Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcast
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| Ep 281 Old school music & car audio, Listener Feed back and 80s scene Found My first Bug | 30 Aug 2024 | 01:37:08 | |
Bill & Tory talk about OCW updates. How can shows effect / enhance the VW scene. Bill found his 1963 VW. The 3rd owner has had it over 25 Years... I owned it for 5 years hes owned it 25. Im conflicted. We discuss the 80s Car stereo scene. What was the set up that you have ? Lufhause Blake sends me some MB Quart Speakers. What I have been collecting for vintage car audio. Some of yor favorite test tracks.
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| Ep 280 Bill T Tory Alonzo feedback on last episode Are car shows the real problemmp3 | 23 Aug 2024 | 01:27:41 | |
Bill & Tory Alonzo discuss the last podcast it got some good response. It was about why do we not see people expressing their individuality through their cars like they once did in the 1980s and 90s. Lots of factors came in to play. We read some listener feedback. We also discussed in evolution of what could've caused this change and what factors are pressing on this. Also, our car shows part of the problem? Have they fed into this lackluster scene that we see right now? Will, Tori, Alonso and myself have a lot of ideas about this. You can give us your feedback if you think we're wrong.
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| Ep 271 Headed to some EMPI history | 14 Jun 2024 | 00:41:30 | |
For most of us, EMPI has been a name that has been synonymous with the aftermarket parts since we started the hobby. Especially for those of us that were in the hobby in the 80s and 90s there was a time when vintage EMPI stuff was on the rampage. The culmination of which was Scott Smith, 1967 black EMPI accessorized to the max sedan. On this podcast I talk about headed to EMPI this weekend as well as some of the history from a short part of the early history what started EMPI to the different levels of products that they took as well as the name change. a year by year catalog decripton with the first time products are scene. So this Saturday 9:00am 2024 Engine Battle.
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| Ep 182 Fast 4 Cartel | 02 Sep 2022 | 01:09:21 | |
The fast for cartel was started by Jeff Kramarsic and Jeff Newcomb. These two guys have put in a lot of time effort and energy to create a racing organization for racers by racers. With big classes eighth mile drags and big payouts they've succeeded in putting on a family vibe atmosphere. A two day race event that's nothing but drag racing and a great time with great their big tire class (the heavy) and the small tire class (the light) as well as the triple index have huge payouts when there's big turn outs these guys have extra random chip pulls for random match ups as well as bonus money thrown in at random an exciting event for drag racers. If you haven't been you need to make sure you go check out a fast for cartel event. | |||
| Ep 181 Keith Kid Dean South End Customs | 26 Aug 2022 | 01:30:05 | |
Keith "Kid" Dean is a name you have heard on this podcast before. His red chopped squareback was on the cover of March 1984 Hot VWs magazine. This was a hot rod inspired Squareback. T-bird seats a flaoting dash pod, split bumbers and much more. He owns South end customs in Hemmet California. His history goes back to the late 70's till today. He has been recognized by the Hot Rodding hall of Fame. Hs dad Dick Dean was a famous hot rodder & car customizer that has history with George Barris Dean Jeffries and much more. From build Limos to Mini-trucks Keith Dean has Been on the grinds. If you have never heard of the Supra Truck now you do!!! Its a great listen. Check out his site Here | |||
| Ep 180 Fred Simpson Perfromance Technology | 20 Aug 2022 | 02:11:18 | |
Performance Technology is a name in the air cooled VW that is synonimous with some of the fastest cars on the track. The man responsible for this is Fred Simpson. Fred started out working for VWOA as a factory trained technician. He loved to race his car but found his niche in cylinder head fabrication and building. He eventually came out with the SHO VW cylinder head. We go deep in engine information and there's lots of info for you gear heads. We also talk about Andy & Tommy Costello and his german auto drag car. He still does some work today. Check out the link to his facebook page here
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| Ep 179 Original Rag-berry David Garcia | 12 Aug 2022 | 00:54:28 | |
