1974 Volkswagen Thing VW

1974 Volkswagen Thing for sale in Dundee, Illinois, United States

Condition:	Used
Item location:	Dundee, Illinois, United States
Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	Thing
Type:	Convertible
Year:	1974
Mileage:	43,308
VIN:	1842331945
Color:	gecko green
Transmission:	Manual
Drive type:	RWD
Interior color:	Tan
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Want to buy?	Contact seller!

Description for Volkswagen Thing 1974

1974 VW Thing converted to MegaSquirt FI
This is a rust free 1974 with an 1835cc FI engine painted 2010 VW gecko green. The engine is programmed by using TunerStudio with just a laptop so you will need to buy the program from Tunerstudio.com

The engine was rebuilt over the winter with following specs.

All new wiring from the headlights to the taillights and everywhere inbetween
1835 thick wall Pistons
110 engle camSetrab Oil cooler
CB performance lightweight lifters
Balanced DPR 69mm crank with matching 8 dowel flywheel
Heads were redone with new valves and springs
Vintage Speed exhaust stainless
The engine was converted to FI using the parts below.
LS2 coils
megasquirt II
TheDubShop hidden crank trigger
Bosch injectors
CB manifolds
All new stainless fuel lines, albro pump and 30r9 braided line with AN fittings.
Custom one off manifold with Jenvey throttle body built by TheDubShop
All wiring from TheDubShop
The interior was also redone with new seats from the TheThingShop, arpet, uck boards, eat belts....
I have both bikini top and full soft with matching new windows about $3k for all that alone. The top was on only once and now sits in the basement because I like the bikini better. The other top parts are perfect as well.
This is a custom VW thing in solid shape that is hard to find these days. The motor runs strong and the FI keeps it smooth unlike a carb ever can. The only thing it does not have is a IAC valve which means you need to open the throttle a little with your foot when starting but once warmed up it that runs great. It has a 110 cam so it takes a minute or so to warm up enough for a good idle. This has received awards at every show it goes from best in class to bestengineered.
The engine alone has about $5k into it. Paint is in very good shape but is about 5 years old. Rims and tires are new as well as the wide 5 front disk brakes.
I'm on to my next project so this needs to go fund the new one. If you ever wanted a FI VW this is a great buy.
On Aug-25-15 at 19:39:42 PDT, eller added the following information:

The engine was rebuilt over the winter with following specs.

All new wiring from the headlights to the taillights and everywhere inbetween
1835 thick wall Pistons
110 engle camSetrab Oil cooler
CB performance lightweight lifters
Balanced DPR 69mm crank with matching 8 dowel flywheel
Heads were redone with new valves and springs
Vintage Speed exhaust stainless
The engine was converted to FI using the parts below.
LS2 coils
megasquirt II
TheDubShop hidden crank trigger
Bosch injectors
CB manifolds
All new stainless fuel lines, albro pump and 30r9 braided line with AN fittings.
Custom one off manifold with Jenvey throttle body built by TheDubShop
All wiring from TheDubShop
The interior was also redone with new seats from the TheThingShop, arpet, uck boards, eat belts....
I have both bikini top and full soft with matching new windows about $3k for all that alone. The top was on only once and now sits in the basement because I like the bikini better. The other top parts are perfect as well.
This is a custom VW thing in solid shape that is hard to find these days. The motor runs strong and the FI keeps it smooth unlike a carb ever can. The only thing it does not have is a IAC valve which means you need to open the throttle a little with your foot when starting but once warmed up it that runs great. It has a 110 cam so it takes a minute or so to warm up enough for a good idle. This has received awards at every show it goes from best in class to bestengineered.
The engine alone has about $5k into it. Paint is in very good shape but is about 5 years old. It does leak a little from the case but all VWs leak some. Rims and tires are new as well as the wide 5 front disk brakes.
I'm on to my next project so this needs to go fund the new one. If you ever wanted a FI VW this is a great buy.
I do want to stress this is a 40 year Old car that will need attention, don't suggest buying this if are going to have to pay someone else to maintain it. The FI is a huge plus over a carb but still needs the owner to be able to make future changes based on where you live. It's a great car with many extras that are well beyond the reserve price.