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VW Parts Catalog > Body Panels & Repair > THING
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Floor Pan Bolt (Pan to Body, Chassis to Mounting Bolt), 8 x 1.25mm
Floor Pan Bolt (Pan to Body, Chassis to Mounting Bolt), 8 x 1.25mm
Price: $0.95
SALE ITEM! use code TOOMANY30

Floor Pan Bolt (Pan to Body, Chassis to Mounting Bolt), 8 x 1.25mm is the pointy bolt that you can drive through rust and the floor pan gasket, to bolt your VW Body down tight to the floor pan or chassis. This does not include the washer. more info
Floor Pan Washer (Pan to Body, Chassis to Mounting Washer), 311-899-131
Floor Pan Washer (Pan to Body, Chassis to Mounting Washer), 311-899-131
Price: $1.95
SALE ITEM! use code TOOMANY30

Floor Pan Washer (Pan to Body, Chassis to Mounting Washer), 311-899-131 is the washer the pointy pan bolt goes through, to bolt your VW Body down tight to the floor pan or chassis. This does not include the bolt. The Beetle needs 18 washers to do one full chassis, the Ghia needs 24. more info
"Large" Floor Pan BOLT (Pan to Body, Chassis to Mounting Bolt), 10 x 1.5 x 50mm, EACH, 111-899-147
"Large" (50mm long) Floor Pan BOLT (Pan to Body, Chassis to Mounting Bolt), 10 x 1.5 threads, EACH, 111-899-147
Price: $1.95
SALE ITEM! use code TOOMANY30

"Large" Floor Pan BOLT (Pan to Body, Chassis to Mounting Bolt), 10 x 1.5 x 50mm, EACH, 111-899-147 is the larger floor pan bolt near the front of the pan. Most kits don't include these, and they can be tough to find! more info
Shock Pad, Body to Axle Beam, Front, All Standard Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and Thing, PAIR, 111-899-123A-111-123A
Shock Pad, Body to Axle Beam, Front, All Standard Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and Thing, PAIR, 111-899-123A-111-123A
Price: $4.95

Shock Pad, Body to Axle Beam, Front, All Standard Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and Thing, PAIR, 111-899-123A-111-123A sit on top of the axle beam to prevent body flex and vibration. The pan bolts pass thru the washers then these pads, holding the body tight! more info
Shock Pad, Body to Chassis, Rear, 10mm Thick, 1956-77 Beetle, Super Beetle, Ghia, and THING, 2 Pieces, 111-899-117B-113-115A
Shock Pad, Body to Chassis, Rear, 10mm Thick, 1956-77 Beetle, Super Beetle, Ghia, and THING, 2 Pieces, 111-899-117B-113-115A
Price: $5.95
SALE ITEM! use code TOOMANY30

Shock Pad, Body to Chassis, Rear, 10mm Thick, 1956-77 Beetle, Super Beetle, Ghia, and THING, 2 Pieces, 111-899-117B-113-115A sit between the pan and body, and dampen road vibration. Typically there are 2 thicknesses used, 10mm and 17mm, these are the 10mm. Ideally you'd buy 2 sets of the 10mm thick, and 1 set of the thicker ones. Put the thin ones on all 4s, and IF there is a gap at one of the locations (typically the rear one in the rear wheel well), swap them out for the thicker ones, then bolt it down.

Warning: it's very common for the bolt that holds the body to the chassis to be very seized, be sure to use a lot of penetrating oil and work it back and forth to loosen it, shearing it off is a pain to deal with!

Also, if you have a 1968 and later car with a "clunk" in the back that you can't figure out (you'd changed shocks with no luck), usually the rear pads are compressed, and the body has a gap to the chassis. The body is flexing when you hit a bump, and hitting the pad. Using the thick pad and tightening the bolt down to prevent the flex will solve the problem!

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Shock Pad, Body to Chassis, Rear, 17mm Thick, 1956-77 Beetle, Super Beetle, Ghia, and THING, 2 Pieces, 111-899-115A-113-115
Shock Pad, Body to Chassis, Rear, 17mm Thick, 1956-77 Beetle, Super Beetle, Ghia, and THING, 2 Pieces, 111-899-115A-113-115
Price: $5.95

Shock Pad, Body to Chassis, Rear, 17mm Thick, 1956-77 Beetle, Super Beetle, Ghia, and THING, 2 Pieces, 111-899-115A-113-115 sit between the pan and body, and dampen road vibration. Typically there are 2 thicknesses used, 10mm and 17mm, these are the 17mm. Ideally you'd buy 2 sets of the 10mm thick, and 1 set of the thicker ones. Put the thin ones on all 4s, and IF there is a gap at one of the locations (typically the rear one in the rear wheel well), swap them out for the thicker ones, then bolt it down.

Warning: it's very common for the bolt that holds the body to the chassis to be very seized, be sure to use a lot of penetrating oil and work it back and forth to loosen it, shearing it off is a pain to deal with!