BACK IN THE EARLY 1980S THERE WAS A GUY IN EAST LOS ANGELES BY THE NAME OF DANNY A. He did pinstriping, back window logos and graphics on the side of cars. In the mid 80s there became a group of cars in the East LA area in south-central that were logoed cars. Obviously having the logo or the a.k.a. name on the side of the car. This week's podcast is with David Garcia owner and builder of the original rag – Barry car. A 1961 ragtop sunroof Volkswagen painted in Porsche indigo raspberry. David started a club called boys and style they were known for their clean lines and slick paint jobs in the East LA area. Enjoy this step back in history of the early LA VW look CaL- style. https://rosswulf.com/shop/ols/products/ross-wulf-billet-distributor-clamp-t1 | |||
| Ep 178 Jack Sacchette | 05 Aug 2022 | 01:35:48 | |
From his early beginings in metal shop class. Jack started manufacturing parts in the 80's. Opening Jay Cee enterprises and making a name for himself in the VW world. Jack has had a passion for the VW racing world. Starting out street racing, after the death of 2 close friends he decided to hit the track. From there the records started falling. Hes an 8 time NHRA record holder. Buiding JayCee to the point where it was purchasd by the largest VW aftermarket company in the world. His Terminator Carburator changed the racing game. The list goes on and on. He just left Empi after his contract expired see what hes up to now! | |||
| Ep 177 Buggs Buddies original member William Noguera | 26 Jul 2022 | 01:18:17 | |
Buggs Buddies was the original East LAVW club .A car club founded in east LA by the Chacon brothers. William Noguera was the Sgt. At arms. We briefly spoke about him on the podcast with VW Kidd. Wiliam is an author, Artist, podcaster & Co Host on Deathrow diaries a podcast from deathrow. He was one of the originators of the cal-style look with its origins in Low-Riding influanced VW Buggs. Mostly Rag tops or convertables. William liked them fast. He was hired on to work at Mikeys Precision VW he started building engines. He & the Buggs Buddies would hit Whitter Boulivard and the clubs in the late 70's early 80s. The club was notorius for a reason find out why. Theres also a story about street racing a not yet famous top fuler on the street. Find out who won. Another piece of the VW history coming together. | |||
| Ep 176 Lizard Richard Mercado | 22 Jul 2022 | 00:25:26 | |
If youve been on instagram you have seen Lizard aka Richard Mercado. Hes full of energy and he always has a lot going on. Hear his story on how he got started and how its going. He does everythig from tune ups to restorations. Located in Downey Ca. His collection of cars is impressive. a good listen Support our sponsors https://www.letstalkdubs.com/showtime.html | |||
| Ep 175 Rob Mulner EMPI VP Marketing | 15 Jul 2022 | 00:41:43 | |
Rob Mullner is the new VP of Marketing for EMPi we sit down talk about his intoduction to the VW scene. How it copares to the other european car market, His thoughts on the VW scene as a whole. What plans does EMPI have for the future of the Ari cooled VW scene. Bill also does a bonus update on project stats a little Barrett Jackson talk & whats happening with the follwing projects. Future Shock, Type 34 Ghia, Rag Chop, Carbon Cab, Bullrun Bus, & Mock 11. | |||
| EP 174 Lee Bushaw one fast 58 | 08 Jul 2022 | 00:46:46 | |
Lee Bushaw put it down when he showed up He debut his Bug in 2005 and received the coveted DKP award during the VW classic weekend with his super clean 58 beetle. Lee then went on to devistate the compitetion on the track. Known for ripping wheelies in this clean bug hes not afraid to drive it hard. We discuss the build ans the engine details. How & why he decided to build the engine. The swap for the orginal car & much more. Its a great listen. Lee is proof you can build a super clean VERY fast car in your garage too. | |||
| Ep 173 Brian Sharp Vintage Air cooled parts | 01 Jul 2022 | 00:56:55 | |
Out of central Florida comes Vintage Air Cooled Parts. Bryan got into the hobby at a young age and a car accidnet side tracked him for a few years. Dipping into the min-truck scene for a bit. Then back to VWs. A compnay started by a couple of VW enthisiest that decided during the lockdown that they should start a VW parts company. First product was the foot rest with dimple dyes. The company starts from there going on to make several parts. The custom touch is what sets them a part from the competition. You can find Bryan at the VW show on the east coast. Good Guy & great story.
