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Chase 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 extend your trailing arms before their time. Lead time is 7-9 weeks but well worth the wait for handcrafted excellence. https://www.facebook.com/cage66fabrication/ instagram

In 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

Gary 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

Long 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

Out 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 made in the USA. Check out his site https://type-emotorsports.com/ Support The Podcast https://www.letstalkdubs.com/store.html Check out the blog pics https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog

Lance 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

On 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

Eliot 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

Engine 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

Eric 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 youtube Here

Mark 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.instagram.com/luftkraftfabrication/?hl=en

Troy 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 about building your own style, and the quest to get his Barn Door done. Friends & road trips. https://www.letstalkdubs.com

Hanging 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 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 guitar cases that double as a amp & Stereo. Here s his websitehttps://www.loudluggageco.com instagram

3 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.

Creighton 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

Bill 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

Steve 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/purevisionsteve/?hl=en

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!

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

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

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/

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/

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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/

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.

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

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/

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

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

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

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/

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.

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/

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.

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

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/

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/

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.

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

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!!

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

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

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