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  • New Starter, Bosch

    New Starter, Bosch

    $275.00 Original price was: $275.00.$261.25Current price is: $261.25.

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    003911023BB
  • Carburetor for 34 Pict-3 -New-  for VW Thing

    Carburetor for 34 Pict-3 -New-

    $303.00 Original price was: $303.00.$275.00Current price is: $275.00.

    9% Off

    In stock

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    113129031N
  • New Frame Head

    New Frame Head

    $275.00 Original price was: $275.00.$261.25Current price is: $261.25.

    In stock

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    113701037L
  • Used Door – Left  for VW Thing

    Used Door – Left

    $275.00 Original price was: $275.00.$261.25Current price is: $261.25.

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

  • Front Seat Upholstery (Covers)  for VW Thing

    Front Seat Upholstery (Covers)

    $263.34 – $267.90Price range: $263.34 through $267.90

  • Brake Drum (Front) German  for VW Thing

    Brake Drum (Front) German

    $281.50 Original price was: $281.50.$267.43Current price is: $267.43.

    In stock

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    131405615G
  • German Brake Drum (Rear) For Reduction Box Only  for VW Thing

    German Brake Drum (Rear) For Reduction Box Only

    $287.00 Original price was: $287.00.$272.65Current price is: $272.65.

    In stock

    Fits: Type 1969-1972 Volkswagen Thing 181’s with Reduction Boxes

    211501615
  • Wiring Harness, Main  for VW Thing

    Wiring Harness, Main

    $291.50 Original price was: $291.50.$276.93Current price is: $276.93.

    In stock

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    181971011
  • Side Member, Rear Left  for VW Thing

    Side Member, Rear Left

    $292.10 Original price was: $292.10.$277.50Current price is: $277.50.

    In stock

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    181809191
  • Front Seat Rebuild Kit  for VW Thing

    Front Seat Rebuild Kit

    $292.50 Original price was: $292.50.$277.88Current price is: $277.88.

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

  • Brake Drum (Rear) German  for VW Thing

    Brake Drum (Rear) German

    $296.45 Original price was: $296.45.$281.63Current price is: $281.63.

    In stock

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    181501615A
  • Front End Mask/Bra, Black  for VW Thing

    Front End Mask/Bra, Black

    $297.00 Original price was: $297.00.$282.15Current price is: $282.15.

    In stock

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    181 BR-B
  • Intake Duct, Right  for VW Thing

    Intake Duct, Right

    $301.60 Original price was: $301.60.$286.52Current price is: $286.52.

    In stock

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    181809812
  • Rear Right Fender, Used  for VW Thing

    Rear Right Fender, Used

    $309.00 Original price was: $309.00.$293.55Current price is: $293.55.

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    See each serial number photo for condition

  • Weatherstrip Set (All Doors)  for VW Thing

    Weatherstrip Set (All Doors)

    $309.50 Original price was: $309.50.$294.03Current price is: $294.03.

    In stock

    181837911912
  • Glove Box Door – Radio – Single Din  for VW Thing

    Glove Box Door – Radio – Single Din

    $315.00

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    Ready to be painted

  • Wheel Housing, Front Left  for VW Thing

    Wheel Housing, Front Left

    $316.40 Original price was: $316.40.$300.58Current price is: $300.58.

    In stock

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    181809103A
  • FLOOR PAN – OE QUALITY  for VW Thing

    FLOOR PAN – OE QUALITY

    $320.00 Original price was: $320.00.$304.00Current price is: $304.00.

  • Sound Bar W/Speakers – Front & Rear  for VW Thing

    Sound Bar W/Speakers – Front & Rear

    $330.00 Original price was: $330.00.$313.50Current price is: $313.50.

    * Very important to note – if your Thing does NOT have the original show bar with padding or One of Ours, these products are NOT guaranteed to fit!

    181 RSBFR
  • 73 Exhaust 2

    1973 Reproduction Exhaust System (Mufflers with exhaust tips)

    $490.00 Original price was: $490.00.$330.00Current price is: $330.00.

    33% Off

    In stock

    181251053-73
  • Door Right New  for VW Thing

    Door Right New

    $332.00 Original price was: $332.00.$315.40Current price is: $315.40.

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    181833052
  • Temperature Reg/Switch  for VW Thing

    Temperature Reg/Switch

    $352.00 Original price was: $352.00.$334.40Current price is: $334.40.

    In stock

    Core Charge of $125.00 will be added
    411963205C
  • Tube Bumper, Rear, Std  for VW Thing

    Tube Bumper, Rear, Std

    $358.00 Original price was: $358.00.$340.10Current price is: $340.10.

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    181707002
  • Drip Rails Hard Top – Set  for VW Thing

    Drip Rails Hard Top – Set

    $365.00 Original price was: $365.00.$346.75Current price is: $346.75.

    In stock

    Fits: Volkswagen Thing

    181805475S
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