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Thing Shop Parts Catalog 2011

1. 30 OE Quality Fuel Tank This is a high quality replacement fuel tank made for The Thing Shop The tank is powder coated black and ready to install Satisfaction guaranteed 113 201 075TTS 266 00 EACH SALE PRICE IS 139 00 EACH Tune Up Kit Our Tune Up Kit contains the parts needed for a routine tune up which are Bosch Spark Plugs Bosch Distrubitor Cap Bosch Condenser Bosch Distributor Rotor Button Bosch Points fuel filter and cylinder gaskets 181 905 000 45 00 OE SHOCK ABSORBER S Our new original equipment front and rear shocks are now in stock We went to a large shock absorber manufacturing company that makes original equipment shocks for new cars After lengthy testing and design work we were able to have them exactly duplicate the original design shock for the VW Thing You will be very pleased with the quality and performance 181 413 031 FRONT 45 00 181 513 031 REAR 32 00 z 20 New Arrivals 8 Se Eu Em n Ale a oe all 1 T 4i Rebuilt Front Beam Drum to Drum This beam is ready to install Great for restorations Built by our factory trained VW technician Just install align and you are ready to go Remember to check the tie rods and ball joints they are left loose for alignment Here is a list of parts that come on the rebuilt front beam 2 2 SZ 2 SZ KF 2 SZ KF SZ X Steering Knuckle Left amp Right Steering Gear Box Steering Fla
2. 181 TRA BAMBUS BRAND WHITE amp BROWN 120 00 181 TRAREPRO BAMBOO TAN 90 00 Plug and Chug These cup holders plug right in to the ash tray and hold your drinks They are very sturdy and come in black or the American flag design Both are equipped with a cell phone holder 181CHUG BK 41 95 181CHUG USA 41 95 E Exterior Accessories FE i N Car Covers Our covers are made from a special ventilated product that will help your Thing stay free of dust and dirt while allowing moisture to escape to prevent rusting Custom tailored just for the Thing 181 CCPREMIUM WEATHERSHIELD 345 00 181 CCM ECONOMY CAR COVER 110 00 181 CC FITTED TECHNALON 230 00 181 CCGREEN GREEN SPECIAL 95 00 181 CCLL CAR COVER LOCK 16 00 181 CCL LIGHTWEIGHT 90 00 Car cover lock only fits Premium and Technalon car covers Front End Mask Bra Protect your vehicle from stone chips and road debris Made from special bra material that is fleece lined with all edges bound in vinyl Great for when you are towing your Thing 181 BRB 270 00 Hitches These hitches were designed from the original sold by VW of America We have improved upon them to receive a draw bar It installs by bolting to the transmis sion cradle mount thus pulling the load from the chassis of the vehicle instead of the bumper The hitch also bolts to bottom of bumper They are all powder coated in black and are available in 2 sizes 2
3. 33 CONOR OND INSERTS CAN BE REPLACED WITH COMMON 18 00 each or UNIVERSAL BLADE INSERTS 36 00 set Q Sliding Side Curtains BEB B BBP PPR 34 130 181 955 425B Wiper Blades OEM 45 00 each SH T 3 5 37 131 311 955 453 F Windshield Reservoir used 80 00 ry Ops BEB BBB BRR RRP RR RRR RRR Ree eee eee 132 111 955 993 Jet for Washer 8 00 133 113 957 057 H Speedometer Wtih Top Frames C 1 Fuel Viberator Fuel Gauge 270 00 134 113 957 063 B Fuel Gauge 39 00 Top amp Frame Parts BEB BBB BPP eee 39 40 NP 113957 099 Fuel viberator 25 00 135 111 957 801 H Speedometer Cable 21 00 Show Bars DE wl 136 111 957 861 Gasket Speedo Cable 2 00 137 181 963 107 Timer Switch new 110 00 Racks amp Tire Mou nts BEEBE BBB RPP PRPs 42 137 181 963 107 Timer Switch used 64 00 138 411 963 205 C Temp Reg Switch 105 00 Fenders amp Welt BEB BBB RRP RP RRP PRP eee eee eee 43 NP 211963 115A Knob for Ti Switch Out of Stock NP 311 963 111 D Escutcheon T Switch Out of Stock Replacement Parts REUTERS 44 47 139 N 902 547 01 Frame Clip Top ea S 50 Rubber Parts 48 m Policies This catalog has been carefully designed to assist you with parts for your VW Thing whether it be an original part or one of our many accessories We stock the finest quality parts and are eager to help you with all of your needs Meeting the demands of the VW Thing world is a challenge we have met many times and we are dedicated t
4. It is important to be able to control the air that enters the car With our front sliding curtains you can adjust them to allow you to reach through the opening or just gap them enough for some fresh air We still offer the original style front opening window which works best from the rear seat posi tions since the curtain faces the opposite direction Rear Open and allows better access with good ventilation to the rear seat positions The vinyl we use is the same that we use on our tops We can make green curtains to match our factory top for an extra charge Ask for a free sample card so you can select a color that is right for your car Front Open 181 SLRG FRONT 340 00 EACH 181 SLG REAR 340 00 EACH m 33 Solid Side Curtains Solid Glass Side Curtains with Glass These rear solid curtains we offer are very durable They are for those customers that want to save some money but still want the best quality These windows stay clear unlike the original soft plastic windows All of our windows are individually assembled by hand The all new aluminum frames give the best corrosion resistance possible The vinyl is the same as our tops Solid glass curtains are normally used in rear but can be used in any position front or rear 181 SPG 250 00 EACH Soft Plastic Side Curtains These are an improved copy of the VW rear curtain that came with the Thing Available in clear green or gray tinted and with
5. much easier when used as a step and also works like a long mud flap while driving with the doors off Includes installation instructions and necessary hardware WORKS LIKE A MUD FLAP 181 821 000006 SET 360 00 Redesigned Tube Bumpers Back by popular demand we redesigned our front and rear tube bumpers now they will work with many other of our accessories like the bumper over riders the front deflec tor plate the rear hitch 181TBF FRONT 240 00 181TBR REAR 260 00 Nerf Bar We ve had many requests for our off road look tube bum pers and nerf bars So we have redesigned the look of our older models from the past and now offer them again We think our nerf bar will be a huge success Powder coated black with hardware and instructions included Ask about availability 181 NBPC POWDERCOAT SET L amp R 220 00 partially protects your undercarriage Especially important for off roading This works with our new front tube bumpers 181 DP 128 00 mA ET m 23 The See Through Thing Semi Gloss Paint Finish Provides dis tinctive appear ance Scuffs and scratches are less visible Sloping Hood Designed so Front Luggage Compartment Provides con cealed strorage for spare tire tools Windshield When the top Detachable is open the Windows windshield can Heavy duty clear be folded forward plastic side windows and rested in retaining clip
6. this item out of heavy weight steel It is configured for easy installation and will be a great replacement for your old jack receiver Welds to bottom of floor pan for your jack Sold individually or in sets of 2 181 701 475AS PAIR 80 00 Front Support Plates While changing out the floor pan for a company video I found it hard to strip the old pan from the front support plate This product will allow you to get rid of the old plate and still install your floorplate Sold in sets of 2 181 401 234 235 PAIR 26 00 23 Floor Pan Replacements Floor Pan Set Complete Finally a complete Floor Pan Set We are now are selling floor pans with installed Seat Tracks Jack Receivers Jack Sup ports Floor Mat Clips Rear Battery Bracket Nut for Battery Hold down Nut for Front Seat Belt Nut for Clutch amp Pedal Adjustment Items that come with but are not installed on the pans Front Axle Support Plates Chassis to Body Bolt Kit and Floor Pan to Body Seal Note Get half price shipping in the U S when you order a set of Floor Pans Complete Overseas and international shipping still full price 181FP SET 1 300 00 Floor Pan Halves These halves are made in Europe Same thick The inside edge starts at the center tunnel in cluding the bolt pattern area under the rocker It is necessary to drill out the holes around the rockers but there is a dimple marked to drill from Get half off shipping
7. 449 C 113 415 061 C 111 415 417 113 415 651 113 415 669 131 415 801 F 181 415 802 311 415811 C 131 415 821A 311 415 812 C 131 415 813 E 113 425 021 Jack New OEM VW Strap Air Cleaner Air Cleaner Used Air Cleaner New Elbow Fuel Tank OE Quality 250 00 29 00 NEW OE VW Fuel Tank Galvanized ASK Tank Screen Tank Seal 9 95 Fuel Line 3 4 50 Gas Cap reproduction 18 00 Gas Cap Locking lifetime guaranteed NOW 55 00 Reserve Valve Kit ASK Tail Pipe L 74 ASK Tail Pipe R 74 ASK Elbow R 73 80 00 Elbow L 73 80 00 Set of Land R 150 00 Tail Pipe R 73 ASK Tail Pipe L 73 ASK Heat Exchanger L 140 00 Heat Exchanger R 140 00 Fuel Pump Heater reconditioned add core chg 40 95 00 Exhaust Pipe Heater 145 00 Protection Plate USED 45 00 J Tubes for 73 pair 35 00 Engine Mount OEM 11 50 Front Trans Mount 20 00 Adjustable Front Axle Beam 485 00 OE Front axle beam 580 00 Lower Torsion L W Ball Joint 186 00 Lower Torsion R W Ball Joint 225 00 Steering Knuckle L 225 00 Steering Knuckle R 290 00 Ball Joint Upper German 45 00 Ball Joint Lower German 45 00 Brake Drum Front German 128 00 Brake Drum Front Italian 75 00 Front Wheel Bearing Inner 14 00 Seal Inner 2 50 Front Wheel Bearing Outer 11 00 Torsion Springs 10 ASK KYB Light Duty Shock 45 00 each KYB Heavy Duty Shock 57 90 each KYB Spring Over Shock 100 00 set of 2 OE Front Shock Absor
