1973 VW Thing For Sale
This So Cal based VW Thing has recently undergone an extensive body off restoration.
Every nut and bolt was touched and the list of new components is long.
The car is well sorted also and the owner has taken it on 200 mile plus drives
and everything works as it should. Roughly 6400 miles since completion of the restoration.
Obviously new paint, interior, top, etc.
New Empi 5 spoke wheels with BF Goodrich TA tires.
Engine is a 1600cc dual port with dual HPMX 40 Carbs.
At the time of the restoration, the engine was torn down, checked and re-sealed
but it was not in need of a rebuild.
Clean engine room, well painted in the deep corners.
12 volt with alternator
Engine room is overall quite tidy...a little dust perhaps from the drive
but overall very clean and well done.
Underside is clean as well.
New Rancho pro street transmission with freeway flyer gearing.
Cruises easily at 65-70 mph.
New shocks, drive axles, brakes and more.
Nice skid plate under the engine.
More underside shots to come later in the gallery.
All new body seals and trimmings
Nicely done interior in a light grey basketweave vinyl
All new wiring harness from bumper to bumper.
Pedal assembly nicely restored, chassis was cleanly refinished top and bottom.
Gotta love the no frills element of the Thing.
Simple rubber mats and the rest is all exposed metal.
Copper Hurst shifter is a neat and rare accessory
Rear seat is cleanly done as well.
Insulating pad in the back quiets things down just a little bit and also
pads whatever cargo you put back there.
Top is excellent and comes with the side curtains.
Very pretty car.
Side bars are a nice addition and have been installed with heavy duty mounts
so you could even stand on one if you desired.
Fusion audio system with waterproof cover.
New glove box lid with lock.
New seat belts
Wipers work, car has the gas heater which works fantastic
Odometer reset during restoration.
Visors, mirror, etc...all here and all in great shape.
Simple speakers wired up for the audio that can be positioned anywhere.
Stainless pins for doors and windshield
Spare wheel and tire
Gas heater is awesome and fully functional.
Vinyl bags in here hold the glass window side curtains.
Very cleanly done
Steering wheel has a nice tailored leather wrap.
Copper Hurst shifter is super cool and that red knob adds
a very unique focal point in the all grey interior.
Exhaust
Disc front brakes, heavy duty sway bars, rebuilt front end.
Floor pans are solid and sound.
Very straight sheet metal under here, no signs of hard damage or repair.
H4 headlamps are nice and bright
Some photos during restoration of the chassis before the body went on.
All fresh and pretty!
Painted in all the deep corners before re-assembly
All new wiring harness
And even a shot of the bare chassis ...this one came all the way apart.
But now its a stunning ride, well done, well sorted, and ready for fun!
Asking
$32,000
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