18:08:03 -0700
  ...Thanks.) Jim Arnott Union, OR '68 Type I '77 Riviera II (2) '83.5 Wasserleakers
• Steal Your Face tees are in
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 19:41:21 -0500
  ...Cool Runnings, Jay Brown '72 Riviera '85 Westfalia
• Re: seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 12:01:14 -0300
  ...The Rivieras have cabinetry on the passenger > side, making access much less than fun. The rust around the seam is pretty > minor and confined...
• Vangon Sightings
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 16 Dec 2012 20:31:38 -0800
  ...And was passed driving the other way by a Bay Window Riviera. But one Syncro Westy usually parked along that same route wasn't...
• CAN Accelerate now!
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:56:25 -0700
  ...of the helpful suggestions! Ed Maikranz Abilene, TX 84 Vanagon 72 Riviera --------------------------------- Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 19 Nov 2013 10:21:18 -0800
  ...Now, this is a Riviera rather than a Westfalia, and they chose to mount the screen on the outside of the sliding windows by...
• seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Mon, 8 Sep 2014 07:49:31 -0700
  ...rusting as long as possible? Anti-rust compounds? Special seam sealer/filler? Moving to Arizona?? -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
• Re: seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sat, 13 Sep 2014 06:49:56 -0700
  ...experience with using rust converter and not using rust converter on seams for a comparison? -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
• Heater Cables...'77
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Sep 1996 19:41:29 -0800
  ...Ordered and got new heater cables for Bleu the blue '77 Riviera. Was replacing the old ones 'cause they didn't seem to fit...
• 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...
• <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:21:25 -0800
  I'm running my 80 Riviera just fine in this weather (handles the crappy roads far better than the wife's Toyota), but until...
• Re: Why VW's + T&A?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 06:55:17 -0800
  ...physique. > _____________________________________ >| | >| Jim Kirk | >| Central Indiana Volks Folks | >| captain@indy.net | >| 1971 Riviera Camper (Blushie) | >| 1980 Vanagon (Roger) | >| 1969 Camper (sold,hopefully!) | >| 1982 Vanagon (parts) | >|_____________________________________|
• Reply to: Re: What do you keep in your b
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
  14 Mar 97 07:38:41 EST
  What do you keep in your bus? My 1967 VW Riviera Camper has: A "monkee hammock" from Fisheries Supply: Hangs along the side window...
• WTB: DK tranny (aircooled)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 12:42:37 -0800
  ...Thanks -Matthew 72 Type II Riviera -> engine build in progress 82 diesel westy -> blown Omni engine. 1.6TD in works 86 syncro singlecab 86...
• CROSS POSTING! `67 bus for sale!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Fri, 14 Oct 1994 14:01:34 -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...
• Re: Yahoo groups closing?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:02:24 -0700
  ...list, 16 years. Spare Vanagon list has 21 years of posts. Riviera-Registry, 15 years and a boat load of pics. Verizon claims that...
• keep your eyes out for a yellow Riviera!
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 09:58:31 -0600
  ...I met two Scottish ladies in a yellow '77 Riviera conversion a couple of days ago, and just thought I'd alert you to...
• CAR SHOW!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kirk
  Sat, 23 Sep 1995 17:03:31 -0500 (EST)
  ...Thanks _____________________________________ | | | Jim Kirk | | Central Indiana Volks Folks | | captain@indy.net | | 1971 Riviera Camper (Blushie) | | 1980 Vanagon (Roger) Soon! | | 1969 Camper (sold,hopefully!)) | | 1982 Vanagon...
• marine battries on sale @ Westmarine
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:08:48 -0400
  just a friendly FYI of a decent deepcycle/starting battery i found while prepping my Riviera for the season. Westmarine or in my region...
• Erratic no spark problem - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 18:06:49 -0400
  ...Jay Brown '85 Westfalia '72 Riviera
• Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 07:59:58 -0800
  ...peddle doesn't have to keep jumping out of the car to refill the reservoir. -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
• Re: Riviera vs Westy
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:29:52 -0800
  On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 7:39 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Oh boy! Oversize piston cylinder set. Should be able...
• M-Codes
  Historical mailing list - Lisa & Jim Arnott
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 11:47:09 -0700
  ...Jim Arnott Union, OR '68 Type 1 '77 Riviera II '83 Vanagon L (2)
• Nokian Hakkapelitta C2
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 10:54:00 -0500
  ...Thanks in advance, Jay Brown '72 Riviera '85 Westfalia http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72
• Re: Should I buy this bus?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 23:33:12 -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: poptop seal needed for ASI Riviera top.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:23:00 -0500
  > Does anyone know when I can buy the seal that goes around the > fiberglass roof on a ASI Camper? > This seal looks exactly the...
• Re: Sliding door snap in screen
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sun, 24 Aug 2014 10:50:29 -0700
  ...Keep in mind that I have a Riviera and the layout is different than the Westy. I found that the screen was a bit...
• Re: Removing front passenger seat
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Fri, 14 Oct 2016 22:46:22 -0700
  ...Brett -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
• sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:51:04 -0700
  ...the screw all the way in & drill out the outer portion of the hole? Brett -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
• 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...
• Great Light / Fan Combo
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 12:00:53 -0400
  ...http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72/ceilingfan.html?1154879674963 http://www.procura.com/830-550.html Jay Brown '85 Westfalia '72 Riviera
• Re: Another conversion (was: What is THAT thing)
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 17:55:41 -0500
  ...Back in the 70's Riviera Motors in > Portland, OR, was a major distributor for VW, and they contracted with > ASI to do a...