Let’s Talk Dubs
283 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 298 ratingsThe ultimate VW air-cooled podcast. From history to drag racing, Vintage to rarest of the rare. We hit them all. if you love air-cooled classic Volkswagens then this podcast is for you.
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Ep 126 Hot VW's Editor Shin Watanabe
June 04, 2021 03:52 - 59 minutes - 56 MBShin Watanabe is the Editor for Hot VWs magazine. He has a love for Volkswagens that started when he was just 4 years old. He then went on to get started in the Japanese magazine world covering the American car culture. His love then sent him to reside full time in the US. He, like all of us VW fans cant just have 1. This was recorded at the Bugorama 85 in Sacramento.
EP 125 Road Trip to 2021 Bugorama Live From The Road
May 29, 2021 03:03 - 48 minutes - 41 MBBill, George and Dunkle hit the road to the 2021 Bugorama for some hijinks and Volkswagen goodness. In this episode we talk about the "No Prep" road trip, the maiden voyage of the Kong Dong Trailer, Aliens, blowouts, road side rest stops, the best places to eat in Hawthorn Nevada and much more.
Ep 124 Frenchy Dehoux Dr. Detail
May 21, 2021 03:36 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB"Frenchy" Dehoux has been in the VW scene since the 70's and has had his cars featured in VW magazines around the world for over 40 years! His first go around with the magazine was with his 1967 Yellow Karmann Ghia which won "Americas Most Beautiful VW" 2 years in a row. His passion for VWs is only paralleled by his attention to detail. We discuss the early years. The cal-look scene as well as his latest car he listed for $65,000 on Facebook! its a great story. His site http://www.frenchys...
Ep 123 Steve Knecht Future Shock Builder
May 14, 2021 06:32 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBSteve is one of the original VW builders from Bakersfield Ca. With is shop Volks Works he built / painted & created over a dozen cars that were featured in the mid to late 80's. His knack for customization & paint put the Bakersfield crew on the map. He also with Chris Addington sold custom dashboards, bumpers and more. If it was cool & from Bakersfield Steve probably played a role in it. He later moved on to the V8 world building more custom cars. https://youtu.be/h3-U0YmizGIHeres a Video...
Ep 122 Judson Supercharger with George Folchi
May 07, 2021 05:49 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBhttp://www.judsonguru.com/The story of the Judson Supercharger. A brief history of the company. We do a deep dive on the Supercharger with George Folchi from New Milford Connecticut. George is the guy when it comes to rebuilding your Judson. He can fully rebuild it as well as supply multiple hard to find parts. George also has a large quantity of Ampco lubricators available if you don't have a marvelous mystery oiler. Here are links to the history by John E Moxon Judson History http://...
Ep 121 Scott Moses Trouble Cab HVW Feature
May 01, 2021 02:19 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBVegas cars on the map! The Vegas boys work hard to get their cars featured. Scott Moses of the Las Vegas Volkswagen Club. Has been a close friend for a long time. We discuss the current magazine & the behind the scenes of the story of this months feature car the Trouble Cab. Good friends and good stories.
Ep 120 65K 66 Bug? Facebook Ads & Scams
April 23, 2021 17:34 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBWe discuss selling your VW through Facebook ads the, peanut gallery & their comments. Also Bill falls for a scam for sale ad. Well almost. Also over priced accessories and the show scene this June. California has tired to own the month of June and I think its gonna be bad... Upcoming shows Bugoramma and Madera Spring Fling
Ep 119 Pip Hancox Guana Batz Front man & VW Collector
April 17, 2021 05:15 - 56 minutes - 46.9 MBPip Hancox is the frontman for Guana Batz a Psychobilly band formed in 1982 when he was just a teenager. Next to his love for music is also his love for all things with wheels. His VW collection you may have seen his cars. 1964 Mustard Green Square on air bags. His 49 Split on Gold Ercos or his 1952 Mustard Split Bug. Hes been featured in several Airmighty magazines. Born in England now living in Murrieta Callifornia. He also rides trial bikes & old Bikes. Check out his music Here Pips I...
Ep 118 Outfront Motorsports John Rykowski
April 09, 2021 05:35 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBThe Subaru conversion in an air-cooled VW is in my opinion the equivalent to the LS Conversion to the V8. Who better then to get the for-most expert on Subaru VW conversions then the man himself John Rykowski. John Has been working with Subaru conversions for over 20 years. Chasing more reliable power he eventually tried the Subaru platform & never went back. We go over the most important things when doing a conversion. The easiest to swap. The parts needed & what to look out for. https:/...