8. 7 POWDER COATED 7 POINT 727 00 PADDING 181 SBP 5 PADDING amp COVERS 5 POINT 120 00 181 SBP 7 PADDING amp COVERS 7 POINT 180 00 m Books amp Manuals E ne Service Manual This manual includes much of the info you will need on how to repair your Thing The dealership actually used the same manual to fix your vehicle when it was released The Service Manual includes the Heater Manual and Wiring Diagram 181 SM 75 00 Type 181 Parts List Complete parts breakdowns for the vechicle with pictures part numbers and part names Very helpful to every Thing driver Larry thinks this is our most helpful book 181 PL 45 00 SALE PARTS LIST amp SERVICE MANUAL SET 100 YOU SAVE 20 00 Heater Service Manual Heater Service Manual A service manual for the BN 4 gas heater on 73s and optional on 74s 181 HSM 22 00 Type 181 Thing Owner s Manual Owner s manual for the Thing Usually available for each year usually like new 181 OM73 1973 65 00 181 OM74 1974 65 00 P Wor Engincering Board e WWII Report on Examination An examination performed by the U S Military on the Kubelwagen during WWII and compares it to the U S Jeep Great reading great gift 181 EB 22 00 co X p meis A o Os L d Q CN a COLOR Witing Di Di Wiring Diagram Color wiring diagram for the Thing Covers 73 and 74 US models 181 W
9. 81 ORM METAL EACH 50 00 in stock improved product You ll need a set of 4 2 each front 181 OR RUBBER EACH 50 00 and rear to make use of them SET OF 4 METAL OR RUBBER 175 00 Both types of overriders work with the new tube bumpers 26 Seat Tracks When you install floor pans you also need to replace the seat tracks it is almost impossible to reuse and reinstall the old seat track Now it is possible to replace your seat tracks with a heavy duty quality replacement Save 10 by ordering a set 181801251252T EACH 181801250S SET OF 2 120 00 210 00 Chassic To body Bolt Kit s When replaceing floor pans we recomand that you also replace your body to chassic bolts and washer this kit contains all the necessary bolts and washers you will need when mounting body to chassic 181CBK 48 00 WITH OUT WASHERS 181CBK W 88 50 AS PICTURED Floor Mat Clip Set Install to keep your floor mats in place see pages 9 10 Install them on your new floor pans Save when you buy by the set 111 857 785 EACH 4 50 111 857 785S SET OF 12 46 00 Jack Support This part supports the pan where the jack receivers go They MEL were on your factory pans id o n Sold in pairs as pictured M i VoM 181 701 JRS 24 00 e 7 E Jack Receiver When changing out the floor pan in a type 181 it is com mon to have a damaged or rusted jack receiver We have reproduced in house
10. 941 751A EACH 61 00 311941 111 A EA 36 00 Sch Bumpers amp Guards Brush Guard This product was made to protect your fenders and hood from brush and branches Can be used with our push bar and mounts to the holes in your original bumper Made from steel tubing Attaching hardware is included Brush Deflector with Light Mount Great looking off road type brush guard that makes it easy for you to install our driving lights or fog lamps Installs without any drilling Just bolt to the existing holes in your bumper Comes powder coated semi gloss black Does not include lights 181 FBD POWDER COATED 160 00 181 BGPC POWDER COATED 145 00 Push Bar Apron Protector Easy to mount and a good way to protect your car Made the same dimensions as the factory push bar Comes complete with all necessary mounting hardware Can be installed when also using bumper overriders Does not include lights 181 PBPC POWDER COATED 125 00 j i za MN Bumper Overriders Metal and Rubber Goes over i your front and rear bumpers to protect them Metal parts with a layer of firm rubber on the front these are an exact quality re placement of the original metal with rubber overriders Your car requires two per bumper Rubber This particular style of overrider was designed by VW of America Safety regulations required VW to put this on their cars We ve been out of stock or almost a year Now back
11. Forever Black This permanently dyes all plastics with the same chemicals that manufacturers use and is U V protected This product can be used on bumpers wheel wells molding side molding mud guards door handles spoilers mirrors boat trim rv trim run ning boards and hoses FOREVER BLACK 14 50 Rubber Mats amp Duck Boards Floor Mats with Ribbed Backing The Thing Shop has spent years developing this quality replacement of the VW floor mats The original mats were designed with holes to prevent trapped moisture from rusting the floor pan We have taken their idea one step further Our mats are punched with the same hole pattern and finish except the rubber has a ribbed backing This provides added ventilation to prevent moisture from being trapped and causing rust problems New improved modern rubber Ask about our dis counted floor mats 181 MH SECONDS 150 00 181 MH 175 00 Kubel Style Duck Boards Designed to resemble the original wood slatted floorboards found in the WWII German Army Kubelwagen They re now constructed from asian hardwood and are a very well made product They install over the factory mat pins Rubber pads keep the boards from rattling Treated with teak oil to make them last Great for mud snow and sand Assembled with stain less steel fasteners and special wood adhesive 181 DB SET OF 4 185 00 SALE PRICE 145 00 Rubber Glove Box Mat Keep items from rattling in your glov
12. OF STOCK 181 871 000GR TOP ON FRAME PICTURED 1675 00 m 12 Speakers amp Panels Front Speaker Set Right and left panels made to fit the pockets under the dash Made from thick ABS plastic for long life D e Optional speak EU R ers are 100 watt 4x6 2 way with metal mesh grilles Rear Speaker Set also made specifically to fit under our bamboo trays Made from thick ABS plastic for long life All our speakers come with extra heavy 16 gauge Speakers are 100 watt 4x6 two ways wire pre soldered and are the correct length for easy with metal mesh grilles All our speakers installation Necessary hardware is included Sold in come with extra heavy 16 gauge wire pairs Also available without speakers pre soldered and cut to the correct length for easy installation Necessary hardware Front Speaker Set cia 181 RTFS is included Fr Speakers fitted for Bamboo Tray Rear Speaker Set 181 RFS 181 RRS Easy Installation A o A Stereo Speaker Cutting Required Sound Bar Made to Fit Our Show Bar Now you can play your favorite music and hear it clearly With The Thing Shop s new Sound Bar you can drive down the road at any speed and enjoy music or even clearly understand talk radio This product is well designed and is a lot like the bars made for the Jeep It is made from a stiff plastic foam that will maintain its shape and protect the speak ers from damage Comes with extra heavy 16 gauge
13. Xe 8890 ESZ O87 V890 ESZ O87 suo oyd OCCS8 ZV 49 pUeUu eM snuaA Jah Zt LV dous Puly eu PRODUCT CATALOG MET RE ICH i e Thin Shop E Tot e 1 gt d b M P arr k TA NM d e HES e EC 4 7 E ae fer wm Cher mm e e d Xd ed ze e ra e cm i i po A e iv ue a e e Gecke AS E 1 pt eh e vj a LM RH ke Di D e Li 2011 6 To Place an Order Call 480 753 0684 or visit www thethingshop com Phone 480 753 0684 Fax 480 753 0688 Email orders thethingshop com NOTES Rubber Parts 48 Fender Welt pictured on pg 43 DO NOT RESTORE CAR WITHOUT NEW RUBBER Two types of fender welt are available Original Style for metal fenders and Made For Fiberglass When installing fiberglass fenders it is necessary to use the special Made For Fiberglass fender welt and we also recommend the fiberglass fender welt installation tool also on Page 33 If you have fac tory metal fenders you should always replace the old fender welt when repainting Original Style Steel Only 181 821 705 EACH 181 821 705S SET OF 4 Made For Fiberglass 181 821 705AM EACH 181 821 705AMS SET OF 4 23 00 60 00 COMES WITH FREE TOOL 15 00 52 00 SAVES 10 Seals Hood Seal 181 823 705 51 00 Rear Deck Lid Seal 181 827 705 28 00 Door Pocket Beading 181 83
14. be an engineer to see that what we put into the Thing will take you anywhere Of course we had to make the Thing capable After all it s got quite a reputation to live up to Volkswagen s Platform Frame Sealed steel bot tom inhibits rust and corrosion by keeping water and dampness out Also pro tects vital parts of the car from damage Removable Doors For off road driving only Just release retaining spring and lift doors up and off hinges Storage compart ment in door panels Independent Torsion Bar Suspension Each wheel is suspended by trailing and diagonal arms and its own torsion bar and individual telescopic shock absorber to smooth the bumps Provides a controlled ride on rough terrain 14 Radial Ply Tires A high qual ity tire suitable for all around use Particularly good for off road traction and for mud and snow Back Seat Rear Compart ment amp Loading Area Back seats fold down indi vidually Backed with steel to form a steel deck for ad ditional cargo Even when the seats are up there s still room for luggage behind the seats Ki Rear Axle Each rear axle shaft incorporates two couplings allowing each wheel to maintain individual contact with the road This provides good traction even under adverse conditions m Rear Engine Located over drive wheels for extra traction Air cooled so there s no radiator hoses water pum
