On May 14, 2010, at 9:53 AM, Donna Skarloken wrote: > My son and I inherited my parents' 73 Thing. 73 is the reputed best year for Things! (there were only 2 years, 73 & 74!) The samba has a Thing discussion group IIRC? For Thing parts, contact The Thing Shop in Mesa, AZ- Larry Dutson is the owner. Too bad it's not a Kubelwagen or Schwimmenwagen(sp?), then it would be worth some real $$$? YMMV, Mr. BZ-never owned a thing, how come I know this trivia? > It has been sitting a long > time but runs. I haven't done anything with air cooled VWs in > ages. I > assume I should change the oil (it has the oil bath thingy, not a > regular > oil filter). I assume we should also do a tune- up and change the > spark > plugs, etc. Any recommendations for parts vendors to buy our tune up > items? > > Also, since it sits most of the time, are there other places to > check that > need lubrication? Knock on wood, the brakes seem fine. > > Is there an internet list for Thing owners similar to the Vanagon > list? > > Thanks for any help. I need to move it out of the driveway and just > use it > and enjoy it. The Syncro gets most of the attention but that is > because it > is our main people and grocery hauler. > > I have three more projects besides this one. My Farmall A is broke > down (my > husband thinks it is the condenser); our 1960 double cab has no > brakes and > won't idle, and my motorcycle is broke down - possibly voltage > regulator > and/or stator. > > Happy Friday, > Donna |
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