louvers

mstatedog · Post by **mstatedog** » Sun Nov 02, 2003 4:31 pm

My 74 thing has the bulky looking "scoops" on the sides above the rear fender. I've noticed that some things just have louvers that are flush against the body. Someone give me some history on this. My scoops have been hacked up by the PO. I would like to take them off and install the flush mounted type....can I get these somewhere....and how do they mount....with rivets???

mstatedog

Bob Ingman · Post by **Bob Ingman** » Sun Nov 02, 2003 7:11 pm

The 73 Things were equipped with gas heaters and had louvers.
The 74 Thing had recycled engine heat and scoops. Perhaps the scoops were to increase the volume of air available to the fresh air heater. Good luck. Bob Ingman

mstatedog · Post by **mstatedog** » Fri Nov 21, 2003 6:59 pm

So, does anyone know where I could find some that like the 73's. Mine have been cut up.....

thanks,

mstatedog

Bob Ingman · Post by **Bob Ingman** » Sat Nov 22, 2003 8:28 am

Hey Dog you might try The Thing Shop in Chandler Az Or Things Unlimited in NY state. They usually have some Used thing parts. Best of luck. Bob Ingman

Kubelmann · Post by **Kubelmann** » Tue Nov 25, 2003 2:36 pm

You may want to contact Jay at NuVintage VW in Arvada, Colorado

call 303-422-4237 . He has a mighty big Thing parts stash.

He can provide you with the repair louvers that you seek.

Also check out his web page and select Things and Parts.

K-mann

MASSIVE TYPE IV · Post by **MASSIVE TYPE IV** » Tue Nov 25, 2003 2:40 pm

The entire body is different in the louver area......You can make it work, but its quite a job.