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Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcast

Bill Tsagrinoswww.letstalkdubs.com
The classic Volkswagen podcast committed to the history of the hobby. The people that made it what it is today. Uncovering history from the early days of the aftermarket Volkswagen hobby
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Episodes

Ep 88 Deluxe Customs Matt Howard

Matt Howard has been a staple in the Arizona VW Scene. His history started in the mid 80's. Then his cover car & hard earned recognition for his Arizona Looker Dec 1991 Hot VW's magazine. Then several cars vintage and custom since then. Working at Dinos paint he sharpened his skill set. Now with his shop Deluxe Customs He has built a reputation in the 356 community . His story of the car builds & SEMA cars that he's had on display. If you're ever in Tempe Look him up. His website https:/...

Sep 25, 20201 hr 28 min

Ep 87 Billy Shores 80s Bus Found

1992 Hot VWs Cover car. Billy Shores 1967 13 Window deluxe Bus. It wasn't common to see a bus lowered and Pink at that! It was a head turner and still is until the early 90's when life started and the bus we retired. He still owns this bus and now it's still in great shape ready to hit the streets. We talk about how it all started. The many incarnations of this bus. He may bring it out for the Poker Run October 16-17 2020 at the Orleans. https://rosswulf.com/ https://www.letstalkdubs.com/...

Sep 18, 202055 min

Ep 86 Tory Alonzo from The Bug Documentary

Tory Alonzo was in "The Bug" documantary. His passion of VWs is apparent with the "Herbie" bugs that he's owned. He has been into VWs since his childhood and his Passion runs deep. On this Episode we discuss the "Herbie" collecting, His Low 19K Milage bug & the issues with having a low milage car. Finding a Mexican taxi and bringing it over which is a crazy story. Then finding his Moms bug. Also classic 80's VW collecting. Support our sponsor https://rosswulf.com Herbie for sale article This...

Sep 11, 20201 hr 52 min

##THE SHOW MUST GO ON!##

On October 16&17th there will be a Meet up & Strip Cruise Friday night. Saturday day Cruise and Saturday evening a Poker Run that has $1,000 prize for best hand. Cash for 2nd & 3rd too. It cost $50.00 to enter and you will receive 1 participant only T-shirt plus a special room rate at the Orleans Hotel and Casino Click here to purchase TICKET HERE...

Sep 07, 202014 min

Ep 85 Podcast Listener David Zemla

1st of our listener podcasts. David is the VP of marketing for S&S Cycles. David Sent me his VW story. David has been into VWs since his early youth. He's built several cars from Square back to Buses. Took a little dip to the dark sided with mini trucks. His story is filled with picking old cars out of backyards & long winter rebuilds. Here is the link to the pics https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog/ep-85-david-zemla-listener-podcast Intro song pulley...

Sep 05, 20201 hr 13 min

Ep 84 Chris Addington Builder of Rodbuster Ghia

This is the most custom Karmann Ghia ever built. At the pinnacle of the Show heyday 1987. Hear about its incarnations. it had 4 revisions on its way to Rodbuster. It was also the "Right Stuff" Ghia and before that it was "Browns Ghia". This innovative car set benchmarks that wouldn't be replicated until years later. Full billet Aluminum chassis, A-arm coil over suspension, F1 Style shock set up and much much more. click the link to pics. https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog/ep-84-chris-addington-ro...

Aug 28, 20201 hr 25 min

Ep 83 Finding the D&S Coupe with Lloyd Kee

when a 1 of 1 coach built car surfaces on the VW scene what happens? Who get the call & what does it take to get it. The Dannenhaur & Stauss coupe is one of a hand full built and the only one known to exist. This could be the most rare coach built VW in the world.

Aug 21, 20201 hr 24 min

Ep 82 The lost Race Shop drag bug With Dean Kirsten

https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog/ep-82-found-the-race-shop-drag-bug From 1974 through part of 1975 The Race Shop owned by Darrel Vittone campaigned a 1967 Bug that set a few records while he was waiting for his Fiat to be rebuilt. This car set records for almost everyone who owned it. It is a significant car in the history of Darrel Vittone & VW Drag racing. Dean Kirsten has been following this car for over 20 years. Find out its history & where its been hiding this entire time. https:/...

