<![CDATA[LETS TALK DUBS - Blog]]>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:34:57 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Ep 336 56 Split window??]]>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:28:40 GMThttps://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog/ep-336-56-split-windowScott Hopkins from Hyrum, Georgia, has built one of the most distinctive Volkswagens in the scene — a 1956 Oval Window that refuses to play by the rules. Forget stock colors and factory-correct details — this VW blends hot rod attitude with traditional Volkswagen styling to create something truly original.
Scott’s car turned heads at the Triple Crown of Hot Rodding show, earning a Top 30 award among some of the nation’s most elite builds. His creation represents a growing trend of Volkswagens crossing over into the hot rod world, breaking down barriers between classic VW enthusiasts and traditional rod builders.
Built largely in his own garage, this Oval/Split-window hybrid is a labor of love that balances creativity and craftsmanship. It sits slammed on air suspension with the pan kissing the pavement, rolling on 17-inch Budnik wheels tucked neatly into mini tubs, and featuring a custom hot rod–inspired leather interior.
This episode dives into Scott’s passion for doing things differently, his hands-on approach, and how he’s pushing the Volkswagen hobby into new territory — one custom build at a time.

​

www.letstalkdubs.com
www.rosswulf.com
www.vwtrendsmagazine.com
buy ICON Pistons
 
]]><![CDATA[Ep 315 Gerald klaus Type 4 heads]]>Fri, 09 May 2025 14:32:52 GMThttps://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog/ep-315-gerald-klaus-type-4-headsGerald Klaus: From German Roots to High-Performance Innovation
Born in Germany and raised in the world of Volkswagens, Gerald Klaus grew up under the influence of his father, Rolf Klaus—a respected VW performance builder and parts manufacturer. With a split-window Beetle in the garage and a legacy of tuning engines for German enthusiasts, Gerald's path was set early.
Armed with a degree in metallurgy and hands-on experience in industrial foundries, Gerald combined his technical expertise with his lifelong passion for Volkswagens to take on an ambitious challenge: designing and manufacturing his own performance cylinder heads. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Type 4 performance, exploring the science behind metallurgy, cooling, and airflow—and how Gerald's innovative designs address the shortcomings of traditional heads.
Whether you're a hardcore VW builder or just love stories of passion meeting engineering, this episode is packed with insights into what makes a great performance head—and the dedication it takes to create one from scratch.
www.rosswulf.com use code LTD10 for 10% off parts
www.vwtrendsmagazine.com
ICON pistons here.
www.letstalkdubs.com
Go Fund me for shooting victim Jamie Benn


]]><![CDATA[Ep 310 The devon w/ Read Kerlin]]>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:01:05 GMThttps://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog/ep-310-the-devon-w-read-kerlin
One thing I love about the VW world is there's never a dull moment and there's always something new. For example, the Devon this is the first time I've ever seen this car was at a type three rally meet up in front of ISP West that's when I got to meet Read. Read is the owner of this Devon 295. It's called the Devon 295 because it cost $295 back in the day it was a kit car that was made from multiple different chassis for the ultimate enthusiast that wanted to build their own sports car on this podcast we get into some of the history of the Devon as well as Read's personal history in the VW scene. He's a great guy and this car is even cooler. Like most of us with his life, starting in a Volkswagen that his parents owned and loving the car itself with the pursuit to find something unique. He stumbled across this Devon. It's a very cool car one of the few that has a type three motor in it has a matter fact it's the only one that he knows of the registry is keeping track of some of these, but Bill Devon, who started the company in 1954 wasn't very good at keep records. You could even buy stuff from him up until not long before his passing a true innovator always looking to help the sports car enthusiast DIYer.
https://www.devinsportscarsllc.com/history
Reads IG account Follow here
www.letstalkdubs.com
www.vwtrends.com
www.rosswulf.com
ICON Pistons avaialble here
]]><![CDATA[Ep 185 Johnny Osmundson]]>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 03:48:55 GMThttps://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog/ep-185-johnny-osmundson
]]><![CDATA[Greg Sloma jeTta bus]]>Sun, 19 Jun 2022 06:44:30 GMThttps://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog/greg-sloma-jetta-bus
What do you get when you cross a 2008 VW Jetta in a 1965 VW bus? One awesome piece of VW perfection!
]]><![CDATA[The berlin buick]]>Fri, 27 May 2022 00:13:33 GMThttps://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog/the-berlin-buickThe Berlin Buick is hands down one of the nicest full custom VWs That I have personally seen. The build quality is really high. The body models and graphs from other vehicles have been tastefully done the car has a theme that flows from inside to outside. You must see this car to appreciate it don’t overlook the fact it’s got a mid engine nailhead Buick motor in it. This thing is cool all the way through
]]><![CDATA[Ep 154 Bob Ellis & VWoa collection]]>Sat, 25 Dec 2021 16:13:37 GMThttps://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog/ep-154-bob-ellis-vwoa-collection​Bob Ellis is from Manistee Michigan. His home shop  Der Vintage Werks has restored & preserved a lot of Volkswagen of Americas collection of air cooled vars. He was also involved with the 1964 Beetle "Max" campaign. There was also some crossover with VW of Canada.
https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=21597932
]]><![CDATA[Bad Razz]]>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:27:46 GMThttps://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog/bad-razz
]]><![CDATA[Ep 135 lucas haNd]]>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 01:25:30 GMThttps://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog/ep-135-lucas-handLucas Hand promoter show out of Parker Arizona called volks-jam , DUbs by the Dam. Lucas‘s family also has a deep history in the Las Vegas offloading scene. On this episode we talk a little bit about off-road history in Las Vegas as well as his history and Volkswagens and the show he puts on in Parker Arizona
From Lucas:
​My dad at the 69 SNORE 250
My Mom first female to enter the Mint 400 1968
Again in 1970 and her at the 73 snore 250 her last race before having me
The burro I grew up driving
Walt Lott grandpa at the 1969 Mexican 1000 Baja in a Myers Tow'd

]]><![CDATA[Ep 130 Rick meredith DKK]]>Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:24:47 GMThttps://www.letstalkdubs.com/blog/ep-130-rick-meredith-dkkRick Meredith‘s been a long time member of car club DKK in Southern California. He’s 1967 Beetle he’s had for over 40 years. Being the club president a few times has made him a good resource for some club history. See the links below for some of the adventures in DKK‘s car club over the years
]]>