Also, if you have a 1968 and later car with a "clunk" in the back that you can't figure out (you'd changed shocks with no luck), usually the rear pads are compressed, and the body has a gap to the chassis. The body is flexing when you hit a bump, and hitting the pad. Using the thick pad and tightening the bolt down to prevent the flex will solve the problem!

more info
License Plate Bracket, 1968-79 Type 1 Front and Rear, AND 1950-79 Type 2, 113-943-901-113-905
License Plate Bracket, 1968-79 Type 1 Front and Rear, AND 1950-79 Type 2, 113-943-901-113-905
Price: $8.95
SALE ITEM! use code TOOMANY30

License Plate Bracket, 1968-79 Type 1 Front and Rear, AND 1950-79 Type 2, 113-943-901-113-905 often gets mangled or lost during paint jobs and license plate transfers. These are inexpensive and give a good finished look, instead of all raggedy with bent/painted brackets! more info
Headlight Wire Tube (Rubber), 1967+ Beetle and Super Beetle Sedan and Convertible, PAIR, 111-941-185C
Headlight Wire Tube (Rubber), 1967+ Beetle and Super Beetle Sedan and Convertible, PAIR, 111-941-185C
Price: $12.95

Headlight Wire Tube (Rubber), 1967+ Beetle and Super Beetle Sedan and Convertible, PAIR, 111-941-185C are the critical rubber tube which runs between the front quarter panel, and the headlight bucket on the fender. This keeps the headlight wiring safe and dry! These are often cracked or missing, and water, rocks, sand, and gravel are destroying the delicate headlight wires!

To install these you must use a needle or end of a paperclip, shoved into the headlight bulb end of the plug. This releases the lock tab on the slip on wire end, and allows you to wiggle the wire out of the plug. Do all 3. Fish the wires through the new boot, put the boot into the holes on the body and headlight bucket, then re-install the wire ends into the clip, and plug it back in!
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Floor Pan Gasket, Beetle, Super Beetle, Thing, and Ghia, 19' Long, 113-701-605-113-605
Floor Pan Gasket, Beetle, Super Beetle, Thing, and Ghia, 19' Long, 113-701-605-113-605
Price: $27.95

Floor Pan Gasket, Beetle, Super Beetle, Thing, and Ghia, 19' Long, 113-701-605-113-605 seals the mating surfaces/gap between the body and the floor pan. Cushion design allows it to be used in locations other than it's intended use! Water tight seal, and you can finish the seal with some UV Resistant Household silicone. more info
Headlight Bucket Assembly (NO BULB), 1967+ Type 1, 1968-79 Type 2, and 1961-74 Type 3, 141-941-041EC
Headlight Bucket Assembly (NO BULB), 1967+ Type 1, 1968-79 Type 2, and 1961-74 Type 3, 141-941-041EC
Price: $39.95

Headlight Bucket Assembly (NO BULB), 1967+ Type 1, 1968-79 Type 2, and 1961-74 Type 3, 141-941-041EC is the assembly that bolts the headlight to the car's fender. It allows headlight aim adjustments. These get bent and mangled in accidents. more info
HELLA (Mex) Headlamp with H4 Bulb, 1967+ Type 1, 1968-79 Type 2, and 1961-74 Type 3, BAA941751A
HELLA (Mex) Headlamp with H4 Bulb, 1967+ Type 1, 1968-79 Type 2, and 1961-74 Type 3, BAA941751A
Price: $69.95

HELLA (Mex) Headlamp with H4 Bulb, 1967+ Type 1, 1968-79 Type 2, and 1961-74 Type 3, BAA941751A is Genuine Hella of Mexico AND COMES WITH A HELLA H4 HALOGEN SEALED BEAM! This is the headlamp and bulb. Housing is sold separately. more info
Fiberglass Rear Fender, VW THING, Stock Width, Left, TRS-13
Fiberglass Rear Fender, VW THING, Stock Width, Left, TRS-13
Price: $189.95

Fiberglass Rear Fender, VW THING, Stock Width, Left, TRS-13 have been sorely needed for a long time! Hand Laminated Fiberglass is super strong, and they are finished to minimize your work prior to paint! more info
Fiberglass Rear Fender, VW THING, Stock Width, Right, TRS-12
Fiberglass Rear Fender, VW THING, Stock Width, Right, TRS-12
Price: $189.95

Fiberglass Rear Fender, VW THING, Stock Width, Right, TRS-12 have been sorely needed for a long time! Hand Laminated Fiberglass is super strong, and they are finished to minimize your work prior to paint! more info
Fiberglass Front Fender, VW THING, Stock Width, Left, TFS-13
Fiberglass Front Fender, VW THING, Stock Width, Left, TFS-13
Price: $239.95

Fiberglass Front Fender, VW THING, Stock Width, Left, TFS-13 have been sorely needed for a long time! Hand Laminated Fiberglass is super strong, and they are finished to minimize your work prior to paint! more info
Fiberglass Front Fender, VW THING, Stock Width, Right, TFS-12
Fiberglass Front Fender, VW THING, Stock Width, Right, TFS-12
Price: $239.95

Fiberglass Front Fender, VW THING, Stock Width, Right, TFS-12 have been sorely needed for a long time! Hand Laminated Fiberglass is super strong, and they are finished to minimize your work prior to paint! more info
   
 
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