15. in the Continental U S when you order a set of pan halves Over seas shipping still full price 181 FPHL LEFT 295 00 181 FPHR RIGHT 295 00 181 FPHS BOTH SIDES 460 00 Long Rear Floor Pan Quarters The regular quarters above when installed properly will leave a small gap between the front and back quarters These extra long rear quarters will close that gap You can t get these anywhere else 181 PR RL REAR LEFT 95 00 181 PR RR REAR RIGHT 95 00 Floor Pan Quarters We offer steel quarter pan replacements to fix your rusted or damaged panels They are intended to be used when only a quarter is necessary If you need a full half don t use these buy the pan halves and save a lot of labor Each quarter is stamped to give your floor an original appearance after they are welded correctly Install with a wire feed welder for best us results Note Old or new seat tracks must be welded on to new floor pans when adding them 181 PRF FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT 80 00 181 PRR REAR LEFT OR RIGHT 80 00 m ness as the original pans Fits your pan exactly 22 Running Boards Here is a product that was sold as a factory option and will improve the look of your car Strong sheet aluminum construction 090 thickness 14 pounds lighter than the original steel frames These boards are powder coated matte black and covered with original style black PVC matting Makes getting in and out of your 181
16. original No part of system protrudes past the back of the Seat Runner Cover Strip Having trouble sliding your seats This mounts on your seat tracks and allows your seats to slide on the tracks A must for restoration 113 881 213 SET SET OF 4 22 00 Car 113 881 213 EACH 6 00 Maximum ground clearance Long lasting Reasonably priced 73 owners will need to purchase J tubes to install Now comes with adjustable tips through bumper Leaves room to adjust valves Knob For Adjusting Seat l l 181 DHS SS SS DIVIDED HEADER EXHAUST 354 00 Tension Spring For Front Seat 181 DHS SS P SS DIVIDED HEADER EXHAUST POLISHED 404 00 000 251 051 T SS J TUBE SET 26 00 113 881 251B EACH 3 50 113 881 245 B 4 00 000 251 051 P SS J TUBE SET POLISHED 40 00 m E NEW PRODUCTS Fuel Tank Odor Kit Do you have a gas odor coming from under the front hood In this kit are the items needed to replace all the gas lines under the hood Since your car is 35 years old thes i fuel lines are normally leaking and pau L BCS s S must be replaced It now comes e OO with sending unit gasket QQ 7 181201 KIT 84 00 Hand Brake Boot This is the best reproduction hand brake boot we have ever seen 311 711 461 20 00 Defrost Heat amp Heat Temp Knobs Yellow Knobs with black lettering SOLD ONLY AS A SET Fits 74 Only 133 819 681 682 18 50 VW Thing Door Check Strap Our n
17. special 40 mil scratch and UV resistant clear plastic The front curtains have a flap that opens in the rear just like the ones your car came with The rears are solid soft plastic Flaps fold back and snap back to the frame All of our windows are individually assembled by hand The all new aluminum frames give QW WITH LI G Hr the best corrosion resistance possible The vinyl is the JMIN UM FRA Lp same as our tops pr Me xy 181 SPR REAR 170 00 EACH vi 181 SPF FRONT 200 00 EACH Fleese Liner Separator Side Curtain Bag Protect your side curtain investment with our custom storage bag Made of fleece lined heavy duty vinyl fea turing a center panel divider Closes with quick lock buckles Fits two side curtains per bag ASK ABOUT OUR HALF PRICE SPECIAL 181 CB 45 00 a Seat Rebuild Kit 14 Be sure to use the original molded type seat padding when rebuilding your seats Due to the design and construction of your factory seat frames it is necessary to have a molded seat pad When foam or non original padding is used it is impossible to achieve the correct appearance and comfort intended by the Volkswagen factory We offer the correct padding that is made for us by the original supplier for VW Includes two cushion pads two backrest pads boards for front backs and necessary hardware 181 881 SET FRONT SET OF 4 152 00 These pads men make your seats feel firm and look original Or Buy Them Separet
18. your popular accessory with many of our custom collection of Thing toys from The Thing Shop s MV ers Hardware is included The luggage slats EES are made from solid oak coated with teak oil of 8 long Installs using a special adhesive tape already 181 910 400G GREEN 18 00 attached for you Hood rack is powder coated Hood slats are sold separately HOOD RACK 181 HRPC 115 00 HOOD SLATS 181 HRLR 25 00 Hood Rack Bag When you have one of our hood racks and need to haul sleeping bags a car cover or other small items this bag will work great Zips in the rear and attaches to the hood rack with plastic clips 181 HRLB 85 00 Swing Out Tire Carrier EN We have had many requests for the original EN tire carrier and we now offer an exact n i quality replacement This quality product V 2239 comes powder coated matte black Comes 2259 with complete installation hardware and mw drawings Si 181 STC 365 00 A CH Mo 1 s U Type 181 Display Cars We are now selling our 2nd Edition display cars Made just for us in Mexico they re now made in the original A wv four colors that came to the U S in 1973 74 yellow green white and orange Since we ve had many re ei D quests for other colors we are now offering a Special Edition Red These cars have red taillights amber front turn signals and black steering wheels Not for small children Size 6 x 12 Available in red
19. z Taal 45 00 v Contact Us Ise Search ucc ction E Ki H 2 3 CUSTOWER INFORMATION CHECKOUT CONFIRMATION We need sume information belure we can ship your order Please enter your address information below and then press the Continue button 1f you want to change your order before proceeding go to the l upping Leskel Billing Address Required Tab between tields Shipping Address Required Tab between fields NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU GET A ORDER NUM BER m Scardi uccc ction m eg NP AUC NP NP NP NP 10 10 11 11 12 13 14 NP 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 NP NP NP 23 24 24 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 31 NP NP NP NP 32 Replacement Parts 1 211 011 031 C 181 129 541 181 129 613 B 181 129 613 211 129 615 E 113 201 075 TTS 113 201 075 AD OE 111 209 147 113 201 621 000 020 361 N 211 201 551 AM 211 201 551A 111 209 021 E 181 251 185 B 181 251 186 B 181 251 153A 181 251 153 B 181 251 153 A and B 181 251 238 181 251 237 043 255 107 043 255 108 221 261 467 A 181 261 603 TTS 181 261 627 U 000 251 051P 113 301 263 311 301 265 B 181 401 021 A 181 401 021 181 405 151 A 181 405 152 181 405 311 A 181 405 312A 181 405 361 181 405 371 131 405 615 G 131 405 615A 311 405 625 D 111 405 641 B 311 405 645 181 411 027 181KF KYBLD 181KF KYB 181KF KYBHD 181 413 031 113 413 441 181 413
20. 181 863 709S 181 871 002BAB 181 871 003BAB BAB 871 009 BAB 871 007 008 BAB 871 002 BAB 871 003 181 871 035 L 181 871 PIV 181 871 385 N 014 2551 181 871 RIV 181 871 543A 181 871 589TR Replacement Parts 3 Weather Strip Engine Front Connecting Hose 74 Connecting PIPE 74 License Plate Bracket Front License Plate Bracket Rear Front Fender Left Front Fender Right Fender Clips ea Fender Clip Set of 8 Rear Fender Left Rear Fender Right Front Hood Hood Trunk Support Rubber buffer hood Hood Lock Upper F Hood Lock Lower F Cable Front Lock WITH HANDLE Handle only Plastic Cable Tube Rear Deck Lid Rear Deck Lock with Keys Hinge Half Left Hinge Half Right Door Left Door Right Door Right Door Lock Inside Left Reconditioned Door Lock Inside Right Reconditioned Rubber wedge striker plate Check Strap Door NEW Striker Left Striker Right Body Caps 16 Exact Quality replacement 1 75ea set of 26 26 00 Hinge Plugs 8 Exact Quality replacement 3 00ea 8mm plug quality replacement Glass Windshield boxed ready to ship Weather Strip W S Windshield Seal Upper Lower ea W S Frame Upper W S Frame Lower ThingShop Latch W S Frame New Rubber buffer w s latch Hook W S Frame New VW Emblem Front Apron Ash Tray USED Mirror Outer L SS Mirror Outer R SS Rear View Mirror New OE VW Rear View Mirror New Day Night Sun Visor ea OE Sun Viso
21. 7 809S SET 25 00 Windshield to Glass 181 845 119 73 00 Upper Lower Windshield Seal 181 845 137 EACH 23 00 Body Seal Under Windshield 181 857 849 EACH 15 00 Frame Beading Around Body with 181 867 370A SET 80 00 doorpost seals Top of Door Beading 361 885 533DA SET 21 00 Top of Rear Seat 361 885 533DB SET 22 00 Door Weatherstrip NOS 181 837 911912NOS EACH 75 00 EACH 280 00 SET OF 4 10 OFF Body Molding Kit Includes hood seal upper and lower windshield seals molding under windshield on body windshield weatherstrip molding for around body beading for top of doors door pocket beading rear seat mold ing rear deck lid seal and intake duct beading 74 only 1973 Molding Kit 181 MK73 324 90 10 OFF Plastic End Caps These are the caps used to finish off or enclose the beading on the top of your doors or at the windshield body beading We have replaced them like the original 181 867 369P EACH 3 50 181 867 369PS SET OF 10 30 00 1974 Molding Kit 181 MK74 334 80 10 OFF Rubber Parts Kit Includes front turn signal gaskets with drain tubes gear shift boot hand brake boot pedal pads accel erator pad and front and rear engine seals 181 RPK 103 94 Buy kits and save 10 off of buying individual parts Deluxe Rubber Parts Kit Includes all the parts in the regular kit see above plus headlight bucket drain tubes headlight hous ing to fender tubes and headl
