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Volkswagen Thing, 1973 on
Convertible Top and Convertible Top Parts


Volkswagen (VW) Thing Parts: Be sure to check out our parent website http://mtmfg.com/catalog/volkswagen/thing for our newly added Thing parts.

Volkswagen Thing Key Features:
  • Quality: Made to Volkswagen specs, 100% fit guarantee.
  • Original Configuration: Two piece top, top section and window section
  • Original Factory Material: Vinyl
  • Original Window: Plastic window.
  • Original Colors: Black
  • Alternate Materials: German Sonnenland canvas, sonnendeck canvas, haartz stayfast canvas
  • Package Specials: Cost savings for all of your installation needs with package specials, this can include the detailed manual, new cables, pads/webbing, tack strips and glue kit.
  • Shop with confidence: 5 year manufacturer warranty.



1973 on Volkswagen Thing Convertible Tops
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Volkswagen Gasket and Seal Kit This kit contains all the gaskets and seals for one complete engine assembly. The kit include German white push rod tube seals that stay softer much longer than the red Brazilian ones. (Brazilian seals tend to get very hard and seep oil within a year or two.) Rear main seal is included.

The kit works on all Type 1 style engines:

  • Bug 1966-1979
  • Ghia 1966-1974
  • Bus 1964-1971
  • T-3 1962-1973
  • T-181 Thing 1973-1974
For: 1973 on Volkswagen Thing Convertible Top


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$21.95
A.) A PACKAGE SPECIAL:
Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl Convertible Top and Integrated Rear Plastic Window. Plus Set of 4 Side Windows
For: 1973 on Volkswagen Thing Convertible Top
About Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl
Why Buy a Package Special?


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$549.95
B.) Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl Convertible Top and Integrated Rear Plastic Window
For: 1973 on Volkswagen Thing Convertible Top
About Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl


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$279.95
C.) Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl Set of 4 Side Windows Only
For: 1973 on Volkswagen Thing Convertible Top
About Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl


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$299.95
D.) A PACKAGE SPECIAL:
Haartz Stayfast Canvas Convertible Top with Integrated Rear Plastic Window. Plus Set of 4 Side Windows
For: 1973 on Volkswagen Thing Convertible Top
About Haartz Stayfast Canvas
Why Buy a Package Special?


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$699.95
E.) Haartz Stayfast Canvas Convertible Top with Integrated Plastic Rear Window
For: 1973 on Volkswagen Thing Convertible Top
About Haartz Stayfast Canvas


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$379.95
F.) Haartz Stayfast Canvas Set of 4 Side Windows Only
For: 1973 on Volkswagen Thing Convertible Top
About Haartz Stayfast Canvas


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$399.95
G.) A PACKAGE SPECIAL:
Ultra Premium German Sonnenland Canvas Convertible Top with Integrated Rear Plastic Window. Plus Set of 4 Side Windows
For: 1973 on Volkswagen Thing Convertible Top
About Premium German Sonnenland Canvas/A5 German Sonnenland Canvas
Why Buy a Package Special?


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$1299.95
H.) German Sonnenland Canvas Convertible Top with Integrated Rear Plastic Window Only
For: 1973 on Volkswagen Thing Convertible Top
About Premium German Sonnenland Canvas/A5 German Sonnenland Canvas


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$699.95
I.) German Sonnenland Canvas, Set of 4 Side Windows Only
For: 1973 on Volkswagen Thing Convertible Top
About Premium German Sonnenland Canvas/A5 German Sonnenland Canvas


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$699.95
J.) A PACKAGE SPECIAL:
Camouflage Vinyl Convertible Top with Integrated Rear Plastic Window. Plus Set of 4 Side Windows
For: 1973 on Volkswagen Thing Convertible Top
Why Buy a Package Special?


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$649.95
K.) Camouflage Vinyl Convertible Top with Integrated Rear Plastic Window Only
For: 1973 on Volkswagen Thing Convertible Top


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$369.95
L.) Camouflage Vinyl Set of 4 Side Windows Only
For: 1973 on Volkswagen Thing Convertible Top


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$369.95
Custom Made Convertible Tops Are Now Available! To see your options and get a price quote, click here.

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Hydraulics
Description Price Buy!
Convertible Top Motor Pump Rebuild/Repair Service.
   The repair service is usually completed 4 to 5 weeks after we receive your motor pump Details...