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| Ep 270 Joe Chirco VW Chirco VW | 07 Jun 2024 | 01:21:14 | |
If you're familiar at all with Arizona or the southwest, you have for sure heard of Chirco Vw. Joe Cihrco started the business in 1984. As a teenager he met a neighbor that had a classic Volkswagen and he would go hang out one day that neighbor gave him that Volkswagen. His family built a shop and he started Turco Vw 16,000 ft.² of Vw heaven. In this podcast, we talk about the last 40 years of being in business. The customers he's met. The cars he's purchased and sold. From split windows to double cab. He also has connection to Dean Lowry famous drag racer from the 60s and 70s. At Churco they do everything from maintenance to full restoration. It's obvious you can hear in the interview. The love that Joe still has for this hobby of great people and great cars. When one of his suppliers stop selling wholesale fiberglass buggy Part needed. Joe decided to manufactured them himself making him one of the only manufactures for Baja buggy parts and five VW parts selling on eBay to shipping parts around the world. Joe has experienced every aspect of the Vw hobby. He'll be surprised to hear where some of his mechanics Hale from but it totally makes sens, a good podcast with a great guy!
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| EP 172 EBI Russell Ritchie | 24 Jun 2022 | 00:57:40 | |
This year in Europe there are two big shows happening the first one is Hessisch Oldendorf . The second show the following weekend is European bug in. European Buggin is the premier event in Europe for the custom VW crowd. Held in Chimay Belgium they turn the streets into a dragstrip the parking and camping areas into a large rave and swap meet spaces. It is absolutely an event to behold. One of the best things out there is the gas or garage set up. Vintage gassers and drag cars from early Volkswagen racing history are on display and are not only on display but are also drag raced. With an appreciation for a lot of the American VW drag race history you may get the opportunity to see some VW legends drag race some of the old cars that they once owned. On this episode we talk to Russell Ritchie who's been putting on VW gasser garage since the beginning. We talk about the cars that will be on display and some of the first times that he was racing with people like Roger Crawford, Darrell Vittone, Ron Fleming and many others. If youve never been its a bcuket list item for all VW fans.
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| Ep 171 Greg Sloma Jetta Bus | 17 Jun 2022 | 00:32:27 | |
At the VW Classic this year tons of cars showed up for the first time. One of those I caught up with was the Jetta Bus that was featured in Hot VWs recently. Greg Sloma is a hadcore VW enthusiest. He was a born & bread Chevy guy. His son wanted a VW. From that point on he fell in love with the people in the scene. His 1965 VW bus that has been merged with a 2008 Jetta. Its a top notch job. His attention to detail and the quality of the build speaks for itself. Its a great bus & a great story. He also has quite a few other VWs so take a listen.
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| Ep 170 Robert VW Kidd | 10 Jun 2022 | 01:10:07 | |
Robert VW kid earned his nick name being one of the young guns hanging out with 2nd Gen of Buggs Buddies. With his 66 Pegali bug on alloys & convertible decklid. We talk about the early LA VW scene that has a huge lowrider influence. From Cal-Style to logo'ed cars. Cruising Whitter Boulivard & building your cars for the girls. its a bit of early VW history in LA. | |||
| Ep 169 2022 VW Classic Weekend is Here | 02 Jun 2022 | 00:52:11 | |
Bill & George are hyped for the VW classic Weekend. It kicks off Thursday night with the VW Trends founders party. Friday afternoon wirth Pierside parts open house Followed by DKP cruise night at Main St in Garden Grove. Satruday is OCTO in the AM then RVA Show then an open house at ISP West. Sunday is the VW classic at the Orange County Fairgrounds. We talk about what George has been up to at his shop & What Bill has broken or destroyed. | |||
| Ep 168 Berlin Buick Rob Freeman | 27 May 2022 | 00:53:47 | |
The Berlin Buick was at the grand national roadster show in the gathering of Hot VWs display. It is by far one of the nicest done mid-engine conversions I have seen. The quality of the build the fit & finish as well as the body mods that have been done to such a high level. it's a car that must be seen to appreciate. Look at pictures Here Support the podcast, register for one crazy weekend or find out what we are all about https://www.letstalkdubs.com sponsors https://vwtrendsmagazine.com