22. CIAL i 181 871 6712 PAIR 105 00 Top Boot Our top boot is made from the same sport topping that our convertible tops are made of Now you can drive your car while having the top down and protected Comes complete with a matching stor age bag We also offer a specially designed boot to fit around our show bar at no extra charge 181 FBB ALL COLORS 270 00 m 10 La 3 gpl o tI c i ag g O Zeg ol Geier H Sg SEN H v ZO bat ie Raf B EE ECOLE OAs gt n um E d T d E o oO on ZG D E EE e E L6 zm 2 d n e EDE gt af 2 Gg Ca m zt s EEE org Ow e oO i Uag SS Soe s F ss gt lt S wd O gt gt L g Qo x c 3E e CG E O O Of 48 O o oO E Duas OG P om ke Ooze mii e o o Oz256 Cocoa Mats ad m 3 i o o LI x F O oc Gc 25 2 E cabo T SE Q oO o6 DE 2 3 Z o2 O 2 Su So o BYE amp wo 296 5 6 S ZZ POSH Seay 8 Q po s SECTORS 3 CO a 2 0 H Sn oD S rere aeS Ex ksss s utr Bo utUOHS3o o 2 ul EssSogasS es O SE Sege Dyo 8 ua s SE e om lLlgB5ocH s m O m D o P u Di g La deg EE O Oo GD oO SZ S329 EUG g su er E AS c o O O oan eh OD BEN a n E K on any other Thing top Type 181 corners We S ing Shop Exclusive Top Includes HE MATERIAL HAS BEEN CUT AWAY FOR THIS PHOTO m We also give you a free installation video with detailed step by ste
23. D 17 00 m Decals Strobe Stripe Set We have been asked many times over the years for the accessory strobe stripes that were offered with the Type 181 by the U S dealers One of our customers in Canada sold us a perfect set in the original VW package We have had these duplicated exactly using the latest 3M decal materials A very nice addition to your original Thing restoration Please ask for a free sample These stripes were originally installed on green white yel low and orange Things 181ST SET 170 00 Information Labels This is a complete set of the stickers found under your hood in your door jambs and on your dash panel Please specify whether you need a 73 set or 74 set The 1974 Thing does not include the heater decal Note Beim Tanken Heizung abstellen Switch off heater when filling up Avant le plein arr ter le chauffage 880 Ibs 2 in front 2 in rear Max Load vehicle capacity weight Designated Seating Capacity 4 _ Tire Size 185 SR 14 M S S Cold Tire Inflation Pressure half load e load l8 18 dE 42 Ib sq in Fs Oktan min 91 ROZ RON You may request a black or white gearshift label as we ve seen cars with original labels both ways Includes photo instructions on where to install each label 181 IL 1973 30 00 181 IL 1974 30 00 The Thing Side Decal These stripes are made with the same process as our St
24. Top amp Frame Parts Rubber Buffer Top Frame Bronze Lower Top Frame Hook Made of bronze alloy powder coated e Exactly like the original but j made from an improved material black It is the hook on the windshield to compound receive the upper top latch WW 181860331 8 00 PAIR 181871385B EACH 22 00 SET OF2 40 00 Spring Steel Frame Clip Spring steel frame clip for attaching top frame to pivot post Takes two per convertible top frame Stainless Steel Screws Stainless steel screws for top latch fom and hook N 902 54701 EACH 5 50 N 014 2551 0 50 Frame Washer Plastic Each convertible top m a needs four Goes between frame Retaining Strip 8 iiis 181 871 491 20 50 N 012 560 EACH 1 00 Top Support Bracket Rivets to convertible top Used to attach vinyl top sides to side members of top frame These are rubberized as original Each top needs eight Convertible Top Rivets Compression rivets for installing vinyl top onto frame Includes all you need for installing new convertible top and enough for 8 top support brackets plus extras Other rivets will not work 181871543A EACH 4 15 181 871 543S SET OF 8 33 20 181 871 RIV SET 12 70 Rear Bar Slips into bottom of some quality replacement soft tops Included with The Thing Shop tops Top Frame Pivet Pin This is the small pivet pin that holds the convertible top frame on the car The 8 Thing Shop has reprodu
25. aft 181 501 211 181 501 263U 181 501 263 113 501 277 A 113 501 283 113 501 311 113 501 315 H 113 501 331 D 181 501 503 181 501 503 U 181 501 504 181 501 504 U 181 501 615 A 181 511 115 116 181 511 205 A 181 511 206 A 18IKRKYBLD 18IKRKYB 181 513 031 181 601 025 P 111 601 131 111 601 139 113 601 151 181 609 537 B 181 609 537 C 133 609 721 113 611 015 B 113 611 015 G 113 611 053 131 611 057 G 113 611 301 L N 020 350 1 113 611 701 113 611 775 E 311 611 741 113 611 724 C 113 611 763 113 611 764 C 113 611 782 181 707 021 P 181 707 031 P 111 711 115A 311 711 461 311 224 173 111 721 335 C 311 721 361 111 721 555 E 113 721 647 A 113 798 071 C 181 805 591 F 181 809 021 181 809 151 181 809 152 181 809 181 D 181 809 182 D 181 809 811 181 809 812 181 809 831 181 813 301 E 133 813 705 Drive Shaft Rear Wheel Shaft Rear Wheel Shaft NEW Roller Bearing Outer Ball Bearing Inner Cover for Bearing Seal C V Joint In Out Control Arm L Control Arm L Control Arm R Control Arm R Brake Drum Rear Torsion Bars Set Used Torsion Bar Arm Left Torsion Bar Arm Right Light Duty Rear Shock Heavy Duty Rear Shock OE Rear Shock Absorber Wheel 5x14 OEM Rebuilt Hub Cap Spring SET OF 5 Lug Bolt 12x1 5 Hub Cap Brake Shoes FRONT SET No Exchange Brake Shoes REAR SET No Exchange Brake Cable Master Cylinder Brazil Master Cylinder German Rear Wheel Cylinder German Front Wheel Cyli
26. ber 45 00 each Bolt Rubber Stop 8 00 Rubber Stop w bolt set ONLY FOR OE SHOCKS 18 00 Steering Gear Box NEW 145 00 Steering Coupler 6 00 Steering Wheel Add Core 40 260 00 Horn Cap Cover NEW 45 00 Tie Rod L Complete 45 00 Tie Rod R Complete 140 00 End T Rod L Outer 13 00 End T Rod L Inner 16 00 End T Rod R Outer 16 00 End T Rod R Inner 21 00 Steering Damper 32 00 m 19 ASK ABOUT OUR OEM DUAL AIR 139 00 Ge 4 DD 6 00 44 43 A arel Fenders amp Welt FRONT FIBERGLASS REAR FIBERGLASS Fiberglass Fenders Fiberglass fenders are made the same shape as your original fenders but with four inches added to the bolt edge to accomodate larger tires You will like the quality designed heavily reinforced inner lip around the wheel well for extra strength Can be cut to your desired width Note Fiberglass fenders do not have installation holes or headlight openings pre cut These will take some do it yourself know how to install 181 WF FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT 195 00 FRONT METAL REAR METAL We Metal Fenders The metal front fenders are new old stock from the VW factory These are the last of the fenders Some are the military style and have three small tabs on them by the headlight These tabs were originally used for the headlight black out cover You will need to grind off these tabs 181 821 021E FRONT LEFT 420 00 181 821 022E FRONT RIGHT 560 00 The Thin
27. c rt cad they wil a07 last or yc ir thin Each of the thumbnails in the product category pages are clickable so that the customer may get more infor GEERT mation or purchase the item Once clicked the product page will display a larger image of the part item a more detailed explanation of the part the different options available on the part such as color or size the price of the item and finally a button so that it can be added to the online shopping cart There s even the choice to add it to a wish list or e mail the link to a friend Finally after adding all your desired products to the shopping cart you may send the order to The Thing Shop Online through the Internet Sch You must Login or Register to gain access to this feature New Customers Registered Customers Registration is fast and easy Please enter the fol owinc r o raton in order to sign n p Address Password lorcet your pesswcrd 70 have paseword ama led ta you We require a shipping address and billing address along with payment information We accept all major credit cards over the web or phone Remember our website has a 128 bit secure encrypted connection so you can shop safely and securely After placing the order you will receive an e mail confirmation Your a parts should arrive within a few days without wel ever speaking to anyone Las Name Comte YOUR ONLINE ORDER IS Re THE THING SHOP Items i Sub
28. ced this very necessary item 181 871 BAR 35 00 181 871 PIN 6 60 m Cleaners GIBBS Mega Penetrant n GIBBS is the first patented real penetrating oil lubricant surface corrosion eliminator and rust remover ever issued in U S history Can be used as a mega penetrant ultra lubricant corrosion inhibitor and water repellent GIBBS disintegrates ALL corrosion forms Hot Flash This easy to use polish is safe on clear coat finishes and eliminates swirls and buff marks HOT FLASH 12 00 GIBBS 16 OZ 12 95 Battery Equaliser Reduces Resistance amp Sulfation A small amount of Battery Equaliser to each cell will mix with the existing electrolyte solution The improved battery chemistry will dissolve existing sulfation and prevent new deposits from forming for years to come Batteries will charge faster hold a charge longer reduce terminal corrosion and reduce gassing DOUBLE BATTERY LIFE WITH ONLY ONE TREATMENT 1 oz per cell BATTERYEQUALISER 16 OZ 19 95 Rust Block Water based rust inhibitor Rust block is biodegradable and safe for all types of metals Just spray it on and block out oxidation for up to six months RUSTBLOCK 16 OZ 19 95 EVAPO RUST Evaporust super safe rust remover is non toxic and environmentally safe EVAPO RUST 32 OZ 9 95 EVAPO RUST 1 GAL 23 99 EVAPO RUST 5 GAL 89 99 22 Ss Forever one a Cleaner amp Reconditioner
