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Bulli Klinik
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 Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 7:52 am Post subject: Riviera aluminum extrusion availability |
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Hello all. I'm putting together a Westy/Riviera hybrid and do not have the sliding rail extrusion for the rear of the Bus. I've heard that Riviera is still in business though I can't seem to find contact information.
Does anyone know if the aluminum extrusions are still available?
Thanks!
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Xevin 
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| Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:21 am Post subject: Re: Riviera aluminum extrusion availability |
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Riviera Motors (The Dealer) is no longer in business. As far as I know. ASI (Automotive Services Inc.) who did the conversion work is no longer in business either. That all came to an end mid 80s I believe.
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Manfred58sc
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| Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:42 am Post subject: Re: Riviera aluminum extrusion availability |
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That looks like common stock extrusion channel. I would check with Penrose Steel and manufacturing. I'm sure they can order it, I can pick up and deliver for you.
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| Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:01 pm Post subject: Re: Riviera aluminum extrusion availability |
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| Manfred58sc wrote: |
| That looks like common stock extrusion channel. I would check with Penrose Steel and manufacturing. I'm sure they can order it, I can pick up and deliver for you. |
that angle piece that follows the roof line and then goes vertical may be custom. The "c" cross section is probably common stock.
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Ives676
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| Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:24 pm Post subject: Re: Riviera aluminum extrusion availability |
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| Manfred58sc wrote: |
| That looks like common stock extrusion channel. I would check with Penrose Steel and manufacturing. I'm sure they can order it, I can pick up and deliver for you. |
that angle piece that follows the roof line and then goes vertical may be custom. The "c" cross section is probably common stock. |
The "c" shaped piece is all he will need for the back support.
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Ives676
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| Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:29 pm Post subject: Re: Riviera aluminum extrusion availability |
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| Ives676 wrote: |
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| Manfred58sc wrote: |
| That looks like common stock extrusion channel. I would check with Penrose Steel and manufacturing. I'm sure they can order it, I can pick up and deliver for you. |
that angle piece that follows the roof line and then goes vertical may be custom. The "c" cross section is probably common stock. |
The "c" shaped piece is all he will need for the back support. |
If you can find a parts bus/top, the aluminum should clean up nicely as long as it isn't dented or pitted.
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Bulli Klinik
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| Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 5:19 pm Post subject: Re: Riviera aluminum extrusion availability |
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Thanks all. I won't be able to set it up with the stock components as this Bus won't have the wooden box which sits on the top of standard Rivs. The plan is to use the aluminum extrusion on the back of the Bus, similar to how they sit on the sides, and mount the track to it. I can fab the angle piece, but I would like to use the stock rollers on a track. That top is awfully wobbly without the rear support!
Thanks for the pics of the Riv and I'll check into getting the roller track from the steel shop. Maybe the steel supplier I go to has one?
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| Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:16 am Post subject: Re: Riviera aluminum extrusion availability |
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| Question about your pics. I believe I see sliders in your rear side window. Was that factory from Riviera? If not do you know the manufacture for them? |
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Ives676
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| Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 11:19 am Post subject: Re: Riviera aluminum extrusion availability |
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| Question about your pics. I believe I see sliders in your rear side window. Was that factory from Riviera? If not do you know the manufacture for them? |
I assume you are asking me and not the original poster (OP)? If so, I replaced all four of my rear windows with Just Kampers sliding windows.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2020 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: Riviera aluminum extrusion availability |
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Did you ever find the bearing track aluminum extrusion? I am currently installing a rivi top on my tintop and the top I purchased is missing the rear scissor hinge. I am thinking about trying out this extrusion but it doesn't seem like it will be an exact copy.
https://theclampco.com/collections/light-series-mo...nting-rail |
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