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  • VW Thing Front Beam Rebuilt

    Front Beam, Rebuilt Drum To Drum

    $4,600.00

    In stock

    CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

    Core Charge of $1500.00 will be added
    181401000
  • VW Thing Front Beam Rebuilt Spindle to Spindle.

    Front Beam, Rebuilt Spindle To Spindle

    $3,050.00

    In stock

    CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

    Core Charge of $1500.00 will be added
    181401002
  • CONVERTIBLE TOP ON FRAME – COMPLETE – PREMIUM QUALITY  for VW Thing

    CONVERTIBLE TOP ON FRAME – COMPLETE – PREMIUM QUALITY

    $1,795.00 – $2,175.00Price range: $1,795.00 through $2,175.00

    14% Off

    Ready to Ship!

  • BRAKE REBUILD KIT – ULTIMATE  for VW Thing

    BRAKE REBUILD KIT – ULTIMATE

    $2,118.50 Original price was: $2,118.50.$2,018.50Current price is: $2,018.50.

    5% Off

    LEAD TIME 0-5 DAYS.

    181609003G
  • Gift Card  for VW Thing

    Gift Card

    $10.00 – $2,000.00Price range: $10.00 through $2,000.00

  • VW Thing Sliding Glass Side Curtain, front and rear.

    SLIDING GLASS SIDE CURTAINS – SET OF 4

    $1,805.00 – $1,997.00Price range: $1,805.00 through $1,997.00

    Ready to SHIP! Typically ships same day.

  • REBUILT TRANSAXLE  for VW Thing

    REBUILT TRANSAXLE

    $1,320.00 – $1,800.00Price range: $1,320.00 through $1,800.00

    Core Charge of $260.00 will be added
  • Floor Pan Set – Complete w\ Hardware Installed  for VW Thing

    Floor Pan Set – Complete w\ Hardware Installed

    $1,735.00

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    181FPH-CS
  • FRONT AND REAR SEATS INSTALLED – SAND OR MILITARY GREEN  for VW Thing

    FRONT AND REAR SEATS INSTALLED – SAND OR MILITARY GREEN

    $1,225.00 – $1,512.00Price range: $1,225.00 through $1,512.00

    Core Charge of $520.00 will be added
  • ACAPULCO FRONT SEATS REBUILT – HIGHBACK  for VW Thing

    ACAPULCO FRONT SEATS REBUILT – HIGHBACK

    $1,420.00

    Core Charge of $520.00 will be added
  • NEW! Visor Grande Bikini Top  for VW Thing

    NEW! Visor Grande Bikini Top

    $1,224.00 – $1,404.00Price range: $1,224.00 through $1,404.00

    10% Off

    Also includes Top Latch and Hook Set, Windshield Support Bracket, Frame Clips, and Washers! (A value of $225!)

  • ACAPULCO FRONT SEATS REBUILT – LOW BACK  for VW Thing

    ACAPULCO FRONT SEATS REBUILT – LOW BACK

    $1,300.00

    Plus Core Charge of $520.00
    Plus flat rate shipping of $210.00 to continental U.S. addresses.

     

  • Bumper Set – Front And Rear  for VW Thing

    Bumper Set – Front And Rear

    $1,226.00

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    181707021-31P
  • FRONT SEATS REBUILT, HIGH BACK  for VW Thing

    FRONT SEATS REBUILT, HIGH BACK

    $1,060.00 – $1,200.00Price range: $1,060.00 through $1,200.00

    Core Charge of $520.00 will be added
  • New! Visor Bikini  for VW Thing

    New! Visor Bikini

    $1,008.00 – $1,188.00Price range: $1,008.00 through $1,188.00

    10% Off

    Also includes Top Latch and Hook Set, Windshield Support Bracket, Frame Clips, and Washers! (A value of $225!)

  • PLASTIC SIDE CURTAINS – SET OF 4  for VW Thing

    PLASTIC SIDE CURTAINS – SET OF 4

    $1,110.00 – $1,175.00Price range: $1,110.00 through $1,175.00

  • FRONT SEATS REBUILT, LOW BACK  for VW Thing

    FRONT SEATS REBUILT, LOW BACK

    $930.00 – $1,060.00Price range: $930.00 through $1,060.00

    Plus Core Charge of $520.00
    Plus flat rate shipping of $210.00 to continental U.S. addresses.

  • Front Sport Seats Package With Seat Heaters. Ready to install!  for VW Thing

    Front Sport Seats Package With Seat Heaters. Ready to install!

    From: $1,050.00

    Choose just the front seats, or also add the rear plus restoration parts.

    Plus REFUNDABLE* Core Charge of $520.00 *SEE CORE EXCHANGE INFO BELOW*

    181881SS-B
  • Oem Wheel, 14 X 5, Used, Powder Coated, Set of 4  for VW Thing

    Oem Wheel, 14 X 5, Used, Powder Coated, Set of 4

    $1,045.00

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

     

  • PREMIUM QUALITY CONVERTIBLE TOP ONLY  for VW Thing

    PREMIUM QUALITY CONVERTIBLE TOP ONLY

    $825.50 – $1,036.15Price range: $825.50 through $1,036.15

  • Wiring Harness Kit Deluxe

    Wiring Harness Kit Deluxe

    $1,131.27 Original price was: $1,131.27.$1,013.00Current price is: $1,013.00.

    10% Off

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    181971000-D
  • VW Thing Convertible Top Frame Heavy Duty

    Convertible Top Frame – Heavy Duty (Now Includes Hardware Set)

    $1,005.00

    In stock

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    181871055HD
  • ACAPULCO TOP, COVER  for VW Thing

    ACAPULCO TOP, COVER

    $856.90

  • VW Thing Rear Deck Lid Covers Enginge Compartment

    Rear Deck Lid, Original Vw

    $841.50

    In stock

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    181827025
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