The Thing Shop is the world’s largest supplier of parts and accessories for the VW Thing, Type 181 – Since 1984!

New! Visor Grande Bikini

Stand out from the crowd!

New! Visor Bikini

Give a slick new look to your Thing!

Premium Convertible Tops

We make the best tops for the Thing in the world!

New Product! Front Sport Seats Package. Ready to install!

These front seats come pre-mounted on original thing seat frames. Very easy to install in your car…

These front seats come pre-mounted on original thing seat frames. Very easy to install in your car…

Seat Upholstery Set

Bundle your front and rear seat upholstery together in one easy order. This setup ensures a matching interior while giving you the flexibility to choose between a simple recover or a more complete rebuild.

Bundle your front and rear seat upholstery together in one easy order. This setup ensures a matching interior while giving you the flexibility to choose between a simple recover or a more complete rebuild.

Seat Samples

Choosing the right seat upholstery is easier when you can see and feel the material first. Order free sample squares and compare your color and texture options before you buy.

Top & Side Curtain Samples

Not sure which color or texture to choose for your Volkswagen Thing top or side curtains? We’ll send you free vinyl material samples in the colors you’re considering — just pay for shipping.

Floor Pan Set – Complete w Hardware Installed

This floor pan set has all the accessories installed. This is a complete set and comes with additional hardware.

Floor Pan Set

This OE-quality floor pan set is the perfect DIY solution for restoring or replacing your 1973-1974 VW Thing .

Floor Pan – Single

Our OE-quality floor pan can be purchased in a single quantity and is the perfect DIY solution for restoring or replacing your 1973-1974 VW Thing .

Quality Parts

VW Thing parts and accessories you can depend upon.

Secure packaging

Your items will be packaged with care.

Free shipping over $100 on most orders

See our FAQ page for more info on our free shipping program.

Knowledgable

Our knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you with your order.

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VW Thing Car Exterior Parts

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Seats

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Great website. VERY helpful for finding those rarer vw thing specific parts, and some cool upgraded parts as well. Ive spent more money here than id like to admit. Great place 10/10
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Order of top-boot arrived timely and fits perfectly! Also top frame pivot pins , but no retaining clips with pins, I should have read the details better-that they weren’t included.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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They had just what I needed and shipped it out fast. The packaging was great and I will definitely be ordering more parts for my Thing.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I needed new rubber pads for my Thing’s brake & clutch peddles a d accelerator - they arrived 2 days later.    Inexpensive and SO convenient.