[{"id": 16750710, "authorName": "ekmcmullen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekmcmullen/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "USD $2,500 bid placed by ekmcmullen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738703740, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16754171, "authorName": "GTstyle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtstyle/", "bidAmount": 6969, "content": "USD $6,969 bid placed by GTstyle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738728841, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16755133, "authorName": "Catana246", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/catana246/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Limited Slip diff?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738764769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16755345, "authorName": "CDehne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdehne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Were the hubs/drums changed on this Thing? All of the Things I have ever seen had the wide 5 lug pattern.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738766758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16763635, "authorName": "ycats (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ycats/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@catana246 original transmission", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738809748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16763642, "authorName": "ycats (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ycats/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CDehne disc brakes on rear so front are still drum but were changed to match the bolt pattern of the rear", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738809842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16765772, "authorName": "Rosemary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rosemary/", "bidAmount": 7974, "content": "USD $7,974 bid placed by Rosemary", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738858392, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16774626, "authorName": "zapbro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zapbro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello. Does the top operate okay? And do all the door latches work properly. ( these were two issues which I had with my beloved \u201874 Thing)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738935415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16775212, "authorName": "ycats (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ycats/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zapbro good questions and thanks for asking. Top is brand new and operates as such and all the doors and latches work open and close easily without sticking or any issues.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738941952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16786538, "authorName": "pollytribe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pollytribe/", "bidAmount": 8075, "content": "USD $8,075 bid placed by pollytribe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739039773, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16787681, "authorName": "BillVW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billvw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you a a few pix of the interior floor pan as well as under the rear seat", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739045940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16790510, "authorName": "ycats (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ycats/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BILLVW car is orig from AZ no rust but uploaded requested pics. Thx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739057378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16791960, "authorName": "Oliver427H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oliver427h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would like to know more details about the aftermarket rear trailing arms. What brand? What length and width are they? i.e. are they wider and longer? What cvs are being used? Thing, Type II, 930 ? Axle length? Stock or custom to suit the width of the new trailing arm ? What brand axle? Future service of the cvs will need some details. More pictures would be nice. Tubular trailing arms is a pretty hard core modification and nice but the next guy needs to know what it is for future service. Are the rear torsion bars stock? Since there are no pictures of the rear suspension and brakes, I have to ask, is there an e-brake? (some rear disc conversion kits do not have e-brakes)\r\n\r\nWhat is the case code on the transmission? Is it original or has the gearing been changed to better suit the tall tires?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739106406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16792521, "authorName": "Oliver427H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oliver427h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any more details about the engine? Was the engine rebuilt using the original Thing AM code case? stock or counterweighted crank? , cam?, compression ratio?, heads? 32 NDIX is very cool and old school. The engine pictures are too dark to see if the manifold center section is a plenum style or individual runner style. The placement of that oil cooler is really questionable.\r\n\r\nI am interested in this Thing, therefore the questions.\r\n\r\nI currently own a '73 Thing and a '70 and '71 Karmann Ghia coupes and have been around air cooled VWs since the early '70s.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739114887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16794312, "authorName": "ycats (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ycats/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oliver427H, All was done by previous owner so I don\u2019t have a lot of the details you are asking \r\nTrailing Arm-\r\nPhotos attached.\r\nCant find brand name.\r\nDont know length, cv brand or axle length.\r\n\r\nEmergency Brake-\r\nI would call it a line lock.\r\n\r\nTransmission-\r\nNot sure.\r\nAssuming its stock.\r\nNo history on trans or rear suspension.\r\n\r\nHope these pics help.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739126347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16795386, "authorName": "ycats (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ycats/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Oliver427H If you would like to utilize the Contact Seller link would be more than happy to have a conversation with you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739131123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16795413, "authorName": "Oliver427H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oliver427h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The transmission case code is on the passenger side. On a Thing you can see it looking through the wheel well. Date code on the Armstrongs? I don't think that the Norseman is made anymore.\r\n\r\nJust saw your message pop up...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739131273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16796368, "authorName": "19Willys46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19willys46/", "bidAmount": 8274, "content": "USD $8,274 bid placed by 19Willys46", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739140645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16801836, "authorName": "bearden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bearden/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "USD $9,000 bid placed by bearden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739218093, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16806686, "authorName": "WonderlandCanyon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wonderlandcanyon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Thing is best known as a fictional character in The 1964 Addams Family TV series. The Addams clan called it \u201cThing\u201d because it was something that could not be identified. It was ultimately settled to be a disembodied hand. It is known as \u201cM\u00e3ozinha\u201d (Little Hand) in Brazil \u201cCosa\u201d (Thing) in Spain, \u201cDedos\u201d (Fingers) in Hispanic America, \u201cMano\u201d (Hand) in Italy, \u201cLa Chose\u201d (the Thing) in French speaking countries, \u201ceiskaltes H\u00e4ndchen\u201d (icecold hand) in German, and \u201cR\u0105czka\u201d (Small hand) in Polish. Today, these vehicles are often seen driven by bohemians on the barrier island beach communities of southwest Florida.