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VW Kurierwagen (VW 181)
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Looks like an interesting project alright. We had the Thing here in the States too but only for two years 1973-74. It was not a popular model in the heartland but I believe it did better on the coasts where the kids could take it out and cruise on the beaches. I worked for a VW dealer from 1975 to 1979 and we had some Thing parts. The biggest item I remember was a complete kit to install a Southwind brand gasoline heater. The Chicago distributor was trying to reduce his parts inventory on these items and he made us a special deal. We had 4 but we only managed to sell one by the time I left in 1979.
Here's a few shots of a Thing that was at a car show here in May that might give you inspiration.
Here's a few shots of a Thing that was at a car show here in May that might give you inspiration.
Thanks for your words and pics.Looks like an interesting project alright. We had the Thing here in the States too but only for two years 1973-74. It was not a popular model in the heartland but I believe it did better on the coasts where the kids could take it out and cruise on the beaches. I worked for a VW dealer from 1975 to 1979 and we had some Thing parts. The biggest item I remember was a complete kit to install a Southwind brand gasoline heater. The Chicago distributor was trying to reduce his parts inventory on these items and he made us a special deal. We had 4 but we only managed to sell one by the time I left in 1979.
Here's a few shots of a Thing that was at a car show here in May that might give you inspiration.
The car looks realy good. The biggest diferences from the european models (many of them also produce in Mexico) are the rear lights: USA version use the super beetles ones and the european the bus ones, before 1972. The USA version have also biggest turn signals up front, sealed front lights...
About that parts... maybe still there for sale?
