Lets Talk Dubs

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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 

Aaron Kahan is the owner of the 67 Bug displayed at the El Prado show this year in the "back to the 80's display. Hear the story on how this car was put away and then dusted off and now back on the road. Same owner since it was built! Also Aaron is a member of Burbank Choppers a So Cal traditional Hot Rodder club.  Podcast companion https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog

How to save some buses. Cecil Read stumbled across 6 Buses back in 2015. This is the official story of how they were found and who got them. All of theses buses are back on the road thanks to all the people that took the effort to gat them all roadworthy.  Don Eastman, Tony Brown, Pete Wansgard, Scott Maxwell, Scott Wyatt, Dave Kindig, Matt Dinublio  

Topics discussed 100hp Type 4 Driver combo, the search for my 63 rag top. How do people pay for these 50-100k Builds. Bills thoughts on the new EMPI Podcast. Progress on the White Split, Bullrun Bus, and the Carbon Cab. Follow along here  https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog

We continue the conversation with Scott Kelley. We hear the history of how VWs got into battle of the imports. How NHRA changes the import drag racing  scene. How Ron Lummus helped innovate in the FWD chassis design. Also the new racing series that are out there.

Scott Kelley has been drag racing VWs for 30 years in his VW fastback "Bullet" His father Larry Kelley started racing in the mid 60s with all of the VW racing veterans. Find out his Story, how he got VWs accepted in the import racing scene. Hear about all the challenges to get our VWs accepted in the import racing world from the guy who kept making waves till they let us in. Like Scott's page here Scott Kelley FB to follow along with Pics & Video at the LTD blog  https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog

On this episode we talk about whats going on with EMPI. The NEW ownership. Their Change of direction. Recently Jack Sacchette with JayCee joined the company. Then the announcment of David Pipoly with the Compound Built designing parts. After hearing this podcast you may change what you think about the future of EMPI!   Dont forget to support the podcast https://www.letstalkdubs.com/store.html  

On this episode. Bill & George discuss the feedback on the all metal body. Talk about the new changes with EMPI and some bus knowledge. Shot out to listeners who reviews & some basic bus spotting differences. 

We talk to Chris Baker from Classic Steel Body. We find out how this came about & the quality of the products. We also talk about what separate parts that are available. Chris has been in the automotive industry for the last 20 years. Specializing in sheet metal reproduction. Check out his site https://classicsteelbody.com/   Here is the link to find out what your state does with title law. Click Here Support the podcast https://www.letstalkdubs.com/store.html

East Coast Shops We interview Chris Jr & Sr about their restoration shop in Congers NY. They restore mostly vintage original restorations. He has a large youtube following Click Here We talk about how they started the business and where they're headed. Check out their website  https://www.classicvwbugs.com/

Bob Lacoste is part of the Trio at the compound. He puts a lot of work into the stunning cars that come out of the compound. The mega detail. We talk about the OCD that it takes to get that detailed. His history in the VW scene working for BFY and staring his own shop before coming to the compound.To see the stunning work they do click Here We also talk about his super clean black square back that was featured in May 06' Hot VWs  

On this Episode we talk about, the end of the Beetle, The new VW Bus chassis, Da New Hawaiian look. The Bullrun Bus gets some updates. How the internet and modern media has surpassed the power of print media and open the door for VW entrepreneurship. The Good and bad of internet started businesses. Bus Front suspension. Pros and cons and what the future holds for Bus suspension.      Get  Lets Talk Dubs gear Here

On this episode we discuss, Engine building, Head design & Flow, Camshafts, Oils, Lifters. We get the backstory on the engine builder shoot out. How he's able to guarantee horsepower on his engines.   Check out CB Performance https://www.cbperformance.com   Don't forget to review and rate the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-dubs/id1448144055 And like us on facebook Here Support the podcast by buying shirts & Hats https://www.letstalkdubs.com/store.html

We talk to Dave Cormack former editor & Photographer  for VW Trends & Hot Vws. Hear his story about Empi's Joe Vittone. Gene Berg, The rivalry between Hot VWs & VW Trends For the blog click https://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog To support the podcast  https://www.letstalkdubs.com/store.html