Let’s Talk Dubs
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The Volkswagen air cooled podcast. Good VW Talk and interviews from around the world. Car talk. Show talk & parts & restoration.
- 1 hour 21 minutesEp 307 80's builds what did it cost BITD?
This year's One crazy weekend is going to be debuting quite a few 80s cars. 80s tribute cars are back and on this episode. We discussed what it took to build and back then what was the condition you found them in and what level did those people restore them. We also hop in a Time Machine and check prices back then versus now to see what the difference was building cars back in the 80s. It's a fun podcast.
7 March 2025, 5:50 am - 1 hour 23 minutesEP 306 Bob Lacoste Re-mastered
On this episode, Bill discusses going to the diecast super convention what that experience was like and also being a member of DBK and meeting Bob Lacoste. The majority of this podcast is a remastered version of my original interview with Bob Lacoste from the Compound. Bob was always a super detail oriented guy who had an immense knowledge for everything Volkswagen. He was super hype type three guy and could tell you just about everything about every accessory made for type threes and then some. His quality workmanship was top-notch and he was a main factor behind the Dbk cars coming out so clean. Rest in peace Bob.
28 February 2025, 5:38 pm - 1 hour 9 minutesEp 305 David Craig grass valley Bugs for you
David Craig is one of those guys that is behind the scenes most of the time. Originally starting as Volkswagen shop bugs for you in grass Valley California. David went on to partner with people like Rich Kimball on some of the early treasure hunts with him. Together they went through Mexico at old VW shops going through vintage inventory bagging it all up and bringing it back to the states. With a background in the garment industry, he started making T-shirts with cool, logos and sayings like endangered species and what's your type 12 or three. Eventually to getting into Battles with Volkswagen legal team he decided it was too big of a risk eventually getting into licensing business and manufacturing products for people with being connected with manufactures overseas. He was able to make lots of cool things that some of those are pretty collectible today it's a cool story to hear from a guy behind the scenes, but it's been responsible for a lot of stuff in the 80s and 90s that you saw or put on your Volkswagen.
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22 February 2025, 12:54 am - 3 hours 11 minutesEP 304 THE BUG BOX Walter Jelinek
Sometimes you meet people that have been in the scene so long that the effect that they've had and the cars they've built ripple on for quite a while. That's the case with Walter Jelinek. Walter started the Bug box in 1994 but his story starts before that. As a kid in Germany, seeing a lot of cool Volkswagens and stumbling across his first Vw trans magazine that got him hooked. Then Walter has been known for constantly doing something unique and different from one of the first original patina cars the Lindy Bus to re-creating a full-size version of the sand scorcher an RC car built by Tamaya in the 80s. He's been recognized in the hobby in Europe for quite a few years. Then onto to build some of the Atwater buses finding three that exist. These were very unique tourist version VW buses that had extended roofs with plexiglass panels. Owning a restoration shop for several years and then finally having to take a break after a few years the scene brought him back, not wanting to have a big shop again. He currently manages and facilitates peoples restorations in his one man shop. He's constantly onto new endeavors, finding challenges that are very difficult with the commitment to quality to make some of the best parts on the market. His page razor skin makes the replacement lower rocker panels for type 34 gears that are almost an exact match. If you want it done right you've got to use the bug box, as now he focuses mainly on original restorations and real unique cars. He still accustomed guy at heart. This is a long one because there's a lot of history here.
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14 February 2025, 3:38 pm - 1 hour 9 minutesEp 303 Round table This summer show season GNRS, Diesel Heaters and more
On this episode, Bill and George discussed this summer's show season. The Vw revival what's that all about and is it going to emulate the VW classic weekend. I give my thoughts on the difference between the two and what me from an out-of-towners perspective really enjoyed about the original classic Vw weekend. We also discussed the new VW's magazines some surprises that we've seen in there are things changing in the scene? Hopefully so a little more variety is never a bad thing. Bill takes Zorba to the roadster show for the granddaddy drive-in having his car compete against 1000 other cars outdoors and let's see the results also George recaps buses by the bridge diesel heater before and after and more fun stuff to chat about on this weeks episode
7 February 2025, 6:13 pm - 1 hour 6 minutesEp 302 Buyer beware! Auctions Private sales & Brazilians
On this weeks episode we discuss some buyers guide topics. Also, the cars that have gone through Barrett Jackson recently and how that's going to affect the current market and future market of particular models specifically the $85,000 notchback. Show updates for this summer, East Coast, West Coast and UK. And what's the deal with Brazilian buses or Brazilian cars in general. We discuss what to expect when you buy a car from Brazil. Why the cars in Brazil are the way that they are. And is there really a free lunch where you can get a 23 window or a double cab for half price, and it meets your expectations? All this on an exciting episode with Bill & Tory Alonzo we also discussed a few Facebook posts that are going down a rabbit hole all in good fun. See you this weekend at the Grand National Roadster Show.
