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The following is a list of links of VW Thing websites that are on the internet.  Each set of links are grouped into categories for easy browsing.  When you find a site that you would like to go to, simply click on the name listed above the discription and you will go to there site instantly.
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Thing Parts and Accessories
The Thing Shop
They have the largest selection of new VW Thing parts in the world.  They purchased the reamining supply of parts from the Pueblo factory in Mexico and sale them at reasonable prices.  They also have improved upon some stock items that were not made so well.
German Motor Works
Located in Garden Grove, California, they offer a full line of VW Thing parts and accessories.
The Samba
Whether it is locating that missing front bumper, or an entire engine, The Samba allows you to search new and used parts thru there classified section.  You can sale your used parts at no cost.
OE Vee Dub
OE Vee Dub carried a full line of parts for your VW Thing.  Most parts are not Thing specific, but none the less, there are some VW parts that will fit your Thing that they sale.
Classic Consoles
You can now replace that useless ashtray with something more usefull, a cup holder.  Holds two beverages and mounts in place of the stock ashtray.
Volkswagen Official Service Manual
This book will save you a lot of time and answer a lot of questions.  Without a doubt, this is a must have book for any Thing owner.  This is the same book that was used by VW in the 70's to repair your VW.
Thing Informaiton
Wikipedia - Volkswagen 181
Learn about the complete history of the VW Thing thru Wikipedia.  Though it may not be a detailed history, it will give you a good overview of how the vehicle was built, and why it only ran for two years in the United States.
Das Tank
Das Tank shows you the story of a guys Thing called Das Tank as well as some very interesting history of the VW Thing.
181 Spirit
This was the first international VW Thing website that I found.  You can read about the Thing in Europe in French, Spanish, or English.  This site also has the largest amount of VW Thing related videos I have ever seen.  Deffently worth a look for any Thing enthusiest.
VW Thing Restoration
This website is about a guy named Mike and his VW Thing.  It has many useful things to read and ponder over.
VW 181 Facts and Figures
This is a great website for some Thing only information.
VW Thing Sales Brochures
This webiste has almost every Thing ad that was ever produced.
VW Thing Articles
Read what the editors of several magazines said about the Thing when it originally came out.
1969-1972 Wiring Harness
This is a very well made VW Wiring Harness diagram for the earlier Thing's.  This diagram is still useful if you have a 73 Thing, you just have to subsitute the small talights and turn signals for the larger ones used in 73.
Chris Cassidy Website
Though his website features his other cars, he does have a section for his Thing and an interesting article on how to make your own side windows for a Thing..
VW Thing of the Week
This has to be the worst VW Thing website on the internet next to mine!  I linked it because it is still a Thing related site and has a cool background image.
Thing Tech
The story of one 74 Thing and the upgrades that the guy went thru.
VW 181 Facts and Figures
Packed full of information, this website in it's easy to read format will give you many hours of reading material.
Vee Wiki
This website seems to be a take off from Wikipedia, but related to VW's only.  It features some really good Thing information.
Der Zivile (The Civilian) VW 181
Though this site is all in German, the site creator has some very cool Thing animations on the home page.  The site also features some really cool photos of this guys Thing.
Doc's 181
This is a foreign Thing website where the guy Blogs about his Thing.  Contains some cool things.
Platial - Where in the World
This is a really cool website that is dedicated to the 181.  It allows you to put where you are, and upload a picture of your  Thing.  You can then search the world for other Thing owners.
Thing Pictures
The Samba - Thing Gallery
This is quite possibly the largest collection of Thing pictures on the internet.
P Base 181 Gallery
This site features some very nice 3D models of VW Things at different angles.  Worth a look.
Thing Registry
Type 181 Registery
This is the original Type 181 Registery.  You can register your Thing on this site and be connected to other Thing owners in your area.  Don't know if it works, but at least it is worth a look.