Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcast
Bill Tsagrinos
Updated about 21 hours 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 (365)
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
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
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
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
Ep 59 STOLEN the story of the theft & Recovery by social media
On this episode we interview Yumel Figgers the owner of the car. Tristan Belisimo the Instagram Connection. And Ismael Membreno the brave soul who left work on break to go look for the ghia when he got more than he bargained for with a chase that ended up in the Type 34 ghia recovery. follow theses guys @volksfamilia @maestrophoto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khZWJ9uhh1w
Ep 58 Bill & George talk Projects, Quality & Pre Purchase tips
On this episode we talk about our projects. Pre purchase tips, Our big Bug find in Arizona. Skating at an old age. We answer some listener questions. Why quality cost money and upcoming shows we will be at. See you at OCTO.
Ep 57 Brazilian VW importer Brien Hamrick
Brien Hamrick is with USA Kombi Connection. He imports Buses, Pumas, Brazilias,Ghia TC, and any other cool VW you fancy from Brazil. click her for his facebook All you need to know about importing a VW Bus from Brazil
Ep 56 Real Street Organizer David Ruiz
David explains to us the birth of the real street class. How he started Drag racing. Hes worked at the Kaddie Shack, OC Bug Werks, Brothers Machine & AA performance.
Ep 55 East Coast Kurt Mezger VW Engine Builder
Kurt has been a staple in the east coast for performance engines through his shop Vintage performance. You should remember his VW Trends cover April 2004 with his 1968 10 second Beetle. We talk about turbo engines. How he builds them and what he likes for engine combos. Enjoy!
Ep 54 Bruce Meyers Creator of the original Meyers Manx
Bruce Meyers changed the world when the Meyers Manx was created. Hes an artist an Author & from the greatest generation. Hear how it all started. He was the first to go from Tj to Lapaz Mex with a buggy for time. That started the Mexico 1000 which became the Baja 1000. At 93 years young hes still working on new projects. A true renaissance man! Bruce is a legend!
Ep 53 Ray Mejia Owner of Lil Dreamer & HVWs Cover Engine
Ray has been influential in the VW scene since the eary 80's with his VW Lil Dreamer a 11 Second street car. Then in 2001 HVWs cover with his Chopped 64' Turbo'd Ghia. And now his Engine graced the cover of October 2019 Hot VWs 2400cc 400 hp injected street beast! Click the link below for pictures of some of the cars we talk about. https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog
Ep 52 10 Foot Doug
The barn door roadster, his 1955 Barn door Bus. Doug has been involved in the VW scene for 30 years. Selling parts at pomona to pay for his collage. And manufacturing some parts too. He is a contributing photographer for Airmighty magazine Blog has pics for visuals https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog
EP 51 Bug Out Show Promoter Les Steger
Les Steger has been in the VW scene in the east coast since the late 60s. Hear what it takes to put on an event like Bug out and his history in the VW scene on the south east coast.He also owned Les' Buggy Shop. Here is a link to his site https://www.bugouts.com/
Ep 50 my 67 Bus story and 2020 Giveaway
I tell the story of how & where I found my 67 Deluxe. The details of how I decided what details to put into it. I announce the 2020 Bug Giveaway. Next year is gonna be great! My Bus Video
EP 49 Low quality parts, SEMA, what happend at EMPI
Bill & George discuss the frustration of low quality parts manufactured for Volkswagens. SEMA VWs on display. For Sale Ads. What the heck happened at EMPI https://aircooledautos.com/
EP 48 RustologyDubfab SEMA
We talk to Michael Anderson from dubfab & Joe McCrae from Rustology Garage. Michael is an expert on VW suspension especially with buses. Joe specializes in metal work & rust replacement and 21 & 23 conversions. check out their sights below. https://www.dubfab.com/ https://rustologygarage.com/
EP 47 Matt Whitesell 914 Rubber
Hear what took place to start 914 rubber. How this homegrown business is finding its place in the aftermarket world creating parts for the forgotten VW / Porsche. Thinking about buying a 914 theres some good information on this podcast. https://914rubber.com/ https://www.facebook.com/914Rubber/
EP 46 DKP Member Bill Schwimmer
Bill Schwimmer has been involved in the VW scene since the early 80's. Growing up in Orange CA the heartbeat of the Cal-look scene. You'll remember his Pepto squareback that was recreated by Russell Ricthie. Hear about how DKP 3 Gets started again. We talk about BRM's, The DKP Pre Classic meet at Nicks Burger. And lots of history. Enjoy DKP Facebook https://www.dkpcarclub.com/
Ep 45 Flat Four Media Alex Arredondo
Alex Arradondo is one of Hot VWs premier photographers. He has changed the game with his dual exposure & studio style photography. His close connection to the DBK Compound has given him the opportunity to debut some unbelievable rides. Alex is also not new to the game. His first magazine debut was in Hot VWs may 1987 with Bad Temper II Check that out Here
EP 44 Dean Kirsten 38 year Hot VWs Photographer
Dean Kirsten worked at Fleming & Aronson High performance, then Hot VWs magazine from 1977 to 2015. We discuss his history, His career at the magazine. His thoughts on magazines today. The competition with VW Trends and the demise they saw coming. His facebook is Here Follow along the blog companion Here
EP 43 EV West's Micheal Bream electrify your VW
Micheal Bream is the founder & owner of EV West. They are the premier Electric conversion Speed shop. They sell all the components to convert your VW to full electric. we discuss cost, Performance, range & the limitations of an EV conversion to your VW. Check out his website Here EV West youtube channel Here
EP 42 BT 80's Promoter Bob Daniels
We interview Bob Daniels. Promoter of the Back to the 80's Meet at Prado. His 56 Oval is on the October 2019 Volksworld Cover. We also talk a bit about the east coast VW Scene. Check out the podcast Companion https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog
Ep. 41 Type 34 ghia at Barrett Jackson Feat. Lee Hedges
Lee & I discuss the 68 type 34 Karmann Ghia with 63K original miles going through the auction at Barrett Jackson. Also this cars history. What personal experience Lee has with this car. What effect the result could have on the Type 34 market. Listen along for some great insight on VWs at Barrett Jackson. Click the link to see this car HERE
Ep 40 Renegade Hybrids Scott Mann
Scott Mann has been into building VW Based 914s with V8 conversions. Talk about a niche market. His Love started with VW's and 914s Were built by VW. He is a Pro driver and driving instructor We talk about water cooled conversions. Check out his site here http://www.renegadehybrids.com/ He also holds the patent on the stack lite trailer. The 20' stacker trailer. It tows easy and does not take a mile to park or store. Its also designed to be towed by a 1/2 ton truck. check it out here https://stacklitetrailers.com/
Ep 39 Mohr Perfromaces Joel Mohr
Joels been known most famously for his Quick & Dirty Drag Bug. He has ran drag racing classes with Kadrons and holds the record for Kadron racing. Has spent years in the VW industry Building Engines & Transmissions. He also developed a Kadron Turbo Kit. Listen & learn of his history & experience with Volkswagens. We talk about head technology & Low cost performance engines. His site is Here Follow along with the podcast companion Here