Weight of the Thing

74 Thing · Post by **74 Thing** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 10:37 pm

Has anybody here ever actually put their Thing on a scale to see how much it weighs-just curious?

Bob Ingman · Post by **Bob Ingman** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 8:57 am

i bumped the facts and figures thread up. see index then road test. Is the Pope a Catholic? BOL Bob Ingman

Mattt · Post by **Mattt** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 10:59 pm

I didnt see the info on Hanno's site. I once had mine on a scale and it was right around 2000lb. It was a scale at the local recycling yard.

Bob Ingman · Post by **Bob Ingman** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:50 am

Matt on the road test section of Hannos site they list the thing as tested at 1920 lbs curb weight and 2290 lbs test weight(must have included driver + some gear). Best of luck. Bob Ingman

Mattt · Post by **Mattt** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 10:41 am

I looked in my owners manual last night and it said 1984lb.

Al Capulco · Post by **Al Capulco** » Sun Mar 28, 2004 8:22 pm

Why does everyone make such a big deal about the weight of a Thing when considering engine size and transmission gearing. According to the owners manual the unladed weight is only 11 lbs more than a standard 74 bug and 88 lbs LESS than a superbeetle. I am tring to find a good engine and transmission combination for city and freeway driving. I want to do this right the first time. The current original set up is a real DOG. I have considered the T4 but would like to stay with the T1 with the right modifications. Any ideas ? It's a 74 and needs to run cool in the so. cal. heat.

alsehendo · Post by **alsehendo** » Sun Mar 28, 2004 11:26 pm

Take a look here

http://aircooled.net/gnrlsite/resource/ ... 1hpeng.htm