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Clementine79 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 12:07 pm Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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Here is the material that's going be used for the seats and armrests, the color and theme is kind of reminiscent of the Riviera colors and the plaid reminds us of the Westy
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Clementine79 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 11:34 pm Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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First one is done second pattern is cut. Looking nice.
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Clementine79 Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:33 pm Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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Before
We scraped all the old foam then used an orbital sander to level out
Then test fit one box was almost exact
Then we cut down and installed the boards
Went as smooth as expected next assembled the first seat and installed
Will post a final photo with both seats and cabinets back in |
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Clementine79 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:19 pm Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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Pretty happy with results, the seat back cushion is a little big which provides a tight fit
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WestyPop Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2019 12:54 am Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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Wow! Looking good there. _________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
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Clementine79 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:02 pm Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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Glowshift water temp gauge is temp mounted here, does anyone know what kind of tool to cut the gauge delete panel to the right of the speedo? I would like to eventually move the water temp gauge there. |
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Clementine79 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 12:22 pm Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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Took it out on the road to test temps, 13 mile trip in fourth gear temps holding steady. We are making progress getting it ready for a trip!
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WestyPop Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:23 am Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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McintoshType2 wrote: |
Glowshift water temp gauge is temp mounted here, does anyone know what kind of tool to cut the gauge delete panel to the right of the speedo? I would like to eventually move the water temp gauge there. |
First try: found the thin & soft metal (aluminum?) was easily 'grabbed' & distorted by the teeth of a rotary hole saw... duh! Next: to successfully use it as a retainer for a 3 1/8" VDO tach, IIRC the metal 'delete dish' was carefully rotated against a bench grinder wheel to cut out a central hole, then smoothed with a sanding drum. Not sure if that could work to fabricate a fixture for a gauge with a smaller diameter.
(Still contemplating practical method for locating/mounting series of analog gauges without destroying stock dash appearance or creating bizarre custom!)
Glad to hear your Rivi is working well for you. _________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
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Clementine79 Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2019 11:55 am Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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Here's the gauge and stereo wired back up and glowing to life
Next projects are straightening out the final kinks in the cooling system and cleaning up the outside appearance. Thinking about polishing the out side with a mild cutting compound. Do you think the paint is solid enough to do this? Notice the bare spot on the rear, would that be easy to touch up with a can paint until we can get a good paint job done on it?
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richparker Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2019 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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You could relocate the gauge on the dash to under the dash and easily attach it with one of the factory screws there. This would cut down on the windshield glare.
Wash it, compound it, wax it and run it as is. I wouldn’t paint it unless you plan on going all in, removing every exterior part and all the windows. _________________ __________
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Clementine79 Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2019 2:23 pm Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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richparker wrote: |
You could relocate the gauge on the dash to under the dash and easily attach it with one of the factory screws there. This would cut down on the windshield glare.
Wash it, compound it, wax it and run it as is. I wouldn’t paint it unless you plan on going all in, removing every exterior part and all the windows. |
Only thing I worry about is we live in a pretty wet environment most of the year and I don't want the bare spots and existing rust to get much worse. Eventual plan is take all the windows out and treat the seals and put new rubber in. We are going to replace or rebuild the motor and transmission when it needs it, new tires and whatever steering components need fixed are also on the list of things to do. |
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Spike0180 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 6:44 am Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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No real harm in scuffing, priming, and painting that spot. But make sure you prep, prep, and more prep. Or do some farmers protection and just apply a thin layer of grease every once in a while. _________________ Brutis Patches Izabich: 1970 VW Transporter - 1776cc DP
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Clementine79 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2019 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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Cold night in fall, feels more like winter but the bus is running well. |
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Clementine79 Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 9:38 am Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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Testing out electric ceramic heater, its keeping the bus very comfortable in the winter
Ordered a new mount for a small TV, we will have this holding a 22" 12V LED TV eventually
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Mack-L Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2020 1:07 pm Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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McintoshType2 wrote: |
Here is the motor and the mount they came up with for the radiator, we are going to attempt to have the radiator installed tomorrow. |
Hello! An interesting solution! It is curious how you realized your idea. If it’s not difficult for you, could you take pictures of the water cooling system and how the radiator was fixed.
I wanted to repeat your experience. Thanks! |
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Clementine79 Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2020 10:27 am Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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Mounted the 12V TV up, it fits perfectly
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Clementine79 Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 1:06 pm Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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Next step on the journey, PO had the incorrect type tires and the sidewalls look like they will blow out soon. I ordered a set of the proper rated tires which are the Hankook Vantra RA18 185 R14's |
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Clementine79 Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2020 10:55 am Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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Just a quick update, things are coming along well. Hankooks are mounted up and its much easier to drive now!
We have finished the top bunk, looks much better than it did:
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Clementine79 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 7:34 am Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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Completed more of the interior to match, inside is about 90% complete now.
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Clementine79 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 7:45 am Post subject: Re: Our new bus! 1979 VW Riviera Penthouse |
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