Aug 13, 20201 hr 15 min

Ep 81 A Mexican VW Surf trip from Hell author Paul Wilson

Bad Karma is the book authored by Paul Wilsons incredible true story. A coming of age road trip story that is loaded with typical VW experiences and some not so typical characters. This is a VW story you wont want to mis. To near death & back. Sure you've experienced a break down but how about in the middle of cartel country? Just when you think it cant get any crazier it does. www.badkarmabook.com follow along Here for pics...

Aug 06, 20201 hr

Ep 80 Type 4 talk with Tabari Andrade

Listener Tabari Andrade reached out to me on facebook. He sent me a bunch of pics of stuff hes working on. His plan is build a short stroke type 4 that will turn 8500RPM. We go into great detail about lightweight internals. follow along here Blog Pics Sponsor links https://rosswulf.com/

Jul 24, 20201 hr 12 min

Ep 79 Drag Racer Doug Gonzalez

Doug Gonzalez & Anthony Chica have been racing the Green Mamba with D&A racing. Starting from the bottom with used parts. To running 9.93sec ET in the 1/4 Mile. We talk about some racing classes & whats wrong with the racing scene. We go back to the battle of the imports time and how VW showed up and took titles.

Jul 18, 20201 hr 26 min

EP 78 Project Therapy's Kevin Nagatani

Kevin Nagatani has created some cool VW accessories. He's an industrial designer and has a VW passion. He's turned that passion into a small but cool accessory business. Check it out here https://www.etsy.com/shop/ProjectTherapyDesign

Jul 15, 20201 hr 18 min

Pe 77 Big Brake conversions with Vdub engineering

Lanner Khan from Alberta Canada with V Dub Engineering. Lanner has been building custom brake kits for all types of Volkswagens. His love of The German look has fueled his passion for helping other VW hobbyist enjoy big brakes on their project. He's a wealth of knowledge & being a Mechanical engineer by trade he like a challenge. Here is a link to his site http://vdubengineering.com/

Jul 03, 20201 hr 24 min

Ep 76 Tuned Perfection Greg Stogren

Greg Strogren is from Toronto Canada. Hes been in the VW scene since the 80s. His first featured VW was in 95 VW trends. He began working on peoples cars to customize & lower the suspension. From air bags to narrowed beams. He also puts on a VW show in Niagara falls. Pics to follow https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog

Jun 26, 20201 hr 21 min

Ep 75 Stefan Rossi Ace Performance Engines

Stefan Rossi is an young lad who has moved to southern California from Midland England to pursue his dream of being a So Cal hot rodder. His history of being a talented engine builder followed him to the US. His level of detail in engine building has earned him a reputation of one of the up and comers in the performance engine game. His skilles are not limited to just VWs as he builds LS engines too. Take a listen to his story and how it all came together. and follow along on our blog page with ...

Jun 18, 20201 hr 40 min

Ep 74 Roundtable Trades Deals & Scams

Roundtable this episode George T & Erik Dejong we talk about your best deals & worst deals. Erik builds his own engine. We talk about street racing, driving with out a clutch. and lots more stuff. support the podcast https://www.letstalkdubs.com/store.html

Jun 13, 20201 hr 49 min

EP 73 Ron Lummus racing

Ron Lummus has been involved in the VW drag racing world for over 30 years. He had developed many innovative products. His new design of a dual clutch that can be used on street applications as well as drag racing is the Rev 6 Clutch. From race suspension to full drag car builds Rons done it. Listen to his history where the VW drag world takes him on this episode. https://ronlummusracing.com/

Jun 06, 20202 hr 4 min

Ep 72 VW gets in trouble, Shows, Tips & Stereos

Bill & George on this episode discuss the VW ad that VW apologized about. What happened in the month of May for VW. What shows are up coming & 3 things things that make George crazy about some cars. We talk stereo systems.