29. check we will hold your order until the check clears Sorry we do not ship C O D SALES TAX All orders billed or shipped to addresses within Arizona will be subject to a sales tax DAMAGED PARTS Upon receiving your order inspect it immediately If damage to parts 1s discovered DO NOT send any parts back to The Thing Shop You must file a damage claim with the carrier Do not dismantle the package but instead keep the parts and packing material as close as possible to the original received condi tion The carrier must determine how the damage occurred Without the original container and packing material your claim will be voided by the carrier Damaged or missing parts must be reported within 10 days of receipt or claim will be voided Damaged parts are to be returned by the carrier Missing parts may have come out of the packaging during transit RETURNS Parts being returned by a customer for any reason must be postage paid by the customer We cannot accept any C O D s on returned merchandise We are more than happy to exchange parts or give full refunds for parts that you are not satisfied with as long as the returned parts are in new and unused condition and the return is made within 30 days of the original shipping date Refunds for purchases made with a credit card will be credited to the card used for the original purchase Be sure to include a copy of your purchase invoice along with INSTRUCTIONS on what you would like done wi
30. co Blue amp White Yellow amp White Orange amp White 181 STFT REC 980 00 Fully Restored Acapulco Front Seats Front Seats Restored Acapulco Blue amp White Yellow amp White Orange amp White BAB 881 801 PAIR 730 00 Fully Restored High Back Front Seats 72 Beetle High back seats will fit right onto the original seat track of your Thing They are very popular among Thing owners and are available in all our upholstery colors We accept these as core seats if buying rebuilt Acapulco Blue amp White Yellow amp White Orange amp White 181 STFTHI 740 00 181 STFTHI ACA ACAPULCO 840 00 m 34 Sliding Side Curtains Sliding Glass Curtains Our front curtains open from the rear to the front Our customers asked us to develop a window that would be easier to use from the front seat positions With our sliding curtain we produced for the past several years it was necessary to reach the front of the window to mail a letter or to use a drive thru window After extensive engineering modifications and testing The Thing Shop is introducing the newest of our side curtain line The All New Rear Opening Front Window This product is an improved design made from new all aluminum frame parts to give the best rust resistance possible stain less steel brackets a chrome VW Type II latch and tempered D O T approved glass All our windows are assembled by hand Front Closed
31. e box 181 GBM 10 00 Front Trunk Mat For those owners that like to store items under the hood but don t want to scratch the paint we offer a rubber mat that fits under the hood Made from the same matting we use for the floor mats Has a ribbed backing Be sure to order the cor LT rect mat for your car The 73 mat is cut to fit a gas heater The 74 is for a front trunk without a gas heater 181 TM73 1973 140 00 P 181 TM74 1974 140 00 m 38 Top Frames Heavy Duty Top Frame Original Top Frames are over 30 years old now have been fatigued and often have internal rust Our heavy duty top frame is specially constructed using a galvanized rust resistant header bow with computer designed extra heavy gauge steel frame members and hinge points Includes matte black powder coating Same dimensions as the factory frame only much stronger 181 871 055TRM Top Frame Hold Down Straps Original style hold down straps for holding your top in place when it is folded down into the package tray Made with the origi nal style buckles 181 871 635 PAIR 33 00 Top Frame Protective Covers New quality replacement of Original Top Frame Covers Protective covers for your top frame Used with or without boot These are necessary to protect your top boot from sharp edges on your frame Sold in pairs only Made from polypropylene plastic like the original ASK ABOUT OUR HALF PRICE SPE
32. ew door check straps are made for a VW Thing for The Thing Shop They come with the rubber buffer and install in minutes 181 837 249 15 00 Door Check Strap Pin The bracket door check strap pin is a common item that is missing on many cars today Make sure that you get this item while we still have it The Thing Shop has reproduced this very necessary item oor Check Strap Screw Comes as shown N014 1405 0 75 181 809 PIN 4 40 m Rear Seats Rear Seat Covers Pair The rear cushion has a zipper for easy installation and the rear backs staple as the originals did Rear Covers Black White Tan Saddle Biege or Grey 181 885 091 PAIR 105 00 Rear Covers Acapulco Blue White Yellow White Orange White BAB 885 091 PAIR 185 00 Rear Backrest Padding with Board 181 SPRB EACH 35 00 Rear Cushion Padding 181 SPRC EACH 45 00 Rear Seats Complete Pair Fully Restored as on Page 14 Includes Backrest Padding with Board Cushion Padding and Cover of your choice 181 885 091 290 00 181 STRACA ACAPULCO 325 00 Packing For Under Rear Seat For the first time we now are offering the thin packing about 1 4 thick that goes between the rear cushion and the zig zag springs 181885 471A 24 00 Rubber Retainer For the backrest support bow Holds the bow that is mounted on cushion frame Also used on hood and rear deck lid support Your car should have 6 of the
33. g Shop has a number of shirts and styles available Call and ask what we have Selections are pictured below X Ray T Shirt Displays a large Technical Line Drawing of the Thing on the back of the shirt with speci fications The front shirt has a small oval on the left breast that states It s not a car it s zoo qm AN a THING Available in white or black with I EE sizes of S M L XL and XXL XRAY T S S M L XL 16 00 XRAY T S XXL 18 00 ana E Coming and Going T Shirt Shows front view of the Thing on the front of the shirt and a rear view on the back of the shirt Also has sleeve logo with The Thing Shop imprinted Available in black or white Beach Cruser T Shirt Back features a bright cartoon of a Thing with surf boards in the back seat and palm trees behind it Front view is a face on image of a Thing with The Thing Shop imprinted above Available in black or Inn AUL UEAR LEEI ege with sizes of S M L XL and XXL white with sizes of S M L XL and XXL 181 WR REAR LEFT OR RIGHT 120 00 181 821 301 REAR RIGHT 275 00 CAG T S S M L XL 16 00 BEACH T S S M L XL 16 00 Fender Welt CAG T S XXL 18 00 BEACH T S XXL 18 00 _ We sell the original style fender welt that goes between NP Half and Half T Shirt your fender and the body It is very important to remove Displays a large logo of a Thing that is half THE THING SHOP and replace with new whenever re
34. ight housing seals 181 RPKD 132 40 m 102 NP 103 104 105 105 106 107 108 109 110 112 113 113 881 213 181 885 283 181 885 307 181 885 309 181 885 501 U 181 885 502 U 111 885 583 181 885 597 411 905 855 C 111 905 865 K 181 919 049 A 111 937 S05 F 111 937 555 BAA 941751 141 941 041 111 941 515 311 941 111A 113 941 183 211 941 531 E 361 945 191A 133 945 097 8 AU 181 947 303 111 951 133 B 113 953 041 N 113 953 041 B 113 953 042 B 113 953 041N 042N 113 953 041B 042B 113 953 193 211 953 215 C 211 953 235A 111 953 513 F 111 953 519G 111 953 519H 181955 113 R 181 955 407 D 181 955 325 B 181 955 325 CAP 181 955 TTS S Replacement Parts 4 Seat Runner Cover Strip ea 6 00 Strip set of four 22 00 Rubber Buffer ea 3 85 Seat Pad Wire Support 3 85 Seat Pad Zig Zag 5 00 Rear Metal Backrest L Used 70 00 Rear Metal Backrest R Used 70 00 Seat Retaining Strap 3 85 Rubber Retainer 2 75 Ignition Lock W Keys 40 00 Ignition Starter Switch 22 00 Fuel Gauge Tank Unit 85 00 Fuse Box 10 Point 40 00 Fuse Box Cover 9 00 Hella Halogen Headlight 61 00 Headlight Adj Assembly 58 00 Headlight Switch Escutcheon 12 00 Headlight Rim Hella w screw fill head 36 00 Screw Fill Head 3 25 Headlight Switch 50 00 License Light Gasket 12 00 Hella Tail Light 74 00 Interior Light New 95 00 Horn 16 00 Turn Signal Assembly Left OE 70 00 Turn Signal Assembly Left Repro 50 00 T
