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Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:17 am

hi new to samba i have a 79 beetle conv(wife has).i just picked up a 73 181 in pretty good shape. i saw on youtube a video of a guy hand cranking a thing to start .thought it was cool does anyone know if you can still get the crank bolt anywhere?or the crank? just figured i could make a crank but that bolt would be nice thanks

Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:10 am

man130 wrote: hi new to samba i have a 79 beetle conv(wife has).i just picked up a 73 181 in pretty good shape. i saw on youtube a video of a guy hand cranking a thing to start .thought it was cool does anyone know if you can still get the crank bolt anywhere?or the crank? just figured i could make a crank but that bolt would be nice thanks

I have been collecting parts for this, but have not done it. I have the crank handle and the proper hand crank gland nut. I now need the proper rear tin as I prefer not to just have a hole. That will be the hardest item to find as my guess only military things would have them or??

Anyway, check here in the classifieds for Thing. I saw a handle there not long ago.

tj

Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:09 pm

Our buddy "Al Capulco" has one for sale on Samba for $100 including shipping.

Go to:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=536782

I have listed a bunch of other hand crank bolts and handles below. But The handle posted above is the only one with the long end. Perhaps it is the only Thing handle. Are these handles generic or model specific?

This is a picture of the end of the Thing hand crank handle that "Al Capulco" has for sale.

I am unsure if the threaded shaft is the same on a 36 hp crank as a DHP engine but here is the 36 hp hand crank bolt for sale for $35

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=580680

Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:26 pm

So did military Things have that option? A friend of mine has a crankstart on his single cab, with a 1600...it kicks quite a bit more than the original 36 hp...
:)
Does anyone have pics of the Thing crankstart apron, tin, etc?

Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:30 pm

kubelmann wrote: Our buddy "Al Capulco" has one for sale on Samba for $100 plus shipping

Go to:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=536782

I am unsure if the threaded shaft is the same on a 36 hp crank as a DHP engine but here is the 36 hp hand crank bolt for sale for $35

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=580680

I think the thing bolts have a hollow center to accomodate the pin on the thing only crank handle.

Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:39 pm

Here is a bus hand crank handle and bolt for sale.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=635487

this crank bolt looks like it has the hole you spoke about:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=99507

Early crank handle

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=386260

and another handle

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=643508

another hand crank nut for $25

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=578133

A shiny handle with fresh paint for $80

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=403106

Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:07 pm

crofty wrote: kubelmann wrote: Our buddy "Al Capulco" has one for sale on Samba for $100 plus shipping

Go to:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=536782

I am unsure if the threaded shaft is the same on a 36 hp crank as a DHP engine but here is the 36 hp hand crank bolt for sale for $35

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=580680

I think the thing bolts have a hollow center to accomodate the pin on the thing only crank handle.

That is what mine is, hollow.

tj

Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:29 am

guys thanks for all the replys . lots of help . just signed on to samba seems like a great site thanks again everybody

Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:08 pm

Anyone have the tin or a pic of one for a crank start set up?

Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:16 pm

crofty wrote: Anyone have the tin or a pic of one for a crank start set up?

If you get a pic, please copy me on it.

I had a wanted ad for sometime asking for one. No one replied. <grin>

Am I correct only older 72 and back non USA Things had these? or is it Military Things only.

I have my nut and handle ready when one day Santa brings one my way. :wink:

tj

*Hey Crofty, did you get your hard top?

Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:21 pm

amishman wrote: crofty wrote: Anyone have the tin or a pic of one for a crank start set up?

If you get a pic, please copy me on it.

I had a wanted ad for sometime asking for one. No one replied. <grin>

Am I correct only older 72 and back non USA Things had these? or is it Military Things only.

I have my nut and handle ready when one day Santa brings one my way. :wink:

tj

*Hey Crofty, did you get your hard top?

LOL< I had to make myself the '73 tin because I couldn't find one either. I'm curious if it is similar to the bus/bug with the hinged flap to cover the hole.

I did get my hardtop. I'll have to post some pics.

Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:24 pm

crofty wrote: amishman wrote: crofty wrote: Anyone have the tin or a pic of one for a crank start set up?

If you get a pic, please copy me on it.

I had a wanted ad for sometime asking for one. No one replied. <grin>

Am I correct only older 72 and back non USA Things had these? or is it Military Things only.

I have my nut and handle ready when one day Santa brings one my way. :wink:

tj

*Hey Crofty, did you get your hard top?

LOL< I had to make myself the '73 tin because I couldn't find one either. I'm curious if it is similar to the bus/bug with the hinged flap to cover the hole.

I did get my hardtop. I'll have to post some pics.

I almost purchased a hardtop for $900 + postage from someone selling one here but the wife decided we needed a new Spa first. She needs to straighten her priorities! :)

At least the weather has been toasty lately so even without a top at all right now on my Thing, I have been driving it around town to empty my fuel tank of old fuel before real winter hits. So, I need a new top one day so I can drive around in winter.

Yes, pics please.

tj

Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:27 pm

http://vw181.skynetblogs.be/post/6383729/military-stuff-for-sale

:wink:

Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:30 pm

amishman wrote: crofty wrote: amishman wrote: crofty wrote: Anyone have the tin or a pic of one for a crank start set up?

If you get a pic, please copy me on it.

I had a wanted ad for sometime asking for one. No one replied. <grin>

Am I correct only older 72 and back non USA Things had these? or is it Military Things only.

I have my nut and handle ready when one day Santa brings one my way. :wink:

tj

*Hey Crofty, did you get your hard top?

LOL< I had to make myself the '73 tin because I couldn't find one either. I'm curious if it is similar to the bus/bug with the hinged flap to cover the hole.

I did get my hardtop. I'll have to post some pics.

I almost purchased a hardtop for $900 + postage from someone selling one here but the wife decided we needed a new Spa first. She needs to straighten her priorities! :)

At least the weather has been toasty lately so even without a top at all right now on my Thing, I have been driving it around town to empty my fuel tank of old fuel before real winter hits. So, I need a new top one day so I can drive around in winter.

Yes, pics please.

tj

You owe her a dinner! $900+ postage is WAY too much.

Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:50 pm

crofty wrote:
You owe her a dinner! $900+ postage is WAY too much.

I never got the top.

She got a $8250 brand new spa with 4 speakers and a sub in it with light effects and all this hoopla.

She owes me is more like it!

My poor credit card that was paid off.

tj

Mon Nov 17, 2008 6:42 pm

amishman wrote: crofty wrote:
You owe her a dinner! $900+ postage is WAY too much.

I never got the top.

She got a $8250 brand new spa with 4 speakers and a sub in it with light effects and all this hoopla.

She owes me is more like it!

My poor credit card that was paid off.

tj

LOL, when's the party?

Mon Nov 17, 2008 6:44 pm

Doc*181 wrote: http://vw181.skynetblogs.be/post/6383729/military-stuff-for-sale

:wink:

Very Cool. I'm sure the shipping would kill me though.

Mon Nov 17, 2008 6:50 pm

crofty wrote: amishman wrote: crofty wrote:
You owe her a dinner! $900+ postage is WAY too much.

I never got the top.

She got a $8250 brand new spa with 4 speakers and a sub in it with light effects and all this hoopla.

She owes me is more like it!

My poor credit card that was paid off.

tj

LOL, when's the party?

2 weeks if all goes well.

Bathing suit optional for woman 18 and above. 60 or above, full bathing suit only! :lol:

Can't wait. Our old one died and been a few months since we enjoyed warm bubbling H2O.

tj

Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:16 pm

The tin on the thing has a hinged flap also

Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:23 am

I purchased a hand crank bar and bolt on samba here and have it installed on my 74. I had a tin plate which has the flap and just transfered the measurements to my stock 74 THING front tin, and it works great.
This is why we have the hole in the center of the rear bumper. I will take a picture of the crank bolt installed on my THING and a picture of the engine tin I used as a template, I did have the tine up for sale which has the stock hole and flapper in it, but no one wanted it.