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WELCOME TO DAS DUBBN!
W DAS DUBBN FAMILY PETER Z.
EDITOR
WRITER
PHOTOGRAPHER
JOSEPH Z.
EDITOR
CONTRIBUTOR
BRITTA A.
WRITER
EVENTS ORGANIZER
CONTRIBUTOR
BENITO R.
ART DIRECTOR
PHOTOGRAPHER
elcome to our very first issue of Das Dubbn! Our goal of this magazine is reach all you dubbers out there. Combining the world of air-cooled and water-cooled fans alike. We want to feature everything from projects, trailer queens, to your daily dub. There will also be full DIY’s, parts, accessories, event/show information, and of course Dub of the month. This issue will serve as feeler to find out what you the reader want in your magazine. We are looking forward to bringing you what you want in your dub magazine. So whether you only have an antenna topper on your dub or have done a complete resto, we want to share your work with the world. Thank you for your support, Peter Zapata
Bringing you Dub entertainment!
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Inside:
Cruise the Coop II pg.8
TAP pg.3
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Lake land classic pg.48
Bugs 4 Christ pg.56
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Cruise the Coop Drip’n Driver
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WORDS-BRITTA A.
PHOTOS-PETER Z.
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ruise the Coop II presented by Drip’n Drivers is the second annual v-dub car show held in Dallas, GA. It was the first time we attended this show. March is usually a nice time for a show in Georgia, this time it was a bit chilly with the occasional snow flurries. But this did not deter the many people who attended the show. We also have to thank Chicken World for keeping us warm with their hot food and hot chocolate. One of the things that stood out and made this a must to attend was all air and watercooled dubs were welcomed. Along with free vending to new and used parts/toy venders. Spectators were free, raffle prizes, 50/50 cash drawing, stack your rack award, and top ten awards for various classes. Between all the great cars and people we were entertained all day. I even managed to pick up an oar for the roof rack of Ben R.’s ’66 and purchased a cool beer tap handle for my ’67. We hope to be able to attend this show for years to come. So if you missed out on this year’s show make sure you check out Drip’n Drivers on Georgia Dubs for all their latest info and upcoming events. See you there next year!
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Middle left: So low its eating dirt! Middle right: Drip’n Driver representing Bottom right: Girls Riding In The South Issue 1 | Www.DasDubbn.com 12
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Various Dubs in attendance. Top middle: Eli Kohl’s 69 w/airplane ornament. Issue Bottom left: Stack your rack 1 | Www.DasDubbn.com 14 in ful
ll effect. Bottom right: No A/C no problem!
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For all you Type 181 lovers, this cool T-shirt sketch of a Thing from Dub Envy! It comes in black or white. So if your looking for some fun apparel to wear while riding in your Dub this is the place to go.
For more info check them out at www.dubenvy.com
This limited hood handle from Airkewld is 100% bronze and built from scratch. We like that cool antique look it is given with the five wings and Airkewld star. Adding this handle will give any Dub a touch of class. It also may be the easiest installation ever, literally unbolt your old handle and bolt this one up. Look up this product and more at www.airkewld.com Issue 1 | Www.DasDubbn.com 16
These suede driving shoes are a must for anyone looking for some class and comfort while behind the wheel. They come in a variety of colors to match any outfit and are hand crafted. The cool thing is the rubber on the soles are made of materials closely related to car tires. Look for the spring/summer collection at www.carshoe.com
This cool bay window mug comes from Dub’n’Retro. The bright orange porcelain mug would make a great gift for any bus loving coffee drinker! If your not into coffee or hot chocolate it also serves as a cool paper weight on your office desk. Be sure to check out www.dubnretro.com Issue 1 | Www.DasDubbn.com 17
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Luke’s (Dub Envy) ‘81 Scirocco
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or 29 year old Melissa Zap as a gift in celebration of t ed to share his love of airtlc. The main issue was M go practice. So the car was put on th ’58 was being finished up.
One faithful day Mel happened to p to the owner and drove home to tell was auto-stick and was so excited to
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pata, her first VW was a ’66 Bug, thanks to her husband Joe who bought her a Bug the birth of their daughter. Joe being a hardcore enthusiast since he was a kid want-cooled dubs with his wife. The ’66 was a solid car but definitely in need of some Mel was a novice stick shift driver and with their new baby it’s hard to find time to he back burner for a while, in the meantime parts were being collected and Joe’s
pass a Bug that caught her attention. She stopped and checked it out, got the number l her husband about her find. She had been thinking about looking for a Bug that o have found one close by. After talking to her husband about it they decided it
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would be easier for her to drive especially having a new born baby. So they called th focus on the ’70.
This 1970 auto-stick is completely stock at the moment with a 1600 dual port motor. in good condition, and it sits on the stock slotted VW rims. It came with an all metal pletely restore this beauty in 2014 having just recently restored Joe’s ’58 ragtop. In t ny day. We cannot wait to see how this Bug turns out and will update everyone when her to the VW world.
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e owner and before long a deal was struck. Next they decided to sell their ’66 and
. At the moment it starts up and runs great. The floors, and heater channels are all roof rack but plans are in the works to get a new wood one. The plan is to comthe meantime the car is just perfect as it sits to cruise around town in on a nice sunn the process starts. For now we hope she continues to enjoy her dub and welcome
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MK5 Jetta 2.0T Orlando, FL
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ack in march we were down in Orlando Florida covering a few feature dubs for an some grommets. So we took a ride to this cool parts store to pick some up. The ter cooled caddies along with a bay window in the lot. Once inside you find your with a parts catalog and was also given some stickers. The staff was very knowle
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n upcoming issue. One of the features was behind on putting in new door panels and was short first thing you notice when pulling up is half a green bug up against the wall and a couple of warself surrounded by all types of air cooled goodies. I myself picked up an Empi GTV logo along edgeable and you could tell had a great passion for what they do.
