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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:16 pm Post subject: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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Hey guys, i recently purchased this 1970 riviera camper from my parents last May. This was the exact bus i grew up in, we traveled all over the east coast, learned stick in, went camping, made skateboarding trips and all that good stuff... Im very excited to have it running again, hopefully ill have it ready for The Charlotte transporter show in 2018.
I will post updates of my progress and whatever i do with the bus, I'm currently a senior in high school and i am paying for everything myself. That being said progress will be made slowly but surely, if you are interested in more pictures i often update my Instagram @cspider7. If anyone has any information about these small pop top Rivieras or just Riviera campers in general i would love to about them as much as possible.
Thanks! _________________ Motion Dynamic
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scrivyscriv Samba Electrician
Joined: October 04, 2011 Posts: 2922 Location: Memphis
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:38 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper |
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Man I hope you're able to get that bus on the road quickly and start enjoying it! I have a 71 Riviera with the small pop top and it's hard to find some specific Riviera parts.. like the missing lens on your interior light, replacement pop top canvas in the factory color, etc. You're missing the icebox cabinet, was it removed when you were riding around in the bus as a kid? They are not common, the Riviera cabinets I've seen don't actually have a sink, even though they come with a water tank and manual pump faucet.
What are your plans for the bus?
Here's mine:
_________________ Robert in Memphis
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KentABQ Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2016 Posts: 2406 Location: Albuquerque NM
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:50 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper |
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Welcome to the Riviera club! Yours looks great!
There is lots of great information about Rivieras here...
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...ht=riviera
It's great that you're inheriting the family VW, and carrying it on. It's going to be a great vehicle for school and play... as long as you learn how to keep it maintained an running. Enjoy the learning,process. We're here to help if you need it. _________________ -Kent-
1976 Riviera, 1.8l FI chrome yellow VAN - "Chloe"
"I must say, how can you be in a bad mood driving this vehicle full of vibrant color.
Cars of today are so bland in comparison. It's like driving a celebration!" ---WildIdea
Bus ownership via emoticons:
---williamM |
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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:10 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper |
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scrivyscriv wrote: |
Man I hope you're able to get that bus on the road quickly and start enjoying it! I have a 71 Riviera with the small pop top and it's hard to find some specific Riviera parts.. like the missing lens on your interior light, replacement pop top canvas in the factory color, etc. You're missing the icebox cabinet, was it removed when you were riding around in the bus as a kid? They are not common, the Riviera cabinets I've seen don't actually have a sink, even though they come with a water tank and manual pump faucet.
What are your plans for the bus?
Here's mine:
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Awesome bus, its cool to see another small pop top...
Im planning on getting it mechanically sound, dropping it on a wagens west beam with BBT sprints, all new window seals and new rockers. Then its camping time!
As far as the interior goes i have the cabinet for the rear passengers side and the OG jump seat along with the westy seat in the bus right now. Ill try and get more pics of that later. _________________ Motion Dynamic |
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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:27 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper |
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KentPS wrote: |
Welcome to the Riviera club! Yours looks great!
There is lots of great information about Rivieras here...
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...ht=riviera
It's great that you're inheriting the family VW, and carrying it on. It's going to be a great vehicle for school and play... as long as you learn how to keep it maintained an running. Enjoy the learning,process. We're here to help if you need it. |
Thanks! Ive been driving my 65 beetle daily as of now, and i'm very excited to start driving my bus. _________________ Motion Dynamic |
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scrivyscriv Samba Electrician
Joined: October 04, 2011 Posts: 2922 Location: Memphis
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:46 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper |
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Cspider7 wrote: |
...Im planning on getting it mechanically sound, dropping it on a wagens west beam with BBT sprints, all new window seals and new rockers... |
good priorities! Save those rocker repairs for last; get some time in the seat before you start chopping at rust. Things can go south quicker than you'd expect once the cookie jar of rust repair is opened!
Do you already have an engine for it? _________________ Robert in Memphis
Dünkelgrügen 1967 Java Green bug thread
Engine rebuild thread
If you're ever in the Memphis area, you are welcome to stop by for advice and help. |
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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 5:13 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper |
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scrivyscriv wrote: |
Cspider7 wrote: |
...Im planning on getting it mechanically sound, dropping it on a wagens west beam with BBT sprints, all new window seals and new rockers... |
good priorities! Save those rocker repairs for last; get some time in the seat before you start chopping at rust. Things can go south quicker than you'd expect once the cookie jar of rust repair is opened!
Do you already have an engine for it? |
Oh yeah, i'm planning on saving the rust repair until i'm done putting floorpans, and a rear clip on my 65 beetle. Im gonna drive the wheels off it first though, this cold weather needs to go away so i can start camping with it!
As far as the motor i've got pretty much everything for it, once the new year comes i can move the bus over to my dads shop and get some work done! _________________ Motion Dynamic |
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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 5:24 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper |
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Found these old pics from when my parents owned it...
Interior shot, i still have the cabinets stashed away in my room haha
My daily driver 65 next to it
_________________ Motion Dynamic |
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AircooledHome Samba Member
Joined: October 13, 2015 Posts: 273 Location: California
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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:09 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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AircooledHome wrote: |
Siiick Love the bus and the pic of the stock hight vs slammed xD |
Haha, yeah i thought it was too cool not to share. Thanks man _________________ Motion Dynamic |
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KentABQ Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2016 Posts: 2406 Location: Albuquerque NM
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Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2017 7:14 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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Here is more info about Rivieras:
https://www.type2.com/library/type2/camper.htm#2
Good luck, and have fun with it! _________________ -Kent-
1976 Riviera, 1.8l FI chrome yellow VAN - "Chloe"
"I must say, how can you be in a bad mood driving this vehicle full of vibrant color.
Cars of today are so bland in comparison. It's like driving a celebration!" ---WildIdea
Bus ownership via emoticons:
---williamM |
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20278 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2017 4:23 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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Great story, great bus, and good on you for keeping it in the family.
Looking forward to seeing it back on the road with repairs progressing. _________________ nothing |
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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:35 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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I haven't had much time to work on the bus lately, but i did have a bunch of parts ordered for the motor...
Until then enjoy some snow pics!
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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2018 7:25 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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My vintage speed exhaust showed up!
_________________ Motion Dynamic |
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AircooledHome Samba Member
Joined: October 13, 2015 Posts: 273 Location: California
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Cspider7 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 10:32 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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AircooledHome wrote: |
POST UPDATE!!!
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Been sick in bed for a week, this flu is no joke!! Hopefully i can get something done this week if i'm feeling a little better... _________________ Motion Dynamic |
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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:15 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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Tearing down the motor today...
Moved the bus to my dads shop, hopefully i can knock out some more this week. Progress should pick up soon, stay tuned!
_________________ Motion Dynamic |
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Danwvw Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2012 Posts: 8892 Location: Oregon Coast
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Cspider7 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 140 Location: Charlotte NC
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Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2018 1:46 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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Pushed the bus in the shop to take out the metal brake lines.
Cleaned up some of the engine tin, that stuff was filthy!
Loaded the block on my beetle
sprayed it down with some tire cleaner at the car wash.
clean!
My carbs came in yesterday!
_________________ Motion Dynamic |
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TomWesty Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2007 Posts: 3482 Location: Wyoming,USA
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Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2018 3:15 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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Cspider7 wrote: |
My vintage speed exhaust showed up!
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