Riviera Stuff FAQ

[KentABQ]

That's looking good, d-rick! Love it when someone makes it their own, and uses it regularly as it was designed. That closet behind the drivers seat is pretty useless and intrusive, in my opinion.

I see your Riviera has the bulkhead behind the passenger seat. I have always thought the '78's came without the bulkhead, and had the swivel seat option. Guess I was wrong.

I also see you're able to store something on the padding in the "penthouse". If I put anything up there, my top won't close completely. Is there a trick you use to do it?
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-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

[alman72]

[KentABQ]

[d-rick]

[metahacker]

does anyone know what butcher block laminate was used in the Riviera [late] bay campers?

ive been searching forever and cant seem to find it or anything comparable (laminate or real or otherwise).

the oak seems pretty easy/reasonable to match, and i believe @miahmoon already is offering replacements e.g. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2219230

but that bucher block...man, ive been trying for months to figure it out. i've ordered various swatches, gone to custom camper/rv shops gone thru old laminate books etc.

specifically, the one on the folded table on my Rivi here...

[KentABQ]

That's a beautiful Riviera, metahacker!

Are you sure that butcher block is original? The grain on mine isn't nearly as pronounced, and looks pretty washed out in comparison.

As for replacement, I was going to see if remnants from Ikea's butcher block kitchen countertops will work. Although I expect they will be too thick.

If you do find good replacement laminate, please let us know where it was found.
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-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

[metahacker]

thanks
for sure its original here is another random one off google (pinterest)

[notchboy]

metahacker where u at? Thats a very nice Rivi! Orange is my color. Do you hang out with any of the clubs? Im up in Escondido. Have we met yet?

Me.

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[metahacker]

im near balboa park. i dont think we've met. i've been trying to figure out the local scene - i dont really know anyone. always looking for new veedub friends lets talk

[dstimm]

[notchboy]

[Tram]

[dcrou7]

[notchboy]

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8981373#8981373
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[71 Notch/79 Rivi]

I know this has been a regular topic - sliding Rivi side windows......
Mine is a 79 with the Aluminium framed slide windows with the lock in the lower corner (black on the inside silver out).
I desperately need to find two new seals having destroyed the original ones when pulling out the windows (rotten rubber and rust).
There has been a comment that these were VW OEM fitment and ASI only added the screens.
Either way can anybody help either with a part number for the seals or if not OEM where I might be able to get them from.

Photo attached to give an idea.

All help appreciated,
Chris

[azceleste]

Does anyone know if a Riviera top that raises in the rear can be installed on a bus that had previously had a top that raised in the front and what mods need to be made?

[busdaddy]

[azceleste]

I know they all go straight up. What I meant was, some have the cargo bin in the front and raise in the back 3/4 of the roof and some have the cargo bin in the back and raise in the front 3/4 of the roof. I have one that raises in the back and am wondering if I can install it on a bus that previously had one that raised in the front.

[cdennisg]

[notchboy]

You guys are killing me. He's describing a Westfalia 🤪
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