$149.95


Installation Supplies
Description Price Buy!
Hand Riveter-includes: Four Nose Pieces for 1/16", 5/64", 3/32", and 1/8" and 30 Piece Rivet Assortment.
In Stock: Ships same day or within two business days.
$12.95
Plastic pry tool, great for prying fasteners and seals, pushing seals into retainers, loosening fabric etc
$8.95
Plastic pry tool set, 5 piece kit, great for prying fasteners and seals, pushing seals into retainers, loosening fabric etc. Comes with red case/holder.
$29.95


Cleaning & Protectant
Description Price Buy!
A PACKAGE SPECIAL:
A Combination Pack of RAGGTOPP Brand Canvas Cleaner & Protectant.
    Plus:
  • Raggtopp Convertible Top Plastic Window Cleaner and Protectant Kit.
  • The Natural Horsehair Convertible Top Cleaning Brush
    In Stock: Ships same day or within two business days.
$57.95
A Combination Pack of RAGGTOPP Brand Canvas Cleaner & Protectant

About RAGGTOPP products
In Stock: Ships same day or within two business days.
$29.95
A PACKAGE SPECIAL:
A Combination Pack of the RAGGTOPP Brand Vinyl Cleaner and Protectant.
    Plus:
  • Raggtopp Convertible Top Plastic Window Cleaner and Protectant Kit.
  • The Natural Horsehair Convertible Top Cleaning Brush
    In Stock: Ships same day or within two business days.
$57.95
A Combination Pack of the RAGGTOPP Brand Vinyl Cleaner and Protectant Together

About RAGGTOPP products
In Stock: Ships same day or within two business days.
$29.95
Raggtopp Convertible Top Plastic Window Cleaner and Protectant Kit
Contains Bottle Window Cleaner, Bottle Window Protectant, Sponge, Applicator Pad and Microfiber Towel

About RAGGTOPP products
In Stock: Ships same day or within two business days.
$24.95
Natural Horsehair Convertible Top Cleaning Brush

About Natural Horsehair Brush
In Stock: Ships same day or within two business days.
$8.95


Parts Catalog
Description Price Buy!
Parts Printout: A full color print out of the parts, swatches and important information listed on this page for your convertible. Comes with a $5 off coupon towards your next order.
In Stock: Ships same day or within two business days.
$5.00
Swatch booklet showing all of our available convertible top materials and color selections
In Stock: Ships same day or within two business days.
$29.95




Important Information
Original Factory Color(s): Black

We offer Volkswagen Thing tops and side windows in Camouflage vinyl, Haartz pinpoint vinyl, Haartz Stayfast canvas, and German Sonnenland canvas.

Hardware: Comes with grommets and straps which are already attached.

About The Fabrics:

Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl’s design is original to most American cars from the fifties to the nineties. Pinpoint refers to the little dots or pips that you see if you look closely at the vinyl surface. European cars, such as the old Beetles and others also used pinpoint vinyl as the topping fabric.

Haartz Stayfast Canvas has a canvas outer layer and a preshrunk cotton inner layer. The two are bonded with and separated by a butyl rubber core. It is this core that makes the fabric last a very long time, with both better static and dynamic wear ratings than vinyl toppings. Haartz Stayfast is the American substitute for the German canvases used in Mercedes, Porsche, BMW, some models of Mustang and Lebaron and others. Canvas is widely regarded as "richer looking" than vinyl. It is a little harder to clean. The inside of the top is pre-shrunk cotton. The inner lining is usually black. If you do not see a canvas top listed for your car, please inquire and we will provide a quotation for it.

German Sonnenland Canvas is the original German made canvas used in many Mercedes, Porsche, BMW and other convertibles. It's general construction is very similar to the other two canvases. It is hard to tell the surfaces apart among the three. But the manufacturing specifications make this the longest lasting top. There is an approximate twenty percent greater wear rating for Sonnenland than for Haartz Stayfast. Some of this is due to the abrasion resistance of the exterior canvas. This is a factor in certain tops where the framework design tends to produce friction between the top's surface and the car's hardware. (It is a well known 'trade secret' that the Haartz Division of Glen Raven Mills purchased the Sonnenland factory.)

Side windows:

The side windows come in a set of four, with the front wind wings with velcro for attachment. You must retain and re-use the original metal frames.

Volkswagen (VW) Thing Parts: Be sure to check out our parent website www.mtmfg.com for our newly added Thing parts.

We a now pleased to offer hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic motor pumps, and hydraulic hose sets for many different convertibles, they will be listed on your cars page if available. Also, checkout our newly added roof rail weatherstripping seals, front header weatherstripping seals, door weatherstripping seals, trunk weatherstripping seals. Look for extra savings on weatherstripping seals kits.

We are continuing to grow our convertible related products: These include convertible top latches, tonneau covers, relays, switches, rear tacking rails (trimsticks), seat covers, car covers, and carpeting.



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