1973 Volkswagen Thing Base 1.6l on 2040-cars
Silver City, New Mexico, United States
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Changing projects and this is a hard one for me to let
go. I just love this Thing. This one has been around in the desert
southwest since new. Body work and repaint needed, if you want a show car—it
was this way when I got it in 2007. Several years ago, I replaced the
soft top and restored the seats with parts from the Thing Shop – but there has
been some sun damage since then. I’ve done lots to this Thing over the
years. New everything on the front end including a new steering
gear. I had the motor converted to alternator to have enough power for
the headlights lights, the Hella flood lights and stereo at the same
time. It has a S&S merged header exhaust system with duel mufflers. I
also built some Duck Boards out of old growth redwood for the floorboard. Windows: I have the side curtains, two of which are sliding Plexiglas and two are vinyl like the rear window on the soft top. Hardtop: Comes with a fiberglass hard top as well (I
purchased from Wheels: The wheels are Rare 15” mid-50’s, slotted VW “Crow’s Feet” that are 4 1/2 ” wide (wheels that are mounted on the car.) Also comes with a custom set of widened VW bus slotted wheels that are 6 1/2 ” wide (for that custom look.) I really wanted to put some off road tire on her. I’ll even throw in an adapter to allow spin balancing of tires. It’s a necessary thing these days. Extra Parts: Attached removable, strong box for storage that fits behind the rear seats that is pad lockable. I have an extra hood, two extra doors, wheels and hubcaps plus a few boxes of other miscellaneous parts. There’s even a rare set of military 181 brackets for a skid plate mounted on the front beam that I bought from a guy overseas. Tow Bar: It comes with a tow bar that attaches to the front beam – just drive over and tow her home. It currently drips oil (most VWs do.) It needs a good set of tires. NOTE: Photos of Hard Top and extra parts - COMING SOON - or email for photos or questions. |
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Other notable winners are Hyundai-Kia following VW in the brand category and having the Hyundai Elantra and Kia Sorento among category winners, the BMW Z4 taking the premium roadster category and the highest overall score of any vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt continuing to gather silverware in the Special Category, nabbing the second-highest score of all and representative of "nearly perfect innovation," and Chrysler and Dodge being most improved.
Check out the press release below for your day's dose of jargon and all the winners.
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The commercial is airing online now and on TBS during breaks in Conan O'Brien's show, with sneak peaks during other programs on the network. Auto advertising is becoming pretty normal for Funny or Die at this point, though, with the site previously partnering with Fiat for several videos. Check out the ad above and see if you think it works. Scroll down for VW's announcement.