We take great pride in our upholstery department. We start with quality core seats and completely dismantle them. Then, all the metal parts, including the springs, are sent out for long-lasting rust protection. New coconut fiber padding (as used by the VW factory when your car was new) is installed and the seats are re-covered using as close to original grain and quality as we can buy. After careful inspection, the seats are then carefully wrapped and boxed for shipment:
What’s included:
- Sandblasted and reconditioned seat frames (our seat frames have new retaining prongs).
- Refinished recliner mechanisms.
- Sandblasted and powder coated seat springs (factory springs were only protected with cosmoline).
- Fabric barrier between seat springs and coconut fiber pads.
- New coconut fiber pads as used by the VW factory when your car was new.
- Cushioning material between the coconut fiber padding and the new upholstery covers.
- Upholstery cover installed with wire sown in just like the factory.
Why Our Seats Stand Out
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Direct fit – Uses ‘72 Beetle-style seats that slide right into your Thing’s seat rails. No modifications needed.
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Built for comfort – Ride in comfort thanks to our padding.
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Customized for you – Choose from multiple upholstery color options to match your build or restoration theme.
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Ready to install – Wrapped and boxed securely so they arrive in great shape.
Shipping calculated at checkout:
-$210 (Estimate) to continental U.S. addresses.
-$500 (Estimate) to AK, HI.
Core Exchange Info:
**BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO REMOVE OR RETURN THE SEAT CORE, CONTACT US HERE AT THE THING SHOP**
ATTENTION: Before returning your seat frames for a core refund, it is important for you to understand that the pieces you are returning are of value to us. In order for us to use pieces from your return seats they must be in usable condition after refinishing. If your seats have more than light surface rust, are bent, broken or damaged we will not be able to give you a credit.
We have tried our best to convey to our customers what we are looking for in seat cores. We do not use damaged parts to return to the customer on our rebuilt seats. Therefore, it is very important that you understand what a usable core is.
If your seat frames have any dents or are twisted, bent and damaged in any way, they can not be accepted for cores. We must have good seat frames to recondition them for resale.
Springs that are rusted through and missing pieces are also no good as a return. Bad seat frames sent to us can not be used and the customer will receive no credit for the seats or shipping.
Core Charge added at checkout.
Please note: It is the customer’s responsibility to pay any shipping cost associated with shipping a CORE back to THE THING SHOP.
***NOTE: ALL core refunds must be received within 60 days of purchase date. Please call or email about core requirements.***
To keep our seat program running smoothly, we ask that you:
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Contact us before returning your seat cores
Give us a quick call or email—we’ll explain the return process and help with any questions.
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Follow our core return guidelines
This helps ensure you get your refund without any delays.
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Please note: It is the customer’s responsibility to pay any shipping cost associated with shipping a core back to THE THING SHOP.
- Core Charge FAQ: https://thethingshop.net/faq-items/core-charges/
Please watch the first part of this video to remove seat properly to avoid damaging your seat core:
Fits:
1973 & 1974 VW Thing
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