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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
    • PREMIUM QUALITY CONVERTIBLE TOP ON FRAME – COMPLETE  for VW Thing

      PREMIUM QUALITY CONVERTIBLE TOP ON FRAME – COMPLETE

      $1,795.00 – $2,050.00

      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 – $2,000.00

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

      SLIDING GLASS SIDE CURTAINS – SET OF 4

      $1,805.00 – $1,997.00

      Ready to SHIP! Typically ships same day.

    • Ultimate Rubber And Plastic Parts Kit 1974 – Over 100 Items  for VW Thing

      Ultimate Rubber And Plastic Parts Kit 1974 – Over 100 Items

      $2,343.86 Original price was: $2,343.86.$1,891.85Current price is: $1,891.85.

      19% Off

      LEAD TIME 0-3 DAYS

      181URPPK-74
    • REBUILT TRANSAXLE  for VW Thing

      REBUILT TRANSAXLE

      $1,320.00 – $1,800.00

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

      Floor Pan Complete Set With 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 – $1,512.00

      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
    • VW Thing Convertible Top with Visor

      NEW! Visor Grande Bikini Top

      $1,224.00 – $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

      In stock

      Fits: Volkswagen Thing

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

      FRONT SEATS REBUILT, HIGH BACK

      $1,060.00 – $1,200.00

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

      New! Visor Bikini

      $1,008.00 – $1,188.00

      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 – $1,175.00

    • FRONT SEATS REBUILT, LOW BACK  for VW Thing

      FRONT SEATS REBUILT, LOW BACK

      $930.00 – $1,060.00

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

    • 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

       

    • Wiring Harness Kit Deluxe

      Wiring Harness Kit Deluxe

      $1,012.00

      Fits: Volkswagen Thing

      181971000-D
    • 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
    • BIKINI TOP  for VW Thing

      BIKINI TOP

      $724.00 – $828.00

    • ACAPULCO SEAT UPHOLSTERY FRONT LOW BACK AND REAR  for VW Thing

      ACAPULCO SEAT UPHOLSTERY FRONT LOW BACK AND REAR

      $808.50

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