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After we finished our business I asked if they would mind if I got a couple of shots of their vehicles. Of course they said yes and I was able to snap a few cool shots. Pablo Cruz’s roof rack on his ‘81 caddy caught my eye immediately. I loved the vw cut out logo on both sides of the rack. You usually don’t see to many good looking roof racks for these pickups but this one was done right. Lowered on Borbet type a’s gave it a great looking stance. I personally love the square head lights on these caddies, they are becoming more and more rare due to the fact no one makes a square light core support. But Pablo said he is looking to swap it out for the euro single light set up which is still a sweet look. From my understanding not much had been done engine wise yet, but there are plans in the near future.
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IssueGTI 1 | Www.DasDubbn.com 36 Lowered on cookie Cutter wheels, Smoked signals, and front air dam.
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The second caddy that caught my eye was on the left side of the lot sitting in the shade of a huge tre pickup belongs to another Triangle employee, Mr. Austin. (I actually caught back up with him at the N Port Orange, FL) Where I was able to get a better handle on his truck. The rusty fender and patina pa so much character. Not much has been done to this one besides being lowered (flipped rear), smoke cutter wheels, complete 1.8 DOHC swap, and new wire harness. And as everyone knows finding a be beaten from the loads over the years giving it that wave effect is almost impossible, but not this one and body were all in such great shape. These guys are always looking for something new to work on catch up with these two in upcoming shows to see what’s new. Thanks again to the guys at Triangle
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ee. This 1982 Rabbit No Dough show in aint gave this pickup ed signals, cookie ed that hasn’t been e. The bed, tailgate, and we hope to Auto!
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e specialize in keeping your classic VW on the road. Our services include:
Tune-ups
Oil changes
Total custom work
Complete restorations
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First step in changing your oil on your dub is to make sure you purchase oil (haha) and your oil change kit (aircooled). If your car is low you may need to jack it up. Park car on flat surface place chock in front of front tire. Jack the rear up and place on jack stands. Once vehicle is secure you can start on your oil change. Locate the drain plug on the sump plate (73 and on may not have). Place your oil catch pan underneath to catch your old oil.
Opening your oil cap usually makes the oil flow faster. This step is not necessary. I like to do it!
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Next locate your 13/16 socket and get under car and remove oil drain plug. Set plug aside to be cleaned.
Let the oil drain into the catch pan. While the oil is draining go ahead get your 10mm socket to remove the nuts on the sump plate.
Once oil has slowed you can remove all the nuts around sump plate. And remove plate and old gasket.
After that you can remove the screen and gasket as well. You may need to pry out screen to remove it. Just be careful not to ruin screen if your planning on reusing it.
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With the sump plate and screen removed clean them of all and any debris and oil. Throttle body cleaner works great to clean the screen and plate. If using a new screen you can skip cleaning the old one.
Wipe down plate with a rag to get all that grime off.
Now grab your oil change gaskets.
Put one on the inside of your new or cleaned screen, line up the holes and install. Once that’s in put the next gasket on the inside of the sump plate and using the new washers replace nuts (do not over tighten 5lbs of torque should suffice). Install your drain plug next and remove catch pan from bottom of car. You can now lower your back to the ground. Lastly add your new oil to oil filler in engine bay. 2.5 quarts at first, wait a few minutes, check your dip stick and if more is needed add to fill line. If you have an oil bath cleaner drain that oil as well and add fresh oil. Don’t forget to check your valves! Issue 1 | Www.DasDubbn.com 46
Everyday we choose a different dub for dub of the day, if you would like to see your vehicke featured in dub of the day please send us your photos. Out of all the photos we post for dub of the day only a few will be featured in the magazine. So if you don’t see your car don’t forget it may be on our Facebook or Twitter. Thank you for all of the pictures submitted. Once again any photos you have of your vw please email them Issue 1 | Www.DasDubbn.com 47 to: dubpics@dasdubbn.com.
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Lake Land VW Classic Lakeland, FL
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alk about a clean ‘72, this one has been done right. We first met Tom Erhart at the No Dou As I started to shoot a few photos of his beetle he started to give me the inside scoop on hi or Catman is 71 years young and retired. He has a great passion for these cars and enjoys b put it “it keeps me out of trouble if you know what I mean”.
This 1972 Bug has been restored to its original condition. The engine is a very clean 1600 dual port. O rack from the era in immaculate condition sits nicely with a surf board on it. Serving tray with cool pr dow when parked giving it that old school touch. It sits on the stock wheels and tires, and has been re with gravel guards protecting the rear fenders. On the inside the interior is the original black on black steering wheel horn and found one from a beetle in Mexico and had it shipped in as to not put an afte has been added as it was offered from the factory to be able to use his gps. All in all this is a nicely d
Tom is ready to start on a new project and is looking to sell this sweet beetle as it sits. If you’re looki this may be the one for you. The bug lives in Port Orange, FL if you would like any additional info pl 386-383-8363 or email him at tomcat.41@hotmail.com.
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Right: Original Roof Rack. Below: Serving Tray with props.
ugh Bus show in Port Orange, FL. is car. First off Tom aka Tom Cat bringing them back to life, as he
On the outside an original roof rops sit on the driver’s side winepainted to the red you see here k set up. He was missing the ermarket one in. A cigarette lighter done ’72!
ing for a daily that is ready to roll lease feel free to contact Tom at Above Right: The boy on the front bumper is a cool prop. Right: Sitting outside for pics but always garage kept.
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