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| Ep 167 The famous pink Ghia | 20 May 2022 | 01:01:12 | |
On a previous episode wth Andy Finch from Spike Vintage Restoration. Andy obtained his dream car. Dennis Hydes Ghia. The pink ghia in Colin Burnham book. When he gets his dream car his plan is just get it runnig & drive it. When he starts to go through the car it goes off the rails in a quick fashion. Challenged with preserve or re-do Andy is in a tough spot. Find out all of the details on what happens when you get your dream car and its not exactly what you thought. | |||
| EP 166 Dave Conklin The Corn-panzer | 13 May 2022 | 01:40:05 | |
Dave Conklin is a VW & Porsche journalist & enthusiest. Started when he was just a kid at the young age of 13. His 1969 bug was the first car project wiht his father. Finding a hot VWs magazine in 1980 he was hooked on the cal-look since. He helped moderate the Cal-look top 10 fastest cars. Since then its been a wild ride with his VW story. Find ut what its like to be a cal-look guy in the mid-west. | |||
| Ep 165 Where's Bill Been | 11 May 2022 | 01:19:26 | |
Bill has disappeared for the last 2 months. On this podcast, we find out where he's been. Abducted by aliens? Taken by Big foot? Mexican prison. Find out here. | |||
| Ep 164 Karmageddon Lance & Marty with MAS motorsports | 03 Mar 2022 | 00:28:20 | |
Lance Mcdonald & Marty Salerno have been good friends for quite a few years. What do you get when you want to stand out at the drag strip? How about a Type 34 Ghia? Now thats cool! Marty & Lance with MAS motorsports have been campaining this car since the car througout the county since the 90's. Sitting down at the Grand national Roadster Show we get the scoop on this incedible race car. It is for sure one to behold. great guys and a great story. | |||
| Ep 163 GNRS Burly Burlile | 26 Feb 2022 | 01:04:36 | |
This episode we catch up with Burly Burlile. We discuss the Cal-Look Diagram. The 32 Duce kit for the VW he designed. The story of how it got away then he bought it back and who owns it now. We also talk about Mexican beetles. Driving a brand new air cooled VW. Lots of history here. | |||
| Ep 269 Update: Shows to attend, Zorba the Ghia, Cal-look Caravan & More | 31 May 2024 | 01:29:58 | |
On this episode, George and I discuss the upcoming show season Southern California which events we will be at. We discuss Zorba the Ghia and Spike's Vintage Restoration process with the restoration. Its moving fast for sure. Bill almost has the interior re-done due to camera Color That's taking place. We reach out to John Limnios, the winner of the real Street class for the Volks group race in Samoa. 900 hp drift widebody bus being built by Kenny Pfitzer. Lots of cars coming down for one crazy weekend this year. We also discuss a special trophy for cars that will be debuting at one crazy weekend. Is George going to trade his bus for a stock 58 single cab? We talk about Bill's trip in the next few weeks to the UK for the Cal-look Caravan 2024 that's gonna go from bad Camberg to Chimay Belgium. We also review a few of the podcast that just came out John Maher, Ron revere Russell with old speed and more. We read some listener emails and also of course give some shot outs. its a fun episode.
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| Ep 162 VW collector & Enthusiast Russell Ritchie | 18 Feb 2022 | 01:26:58 | |
Russell Ritchie is the name, collecting & preserving VW history is the game! He's been a committed enthusiast since he was a small lad in Scotland. Seeing Herbie the love bug in the theater with his father lit the fuse that has evolved in to what is now an intense passion for the VW hobby & history. From the pages of the magazine to real life. He and his team of VW friends have restored & preserved some of the most Iconic Gasser & Drag racing VWs from the 60's and on. This passion as now turned to early restoration care as well. He has in his collection, the Arronson Holmes 63 "Cal look" bug. A re-creation of Bill Schwimmers Pepto Squareback. Gassers and drag cars for days. He's a genuine great guy who would give you the shirt off his back and trade it for some rare VW parts LOL. All kidding aside he's one of US! A die hard enthusiast that's memory has been impacted by the magazines & history of our hobby ! Enjoy | |||
