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Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 303 Round table This summer show season GNRS, Diesel Heaters and moreOn 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...2025-02-071h 09

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 289 Roundtable Show wrap up with Andy ToryBill, Andy Finch (Spikes Vintage Restoration) Tory Alonzo @vdubber4life discuss One Crazy Weekend 2024. The Strip Cruise, The car Show & The Poker Run!!!!! Jumping the El Ritchie Ghia tribute car.. Crusing the strip and all teh fun that follows. Desert dubs did a video on it. George T did a build video check out the links below. Andy discusses the 3 Day 80's Tribute build of the 1986 VW Trends Cover car of Ritchie King. www.letstalkdubs.com www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com https://www.youtube.com/@the_Wagen ...2024-10-181h 09

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 285 Andy Finch on Building Zorba The GhiaAndy Finch From spikes VIntage restoration is in the studio. He has brought Zorba, the Ghia and his bus here to Las Vegas. For a couple weeks of fun in the sun. We discuss how the Zorba project started some of the challenges we ran into and as well a lot of the people that really helped in the build process. What he thought of my theme when we started. The bumps in the road as builder and customer, but the culmination of my ideas the spikes, vintage teams, hard work and the successful unveiling at George's Shop. It...2024-09-2756 min

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 277 Bill & George Discuss Bill European trip, Zorba The Ghia & car buildsOn todays Round table. Bill & George discuss Bills European trip. 1500 miles in the Katasrtophenshutz supplied by andy Finch. From Badcamburg, to Wolfsburg, to Chimay for EBI.The expereiance and where to see the videos. We discuss the build of Zorba the Ghia. Some of the details. How the scene is with car builds and what some of the trends are. Check out Georges Youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/@the_Wagen My Youtube Channel Here www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com 2024-08-021h 13

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 272 Cal-Look Caravan 2024 experianceThe cal-look caravan started as an Idea. Woudlnt it be cool to see a bunch of California Look VW's Drive from Wolfsburg Germany to Chimay Belgium. Russell Ritchie & George Otto collaberated on the plan. Start at Wolfsburg tour the VW museum Photo shoot in front of the factory. Then a 138 mile drive to the Karmann factory for a special tour of proptorypes. Also a special photo in front of the factory. From Onsabruck, on to Gelderland Porsche in the Netherlands. for lunch & a tour of the Porsche, VW & Audi collection. Then to the Fletecher Hotel. Then the final leg w...2024-06-281h 06

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 269 Update: Shows to attend, Zorba the Ghia, Cal-look Caravan & MoreOn this episode, George and I discuss the upcoming show season Southern California which events we will be at. We discuss Zorba the Ghia and Spike's Vintage Restoration process with the restoration. Its moving fast for sure. Bill almost has the interior re-done due to camera Color That's taking place. We reach out to John Limnios, the winner of the real Street class for the Volks group race in Samoa. 900 hp drift widebody bus being built by Kenny Pfitzer. Lots of cars coming down for one crazy weekend this year. We also discuss a special trophy for cars that wi...2024-05-311h 29

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 265 Trans-axel Talk with Ben Berniklau from BENCO Trans-axelsTransaxles have always been a shifty subject. With less and less people rebuilding them it seems the world is getting smaller in the world of transaxles. Ben Berniklau is a second generation transactional builder. His father was half owner of one of the largest transaxle rebuilding shops in Riverside. He learned how to build tranny mostly on his own after not listening to his dad and following his heart and being in the VW industry. Working for several different shops and learning how to build transaxles because he was always good with his hands. We always hear their VW...2024-05-031h 37

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 262 Roundtable!Clubs, shows, Find Bill’s Bug.Roundtable! On this podcast, Bill and George discuss YouTube channels, Instagram followers, upcoming events and much much more. Also, Bill finds his Vin number for his original 1963 ragtop beetle that he would like to buy back any help would be much appreciated. We talk about the problem with, il the VW scene is larger than just southern California. Why do some people not pay attention to that. People that post on Instagram just to be posting. The problem some people have with car shows today. Motivation to build cars where it com...2024-04-051h 20

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 253 BBB 2024 Trip & some 80's gameBuses By The bridge 2024 is a wrap and we talk about the weekend. Bill drove ther & back in a day. George talks about how his bus did with the new IRS conversion. Bob Daniels from the Facebook page Custom VW's of the 80's & 90's. Bob is flying out to Vegas to ride to GNRS & OCTO with Bill in the Carbon Cab. While BOB is here we paly a game. Guess the cost of parts back in the 80's and what that means in todays dollars. We discuss what we watch on youtube. www.rosswulf.com ww...2024-01-261h 14