35. ike the other panels on your dash when painted to match Easy to install One of our most popular accessories Includes lock and keys 181 GB 135 00 Deluxe Center Console m 36 Roll Up Window Top You choose the color of the top Black Pebble Black Crush Tan White Saddle or Grey Rolled up window will make the top work like a bikini top Window is made from SCRATCH RESISTANT clear plastic a better quality than can be built into a heat seamed convertible top window Window can be replaced without replacing the top Window rolls up and is kept next to the rear bow takes less than 5 minutes Call For More Details 181 871 000 ROLL KIT 325 00 181 871 000 ROLL COMPLETE 1700 00 Bikini Top with Windshield Frame Support Brackets Made from our quality heavy duty top vinyl Has its own special lightweight bows to support the top and windshield frame New windshield frame supports will help keep your windshield frame straight Available in any of our 8 different top vinyl choices 181 BKGN SOLID COLOR 392 00 181 BKGN ACAPULCO STRIPE 500 00 m 35 NOW WITH MOLDED CORNER PATCH LIKE ORIGINAL VW TOPS j 2 E d f e 2 Te d gt 5 7 m y 5 gt Convertible Tops We strive to sell the finest Thing tops made There are many tops in the marketplace but none are as good as ours When choosing a top for your car be sure a
36. lity replacements of the original VW accessory wheels and fit the same as stock 14 Available in black white or silver The center cap is interchangeable and they are also very stylish with a chrome cap If you only need one wheel please call The price is the same for black white or silver Prices include a full set of lug nuts and center caps 181 601 ACC 4 SET OF FOUR 475 00 181 601 ACC 5 SET OF FIVE 575 00 m Lighting a Accessory Light Fog or driving lights are available in clear These are the best copy of the VW lights we ve seen Great buy get them while they last You need to wire these to your headlights or put a switch in so they are independent Switch and wire are not included ZVW 912200C SINGLE CLEAR 18 00 ZVW 912200C2 PAIR OF CLEAR 32 00 Taillight Hella taillight assembly universal fits both sides not side specific so won t match original OEVW taillight Acquired from VW of Mexico 133 945 0978AU EACH 74 00 Chrome Headlight Eyebrow Eyebrow for over the headlights Don t let your headlights get blinded by the sun Headlight NOS Hella Halogen Headlight Replaces whole headlight adjuster assembly Upgrades to halogen Great safety item OEVW part Headlight Rim Original Hella headlight rim Chrome finish High qual ity wood screw included We refuse to sell the cheap junk that doesn t fit 181 941 EBR EA 7 00 m BAA
37. ly Front Cushion pad 181 881375 D 31 00 Front backrest pad 181 881775 F 37 00 Seat installation kit 181 FSIK 45 00 Seat Covers Our seat upholstery sets are sewn by our expert upholstery department They are made from heavy duty vinyl that should last for a long time The front covers install just as the originals did Crafted by The Thing Shop Ask for free seat material sample sheet or see samples online at www thethingshop com BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE CORE CALL US HERE AT THE THING SHOP FOR ADVICE Front Covers Black White Tan Saddle Biege or Grey 181 SCF PAIR 135 00 Front Seat Covers Acapulco Blue White Yellow White Orange White BAB 881 805 PAIR 245 00 Front Seat Core Description ATTENTION Seat frames that have minor dents or are twisted bent and hammered may receive parshial credit We must have good seat frames to receive full credit Bad seat frames sent to us can not be used and the customer will recive no credit for the seats or shipping Please email a photo of the cores to us be fore sending them in for credit If you have any questions about the condition on the seat frames please give us a a call at 480 753 0684 C V Axle Assembly p i D ut W EE This C V assembly is made specifically for The CH E S Thing by The Thing Shop with the correct joint width Front Seat Belts Quality replacement safety belts Our belts install just like the original
38. nd check for features such as pre installed grommets and straps correct fit and quality materials Our convertible tops include all these unlike other tops on the market The holes for rivets are pre punched and front material pre trimmed for easy installation to your frame We use heavyweight pebble grain top vinyl This is very similar to the original VW vinyl and its the same material as we use for our side curtains Included at no extra charge is a Top Installation Video Available in black saddle gray white or tan Please request our Top Sample Sheet for sample pieces of our convertible tops available for no extra charge 181 RC CONVERTIBLE TOP 405 00 181 871 000 TOP ON FRAME PICTURED 1375 00 181 871 000 ROLL TOP ON FRAME WITH ROLL UP WINDOW 1700 00 we d 1 j X E TE E P e Tee E ree ge f 1 nn X Original VW Army Green Convertible Tops The Thing Shop has been able to obtain the remaining tops that VW of Mexico had saved for Ger man export They are new and in excellent condition except that there were some small marks from the black grommets touching the vinyl when the tops were folded However we have refinished these so that the repairs are mostly unnoticeable to the untrained eye The tops that were damaged during shipping are being cut apart and remade into matching side curtains on a special order basis Included at no extra charge is a Top Installation Video ALMOST OUT
39. nder German Brake Reservoir Hose for Reservoir German Brake Hose Front German Brake Hose Rear German Front to Rear Brake Line Right Front Brake Line Left Front Brake Line Right Center Brake Line Rear Left Right Brake Line Bumper Front Powder Coated Bumper Rear Powder Coated Rubber Gear Boot Rubber Hand Brake Boot Pedal Pad ea Clutch Cable Sleeve Clutch Cable Accelerator Cable Accelerator Pad Pedal Assembly Rebuilt Front Apron face only Side Panel F Left Side Member L Outer Rocker Panel Side Member R Outer Rocker Panel Side Member L Inner Rocker Inner Side Member R Inner Rocker Inner Intake Duct Left New Intake Duct Right New Intake beading rubber Rear Panel Weather Strip Engine Rear m Replacement Parts 2 HI 17 50 68 00 145 00 65 00 155 00 Used 245 00 25 00 15 00 New 2 23 3 00 95 00 225 00 New 175 00 Used 225 00 New 175 00 Used 128 00 German 100 00 60 00 Used 120 00 New 60 00 Used 120 00 New 30 00 EACH 57 90 EACH 32 00 EACH 150 00 4 00 2 75 24 00 29 00 29 00 14 50 50 00 120 00 22 00 22 00 42 00 17 00 20 00 20 00 6 00 11 70 5993 11 70 11 35 470 00 450 00 4 50 20 00 2 75 13 00 7 00 7 00 8 00 126 00 275 00 210 00 265 00 400 00 360 00 310 00 110 00 80 00 9 50 Set 250 00 19 00 Who We Are Larry and Michele Dustman have been in business for 35 years Originally known as The Trim Shop Larr
40. nge Upper amp Lower Steering Damper Steering Drop Arm Steering Coupler Dust Exluders Upper amp Lower Grease Caps Left amp Right Steering Knuckle Clamping Nut Left amp Right Tie Rod Complete Left Tie Rod Complete Right Front Wheel Seal Inner Torsion Arm Bushings 0X 0X X SZ 0X SZ F amp F KF KF KF FX Eccentric Bushings Stabilizer Bar with Bushings Grease Nipples Front OE Shocks Torsion Arms Upper amp Lower Left amp Right German Brake Drums Front Wheel Cylinders Front Brake Spring Kit Front Backing Plates Brake Adjuster Stars Brake Adjuster Screws Brake Inspection Plugs Front Wheel Bearing Inner amp Outter 2600 00 PLUS CORE CHARGE Core items include Sprindles Torsion Arms Backing Plates Torsion Springs and Eccentric Bushings Shc m xX ARRA Y ON NA SS AAT 18 Under Dash Trays You may have seen a tray in the older models of VW Beetles that mounted just under the dash The company that supplied the trays for the Beetle and the Bus has produced for The Thing Shop our own design of tray that perfectly fits the Thing Great for sunglasses maps or other papers Goes great with our Kubel Duck Boards Easy to install with no holes to drill Works with our new front speakers Does not interfere with leg room E Available in brown and white bambus or traditional tan bam boo The white and brown is synthetic the tan is made from rattan fiber GO
41. o your satisfaction This listing should give you basic information about price and availability however if there s an item you need that isn t listed please do not hesitate to ask us about it s availability Our inventory changes rapidly and includes used parts in quantities that are unpredictable Please note that the prices listed do not include shipping and handling charges QUESTIONS AND INQUIRES We are happy to share our knowledge and help you with any problem that may arise For any ques tions or information please call our office at 480 753 0684 PRICES Price company policy design of products finish and upgrades are subject to change without notice ORDERING We offer a toll free order line to help keep our customers costs low and to speed up the ordering pro cess Please feel free to call 1 800 VW THING to speak with sales and place your order To avoid possible shipping errors please use our part numbers and part descriptions and inform us of your car s year It is best to have your order written out and organized before you call PAYMENTS We accept personal checks cashier s checks and money orders Please call or e mail us prior to mail ing a check so we can give you a total including shipping We also accept four major credit cards VISA MasterCard American Express and Discover Subject to stock on hand we will ship immediately on receipt of cashier s check or money order If you send a personal