| Ep 161 What makes the 1967 Beetle so special? | 11 Feb 2022 | 01:52:32 | |
The "Big window Zwitter" 1967 Beetle is a transition year before VW released the all new 1968 Beetle. This year is one of the most coveted Cal-Look beetles. There are over 25 changes that are one year only. We enlist "Frenchy" Dehoux & Dean 'Deano" Kirsten. These 2 guys love 1967 beetles and we walk through the one year only items. Its a great listen. So sit down get in and buckle up your lobster-claw seatbelt and fins out what makes the 1967 Beetle so special. | |||
| Ep 160 Karstan Maxine | 04 Feb 2022 | 01:04:49 | |
Karstan & Maxine are a high energy couple that have traveled the "Loop" in Austrailia. You can find them on instagram Here. Karstan being a V-dub enthusiest met Maxine and its been a whirwind since. find out that its like to take off for a year and live out of your VW Bus. The highs & the lows but mostly good time & irriplacable memories. Also the ocasional roadside repiars. They have a new youtube channel out here https://www.youtube.com/c/KarstanAndMaxine/videos And now they have baby Zuri too. Their new adventuers are more off the beaten path. With a new to him bus lifted a bit more for theses crazy offroad adventures. | |||
| Ep 159 VW Head porting legend Clyde Berg | 29 Jan 2022 | 02:00:39 | |
Clyde Berg is the youngest of the 3 Berg brothers. He started in the shop when he was 6 years old tearing down engines. He eventually moved into the head shop. Porting heads is his specialty. We talk about growing up in the Berg family. How it was to work with Gene. The trial and error of drag racing. Some of the work on head development & experiments. The early days of being at the track. | |||
| Ep 158 Clint Millar Colony BMX & VW collector | 21 Jan 2022 | 01:10:39 | |
In the land down under they do 2 things the right way. BMX & VW's proof of that is Clint Millar. Pro BMX rider turned BMX mogul. He was hooked on VWs before he ad enough money to pay attention. Sacrificing his favorite VW to go BMX around the world served its purpose but he needed to fill that void and he did. His cup runnith over with dope VWs he's a big type 3 guy favoring squarbacks, rabbits, Kombis, brasilias & frids. With an Idea and determination he started a BMX company from scratch & found great success being a rider/ CEO. He's a down to earth guy with a passion for VWs & BMX. http://colonybmx.com.au | |||
| Ep 157 GabFab Danny Gabbard | 14 Jan 2022 | 02:14:19 | |
Danny Gabbard is a Master metal fabricator. Cutting his teeth in So cal welding steel flares on 80's Porsches. His VW passion has had him specialize in making Tools & parts for the VW community. From door pin tools to hand built replacement sheet metal. He's the guy that did the steel deck lids with the Empi scoop. Check out his parts on www.thesamba.com | |||
| Ep 156 Charles Adams Atomwerks | 08 Jan 2022 | 01:28:24 | |
Suspension is a very touchy subject. There are many different schools of thought. Charles Adams with KiniTech is man behind the Atomwrek. They make rear raise & lower plates that are fully adjustable. New spring plates that allow you to raise & lower your car without compromising the ride. Their roller bearing retainers stop wheel hop & help your hi-po VW hook up. We discuss his history & how he uses his engineering knowledge to make better performing suspension parts. We also talk about his hydro HAT suspension. Check out their site here. | |||
| Ep 155 2021 Year in Review | 02 Jan 2022 | 01:25:05 | |
Bill, George & Stephen discuss this last year. What we learned from the guests and what shows we went to. Also we discuss the new engine Stephen is having built for his 67 VW Bus. He heard on the podcast about the Fi-tec EFI system from AJ sims. We see how that went. And Bill earns some merit badges. George gets combative. Some of the guest we had on this year. Lance Armstrong, Brian Erra, Rick Meredith, Tory Alonzo, Steve Noll, Tom Slider, Scott sain, Lucas Hand, Andy Finch, Dave Gruntvig, Paul Davis, Stanly Escolano, Stacy Sizelove, Shannon Aikau, Randy Long, Dominic Lupino, Craig Turner, Michael Squier, Lind Bjornson, Duane Mayer, James Sopher & Bob Ellis. | |||
| Ep 154 Bob Ellis VW of America restorer | 25 Dec 2021 | 01:09:56 | |
Bob Ellis is from Manistee Michigan. His home shop Der Vintage Werks has restored & preserved a lot of Volkswagen of Americas collection of air cooled vars. He was also involved with the 1964 Beetle "Max" campaign. There was also some crossover with VW of Canada.
