Latest project; '73 Thing

**Roadking** · #1 04/19/10, 08:27 PM

Finally got the parts from my client (mostly mechanicals), but got bored waiting for them, so I started on the wheels and new tires and rust busting. As of today http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...&id=1666638789

More pics in the album. Just wanted to share as this "thing" attracts more attention than my '65 T-Bird

. Hope you like it.
Matt

Daryll in NW FLA · #2 04/19/10, 09:56 PM

Had one years ago-great vehicles!

**Ross** · #3 04/20/10, 04:49 AM

Your own personal panzer, cool! Crazy prices for those "things" around here.

Wingdo · #4 04/20/10, 04:54 AM

Can you tell that mower to turn around... it can't see to drive looking that way!

Just kidding... it looks like a good restore project, although I know very little about them specifically.

**Roadking** · #5 04/20/10, 11:14 AM

It's for a client. I can not believe the attention this gets, especially considering the condition. Mostly cosmetic, but still...
Simplest car I've ever done; unibody, 50 hp engine, almost completely flat body panels...a resto dream, unlike the 40 Plymouth I have...love fat fender looks, hate fat fender repairs.
Thanks for the comments.
Matt

OntarioMan · #6 04/22/10, 11:57 AM

I think the Iltis is somehow related to the Things, they certainly look very similar. In some parts of Ontario, you see quite a few Iltis vehicles... although they're more military than the Thing.