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Changing projects and this is a hard one for me to let go. I just love this Thing. This one has been around in the desert southwest since new. Body work and repaint needed, if you want a show car—it was this way when I got it in 2007. Several years ago, I replaced the soft top and restored the seats with parts from the Thing Shop – but there has been some sun damage since then. I’ve done lots to this Thing over the years. New everything on the front end including a new steering gear. I had the motor converted to alternator to have enough power for the headlights lights, the Hella flood lights and stereo at the same time. It has a S&S merged header exhaust system with duel mufflers. I also built some Duck Boards out of old growth redwood for the floorboard.

Windows: I have the side curtains, two of which are sliding Plexiglas and two are vinyl like the rear window on the soft top.

Hardtop: Comes with a fiberglass hard top as well (I purchased from Mexico). Very, very rare style, unlike any I’ve seen. It resembles the higher-quality VW top, but with an extra detail molded in on top for a rack. I have the tinted side glass, but not the rear window. It was a restoration project that I never finished.

Wheels: The wheels are Rare 15” mid-50’s, slotted VW “Crow’s Feet” that are 4 1/2 ” wide (wheels that are mounted on the car.) Also comes with a custom set of widened VW bus slotted wheels that are 6 1/2 ” wide (for that custom look.) I really wanted to put some off road tire on her. I’ll even throw in an adapter to allow spin balancing of tires. It’s a necessary thing these days.

Extra Parts: Attached removable, strong box for storage that fits behind the rear seats that is pad lockable. I have an extra hood, two extra doors, wheels and hubcaps plus a few boxes of other miscellaneous parts. There’s even a rare set of military 181 brackets for a skid plate mounted on the front beam that I bought from a guy overseas.

Tow Bar: It comes with a tow bar that attaches to the front beam – just drive over and tow her home.

It currently drips oil (most VWs do.) It needs a good set of tires.

NOTE: Photos of Hard Top and extra parts - COMING SOON - or email for photos or questions.

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