The Thing Shop

06/06/2026

Don’t forget! The Kübel Treffen East VW Thing Show & Tour is coming up Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Flat Rock, NC.

This is a great VW Thing Type 181 event, meet other owners, check out the cars, and enjoy the tour.

Location:
Mountain Inn & Suites
755 Upward Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Exit 53 off I-26

06/01/2026

Our Best Ever Convertible Top is here and ready to ship!

Our latest Premium Convertible Top Assembly, professionally sewn with premium Haartz convertible topping, a Strataglass™ 40 Gauge clear rear window, and installed on The Thing Shop’s exclusive Heavy Duty Convertible Top Frame. It is designed to fit just like the genuine VW top, but with modern materials, a stronger frame, and a clean finished look.

Complete, assembled in the USA at The Thing Shop, and ready to install on your car. Samples are available if you are not sure which color to choose!

https://thethingshop.net/product/premium-quality-convertible-top-complete/

05/24/2026

Just In! Just In!

Our Convertible Top on Frame – Complete – is available!

This is one of the best complete convertible top setups on the market for the Volkswagen Thing. The top comes professionally installed on our premium frame, making it a great option if you want a clean, strong, and ready-to-install replacement.

Shipping out now!

Available in multiple colors. Not sure which color or texture you want? Check out our free material samples first so you can see and feel the material before you buy.

*Black Pebble is the most authentic match to the Genuine Volkswagen top.*

Shop here:
https://thethingshop.net/product/premium-quality-convertible-top-complete/

Material samples:
https://thethingshop.net/product/top-and-side-curtain-samples/

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05/22/2026

Seat, top, and side curtain material samples are here!

Not sure which color or texture is right for your Volkswagen Thing? Try it out before you buy. We now offer material sample squares for our seat upholstery, convertible tops, bikini tops, and side curtains so you can see and feel the material before placing your order.

Samples are free — just pay for shipping.

Top & Side Curtain Samples:
https://thethingshop.net/product/top-and-side-curtain-samples/

Seat Upholstery Samples:
https://thethingshop.net/product/seat-sample/

We hope everyone has a good and safe Memorial Day weekend! The Thing Shop will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

05/05/2026

Glove Box Doors are back IN-STOCK! While supplies last!

https://thethingshop.net/product/glove-box-door/
https://thethingshop.net/product/radio-panel-glove-box-door/

11/23/2025

Our New “Classic Recaro Style” Sport Seats” are very comfortable and make it easier to get in and out of your THING. They also recline, are easy to install(mounted on original VW Seat Frames), and have built in seat heaters!

Currently for Black Friday you can bundle with matching rear basket weave seats at 50% off!

Site wide 5% off when you spend $2000+, and 10% off when you spend $4000+. Some restrictions apply, not eligible for sale items.

https://thethingshop.net/product/custom-181-sport-seat-set-of-2-with-seat-heaters/

11/21/2025

Black Friday Deals Start Now!
We have started our Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales!

Visit our website to view our sale!
https://thethingshop.net/

Happy Holidays!
From all of us at The Thing Shop.

11/17/2025

Mark your calendars! Kubel Treffen East VW Thing Car Show + Tour!

Saturday, July 18, 2026

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071969730140

10/10/2025

Winter is coming! Keep warm in your Thing with our Sport Seats package with Seat Heaters Pre-Installed!

Ready to Ship! Order today! Online or over the phone! 800-898-4464

https://thethingshop.net/product/custom-181-sport-seat-set-of-2-with-seat-heaters/

08/15/2025

NEW PRODUCT ALERT!

TYPE 181 Sport Seat Package SET of 2 Front Seat with Factory VW tracks & Seat Heaters.

ACCEPTING PRE-ORDERS, EXCPECTED 9/03/2025

https://thethingshop.net/product/custom-181-sport-seat-set-of-2-with-seat-heaters/

Upgrade your VW Thing seats with our new TTS sports seats package. These front seats come pre-mounted on original thing seat frames. Very easy to install in your car… Just slide your old seats out, install new seat runner strips, then slide your new seats in. Also you will find TTS sports seats to be much more comfortable and easier to get in and out. Also available, matching rear basket weave vinyl seats.

These front seats enable you to sit lower, giving you more steering wheel clearance and improved comfort. They include a backrest reclining mechanism for quick adjustment. The Thing Shop’s goal is to create a sport seat that we think resembles the style and design offered by German car makers. This particular style of seat resembles the Recaro sport seat that was offered by Porche for the 911 in the 1970’s. We’ve had several customers visit our shop over the past few months and tried getting in and out of our test car — and they’ve all been pleasantly surprised with the experience..

Front SEAT HEATERS! The seat bottoms have seat heaters pre-installed!

Also available are rear seats with matching basket weave Vinyl.