The Thing Shop

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

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/

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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