Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcast
Bill Tsagrinos
Updated 6 days agoThe 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 (369)
Ep 91 VW's at Grand National Roadster Show
We have arrived! VW's at the Grand National Roadster Show! May 14-16 2021. The longest running hot rod show. This year the feature car is the Volkswagen. Hear about the history of the show and how the Volkswagen has crossed the barrier to now be a respected custom built car class. We have John Buck, Kevin Doyle & Karpo on this weeks show. http://rodshows.com/ Get Gear here!
Ep 90 Chop Rod Builder Scott Guildner
Starting in the late 70s through the 1990s Scott Guildner had been painting & building some of the most memorable cars of the 80s. He built Chop Rod in 1986, (Sold to Jim Moto) then on to build Aaron Kahans 1967 Scalloped bug as well as Bob Daniels Bug. His hot rod influenced style definitely emerges. wether is scallops or Flames Chops or louvers Scott was the guy in the San Fernando Valley making it happen. He's also well known in the Hot rod world with his Carsten tops & in the Porsche world for high line paint work. Scott is truly a renaissance man! Scott Guildner 818-709-2139
EP 89 Dan Leadbetter Former VW Trends Editor
Dan was just a small town boy that move to LA. Working at Small car specialties on a whim wrote an article for VW Trends. He then ended up in the high-paced world of print media. He rode that wave up and down. It was a crazy time of Bikini models and cars shows in the height of the VW scene. VW Trends was also an outlier. Trying to be a little bit different with covers & stories out of the norm. The rival to Hot VWs. https://www.letstalkdubs.com/showtime.html https://www.letstalkdubs.com/store.html
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://deluxecustoms.com/ Our sponsor https://rosswulf.com/
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/
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 is the video of his 906 The Bug Life & Times of the Peoples car trailer
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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 picshttps://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog/ep-85-david-zemla-listener-podcast Intro song pulley
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-rodbuster-ghia History of car
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.
Ep 82 The lost Race Shop drag bug With Dean Kirsten
https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog/ep-82-found-the-race-shop-drag-bugFrom 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://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog/ep-82-found-the-race-shop-drag-bug
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
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 hereBlog Pics Sponsor links https://rosswulf.com/
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.
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
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/
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
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 pics herehttps://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog
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
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/
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.
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 events. http://www.bugformance.com/ http://www.bugoramaracingseries.com/ http://www.bugorama.com/
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.
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
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/