1974 Volkswagen Thing Convertible, Rat Rod Volks Rod, Barn Find on 2040-cars
Massillon, Ohio, United States
hello this a Mexican thing with a 1600 motor. it is the original motor with only 62,500 miles. I bought it from an old fellow who parked it in1990, in his garage, because it started running funny. I bought it and fixed it. the choke was sticking. now it runs great, whistles like a vw should. I put a new gas tank in it, new tires, and a new top. it is ready to go. no rust in the trunk area, or engine compartment. windshield frame is perfect, windshield has a stone chip. doors are solid, not perfect but very good. the pass. side front fender has a small dent where bumper took a light tap. seats are good, lights work, brakes are good. top is alittle tight yet needs to sit out in sun shine to stretch alittle more. it will latch but it is tight. floor pan was patched under battery, and one or two smalls holes I it. but still nice. I will try to show the holes in the pictures. you can drive it home. have the tops of the doors. they are not torn, but the plastic is alittle scratched and slightly yellowed. the body is good some rust here and there, I will try to show in picts. there is a patch under the rear seat by battery in fender well. over all it is in decent shape for its age. looks good but not perfect. runs great . doors come off and windshield folds down like a jeep. good daily driver, beach cruiser, or trail buggy. has a good ohio title. and sells without resevrve. feel free to contact me if you want to come look at it, or want a close up picture of any thing. thanks and have a good one. p.s. having alittle trouble with the pass side top latch I believe do to the top not being relaxed enough yet.
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