42. ook for new ways to improve service here at The Thing Shop We enjoy an excellent reputation for the level of service we provide and we d like to keep it that way Your comments and suggestions are always welcome You can address any comments or concerns to orders thethingshop com You may also call us at 480 753 0684 3 Ordering Online The Thing Shop s Online Catalog gives you im mediate access to our extensive selection of over 800 products Simply visit www thethingshop com and you can click your way through our product catalogs using our easy to navigate product categories and search function Once you locate the product you re only one click away from accurate pricing and detailed informa tion You can then add the products you review to build an order for immediate shipment It s the easiest and fastest way to shop at The Thing Shop ICON Prost CATAL CG Ihres items on orders over 2 000 00 ALLIES BIN Four items on erder aver 2 500 00 THETHINGSHOP items 0 Sub To al 0 00 Welcome To Our New User Friendly Website New Website Summer Sale All orders ere eligible to receive a 5 discount of cf orders less than 51 001 00 ard 0x off orders of 51 000 UU or more excluding items already 0 sale gue PARTS INDEX Fume gt Specials saves CY AXLE SET 2 JOINTS 1 AXLE Item Number 161501CV SET Unit Price 5228 06 as the orgrals tl ckaess 3 inner j
43. or 11 4 Will not work with a center merge exhaust Ex system However will work well with 5 any system we sell including the divided DR header 181 TRH 1973 OR 1974 165 00 m 28 Sun Visor These Sun Visors are just like the originals your car came with They are made with a solid internal pivot bar This makes the visor quality equivalent to the genuine part We re sure that you will be very pleased with your purchase 181 857 551 110 00 EACH ASK ABOUT OUR HALF PRICE SPECIAL New OE Sun Visor Retainers Set of four with screws 40 00 Rear View Mirror Day Night Our newest mirror has a day night feature Switch from day vision to night with a flick of a leaver Still mounts on the upper windshield frame just like OE style 181 857 SIIR 95 00 ASK ABOUT OUR HALF PRICE SPECIAL VW Thing Key Blanks We have the OE key silver for sale We have a limited number for sale Top Frame Pivet Pin This is the small pivet pin that holds the convertible top frame on the car The Thing Shop has reproduced this very necessary item 181 871 PIN 6 60 181 837 219A 25 00 OE KEY BLANK m 21 New Arrivals REBUILT OE VW THING WHEELS We have a limited number of theses rebuilt OE Thing wheels available for sale They include the five springs needed to attach the hub cap to the rim Get them while they last 181 601 025 150 00 Accessory Wheels These are qua
44. p information on how our top is to be installed You will appreciate all of these very important features when you install your new Thing Shop top oN 2 n g Z P O Mw 2 E lt QOO gt 0 B o om D o e td S LTO H D Gs OD SZ ES g a S lt aa de Db ox o dL oO ox x UU 22000705 c oa SC o D ei T e eg o bel LU oO a O g j e E e at eo En has c Vi Di eo A T Zeg H Qo 500007 oof ys OB s Ke di On ad 6 D D mosaic e gt i o gt op 50 Ce SS ZS o 3 Tontoa oe ee eS Je Q oO E 9 T Seu S 9 Ne C005 Qn 37 11 Original cover console for center tunnel m FOR 1973 ONLY ZVW 155181 75 00 Glove Box amp Console d a Radio Panel with Glove Box Door This is the best way to install a radio in your car Made from sheet metal to resemble the other parts of your dash These panels are fabricated to install easily under the black knee pads The radio section in enclosed with a divider and the glove box includes a lock and keys 181 RP GB 73 170 00 181 RP GB 74 170 00 Glove Box Mat Keep items from rattling in your glove box Made from the same matting used for the floor mats Also available in the same material as our Cocoa Mats see page 10 181 GBM C 8 00 Glove Box Door Designed from an original VW glove box door and made to fit the US Delivery Things but unlike factory Mexico doors these are very high quality double wall thickness con struction Looks l
45. p or an tifreeze to provide or maintain Skid Plates Specially designed to protect protrud ing engine parts Very important when operating in off road condi tions Body Panels Reinforced heavy gauge steel for rough treatment from off road driving
46. painting or restoring Type 82 Military and half Type 181 Thing j pa 5 your Thing We also offer a special fender welt used on the Dae The front says It s not a car it s a Se Ly only for body to fiberglass fenders be sure to specify y THING Available in S M L XL and XXL me in a black or white shirt PARTS amp ACCESSORIES OEM METAL WELT HAH T S S M L XL 16 00 100v THING 181 821 705S SET OF 4 with free tool 60 00 HAR ES psg 15 00 181 821 705 EACH 23 00 FIBERGLASS WELT 181 821 705AMS SET OF 4 52 00 181 821 705AM EACH 15 00 Use this handy tool to install your new PVC welt between your metal fenders and the body Miniature Bronze Key Chain The fiberglass fenders don t require this tool as the welt Type 181 Lapel Pin Silhouette Flat is sandwiched between the quarter panel and the fenders Especially useful for those Available in white yellow Key Chain impromptu Monopoly games 4 orange This tool is plastic so it won t scratch the metal on your UN ies pacer gek 181 BMK S 7 fenders while you re wedging the welt into the gap 181 FWT 15 00 2 z gt Toys amp Gifts Racks amp Tire Mounts Metal Toy Type 181 Hood Rack bee ae Shown with Oak Wood Hook Slats If you This is a die cast metal replica of the 1973 German want the off toad look and a place to tie on PE omnis ayata pe oiei a soft bag this rack is a must It has been a colors This will make a great addition to
47. r Retainer SET Kick Plates set Acapulco Top Frame New Complete Acapulco Top Cover striped we also sell seats to match Acapulco Location Pin Acapulco Mounting Bracket SET Acapulco Support Bar Left Acapulco Support Bar Right Conv Top OEM olive drab Pivot Posts Frame Mt set Top Frame Hook Lower OEM Machine Screw 4mm Top Install Rivets set Top Support Bracket ea Frame Tensioning Strap Velcro 46 12 00 12 00 11 25 12 00 12 00 420 00 560 00 2 50 18 00 275 00 225 00 545 00 17 00 8 00 Pair 4 40 Each 80 00 90 00 27 25 4 50 26 00 485 00 a 40 00 A 15 00 15 00 e e AN 208 00 USED 75 218 00 New S 158 00 USED 76 45 00 Eee 80 H 7 gt 4 50 each 2 8 i 15 00 20 00 A zr 20 00 7 77 0 65ea 145 00 73 00 23 00 225 00 NOS 360 00 New 35 00 11 00 22 00 22 50 85 00 85 00 85 00 165 00 95 00 110 00 105 00 70 00 1100 00 575 00 22 00 100 00 110 00 110 00 ASK 66 00 12 00 0 50 7 70 3 60 30 00 m 45 33 NP NP 34 35 35 36 NP 37 NP 38 39 39 39 39 40 NP NP NP NP 41 42 43 44 45 45 46 47 47 48 48 49 NP 50 50 NP NP NP NP NP 51 52 53 54 55 NP NP NP 56 57 58 59 NP NP NP NP 60 60 NP 6l NP 251 598 201 181 501 C V KIT 181 501 000 SET C V Boot Kit C V Joint Kit contains Boot kit and C V joint C V Axle Kit contains two boot kits two C V joints and one drive sh
48. robe Stripe Set They are imprinted with The Thing and install on the rocker panels under the doors They were also an original option Colors are black with silver gray outline around clear letters that your car color shows through matching the original VW accessory decals 181 TD SET 70 00 m 40 Stainless Steel Latch amp Hook Set All four pieces made of solid stainless steel Guaranteed for life A Thing Shop exclusive These are an important addition to the restoration of your Thing It is very common to have a roll pin fall out or have a latch hook fatigue and break causing the top to open while driving wind will blow underneath the cover and literally rip the cover off the top of the car 181 871 383 LATCH HOOK 60 00 181 871 383S 2 SETS 90 00 To install a top you need everything included in the Hardware Installation Kit Installation kit for convertible top includes compression rivets retain ing strip top support brackets and Velcro top alignment straps See individual descriptions on Page 29 Save 10 off individual pricing 181 871 HARDWARE 95 00 Top Frame Tension Straps Bow alignment straps pull your rear bow into proper alignment when you bring your top up Our alignment straps are made with Velcro so you can easily take off your top frame Black nylon with Velcro installation Must have to keep bow above back window Sold as a pair 181 871 S89TR 35 00 m 39
49. s The front belts have a stiff receiver on the tun nel and look original 181LBF FRONT EACH 45 00 C V Joint with Boot and Grease W Mounting Bolt for Seat Beats These seat bolts are sold as a set of 4 111 857 799 4 50 Seat Belt Retracter and angle of operation They have been tested on our cars Spring loaded for all your seat belt retracting and have a one year free replacement warranty for factory defects call for details Don t make the mistake needs instructions included of buying bus C V s for your Thing bus C V s are a smaller C V joint and don t have the correct amount 111 857 727 15 00 of travel Don t buy C V s that will not work properly on your Type 181 Our new C V assembly will fit all Thing Type 181 s with IRS independent rear suspension 181 501 C V JOINT KIT 68 00 181 501 C V AXLE KIT 145 00 Stainless Steal Seat Belt Hooks Set ee Divided Header Exhuast Stainless steel Seat Belt Hook Set Replaces the original seat belt hooks that were originally made d from plastic These won t brake System Stainless Steel We are happy to announce the production of our 111 857 723 SS 28 00 own header exhaust system for all models of the Type 181 After taking a poll from our many customers these are the items they wanted and we have incorporated into our system High Quality Stainless Steel Works on 1600cc to 1700cc Larger pipes for better breathing Final pipe exits through the bumper as