Jun 01, 20201 hr 4 min

Ep 71 Steve Hole Bugformance & Bugorama

Steve Hole with help from family & Will of course! has been involved in the VW show scene for over 30 years on the west coast with their family started VW show series with Bugorama. They soon were the premire VW show circuit for a decade or more. With shows in Sacramento, Irvine Ca, Phoenix & Las Vegas. He and his family & friends have created events that have created opportunities for our VW families to grow outside of our city. We get his history & back story to all of these ev...

May 22, 20201 hr 38 min

Ep 70 Wolfgang Int. Steve Phillips

Steve Phillips started working on VWs when he was 10 years old.Steve has been a pioneer in bus suspension. in the early 80s he was driving a lowered bus. He patented the front bus adjustable beam. Was at the start of Bus Boys unti; deceptive business practices forced him to leave. He started Wolfgang International in 1993.

May 15, 20201 hr 43 min

Ep 69 Keith Seume Author, Editor, Journalist & VW Legend

Keith Seume has Authored 12 VW Specific books including "California Look VW" now know as the Cal look Bible. plus many others. He Launched Volksworld magazine and Ultra VW. Has accomplished many first in the UK for the VW scene. Hes Also a Member of us Cal look club DKP

Apr 24, 20201 hr 57 min

Ep 68 New Company Rosswulf

Jason Weiler & Jared Winton being hardcore VW enthusiast and disgusted with low quality parts. Decide to create their own company with new products accessories for VWs. From fender washers to dip sticks & distributor clamps. Heres their website https://rosswulf.com/

Apr 17, 20201 hr 51 min

Ep 67 MOFOCO Roy Henning

MOFOCO has been producing cylinder heads since the early 90s. Cast & Manufactured completely in the USA. The detail put into these heads is impressive. Hear some VW history out of Milwaukee Wisconsin. Roy has over 30 years of experience in building VW engines. His Website is https://www.mofoco.com/

Apr 10, 20201 hr 28 min

Ep 66 Nate Curtis Wagens West

Slammed busses or airbagsGet to know Nate Curtis with Wagens West. Hes been producing some innovative suspension and air bag set ups. From barn door to bay window they do it all. On this in-depth interview.

Apr 04, 20201 hr 47 min

Ep 65 VW Ideas while social distancing

on this podcast we review top 5 hobby related things to do while you have more time on your hands. Some VW reading, Long term projects & organizing and sorting your parts. Classifieds

Mar 21, 202040 min

Ep 64 Bill & George T With Corona V

On this episode we talk about how the Virus is impacting the show scene. also we talk about the Vegas Is Back Weekend October 15-18. What to expect. Stories from Octo. And as always brotherly banter!!

Mar 14, 20201 hr 14 min

Ep 63 Claus Missing Hebmuller Registry & Early Karmanns

Calus Missing is one of the administrators of the Hebmuller Registry & early Karmann convertible sites. Hes a wealth of information. If you wanted to know about Hebmullers & early Karmanns here it is. https://www.karmann1952.de/home.html https://www.hebmueller-registry.com/home.html

Mar 09, 202058 min

Ep 62 RK Smith Photo Journlist

RK Smith is a photo journalist that worked for Hot VWs magazine for over 35 years. He started in the industry with media Legend Tom Mcmullen. Hes shot thousands of cars & had over 240 Covers of Hot VWs magazine. A true legend in the VW scene. For the companion click https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog

Feb 28, 20201 hr 21 min

Ep 61 Joe Horvath from Revmaster

Joe Horvath started Revmaster in 1959. He hired Dean Lowrey & Lee Leighton at EMPI. Then moved on to start Revmaster. He's invented many different innovations in the VW work that we all benefit from today. Great Guy & Legend. Revmaster today makes VW aviation engines and 3.0L Race engines. http://revmasteraviation.com/ https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog

Feb 21, 20201 hr 12 min

Ep 60 Supercharger talk with Rababak Perfromance

Father & Son Ron & Kevin Trewhella have been working on VW's in the High Desert for years. They recently have been working with AMR 500 Superchargers. We discuss the capabilities & limitations to theses kits as well as their history. Their facebook page

Feb 14, 20201 hr
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