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 248 VW on the Power Tour and moreBill discusses his Power Tour experience. What you should do if you decide to do the power tour and the good and bad of it. George and Bill discuss a letter that we received critiquing the one crazy weekend. It goes over some positives but more negatives than anything else and we address all the concerns for last year's event only to bring you a more exceptional event in 2024. George gets completely heated and loses it when he's accused of picking his friends cars for trophies. George is a man of integrity and I'm saying this as a hold...2023-12-221h 42

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 238 One crazy Weekend Wrap up showThis episode is a round table about the One Crazy Weekend. The people on this podcast are Andy Finch UK (Spikes Restoration) Russell Ritchie Scottland (Gasser Garage) Johnny Osmondson US Worlds fasetest street bug, George Tsagrinos US (the Wagen). If youve never been to the One Crazy Weekend. This podcast will give you some insite on what its like. The perspective from participants from around the world.2023-10-141h 29

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 235 Round Table Pre Show & Bill Goes world wide Air-MightIt Showtime!! Bill & George talk about OCW (One Crazy Weekend) Show details. Also Bill tells the story of his trip to Hawaii for the VW Club of Hawaii's Shaka VW show. The trip to Maui on the saturday for the Kruise For Kurt. Then Bill & his son head out for a flight to London then a 2 hour ride to Essex to Spikes Vintage restoration. They meet up with a 5 car caravan of top level show cars drive to an overnight ferry. The next morning off to the show a 2 hour drive in the Netherlands. 2 days at the Air-mighty show...2023-09-221h 44

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 223 Georg Otto Automotive journalist & DFL founding memberGeorge auto is an automotive journalist publisher and author. He's also involved in the founding of the DFL Vw club in Germany. George's passion started one night at a party when he saw a rare vehicle that grabbed his interest which turned out to be a type 34 razor edge gea. From that point he was hooked in the VW world. He pursued his passion in publishing writing for different magazines, he even wrote his own book Tuning Luftgekuhlte Volkswagen. if you can find them they sell now for about $120.00. On this podcast we talk about car shows in Germany...2023-06-231h 58

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 221 Bill & George Talk Id Buzz & Octo weekendROUNDTABLE!!! We discuss the ID Buzz debut, OCTO weekend & the ISP west. Some of the cool cars we saw plus the barndoor gathering. Type 3's visiters from Belgium Future Shock. Whos going to Medford????? https://vwtrendsmagazine.com/ https://vegasvolks.podbean.com/ 2023-06-091h 20

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 205 Best Magazine Cover of 2022https://www.youtube.com/@the_Wagen https://vwtrendsmagazine.com https://rosswulf.com https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkdubspodcast9361 On this episode of Bill and George break down the magazine covers of 2022 and pick their favorite covers from Volksworld, Hot VW's VW trends and Volksmania magazine. We also discussed some customer service issues with the new weld through primer metal. Project updates for Bill. How happy I am with what I have so far for the hydraulic suspension.? Also update on what George is working on. Zorba the Ghia, which car should i...2023-02-171h 27

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 197 2022 Year end wrap upBill ,George & Tory Alonzo review 2022. We walk through the year of podcasts & events that happend this year. From the GNRS, to the SEMA and much more. The poeple we interviewd some of our favorite podcasts. Which cars made an impression on the scene. We talk about some people we lost. Some crazy events that happend. A lot of good VW talk . 2022-12-231h 21

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 193 Roundtable Nov 2022It's been a while since we've done a roundtable episode. On this show George and Bill review what's happened over the past few months. We talk about one crazy weekend, OCTO, and more. We call up across the pond and talk to our homeboy and the finch from spikes vintage restorations. We discuss what the experience was like how the one crazy weekend fairs to other shows that he's been to. We discuss the Las Vegas VW club cruise we did, what it's like to eat at an old saloon built in the 1900s. We talk about Facebook marketplace...2022-11-252h 16

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 181 Keith Kid Dean South End CustomsKeith "Kid" Dean is a name you have heard on this podcast before. His red chopped squareback was on the cover of March 1984 Hot VWs magazine. This was a hot rod inspired Squareback. T-bird seats a flaoting dash pod, split bumbers and much more. He owns South end customs in Hemmet California. His history goes back to the late 70's till today. He has been recognized by the Hot Rodding hall of Fame. Hs dad Dick Dean was a famous hot rodder & car customizer that has history with George Barris Dean Jeffries and much more. From build Limos to M...2022-08-261h 30

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 169 2022 VW Clasic Weekend is HereBill & George are hyped for the VW classic Weekend. It kicks off Thursday night with the VW Trends founders party. Friday afternoon wirth Pierside parts open house Followed by DKP cruise night at Main St in Garden Grove. Satruday is OCTO in the AM then RVA Show then an open house at ISP West. Sunday is the VW classic at the Orange County Fairgrounds. We talk about what George has been up to at his shop & What Bill has broken or destroyed. 2022-06-0252 min