Ep 117 George Delfino builder of Shockwave
April 02, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBWhen it comes to 80's type 3's no one can forget George Delfinos Shockwave. It was first featured in Hot VWs Sep 1984 as a full body light blue square back with graphics. Don't forget the 4-12" subwoofers & 1400 watts of stereo power. The George decides to raise the bar! On a whim while being bored George takes a sawz all to the square backs roof. Then begins the build of the decade. George also has been into car audio even owning a stereo shop. Hear about the times during the 80s in Bakersf...
Ep 116 Baja, 4 Lug wheels & Junk yards finds and much more
March 26, 2021 00:47 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBBill is back from his trip to the Baja. George works on the Chop Rod. Do they make good looking 4 lug wheels? George gets a photoshoot for Rich Dewitts Quicksand 13 window deluxe. George adds crotch coolers to the 59 RHD he working on. Can you do too many accessories? Junk yard busts. When a good deals not such a good deal. Who we want for future guests. Secrets & more game changing stuff behind the scene. Vintage Vdubs. Bus Front suspensions. Bill ordered a hydraulic suspension. Red 9 desig...
Ep 115 VW Trends is Back Dan Leadbetter
March 22, 2021 20:30 - 1 hour - 69 MBLets talk dubs has the exclusive.The boys are back in town! VW Trends is back, and you have an opportunity to be on the Trends Train. Dan Leadbetter, Paul Morton, Rich Crafton & Ron Petro is the new team a the helm. Listen to find out how you can be a part of this re-launch. Why they decided to bring it back. What to expect form the new magazine. Time to get ready for a new type of magazine experience. Follow VW Trends https://vwtrendsmagazine.com/ instagram facebook
Ep 114 Brian Arends supa lowbus
March 19, 2021 03:46 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBNot only does he drive a @Supa_lobus, but Brians building a legit Type 34 ghia. We sit down with Brian Arends talk about his VW story. aget some updates on his next projects. He's a hands on guy that does his own welding. It also helps when you're buddies with Justin from @volksfab. Follow Brian Here Support the podcast & buy merch HERE
Ep 113 80s Round table with Bob Daniels Tory Alonzo
March 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBBaddest VW posdcast Worldwide
Ep 111 Ed Fox & his Bare metal bus
February 26, 2021 05:39 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBEd Fox's bare metal bus debuted at the VW classic with a twist. Being in bare metal he thought it only fitting to make a splash with a few bondage girls in the back. It certainly made a splash to say the least. He's a photographer by trade and good enough to have two books. Ed fox & Ed Fox II. He tells his story and how he came up with the idea of the bare metal look. He also has a unique a-arm front suspension & spindle-mount wheels. His upcoming video projects will be VW related as well. ...
Ep 110 Demon Motorsports Ryan Lowther
February 19, 2021 06:28 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBSome people like static some people like airbags, both leave a little to be desired. Demon Motorsports has an on demand hydraulic suspension for your VW. Fabricator Ryan Lowther builds a custom hydraulic suspension which allows you to adjust your ride height while always retaining your stock spring load. It's manufactured here in the USA. They also offer available true rack & pinion steering. Sit back & peel back the onion as we go deep into what makes this kit so cool! Support the podcast...
Ep 109 Chase Hill aka cage66
February 12, 2021 05:27 - 1 hour - 64 MBChase Hill out of Reno Nevada is known for helping you get a good ride out of your slammed VW. Chase started out making custom wheel tubs for buses. Being a Union ironworker by trade he welds for a living. With loving slammed early bugs he used his talent to extend the trailing arms for re-centering the wheel in the arch. It also fixes the steering issues with 6" narrowed beams on super slammed beetles. He's been in the game from way back in the late 90's. And like a fine wine he will not ex...
Ep 108 Gary Emory pt 2 Hot rodding, Porsches & Outlaws
February 05, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBIn this continuation podcast Gary talks about his dads history as a hot rod builder. How he got started. Also how Porsche Parts Obsolete comes to be. Then the outlaws. His passion for early Porsches and his desire to modify them to racing look. He talks about the Emory Camp out. to see more about Neil Emory Click Here For info On Parts obsolete click http://www.partsobsolete.com/ Podcast Pics here
Ep 107 Gary Emory Builder of the first "Baja" bug
January 29, 2021 02:03 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBGary Emory is the son of Famed Hot Rod Builder Neil Emory. His first job was at Chick Iverson VW Porsche. He couldn't afford a Manx so he didi the next best thing. He modified his Bug in to what was used a the template for thousands of Baja kits ever since. This is only the start on part 2 well talk about his part in Starting up Porsche Parts Obsolete. He is also responsible for the porsche "Outlaw" look. for podcast gear click Store
Ep 106 Tiger Vasquez A-1 Performance
January 22, 2021 00:43 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBLong time Santa Ana resident Tiger Vasquez has been building some of the most recognizable exhaust systems on the market. With the original "Fat Boy" made to order by request. His latest game changer the sidewinder had changed the exhaust game. Tiger is also a member of the famed DKP car club. Blog Page & Pics here
Ep 105 Type E Motorsports Brian Errea
January 15, 2021 00:34 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBOut of Rapid City South Dakota Type E Motorsports is owned & operated by Brian Erea. Using his extensive background in rock crawling being a fabricator and builder. He visioned a more effective way to make bus front beams that use off the shelf GM parts. Making big brake upgrades available. Narrowed type 1 beams made to order, Drop plate & re-adjusted plates. He also fabs & builds a bus hybrid balljoint beam. He's been in the VW scene for over 14 years. He builds a good product. and its all ...