50. s located on the front hood For off road driving with vent flaps can be installed or removed easily and luggage Opens from inside the car to provide additional protec only Steering is quick and respon tion that you can see more of what s ahead A must when traveling the dunes and hills Front amp Rear Bumpers Rugged heavy duty bumpers with tow eyes Stands the abuse of off road driving Pa P Trailing Arm Suspension Springing by rugged torsion bars Torsion bars enclosed in a tubular casing to protect against off road obstacles Stabilizer bar maximizes road holding sive Hydraulic damper in the link age to cushion road shock x v Dual Hydraulic Braking System Large diameter brake drums for good stop ping action Separate circuits for front and rear with brake warn ing light D S High Ground Clearance combined with short overhang front and rear makes the Thing the ideal car for rough terrain and bad roads With its smooth platform type chassis the control cables rods and brakelines are well protected Front Seats Four seater standard equip ment Both front seats can be adjusted fore and aft and backrest tilt can be adjusted 24 A lot of the features that make the Thing so versatile are out of sight So here s a See Through Thing to bring them into focus Take a good look You don t have to
51. se Snap Set For Rear Seat This is a spacer screw E snap and strap set 181 885 533 SET 16 00 181885 597 EACH 2 75 Seat Pad Wire Support Wire support under rear seat cush ion to keep the rear seat from sag ging These are powder coated to help prevent rust Each car should have 14 of these supports Zigzag Seat Spring Anti Rattle Rubber Buffer Fits under the rear seat These plugs go behind your rear seat cushion These are powder backrests and plug into the body coated to prevent rust Each Each car needs eight Save 6 80 vehicle needs 12 on a set 181 885 283 EACH 3 85 181 885 309 EACH 5 00 181885283S SET OF 8 24 00 m 181885307 EACH 3 85 17 Rear Seat Belts Quality replacement safety belts Our belts install just like the originals 181 LBR REAR EACH 27 00 Mounting Bolt for Seat Beats These seat bolts are sold as a set of 4 111 857 799 4 50 Retaining Strap Rear seat retaining strap for when you are driving with your rear seat down Your vehicle should have two of these 111 885 583 EACH 3 85 Hook for Backrest Mount Backrest hook set of 2 with screws stainless steel 111 885 561SS 16 00 Plate for Rear Seat Backrest Retaining Strap Captures the retaining strap to the bottom of the rear cushion support Each Type 181 needs two 111 885 589 4 00 Each OE VW of Germany Each vehicle needs four 7 181885591 3 00 Each z
52. th any returned parts Shipping charges are non refundable Any items that are returned for refund will be subject to a 20 restocking charge BACK ORDERS We carry a huge inventory and do our best to keep it full but it is impossible to keep every item in stock at all times You will receive your original invoice with the completion of your shipment Most back ordered parts are shipped within 2 3 weeks of the initial order Please call us if you are waiting for a back order NP NP NP NP NP 62 62 NP NP 63 63 64 65 NP 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 72 73 73 73 NP NP NP 15 76 76 NP NP NP 77 78 79 80 81 82 NP 83 84 85 86 86 87 87 88 89 90 92 93 NP NP NP NP 94 NP 97 NP 98 99 NP 111 813 741G 181 819 313 181 819 329A 311 813 991A 311 813 991 B 181 821 021 E 181 821 022 E 181 821 167 181 821 167 181 821 301 181 821 302 181 823 031 B 181 823 363 311 823 499 A 175 823 507 411 823 509 181 823 531 C 111 823 461 AM 412 823 557A 181 827 025 113 827 503 H 181 831 405 181 831 406 181 833 051 181 833 052 181 833 052 181 837 015 181 837 016 211 837 177 181 837 249 211 837 295 D 211 837 296 B 311 837 347 181 827 525 181 813 199 181 845 101 A 181 845 119 181 845 137 181 847 401 181 847 421 SS 181 847 511 181 847 549 181 847 531 113 853 601 D 181 857 301 181 857 501SS 181 857 502SS 181 857 511 B 181 857 511 R 181 857 551 181 857 561A
53. urn Signal Assembly Right Repro 50 00 Turn Signal Assembly SET OE 140 00 Turn Signal Assembly SET Repro 100 00 Turn Signal Gasket with drain tube 18 00 Relay Emerg Turn Sig 15 00 Switch Emerg Light 28 00 Turn Signal Switch 72 00 Wiper Switch 74 ONLY 128 00 Wiper Switch 73 ONLY 79 00 W S Wiper Motor Reconditioned Without Core add 160 00 275 00 Wiper Arm NEW 70 00 Connecting Rod 30 00 Connecting Rod CAP 12 00 WIPER BLADES NEW PRODUCT MUCH BETTER THAN OE MADE JUST FOR THE THING WITH REMOVABLE RUBBER Table of Contents D te TEE Who We Are Ordering Online Apparel Toys CH CR Books amp Manuals Decals ee eere Cleaners eere Rubber Mats amp Duck Boards 9 Cocoa Mats 10 Glove Box amp Console 11 Speakers amp Panels 12 Front Seats 13 15 Rear Seats 16 17 Other Stuff 18 Exterior Accessories 19 Bleid le eA Bumpers amp Guards 21 22 The See Through Thing 23 24 Floor Pan Replacements 25 26 New Products 27 32 Solid Side Curtains
54. white orange yellow or military green We also have optional beige tops that were correct for the Acapulco Thing 181 TT INDIVIDUAL 7 00 181 TTS SET OF FIVE 35 00 Racer R C Car Available in the same colors as our Type 181 Toy Cars red white orange yellow and military green this Racer or Off Roader will provide hours of fun to any Thing enthu siast Not for small children Hood Tire Mount a qum Mount your spare to your hood or front CI INT MI 9 apron Heavy duty construction Comes powder coated in satin black with hardware included Recommended for off road use only 5 181 RADC RACER 85 00 181 HM PC 60 00 C m 4 Show Bars Lee beggen T TT AE emm mes m Show Bars amp Padding Now available in 5 point or 7 point We took the original roll bar made for VW of America and corrected it with a bend just behind the driver s seat This gives the front occupants more head room The tubing is the same thickness as what VW sold Mounts in five spots plus the door posts It comes to ready to bolt together Hardware and backing plates included We strongly advise that you use our Show Bar Padding Kit This kit includes packaging to protection the powder coating Due to legal liability we don t guarantee it to support your car in a rollover accident or give your car any extra margin of safety SHOW BARS 181 RB PC 5 POWDER COATED 5 POINT 485 00 181 RB PC
55. wire pre soldered and cut to the correct length Easy to install it just zips on over the show bar with show bar padding Front Sound Bar 181 SB Front and Rear Sound Bar 181 SBFR m 13 Front Seats Fully Restored Front Seats We take great pride in our upholstery department Our background is in the auto interior business We start with good core seats and completely dismantle them Then all metal parts including the springs are sent out for powder coating and long lasting rust protection New OEM type padding is installed see Seat Padding on this page and the seats are re covered using only the finest quality materials The seats are then carefully wrapped and boxed for shipment Choice of black white saddle beige grey or tan covers are installed on the pads We also have striped seats available for the Acapulco models Call for details Note Rebuilt seats require a core charge of 100 per seat The core charge is refundable upon return of your used seat if the part returned is in good reusable condition Please contact the shop by phone or email if you have any question about the condition of your core prior to returning it Front Restored Black White Tan Saddle Biege or Grey 181 STFT PAIR 630 00 Fully Restored RECLINING Front Seats We have factory VW seat recliners that we installed on our fully restored front seats We have these availble in Black White Tan Saddle Biege Grey Acapul
56. y specialized in automobile Mercedes Porsche VW and aircraft interiors Larry and The Trim Shop gained an outstanding reputation for excellent upholstery work with great attention to detail Michele quit her job as an office manager at a large corporation to devote herself fulltime to The Trim Shop About 1985 Larry and Michele purchased a Thing for their trips to Mexico The first thing they noticed about their new car was the difficulty in finding parts So they began in earnest to locate and import parts for the Thing from Mexico and Germany Gradu ally they began to focus more on the Thing business and doing less upholstery work Larry s roots in upholstery have served him well He has redesigned the Thing soft convert ible top to fit better than the original VW top He also reproduces the OEM style soft plastic side curtains with unparalled accuracy We now manufacture from scratch sliding glass and solid glass side curtains 113 Al 053B ACE pese onmteh Rak re sii About 1995 VW of Mexico liquidated all remaining Thing Type 181 stock to Larry and Michele They decided to purchase all they could to bring back to the U S Eight tractor trailer loads and one warehouse later The Trim Shop became the main vendor of NOS and quality replacement Thing parts in the world The Trim Shop officially changed its name to The Thing Shop January 2 1997 We continually l

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