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Kburren
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 6:49 pm    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

I am a new 74 Thing owner, glad to part of this form and meet other Thing owners

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PostPosted: Wed May 26, 2021 6:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

we finally found a Thing for my wife, only 22 years later.

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PostPosted: Thu May 27, 2021 6:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

Nice!!!^^^
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 10:42 am    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

just bought a 73 Thing...this is the 3rd 73 VW ive owned( 73 super and 73 Westy) .hope to bring home this week.... minor problems...and usual rust for VW (battery tray rust) and very minor rust in rocker panel....and rejoined the Samba to keep up with happenings around Va.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 1:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

Before and after pictures. This was a friends Thing when he was in high school and has been sitting since 87. He realized he would never get to it and gave it to me as a project.

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 9:59 am    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

my boys and I got this 74 Acapulco. already got it running, cleaning it up and might just leave the paint alone for now.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:02 am    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 7:40 pm    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

I have owned 3 Things so far - would love to find my original from the late 70's. Is there a place to post the vin? Ran a search through California DMV but they dont offer a lot of info - just says last registered in the 90's and not junked. Any suggestions would be appreciated. 1833014731
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 2:13 pm    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

The Thing registry has a list of VINs by year.

https://vwthingregistry.com/

https://vwthingregistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Registry-Public-List-June-10-2021.pdf

I checked your VIN is not listed.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 01, 2022 8:24 pm    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

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not sure if im doing it correct, this is my 1974 vw thing at bugorama #87 was my high school car that my dad and i built that took over 18 years!!
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2022 12:21 pm    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

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1978 Type 181

Spent its early years with the German Bundeswehr, then on to the USA where it made a few stops, South Dakota, possibly New Jersey, Indiana before arriving in New York.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:39 pm    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

ozark23 wrote:
we finally found a Thing for my wife, only 22 years later.

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:40 am    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

Here’s my 73. I’ve owned it a little over a year
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 12, 2023 11:15 am    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

Many west coasters may remember me a Dave G (AKA) kool1, the Herbie the love bug. been away 20 ish year, got a thing after wanting for 35 year, no shite, too slow back when I was younger. Any one, thing clubs in the Georgia area?, excaped Cali after 60 years. thank god. Cheers
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 12, 2023 1:51 pm    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

Where are you in Georgia? There are a few Things in Athens. My son and I each have one and there are more in our area.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 12, 2023 8:49 pm    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

Griffin Area.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 19, 2023 11:20 am    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

Hello to all.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 1:54 pm    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

Looking for a windshield for my 74 Thing. I am located in the Surprise, Az. area.
Any suggestions ?
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:32 am    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

JamminJeff1 wrote:
Looking for a windshield for my 74 Thing. I am located in the Surprise, Az. area.
Any suggestions ?


https://www.thethingshop.com/GLASS-WINDSHIELD-DOT-APPROVED-CLEAR/productinfo/181845101A-1/
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:47 am    Post subject: Re: Thing Owners Roll Call! Reply with quote

JamminJeff1 wrote:
Looking for a windshield for my 74 Thing. I am located in the Surprise, Az. area.
Any suggestions ?


You definitely need to pay a visit to the Thing Shop in Chandler. They don't really have much of a storefront but are generally happy to give you a tour of their operations. Bring your checkbook, credit cards and least loved child. Laughing
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