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 155 2021 Year in ReviewBill, George & Stephen discuss this last year. What we learned from the guests and what shows we went to. Also we discuss the new engine Stephen is having built for his 67 VW Bus. He heard on the podcast about the Fi-tec EFI system from AJ sims. We see how that went. And Bill earns some merit badges. George gets combative. Some of the guest we had on this year. Lance Armstrong, Brian Erra, Rick Meredith, Tory Alonzo, Steve Noll, Tom Slider, Scott sain, Lucas Hand, Andy Finch, Dave Gruntvig, Paul Davis, Stanly Escolano, Stacy Sizelove, Shannon Aikau...2022-01-021h 25

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 150 Bill & George answer listener questionsIts our 150th episode. Bill & George update on current projects. We discuss evaporust liquid rust remover. Lowering your VW which way we think we like best. wheel tire and stance questions. Perfomace upgrades for stock engines. Should you bench bleed your master cylinder. what oil should you use on your Volkswagen. and more good VW talk. Rosswulf lower pulley nut Subscribe today https://vwtrendsmagazine.com https://www.letstalkdubs.com/store.html 2021-11-191h 17

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 148 SEMA 2021 and VWs that were there.The SEMA show takes place in Las Vegas )our home town) every year in the first week of November. The SEMA show is the premire place to display your new products for the automotive aftermarket. It also happens to be the largest display of the most custom vehicles on the planet. George & I discuss the VWs that were on display.2021-11-0659 min

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 144 One Crazy weekend Wrap upBill, George & Jason discuss the One crazy weekend strip cruise, carshow & Poker Run. The good & the bad what to do next year to make it even better. They get into what projects they have been working on. Jason's 65 11 Window update as well as his Double cab by way of Brazil. George is prepping to paint Josephs 59' RHD rag top. The 69 Class 11 street ripper. Bill reviews work on Chop Rod, Zorba the Ghia & He buys Future Shock from Tory. Also how the type 3 rally after party liked seeing the most hi-tec Type 3. All on this episode 2021-10-081h 46

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 139 Bill & George Kelly Park weekend reviewKelly park VW show in San Jose is a great show that tops off a weekend full of coo VW events That start Friday night with Mark Merrills open house. Saturday morning is the Red Barn Swap meet. Then a gathering at Miguel Zepeda's Z Shop Saturday afternoon. This was Georges First time up north. It ends up not being the adventure we had hoped for... 2021-09-031h 18

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 131 Roundtable with George & ToryWe kick off a roundtable with Tory Alonzo out of Mercer, PA. George & I discuss the Passing of Creighton Muller & Bette Addington. We talk about buying 80's Show cars. What effects their worth. I might be selling the Carbon Cab. Tory buys Steve Knect's Future shock but there was a few cars possibly before that didn't make the cut. Find out why.2021-07-101h 31

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEP 125 Road Trip to 2021 Bugorama Live From The RoadBill, 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.2021-05-2948 min

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 122 Judson Supercharger with George Folchihttp://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://www.ampcolubes.com/ 2021-05-071h 01

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 117 George Delfino builder of ShockwaveWhen 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 Bakersfield where high tech looking VWs were the...2021-04-0259 min

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 116 Baja, 4 Lug wheels & Junk yards finds and much moreBill 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 design front coil-over. We discuss a wide range. 2021-03-261h 08

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEP 103 NYE RoundtableOn 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 2021-01-011h 43

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 95 Roundtable with Eric, George & Bill3 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. 2020-11-071h 28

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 74 Roundtable Trades Deals & ScamsRoundtable 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 2020-06-131h 49

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 72 VW gets in trouble, Shows, Tips & StereosBill & 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.2020-06-011h 04

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 64 Bill & George T With Corona VOn 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!!2020-03-141h 13

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 58 Bill & George talk Projects, Quality & Pre Purchase tipsOn 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. 2020-01-311h 20

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEP 49 Low quality parts, SEMA, what happend at EMPIBill & 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/2019-11-291h 17

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEP 36 LDW Bonus Bill & George answer listeners questionsTopics 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 2019-09-021h 01

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEP. 32 Bill & George Talk New bus EMPI & Bus knowledgeOn 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. 2019-08-0958 min

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp 28 Bill & George RoundtableOn 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 2019-07-121h 07

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp.14 Bill & George talk Type 4 Vs Type 1On this episode Shot outs to those that have rated & reviewed the podcast. Also upcoming interviews. Bill & George talk about Type 1 Vs Type 4 engines. Don't forget to rate & review the podcast & Listen how to get free stickers!!! Also post on the samba in the LTD Thread!!! https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=712203 2019-03-301h 09

Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcastEp.11 Roundtable Bill, George T & Scott talk about VW'sThis episode we talk about LVVWC March meet. We talk about shows, Judging & coming up in the scene. How hemet Scott, Top 5 Rules on preparing to restore a car. LVVWC FB Link if you like what you heard or you don't CLICK HERE TO COMMENT OR FEEDBACK 2019-02-211h 17