Riviera dash shelf dementions

The real Curly · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2017 12:26 am Post subject: Riviera dash shelf dementions

There has recently been some discussion on the removable dash shelf in the Riviera campers. These shelves, or cup holders, are nearly impossible to find. I was lucky enough to find the attaching bracket from a member (thanks Jon). I'm now looking to make the shelf. Does anyone have the dementions? Does anyone have any photos? My searches so far have been nonproductive.

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1975 Baywindow Riviera Camper

1931 Model A truck (Model A folks are smart and handsome)

alman72 · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2017 3:53 am Post subject: Re: Riviera dash shelf dementions

I found this
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=125585&highlight=riviera+table
try using "dimensions" in your search (did not help me much)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1941543
using your strip as a visual, make your own. Length is maybe 3 inches longer that the strip

KentABQ · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2017 4:07 am Post subject: Re: Riviera dash shelf dementions

LazyLightning75 · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2017 6:58 am Post subject: Re: Riviera dash shelf dementions

The table measure 12 inches by 7 3/8 inches. It comes in handy to hold a cold beer while you're working on your door seals. Very Happy

It won't hold a beer bottle (slips through), but it will hold a red solo cup with no problem.

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1975 Riviera 1.8L FI

The real Curly · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2017 9:41 am Post subject: Re: Riviera dash shelf dementions

LazyLightning75

There's some pretty cool Riviera stuff on this webpage, including an old ASI parts catalog.

http://wetwesties.tripod.com/riviera/index.html

WARNING - it's pretty funky website and when I visited it, a pop-up ad came up and asked if me to upgrade my Media Player. I'm no computer whiz, but I shut down the browser and got out of there. For fear of computer viruses, I never download stuff or click on those links! Seems okay to just view the stuff, though.
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1975 Riviera 1.8L FI

The real Curly · Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 1:02 pm Post subject: Re: Riviera dash shelf dementions

With some appreciated help from forum members I found the bracket and dementions I needed to make an exact copy of the difficult to find Riviera dash table. It started as a school desk and became a hippie desk.

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1975 Baywindow Riviera Camper

1931 Model A truck (Model A folks are smart and handsome)

LazyLightning75 · Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: Riviera dash shelf dementions

Very nice! You just need a vase full of flowers to complete the hippie theme now.
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1975 Riviera 1.8L FI

KentABQ · Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 7:35 pm Post subject: Re: Riviera dash shelf dementions

I like the shop setup almost as much as the table!
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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

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bobsurfhb

beer bottles will fit in the vents though. Laughing

The real Curly · Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 9:53 am Post subject: Re: Riviera dash shelf dementions

An interesting follow up to this discussion. My wife discovered last night that the factory dimensions on the dash table were not by accident. It fits exactly inside the glove-box for storage.
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1975 Baywindow Riviera Camper

1931 Model A truck (Model A folks are smart and handsome)

KentABQ · Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:37 pm Post subject: Re: Riviera dash shelf dementions

The real Curly

I experimented with some T-molding on another piece but I could not make the corners. I ended up sanding it up and doing the edge with an oil base paint. It turned out better than I could have hoped.
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1975 Baywindow Riviera Camper

1931 Model A truck (Model A folks are smart and handsome)

jrstew2 · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 9:34 pm Post subject: Re: Riviera dash shelf dementions

Beautiful. I was the victim of a break-in and of all things they stole the original stool from my '78 Rivi, in which my dash table was stored. I still have the bracket but don't have the table itself.

Like you, I've been unable to find any for sale.

Your post was an inspiration. I don't have the kind of shop you do, now I have to think about how to convince you to make a second repo for me Wink

Anchovy · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2020 1:56 pm Post subject: Re: Riviera dash shelf dementions

Late to the party but here are the dimensions for my drink holder table. My bus looks very Riviera-like but not sure. My table has the laminate on top and around the outer edge only, with the rest painted. Looks homemade. The laminate on the top overhangs the edge as shown.

Clementine79 · Samba Member Joined: May 14, 2019 Posts: 320 Location: WA

The tacks on there look like the original Riviera ones used to upholster the seats, it does look to be homemade though. I like the style of it. What Alpine headunit is that? I love the old style Alpines!

Anchovy · Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 9:15 am Post subject: Re: Riviera dash shelf dementions

Here is my Riviera dash shelf upgrade:


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