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sebgi1
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hi guys
just bought a 73 riviera camper a couple days ago. Not pay that much for the bus and it is in great shape (compared to those rust bucket we usually found around on the east coast). it is neptune blue which is one of my favorite vw color.
it is proudly wearing a darker blue paint apply with brush and roller. very nice job 
most of the bus seems original, no wiring hacked, original headliner, solid floor, ect
my plans are to have it run and mechanically good before doing any body woork.
excuse my english it is probably worst then the overall condition of the bus... 
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62CdnNotch
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| Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 5:57 pm Post subject: Re: '73 neptune blue riviera |
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Looks great. When is the last time it started? I bought one not long ago and recommend cleaning the fuel tank, carbs (rebuild) and replace all the fuel and vacuum lines.
German Supply in Toronto makes a great kit for the lines.
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Tcash
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| Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 5:58 pm Post subject: Re: '73 neptune blue riviera |
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Welcome to the Bay Windows!
Nice looking bus.
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sebgi1
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| Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 6:02 pm Post subject: Re: '73 neptune blue riviera |
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it probably start for the last time long ago, but the fuel lines look like new and the braided hose brake to. This morning i just try to start the beast with a new fully charge battery, the starter turn over but to slowly to start anything,
headlight and everythings works as far as a can tell.
Any ideas??
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VWDog
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| Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 7:18 pm Post subject: Re: '73 neptune blue riviera |
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Welcome to Bay Window ownership! Neptune Blue Riviera…my favourite!
Make sure you try starting with some fresh gas 
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62CdnNotch
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| Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2015 12:03 pm Post subject: Re: '73 neptune blue riviera |
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How does it turn over by hand? Put a wrench on the alternator bolt and turn it clockwise.
How does the oil look?
Did it sound like there was anything gone wrong inside the motor while cranking it? Any bangs or clunks?
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sebgi1
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| Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2015 1:49 pm Post subject: Re: '73 neptune blue riviera |
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i try to turn it by hand and it turns freely for the first half turn then get really stiff....so i guess its no good news
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VWDog
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| Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2015 7:22 pm Post subject: Re: '73 neptune blue riviera |
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Not necessarily. Take 62CdnNotch's advice and use a wrench. You might just have good compression 
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sebgi1
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| Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 4:27 pm Post subject: Re: '73 neptune blue riviera |
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yes... i mean by hand with a wrench
i finally come to the conclusion that it is a way lot easier when the tranny is on neutral...  it does turn...so good news nothing stuck there.
i also change the starter for another one i know its working, drain the old gas,new gas filter, new gas pump filter, oil is ok.
again when trying to start the starter turns very very slowly... then nothing
may be something with the ignition switch and its connections??
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VWDog
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| Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 6:32 pm Post subject: Re: '73 neptune blue riviera |
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Have you checked the points?
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| Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 7:02 am Post subject: Re: '73 neptune blue riviera |
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I would change the Battery cables (both), the tranny ground strap and clean all terminals at the starter.
Is that a new battery, or just a newly charged battery? Try jumping it with a running vehicle and see what happens (after you try the above)
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| Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 9:13 pm Post subject: Re: '73 neptune blue riviera |
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I like Neptune blue too, great color. You may be able to remove that brushed on paint and get back the original paint if you're careful.
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sebgi1
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| Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 3:17 pm Post subject: Re: '73 neptune blue riviera |
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looking at the battery cable i saw that the wires coming from the alternator were all melted down.
so i remove the alternator to change it for another one i have.
That's not as easy as i sounds with the engine in. I remove the two tin in front of it to finally get it out.
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sebgi1
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| Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 10:31 am Post subject: Re: '73 neptune blue riviera |
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Engine not running yet. There is a couple wiring issues. I will also need to change the transmission ground strap.It is completly shot.
In another hand i find out that the camper may not be a Riviera as it was manufactured by J.D.King of the road in BC.
Any info on that?
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Tcash
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| Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 10:54 am Post subject: Re: '73 neptune blue riviera |
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Post some pictures of the camper interior.
Thanks
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sebgi1
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| Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 1:59 pm Post subject: Re: '73 neptune blue riviera |
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Here's a couples pictures of the interior.
The stove cabinet is missing and was located behind the passenger seat.
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sebgi1
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| Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 2:26 pm Post subject: Re: '73 neptune blue riviera |
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looks exactly like that, with the very nice blue arborite counter top...
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sebgi1
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 2:27 pm Post subject: Re: '73 neptune blue camper |
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update.
finally have time today to work on the bus. I clean the carb, it was full of kind of ''orange mud", then a shot of carb cleaner and it finally start after a couple attempt.
turn rough but it is running.
the bad thing is fumes coming from the dash vent will probabably means shot heater boxes.....
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