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739280315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16807322, "authorName": "Makinmagic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/makinmagic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why would the underside of the front bonnet be painted/primed blue? Any crease front and rear damage from an accident?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739288206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16807559, "authorName": "Maga17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maga17/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "USD $10,000 bid placed by Maga17", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739290222, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16807686, "authorName": "ycats (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ycats/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@makinmagic this is not the original paint so assuming a possible prior color? This has never been in an accident so there is damage whatsoever.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739291048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16808038, "authorName": "Makinmagic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/makinmagic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Engine code number please?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739293424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16808104, "authorName": "ycats (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ycats/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@makinmagin it's not stock engine, not sure if it's original case or not. Will try to get back to the vehicle before auction end to get that info. If you would like to speak directly, please utilize contact seller link for a phone number. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739293939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16808861, "authorName": "tbarbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbarbo/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "USD $10,250 bid placed by tbarbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739297648, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16810066, "authorName": "bearden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bearden/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "USD $11,000 bid placed by bearden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739301174, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16810154, "authorName": "Skopy54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skopy54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a cool Thing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739301389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16810446, "authorName": "Reviss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reviss/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "USD $11,500 bid placed by Reviss", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739302319, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16810450, "authorName": "bearden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bearden/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "USD $12,000 bid placed by bearden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739302332, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16810476, "authorName": "Reviss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reviss/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "USD $12,500 bid placed by Reviss", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739302429, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16810508, "authorName": "bearden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bearden/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "USD $12,750 bid placed by bearden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739302515, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16810521, "authorName": "Reviss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reviss/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "USD $13,000 bid placed by Reviss", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739302554, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16810534, "authorName": "bearden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bearden/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "USD $14,000 bid placed by bearden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739302592, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16810538, "authorName": "Reviss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reviss/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "USD $14,250 bid placed by Reviss", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739302627, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16810545, "authorName": "bearden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bearden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enjoy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739302658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16810567, "authorName": "GCarlson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gcarlson/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "USD $14,500 bid placed by GCarlson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739302746, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16810571, "authorName": "bearden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bearden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh come on!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739302762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16810585, "authorName": "Reviss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reviss/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "USD $15,000 bid placed by Reviss", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739302808, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16810616, "authorName": "GCarlson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gcarlson/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "USD $15,250 bid placed by GCarlson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739302925, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16810617, "authorName": "Skopy54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skopy54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s a beautiful THING!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739302930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16810642, "authorName": "Reviss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reviss/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "USD $15,500 bid placed by Reviss", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739303029, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16810683, "authorName": "GCarlson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gcarlson/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "USD $15,750 bid placed by GCarlson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739303146, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16810729, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 2/11/25 at USD $15,750", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739303267, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}]