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| Ep 153 James Sopher Ohio Show promoter | 17 Dec 2021 | 01:19:35 | |
James Sopher is an Ohio VW enthusiasts who is committed to the hobby. From way back in high school till today. He has been involved in the Ohio scene for quite a while He also puts on the "bug infestation" VW show at Geneva at the lake. We also talk about finding cars in Ohio and what the scene is like in the mid-west. | |||
| Ep 268 the story of Auto Haus with Ron Rosevear | 24 May 2024 | 01:40:06 | |
Autohaus! The name that is synonomus with VW aftermarket parts. Started by Ron Rosevear in 1968. Starting as a small stereo shop in Buena Park California. Ron decides to buy some chorme VW accessories and they started selling like hot cakes. We find out about thier business stratagies. Who drew the world famous logo. How they started as a parts re-seller and then on to a VW empire with brands like Race-trim and fiberglass manufacturing. The connection with Paul Schley. Armorall and so much more. A business pioneer with a vison to teh future. Theres also a connection about Micky Thompson. The first VW Trends magazine with their 40 page catalog included. Bruce Meyers ex-wife tries to get him to make some kits of the Manx SR. So many stories you'll love the history and behind the scene to our hobby.
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| EP 152 Duane Mayer American Hot Rods | 10 Dec 2021 | 01:36:20 | |
The name Duane Mayer may sound familiar. That would be because he was on the TV show about Boyd Coddingotn's shop named American Hot Rods. Why is he on Lets talk Dubs? Well, Duane just finished a 1967 bug that has been tastefully done to cruise the highways of Wisconsin. We discuss how the build compared to building a traditional hot rod. What were his challenges building a VW. How he met Boyd. How much Boyd charged him for a build back in 1984. How he ended up moving to California from Wisconsin. | |||
| Ep 151 Bus Collector Lind Bjornsen | 04 Dec 2021 | 02:00:14 | |
Lind Bjornsen is the Columnist for Hot VWs Transporter Talk. He is an avid bus collector and super enthusiest to say the least. With a collection of buses of about 9. His most collectable is his famous SüdFunk Bus. a 1950 VW "Barndoor" bus. One of the oldest buses on the road today. And on the road he goes. With Porsche 356 brakes & engine this bus is no slow poke. This is one of the oldest buses in original paint. topics vary from collectibles to rarity and everything in between. Podcast sponsors
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| Ep 150 Bill & George answer listener questions | 19 Nov 2021 | 01:17:53 | |
Its our 150th episode. Bill & George update on current projects. We discuss evaporust liquid rust remover. Lowering your VW which way we think we like best. wheel tire and stance questions. Perfomace upgrades for stock engines. Should you bench bleed your master cylinder. what oil should you use on your Volkswagen. and more good VW talk. Subscribe today | |||
| Ep 149 The Baja Bug Movie Michael Squier | 12 Nov 2021 | 01:32:06 | |
Michael Squier is a Film maker from Southern California. While searching for a fun project during Covid times he picked up a Baja. Little did he know that "Sunrise one Baja" would put him on a path he didn't expect. The car transcends the hobby by the previous owners history building this Baja with his father. He felt inspired to create a movie about the history of the Baja Bug. This film will cover the history of the Baja and its effects on the off roading hobby. its a great story about a car that changed or rather used a hobby to be affordable to all people. Sponsors | |||
| Ep 148 SEMA 2021 and VWs that were there. | 06 Nov 2021 | 00:59:48 | |
The SEMA show takes place in Las Vegas )our home town) every year in the first week of November. The SEMA show is the premire place to display your new products for the automotive aftermarket. It also happens to be the largest display of the most custom vehicles on the planet. George & I discuss the VWs that were on display. | |||
| Ep 147 BMX & VWs with Craig Turner | 29 Oct 2021 | 00:39:56 | |
Craig Turner is the Son of Gary Turner of the famed GT bicycles. VWs & BMX have had a long history of cross over. Craig had Gary Turner BMX set up at the Volks Jam VW Show. We sat down and talked about taking over the family legacy. What it takes to make BMX frames in the USA today. He also makes custom frame & fork sets for any size riders. The quality of Gary Turner bikes lives on. He can even build you a custom BMX frame and fork to match your VW's. The pride of the work shows in the builds. Keep it USA Order a bike HERE Follow on Instagram | |||
| Ep 146 Dominick Luppino Dragon Slayer | 22 Oct 2021 | 01:14:46 | |