Ep 104 Shasta Snow Trip Lance Armstrong
January 08, 2021 03:40 - 1 hour - 92 MBLance Armstrong is the spokesperson for the infamous Mt.Shasta Snow Trip. We discuss his VW history & Collection special buses. The snow trip is an incredible trip only for those brave Bus souls who want an experience of a lifetime. Every super bowl Sunday weekend the warriors commence on rally style journey through fire roads and back country of northern California. Check out his facebook here Subscribe to our youtube Here Buy merchandise https://www.letstalkdubs.com/store.html
EP 103 NYE Roundtable
January 01, 2021 03:32 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn this roundtable We welcome friend & fellow VW enthusiast Stephen Hartlauer. Bill George & Stephen discuss favorite episodes highlights from the year 2020. What our New Year VW resolutions are. We pick our favorite Hot VW covers of 2020. We also remember some of those who passed on this year in the VW scene. Happy New Year
Ep 102 VW Collector Eliot Vancil DLK Dallas Tx
December 25, 2020 01:50 - 2 hours - 129 MBEliot is the DLK Dallas Texas chapter president. Having over 10 cars featured in magazines Eliot has not been stopping on his mission to get every type. As most collectors go his collection is starting to lean toward rare and vintage. Having several split windows and early convertibles even a Hebmuller. He also owns Nate from Wagons West 1955 23 window. we discuss "checkbook" builds and the progress of the hobby. Check out his cars Here
Ep 101 VW Collector Eliot Vancil DLK Dallas Tx
December 25, 2020 01:50 - 2 hours - 129 MBEliot is the DLK Dallas Texas chapter president. Having over 10 cars featured in magazines Eliot has not been stopping on his mission to get every type. As most collectors go his collection is starting to lean toward rare and vintage. Having several split windows and early convertibles even a Hebmuller. He also owns Nate from Wagons West 1955 23 window. we discuss "checkbook" builds and the progress of the hobby. Check out his cars Here
Ep 101 Wiks Racing Engines Adam Wik
December 18, 2020 03:47 - 2 hours - 110 MBEngine Builder Adam Wik started his VW journey in So Cal in the 80's. Starting with a Street bug before he was in high school. Soon he was bit by the Drag Racing bug. We discuss his Drag racing and selling that car to start his engine building business. How he ended up in Las Vegas. And the variety of engines that hes built. I also sneek in some type 4 talk too ;). His insta is Here His Facebook is Here To contact Wiks to build an engine Here is his shop number. (702) 837-2522
Ep 100 Eric Geisert VW Trends & Street Rodder
December 11, 2020 04:01 - 2 hours - 106 MBEric Geisert grew up in southern California the heart of the VW scene. Taking a yearbook elective would tun into a world of photojournalism and magazine editing. We discuss the influance of magazines on cars & cars on the magazine. He's a renown photographer. Wining several industry awards. We discuss what it was like growing up in the heart of it all. Going from VWs to Hot Rods to VWs. Check out his website Here Follow him on instagram Here Support the podcast Here Subscribe to our yo...
Ep 99 Luftkraft Fabrication
December 04, 2020 03:44 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBMark Brant & Kris Godwin being long-time friends took their passion for custom vintage race inspired cars from a part-time Hobby to a full-time business. Blending their 2 unique styles and building bold and most importantly drivable vintage cars. They love Porsches & Volkswagens and Vintage race inspired look. From special refinishing to using titanium metals on custom fabricated steering wheels. Make sure to check out their site here https://www.luftkraftfab.com/ their insta https://www.i...
Ep 98 Troy Wheeler
November 26, 2020 16:51 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBTroy Wheeler and I met in 2001 at the Crown Plaza in the infamous parking lot. He and his friends had driven down from Idaho in their buses. Im sure you've seen one of his cars. Troy had been in the bus game for quite some years. His first feature car was on 97 in VW Trends Red & Black Camper called "Summer Fun". After that bus found its way to Japan. He hit the streets in his "Road Dog" buses. You may remember the "Nurburgring safety double cab". He's always had a unique style. We talk abou...
