Thing Tin

[oldcarsguitars]

I have a 74 Thing project car with no engine. Given that I don't care about heat in the car, is most or some or none of the tin unique to the Thing. I am not concerned with originality either. Just function.

I am a long ways from getting an engine and wondering if I should be collecting tin in the meantime. Thanks! Great forum.

i did search but didn't find exactly the info I needed. I know there are unique pieces but not sure I need all of them for my purposes.

[Glenn]

The Thing uses a Type 1 engine, same as a Beetle. The tin is the same except on the 1973 which had a gas heater and no heater boxes.
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[oldcarsguitars]

Thanks and that is great to hear. So my 74 should be fine with type one engine tin.

[mondshine]

[Glenn]

^^^^^^^^
That's for a 73 only correct?

He has a 74 which has fresh air and heater boxes... or am I mistaken?
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[mondshine]

You are correct Glenn.
1974 models have heat exchangers, like a Beetle, but a single Thing specific muffler.

But if the OP intends to substitute "J tubes" the heat exchangers, then he should use the so-called "industrial tins" in place of the "HE"s.

A 1973 style exhaust system could be used on a '74 if no heat is needed, but valve adjustments are a little tougher.

The "protection shields" under the engine don't do much, but they do help support the "industrial tins".

[Glenn]

I have Type 126 "Industrial Tins" on my 2180 which has a header and no heater boxes.

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[oldcarsguitars]

Thank you!