Dominick Luppino has been known in the VW drag Racing scene since the 70's. Starting in the heart of So Cal Orange County. He started racing single port 1835cc. He frequented the street races with the like of Gary Berg & many other young kids racing. He went on to have a long campange starting in his plumb crazy then in to the famous dragon slayer. Now you can find him cruising the streets of Lake Havasu Az in his super sano 67 Cal looker that's pushing 230hp all motor. | |||
| Ep 145 Der Speed Shack's Randy Long | 15 Oct 2021 | 01:57:12 | |
From electrician to car painter to business owner. Randy has been involved with re launch of DKK car club. From the early 80s till now he's had the VW passion running through his veins. Hear the story of Der Speed Shack. The difficulties trying to start a small parts shop in todays world. Growing up in Fullerton and cruising Whittier Boulevard. Follow randyinstagram
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| Ep 144 One Crazy weekend Wrap up | 08 Oct 2021 | 01:46:14 | |
Bill, George & Jason discuss the One crazy weekend strip cruise, carshow & Poker Run. The good & the bad what to do next year to make it even better. They get into what projects they have been working on. Jason's 65 11 Window update as well as his Double cab by way of Brazil. George is prepping to paint Josephs 59' RHD rag top. The 69 Class 11 street ripper. Bill reviews work on Chop Rod, Zorba the Ghia & He buys Future Shock from Tory. Also how the type 3 rally after party liked seeing the most hi-tec Type 3. All on this episode | |||
| Ep 143 Counts Customs Shannon Aikau VW Builder | 01 Oct 2021 | 01:03:28 | |
Shannon Aikau is known as the bike builder on hit TV show Count's Kustoms here in Las Vegas. He's also a heavy VW enthusiast. Hes been building VW's since the early days back in Hawaii. He has built 2 on the TV show. First his Bus then his wife's Ghia. Find out where he sends his bus when he doesn't have time to build it. His camper is an early west sub-hatch. He's a Vegas local at all the car events and supports the local scene. Follow Shannon @shannon_aikau.official Buy merchandise Here | |||
| Ep 267 John Maher Racing VW Drag Racer & Engine Builder | 18 May 2024 | 02:22:09 | |
John Maher is known to some people as the drummer for the early punk rock band the Buzzcocks. Starting in a punk band in the beginning of the punk rock era is pretty legendary. He also happen to be at the same place in the UK in the early days of when Volkswagen dragracing started to takeoff. John, after being in a band had an engine mishap (done by another shop) started repairing Volkswagens and soon after started rebuilding engines. His competition started at his first VW event when he entered the engine pull competition. Soon after he was building competition race engines on to building his first oval window drag car studying the pages of hot VW's magazine to see what was happening in the US. On this podcast you'll hear a lot about the early days of drag racing in the United Kingdom. Lots of good information and we go over what John's favorite engine build. Why did he move to Isle of Harris and more. Although he's living on the isle of Harris off of Scotland. He still builds engines to this day, so if you're needing an excellent motor built, check him out at johnmarracing.com
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| Ep 142 Oldspeed's Stacy Sizelove | 23 Sep 2021 | 00:55:57 | |
Stacy Sizelove has been building engines for years. and for the last 17 years he's been at Oldspeed. Building one 700 engines since he's been there. Stacys History goes back to the 1970s. From getting his first bug to working at Small Car Specialties, to DPR Machine then on to his on own path flipping VWs. His story is a great one. We also lear about welded cranks. He also builds most of the DBK engines. The Pics https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog | |||
| Ep 141 Vintage Road Trip with Ross Wulf to the Treffen | 17 Sep 2021 | 01:59:52 | |
We sit with Jason & Jared from RossWulf and talk about their road trip experience at the 2021 Treffen in their Vintage Convertible & low Light Ghia. . From the Friday night Garden Grove meet, Staurday Speedwell Rally then Sundays show Treffen. RossWulf has also developed some new parts we talk about those and the reason they made them. We also talk about leveling up the Type 34 Game!!! follow Rosswulf@Rosswulf46
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| Ep 140 Bad Razz builder Stanley Escolano | 10 Sep 2021 | 01:29:22 | |
If you were at the VW Shows of the late 80s there's no doubt that you saw Bad Razz. 1955 raspberry beetle. It was a car to remember. you could even buy the shirt or the poster. Stanley breaks down the purchase, the build and why he picked raspberry. Why he stopped going to VW shows. His time in the ISCA circuit. The come back process. The Pics https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog | |||