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NCdad
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Cspider7
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| NCdad wrote: |
any updates?
CTS is 13 days away!
Hope to see the bus there! |
Its getting too close for comfort! I run the bike show at CTS and i still haven't made the awards yet  I've been trying to get busy on it lately, I made some progress on the bus these past few days.
I think it'll be ready!
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Cspider7
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| Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 8:45 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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Got the bus in the shop and up on jack stands.
All of the parts on the table.
Backing plates primed and painted 
More progress will be made tomorrow!
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scrivyscriv
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| Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 10:18 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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looking good. just a heads up brake fluid will destroy that paint as soon as the first drop touches it!
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Cspider7
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 10:30 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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| scrivyscriv wrote: |
| looking good. just a heads up brake fluid will destroy that paint as soon as the first drop touches it! |
Yeah, it’s just to hold me over until I can get my beam and everything else powder coated metal flake gold when I lower it.
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Cspider7
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| Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 8:37 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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Making more progress on the bus!
Cleaning things up a little..
Getting the brakes done, drums painted and back together.
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Cspider7
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| Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 8:55 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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Ran all the brake lines today, sorted out some little things.
It’s gonna be a close one but I think we’ll make the deadline!
Does anyone coming to CTS have a roof rack they wanna sell?
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Cspider7
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 11:41 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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Due to the close deadline I’m using the motor for my moms dormobile, isn’t that sweet of her! 
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Cspider7
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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Haven’t updated this thread in awhile so it’s time for some progress pics!
I have been working with my dad at his shop Motorwagen USA building this motor for my bus. I have learned so much more than I ever expected working hands on beside my father, it was truly an amazing experience! Big thanks to him for showing me the ropes.
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Cspider7
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 12:16 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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I’ve since moved to Wilmington NC for barber school and have been living out of it for the last month and some change. Not a bad way to break it in!
Life is good!
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dumptuck
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| Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 3:24 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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| Awesome! The small poptop is really cool. How do you like the vintage speed exhaust so far? |
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TomWesty
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| Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 6:44 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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That is one sweet engine! What carbs are those?
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GoBigEmma
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| Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 11:12 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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Hey CSpider!
I just saw your thread. We also have a Riviera, 1975 "Big Emma". We have a full-size poptop rather than a small one. It's awesome that you are restoring yours! Does it have a name, btw? I didn't see one scanning your thread. 
We actually just restored our whole roof (fiberglass, wood frame, etc. etc.). Just in case it is helpful, here is the link to the write up, but I'm guessing most of this won't apply to you:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=709845&highlight=
Do you have a picture of your top popped? That would interest me
We've also done a bunch of other stuff on her - because of a mishap we had last year, we have been restoring putty much everything. We totally hear you on the scarcity of Riviera parts! We are currently working on adding struts to help lift our roof (I currently can't lift it alone  ), but we haven't found a single Rivi top with this feature to model on - Westys are no help at all - so it seems like we are pioneers on that front.
Here is a pic of our Bus, we also have a link to our travel/repair thread in our sig:
Anyway, if we can help you with Rivi questions at all, please don't hesitate It's really cool that you are doing this project!
-Emma
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Cspider7
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| Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 1:34 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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| Awesome! The small poptop is really cool. How do you like the vintage speed exhaust so far? |
Thanks man, I really do like my vintage speed exhaust... It’s not too obnoxious but has a little aggression to it. I always wanted one for my beetle but could never afford it, well worth the wait!
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Cspider7
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| Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:00 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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| TomWesty wrote: |
| That is one sweet engine! What carbs are those? |
Thank you Tom! They are 34s ordered from CB, the linkage took a little modification to fit right but overall I’ve been happy with the set up.
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Cspider7
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| Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:09 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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Hey CSpider!
I just saw your thread. We also have a Riviera, 1975 "Big Emma". We have a full-size poptop rather than a small one. It's awesome that you are restoring yours! Does it have a name, btw? I didn't see one scanning your thread.
We actually just restored our whole roof (fiberglass, wood frame, etc. etc.). Just in case it is helpful, here is the link to the write up, but I'm guessing most of this won't apply to you:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=709845&highlight=
Do you have a picture of your top popped? That would interest me
We've also done a bunch of other stuff on her - because of a mishap we had last year, we have been restoring putty much everything. We totally hear you on the scarcity of Riviera parts! We are currently working on adding struts to help lift our roof (I currently can't lift it alone ), but we haven't found a single Rivi top with this feature to model on - Westys are no help at all - so it seems like we are pioneers on that front.
Here is a pic of our Bus, we also have a link to our travel/repair thread in our sig:
Anyway, if we can help you with Rivi questions at all, please don't hesitate It's really cool that you are doing this project!
-Emma |
Hey thanks for the reply! I’m glad to see big Emma is back in business after the flood incident! I followed your thread awhile ago, pretty neat. Eventually I need to do something about the interior but it works for now.
I would love to see some older photos/dealer photos of small pop top rivieras, I really haven’t been able to find anything.
My top kinda struggles to stay up on it’s own but here’s a photo from camping in October.
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TomWesty
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| Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:56 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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Are those Honda Mini-Trail 50s? Those things are waaaay cool. I wish Honda still made them.
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Cspider7
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| Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 5:42 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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| Are those Honda Mini-Trail 50s? Those things are waaaay cool. I wish Honda still made them. |
Indeed they are! Those two belong to my friend, i have a 76' that needs to be put back together... Such a blast to race around on!
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Cspider7
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| Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 8:15 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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The bus has been loving its daily driver duty here in Wilmington, only issue being a snapped accelerator cable and some minor electrical issues.
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Cspider7
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| Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2018 10:12 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Riviera Camper Build |
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So I decided I’d take the bus through some trails behind my house
We got stuck as you could imagine...
Thankfully my buddy with a 4x4 samurai lives up the road and was able to yank me out! I need big tires!!
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