Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcast

Bill Tsagrinos
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Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcast

The classic Volkswagen podcast committed to the history of the hobby. The people that made it what it is today. Uncovering history from the early days of the aftermarket Volkswagen hobby

  1. EP 306 Bob Lacoste Re-mastered

    3 DAYS AGO

    EP 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.    www.letstalkdubs.com www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com https://type-emotorsports.com

    1h 24m
  2. Ep 305 David Craig grass valley Bugs for you

    FEB 22

    Ep 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.   Check out his website for some really cool products https://motorsportscreations.com www.letstalkdubs.com www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com use promo code LTD10 for a disocunt

    1h 10m
  3. EP 304 THE BUG BOX Walter Jelinek

    FEB 14

    EP 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.    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089429438427 https://www.instagram.com/thebugbox/ https://www.instagram.com/thebugbox/ DUBFREEZE LINK www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com use code LTD10 for 10% off https://vivaskegvegasvw.co.uk https://www.germanaire.ca https://www.callookvw.com https://www.airmightyshow.com

    3h 12m

  4. FEB 7

    Ep 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

    1h 9m
  5. Ep 302 Buyer beware! Auctions Private sales & Brazilians

    JAN 31

    Ep 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.  https://thelufthaus.com www.letstalkdubs.com www.vwtrendsmagazine.com https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkdubspodcast https://www.youtube.com/@the_Wagen https://www.germanaire.ca https://vivaskegvegasvw.co.uk https://www.airmightyshow.com

    1h 6m
  6. Ep 301 Notch 1500 Simon Kelley

    JAN 24

    Ep 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       https://thelufthaus.com www.letstalkdubs.com www.vwtrendsmagazine.com https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkdubspodcast https://www.youtube.com/@the_Wagen https://www.facebook.com/notch1500 https://www.germanaire.ca https://vivaskegvegasvw.co.uk https://www.airmightyshow.com

    1h 35m
  7. EP 300 Tony Hunter ELIMINATOR Bug 87' VW Trends Cover car

    JAN 18

    EP 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.  www.letstalksubs.com www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com

    52 min
  8. Ep 299 CORY MAC BRIAN WATTS VWF

    JAN 10

    Ep 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.    Subscribe to his channel and support www.letstalkdubs.com Suppot our sponsors www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com www.thewagen.com

    48 min
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