Date:         Fri, 14 May 2010 16:53:41 -0400
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From:         pdooley <psdooley@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Happy Frydae - VW Thing Question - LVC
Comments: To: Donna Skarloken <dskarloken@GMAIL.COM>
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You lucky dogs:)
Even it's not a kubel or scwimmer it's still valuable.

A friend was trying to buy one from an old couple down here in FL but they
wouldn't sell it.  He doubled his original offer, but that just made the
couple angry- they thought he was trying to screw them from the start.
Probably still rotting away in their barn.

Oh well, enjoy yours.



-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Donna Skarloken
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 11:53 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Happy Frydae - VW Thing Question - LVC

My son and I inherited my parents' 73 Thing.  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