Latest project; '73 Thing

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Roadking

Discussion Starter · Apr 20, 2010

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?pid=772130&l=412f1c80e4&id=1666638789

More pics in the album. Just wanted to share as this "thing" attracts more attention than my '65 T-Bird :awh: . Hope you like it.
Matt

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Daryll in NW FLA

· #2 · Apr 20, 2010

Had one years ago-great vehicles!

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Ross

· #3 · Apr 20, 2010

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

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Wingdo

· #4 · Apr 20, 2010

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.

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Roadking

Discussion Starter · #5 · Apr 20, 2010

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

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OntarioMan

· #6 · Apr 22, 2010

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.

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