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31 January 2025, 4:45 am - 1 hour 35 minutesEp 301 Notch 1500 Simon Kelley
This podcast is an amazing story of how someone who is on a different path gets put into a trajectory that changes everything that they do. Simon Kelley's that man, world traveler, living life with a passion to discover things find himself in Thailand one day and then begins to manufacture rubber. It's a long sort of story and you get to hear all the details on this podcast. Our passion Vw hobby ends up, finding opportunities for us to be a part of it in multiple ways. And it just starts with one car and a vision. With Simmons early history working for defense contractors specializing in radar equipment. He still gets pulled to that vehicle of the most basic type the VW, getting fascinated early with threes was his problem. In the early days it was a lonely road to walk before type three became super cool but he stuck it out and now he supplies in manufactures so much for the type three hobby it's awesome a great guy cool story and buckle up. I
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24 January 2025, 2:28 pm - 51 minutes 31 secondsEP 300 Tony Hunter ELIMINATOR Bug 87' VW Trends Cover car
The 1980's was a time when pop culture influenced the car scene. Nowhere better was this exemplified than the "Eliminator Bug" built by Tony Hunter out of Loganville, Georgia. Imagine being 18 years old and having your car on the cover of a nationally published magazine. Being one of the first guys from the southeast to get the cover of magazine and to have your girlfriend on that cover as well. Talk about living the dream! That is Tony Hunter's VW story. VW magazines have mostly been featuring the west coast scene, especially in the 1980s. Tony's "Eliminator Bug" broke that ceiling. Listen to the story of building your first car and getting so many accolades then selling it after showing it for several years. Where is it now? You'll hear all about that on this episode.
18 January 2025, 4:48 am - 48 minutes 13 secondsEp 299 CORY MAC BRIAN WATTS VWF
On this weeks episode, let's talk dubs. We do a sit down with Cory Mac and Brian Watts two of the three promoters for the Vegas world finals. We discussed the evolution of this event, how they feel it turned out, and also will there be a Vegas world finals 2025. How the new classes went their experience with the track and also participation from people all over the world. If you love drag racing and Volkswagens, then this is a great podcast to listen to to get a lot of information about Volkswagen drag racing in Las Vegas. This event took place to Las Vegas motor Speedway December 7, 2024 and it was the first of hopefully many more Volkswagen dragracing events to happen.
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10 January 2025, 6:32 pm - 1 hour 25 minutesEp 298 FULL CUSTOM IAN ROUSSEL
an Roussel is a passionate VW enthusiast, artist, hot rod builder, and a true jack-of-all-trades. If something stays still long enough, Ian will find a way to transform it into something extraordinary—often with a creative nod to hot rods.
Fans of the show Full Custom Garage will recognize Ian as the master builder behind some of the wildest custom car creations out there. Known for his unorthodox approach, Ian doesn’t follow traditional rules. Instead, he uses his imagination and resourcefulness to turn everyday, overlooked materials into unique automotive masterpieces.
In our conversation, we explored what inspired Ian to move to the West Coast, his first impressions upon arriving, and the driving forces behind some of his most memorable builds. Now that Full Custom Garage has ended, Ian continues to share his artistry on his YouTube channel, Full Custom Ian.
As a VW enthusiast through and through—and a creative soul who builds without fear of judgment—Ian deserves the support of our community. Be sure to check out his channel, subscribe, and show him some love. Ian is one of us, and his dedication to freedom and artistic expression is truly inspiring. Keep doing your thing, Ian!
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27 December 2024, 4:11 pm - 1 hour 9 minutesEpisode 297: The Life and Speed of Drag Racer Tom Simon
In this episode of *Let’s Talk Dubs*, we sit down with Tom Simon, an iconic figure in the world of drag racing and a long-time enthusiast of classic Volkswagens. Tom shares his incredible journey, from early days in the racing scene to the challenges and triumphs of competing on and off the track. We delve into the technical secrets behind building a high-performance VW drag car, the evolution of racing culture, and Tom’s personal insights into what it means to live a life of speed. If you’re a fan of VWs, racing, or the stories of legends who push boundaries, this episode is a must-listen.
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