Vw Thing 181 - 1974 on 2040-cars
Chula Vista, California, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.6L 1584CC 97Cu. In. H4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
Mileage: 66,000
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Thing
Trim: Base
Drive Type: U/K
VW THING 181 - 1974
WHERE TO START...THIS THING HAS HAD A LOT OF TIME AND MONEY SPENT ON IT IN FABRICATION. EVERYTHING IS BASICALLY LIKE NEW AS IT HAS BEEN DRIVEN VERY LITTLE. IT HAS CURRENT LICENSE AND REGISTRATION. I WOULD ESTIMATE THAT IT IS 90% DONE. IT NEED A NICE GAS TANK MADE FOR IT AND DETAILS HERE AND THERE TO TAKE IT FROM WHERE IT IS (WHICH IS FULL DRIVEABLE) AND MAKE IT A REALLY NICE VEHICLE.
I AM HELPING A BUDDY SELL IT. PLEASE CALL HIM WITH ALL QUESTIONS ? THE CAR IS IN SAN DIEGO. HIS NAME IS BOB 619-977-0687
STARTING WITH A NEW PAN, FIBERGLASS FENDERS WITH FRESH WHITE PAINT. IT HAS A CUSTOM LINK PIN FRONT END WITH BIG PIECES MADE OUT OF CHROMOLY. BIG DISC BRAKES - JAMAR AND FOX SHOCKS ALL AROUND. WALKER EVANS WHEELS WITH BFG TIRES WITH REAL BEAD-LOCKS.
BEARD SEATS INSIDE WITH CROW BELTS. CNC PEDALS, JAMAR SHIFTER. EVERYTHING WAS BUILT OUT OF CHROMOLY. LOOK AT IT - IT IS STRONG ! THE STOCK VW HARD TOP (WHICH FITS OVER EVERYTHING) COMES WITH IT - WHITE
MOTOR IS TYPE 1 2180 WITH NEW WEBER 40 CARBS. BERGMANN SHROUD, BIG OIL COOLER. EVERYTHING IS NICE.
TRANNY IS 091 BUILT BY RANCHO WITH LOW 3/4 GEARS. CHROMOLY TRAILING ARMS. SWAY-A-WAY AXLES. ALL NICE PIECES.
THE RESERVE IS SET AT $ 9,999.00. WELL OVER 20K HAS BEEN SPENT ON THIS THING !
AGAIN - QUESTIONS ? CALL BOB IN SAN DIEGO AT 619-977-0687
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