There was a short lived series in (I believe ) early 80’s about a bunch of Southern California surfer kids who also fought crime. There was a vehicle that featured fairly regularly that they referred to as “The Thing” it was not a VW Thibg, but something built. It was huge and very off roady.
Does anyone know what I’m talking about?

I’ve been all over IMDB and this site trying to jog my memory with no luck at all.

Thanks