Ep 97 Jerrett Lemley at Volkstock
November 20, 2020 06:01 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBHanging at Volkstock ran into my friend Jarrett Lemley. He first debut his 1965 Double cab in 2011 at the VW Classic. It was different to say the least. With a Turbo engine deluxe trim, cookie cutters and a walkthrough. Then in HVW Dec 2013 his 1964 Notch back with 17" porsche wheels & 911 Flat six engine. We talk about building cars debut a new build and how the people react.
Loud Luggage Brently Easton
November 15, 2020 16:23 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBLoud Luggage is a small company based out of Tempe Az that hand builds Vintage luggage pieces in to wireless connectable all inclusive portable stereo for your vintage car. Brently started this on a dream to build cool pieces that would add that cool factor to anyones car not just VWs. His story of his love of vintage cars and his hobby then deciding to take that risk to go on his on is the VW story. He's built theses for Musicians like Travis Barker of Blink 182 to blues players custom guit...
Loud Luggage Brently Easten
November 15, 2020 16:23 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBLoud Luggage is a small company based out of Tempe Az that hand builds Vintage luggage pieces in to wireless connectable all inclusive portable stereo for your vintage car. Brently started this on a dream to build cool pieces that would add that cool factor to anyones car not just VWs. His story of his love of vintage cars and his hobby then deciding to take that risk to go on his on is the VW story. He's built theses for Musicians like Travis Barker of Blink 182 to blues players custom guit...
Ep 96 Loud Luggage Brently Easten
November 15, 2020 16:23 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBLoud Luggage is a small company based out of Tempe Az that hand builds Vintage luggage pieces in to wireless connectable all inclusive portable stereo for your vintage car. Brently started this on a dream to build cool pieces that would add that cool factor to anyones car not just VWs. His story of his love of vintage cars and his hobby then deciding to take that risk to go on his on is the VW story. He's built theses for Musicians like Travis Barker of Blink 182 to blues players custom guit...
Ep 95 Roundtable with Eric, George & Bill
November 07, 2020 02:45 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB3 COVID 19 survivors discuss the LTD One crazy weekend. Also their favorite wheels, What car would they import if they could. Also what have they been working on.
Ep 94 The first chopped bug EVER? Creighton Muller
November 06, 2020 02:27 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBCreighton Muller from Tacoma Washington built his 1956 chop top custom Beetle in 1955. It was a brand new car. His parents never knew he chopped it until they saw it parked next to another Beetle. He did traditional hot rod influenced modifications to it. The chop retains a full size windshield, channeled body & right hand drive. click on the link to see the pictures. it was also featured in 1993 VW Trends https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog/ep-94-the-first-chopped-bug-ever-creighton-muller
Ep 93 Bill buys a Limo bug.. But Why?
October 30, 2020 03:39 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBBill enlists his wife Meagan to go with him on the adventure of buying a car 1200 miles away. Oh and driving it back. They recount the trip the good and the bad. click on the links below to see the Vlog for the trip. Life's a journey enjoy the trip! Trip to Texas day 1 video Texas day 2 video
Ep 92 Steve Strope Pure Vision Has a VW Story!
October 23, 2020 05:24 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBSteve Strope from Pure Vision in Simi Valley Ca. Has a Show on Motor Trend called Hand Built Hot Rods. He's a multi SEMA award winning wining builder. He had a Volkswagen as one of his first cars. A SCCA Raced preped 1972 Karmann Ghia. Hh is currently building a 1969 Nova for Joe Rogan. We talk cars Build types, BMX, Mid-life crisis and building a Volkswagen again! https://www.purevisiondesign.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PureVisionDesign/?ref=br_rs https://www.instagram.com/purevisio...
Ep 91 VW's at Grand National Roadster Show
October 15, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBWe 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 91 GNRS
October 15, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBWe 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
October 10, 2020 02:47 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBStarting 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 wor...
EP 89 Dan Leadbetter Former VW Trends Editor
October 02, 2020 04:29 - 1 hour - 133 MBDan 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...
Ep 88 Deluxe Customs Matt Howard
September 25, 2020 02:59 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBMatt 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://d...
Ep 87 Billy Shores 80s Bus Found
September 18, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 52.1 MB1992 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
September 11, 2020 03:25 - 1 hour - 106 MBTory 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...
##THE SHOW MUST GO ON!##
September 07, 2020 01:23 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBOn 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
Ep 85 Podcast Listener David Zemla
September 05, 2020 05:36 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB1st 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
August 28, 2020 06:48 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis 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-addin...
Ep 83 Finding the D&S Coupe with Lloyd Kee
August 21, 2020 03:27 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBwhen 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
August 13, 2020 03:44 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBhttps://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:/...