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09/16/2026

Before YouTube tutorials and Facebook groups, sometimes learning how to restore a Volkswagen meant going to Barnes & Noble, buying the books, studying magazines, and figuring it out in the garage.

Chad talks about teaching himself bodywork, welding, upholstery, and more while working through his ’71 Bus. That first project became proof that he could really do it.

Hear the full story on the newest episode of VW Garage Talk🎙️
Tune in on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RugpHLl63bscoZKx5Dgls
Watch on YouTube and Listen wherever you stream your podcasts.

How did you learn to work on cars? Share in the comments

09/13/2026

Took a cruise to Mick Morgan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant for a great dinner! I’ve never seen so many Irish knick knacks Cool atmosphere, cold beer, good food..
10/10 recommend

📍 Sharon, MA

09/13/2026

Drove over Quechee Gorge and immediately knew we had to stop, get out, and walk back over it. Some views are worth slowing down for! And now, the continues! 🚐 🌲

📍 US RT 4, Hartford, VT
Formed approximately 13,000 years ago by glacial activity, Vermont’s deepest gorge, plunging 165 ft down to the Ottauquechee River

09/12/2026

Fair warning… you’re about to see a lot more of our old bus and covered bridges. We’re not sorry about it. 😂✌️🚐

📍 The Middle Covered Bridge in Woodstock, Vermont
Built in July 1969 to replace an condemned 1877 iron bridge

09/12/2026

Take the back roads. Follow the signs. Go explore.

There’s just something awesome about driving through old covered bridges in a 55-year-old Bus. ✌️

09/12/2026

Not every road leads to what you think it will. 😂

Saw a sign for a covered bridge, followed it, built up the excitement… and whomp whomp. The covered bridge is now a museum.

Still followed the sign. Still found a story. ✌️🚌

09/11/2026

A little sightseeing through eastern NY with Dave McFarland

Gave the bus a chance to cool down and took the opportunity to explore. Sometimes unplanned stops make for a pretty great day. ✌️🚌

09/11/2026

New episode of VW Garage Talk is out! 🎙️

I sat down with our friend Chad in his garage, talking about his life around Volkswagens, from growing up with them to buying his first Bay Window after the Army, learning to rebuild engines, restoring cars, building split buses, and eventually carrying that VW influence into hot rods and other custom builds.

We also get into his slammed Thing, the people who helped him learn along the way, family, local shows, and why staying involved in the car community still matters after all these years.

Watch VW Garage Talk, Season 2 Episode 5:
https://youtu.be/r6K7sGNR_7k

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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