Welcome to DUBTRICKS!
Dubtricks is an Aircooled VW Spcialist based near Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Whether you drive a Volkswagen Beetle, Camper, Beach Buggy or something more unusual, Dubtricks can take care of all your repair, restoration and customisation needs.
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Last updated: 02 November 08
Something a bit different this week - we have been painting and pinstriping the mudguards for a 1939 Triumph 5T Speed Twin.
22 October 08
At the end of September, we took the freshly MOT'd Calamity up to Viking Volksfest in Northallerton. Plenty of Harrogate club members were in evidence, and Steve & Gale took home the Best Bus prize in teh Show and Shine!
Calamity looks happy parked up next to her old friend Minty, whilst Rob cooks up a storm on the BBQ!
Next morning, in the Show & Shine, Rob and Annie put on another impressive display with their splitscreen, Phoebe, but were beaten to the Best Bus prize this time by Steve and Gale's lovely Panel Van 'Eby'.....Congratulations guys, for bringing another prize back to Harrogate! Calamity also put on a good show in the Best Bug category, but was outdone by a totally original and unmodified '71.
For lots more photos from Viking Volksfest, take a look at the Dubtricks page on Facebook!
29 September 08
This week we finally finished the 'Calamity' 1971 Beetle Restoration Poject!
For more pictures of Calamity and thefull restoration process, see the Dubtricks page on Facebook.
30 August 08
John's Bay came back for some finishing touches and a photo shoot just before VW Festival, and has now gone to a new home. She finally has a name though - her new owners are calling her Pandora!
On return from the show, we decided it was finally time to get our upstairs Reception/Waiting Room/Airbrushing Studio/Shop area in order. Next week work starts on our interiors and woodwork area downstairs!
19 August 08
This weekend Dubtricks had our first ever stand at VW Festival. We had a great weekend, met lots of great people and were extremely proud to see three of our custmers win prizes in the Show & Shine.
The winners line-up.......
........and the Dubtricks stand
For more pictures of VW Festival, see our 'Event Pictures' page, or if you're on facebook you can see lots more photos on our new Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dubtricks/22986323433) and you can even become a fan os Dubtricks!
01 July 08
More pictures from this months Volksworld
Last week we finished a partial respray of Pete's Marine Blue Beetle. The bonnet and decklid were sand blaseted by Harrogate Sand Blasting Company before being resprayed, and she also has 4 new wings and freshly painted front and rear valences. We also stone chipped and waxoiled her chassis, so she should stay looking just as lovely for years to come!
John Hutchinson finished rebuilding his Bay, which we resprayed for him a few months ago. We think she's looking great! Unfortunately he's putting her up for sale now as he's now bought himself a splitty!
10 June 08
Well, what an exciting morning! We opened the post today to find our new copy of Volksworld had been delivered, and on the front cover is Andrew Mearn's '54 Oval, which we have been working on since last summer! Our first mention in Volksworld!
09 June 08
It's been another hectic few weeks (well, that's our excuse for taking so long to update the website!) The highlights for us have included seeing 3 of our customers oval window Beetles on show at Stanford Hall:
From left to right: Phil Murgatroyd's '54 Oval,
Mark Mildren's '55 Oval, and Andrew Mearn's '54 Oval.
Phil Murgatroyd brought his totally original '54 Oval in for a partial respray just before Stanford Hall, and wih a couple of all-nighters, it was finished and ready to set off the night before the show!
This week Brian the Baja went home, after coming in for new wheels, new lights, a new bumper and side bars, new stereo and new engine tinware. Watch out Harrogate - Brian is now on the roads, and he's LOUD!
09 April 08
This week our Trekker (Mitch) went to her new home in London. Just before she left, we fitted her with a new roll cage, matching wheels, and 3-point inertia seatbelts all round. We were very sad to see her go and a few tears were shed, but we had to make space for new projects. At least we know she has gone to a good home, and Simon has promised to take good care of her!
07 April 08
This weekend we picked up our new T4. She's going to be our new recovery vehicle, but we're also planning to fit a removable rock & roll bed for camping at shows......don't worry, we've already removed the taxi stickers and when we get a spare minute we're going to paint her metalic black!
We also finally finished painting Rob the Upholsterer's bike tank and fairings this weekend:
Silver undercoat and some masking Airbrushing the Suzuki logo
The finished tank Suzuki logo
We will add some more photos when Rob gets around to putting his bike back together!
Last updated: 05 April 08
What a crazy week of weather! On Wednesday we were watching the first of the spring lambs being born in the sunshine, and by 2am on Sunday morning it was snowing!
Elswhere in the world of dubtricks, John's Bay has had it's final coat of primer, and is being painted as we speak (which is why we're still here at 2am on a Sunday morning!
We will add some more photos when he/she comes out of the spray booth!
17 March 08
Madge Finally in Colour!
It's been a busy couple of weeks at Dubtricks (lots of VERY late nights!), but the end results have been worth it......Mick's Aussie import Split Screen Camper, 'Madge', is finally in colour, and she's looking gorgeous!
BEFORE After Sandblasting Mick and Madge now
There's still a lot of work to do though, and we're now in the process of rebuilding her, fitting the 1641 engine and fitting ner rear IRS suspension. Look out for more photo's of the full restoration process on our projects pages soon!
We have also been working on Nick's Baja (which is in for some customisation work, and John's Bay, which is in it's final stages of bodyworks prep before we give her a full re-spray (in Savannah Beige and Cream).
Nick's Baja (before modifications!) John's Bay, about to go into primer
In amongst all this, we also found time to go on another airbrushing course with our friends at airbrush perfections (www.airbrushperfections.com):
Rob the Upholsterer, our in-house VW interior specialist, has finally launched his new website! If you're thinking of updating your interior, take a look and the services he can offer! His web addres is www.harlequincartrimming.co.uk and you will also be able to see some examples of his work on our Interiors page, when we get around to updating it!
We have nearly finished extending our workshop. We already have space for two extra vehicles in the main workshop, and will soon have room for a further three. We will also soon have a new office, reception/waiting area, airbrushing studio and shop, all in our newly decorated 1st floor workspace - see before and after pictures below!
The Dates for this year's VW Festival have now been announced - 16 - 17 August. As this is our local show, Dubtricks are hoping to have a stand this year. Hopefully see you there!
The Calamity Project is almost finsished! After several weeks of very late nights, Sara's Beetle (Calamity) is in the final stages of restoration. Today the interior and Sun Roof were fitted (by Rob the Upholsterer) and most of the most of the exterior body work is now complete. Just the wiring, engine and rear drums to go.....and maybe a few other bits and pieces! We were hoping to unveil her at the January meeting of the Harrogate & District VW Club on 6 Jan 2008, however unavailability of escential parts over the Christmas period may have hindered this plan!
Sara has forbidden us from showing any final stage photos until she is finished, so you will have to watch this space for the final result......until then, all we can say is she is going to look amazing!
Before After
At the end of October we finished working on the 'Gmund Beetle'. Check her out on the Swissvax stand at the Classic Car Show, NEC Birmingham, 9-11 Nov 07. See our News page for the full story and Projects page for more photos!
Update:
Last updated: 8 November 07
We have just added 2008 VW events and shows to our Event List page (those dates that have been announced so far) - take a look and start planning your weekends for the next year!
This week (having finished the Gmund Beetle) we have been mostly working on Calamity, my sisters Beetle. See the Projects Page for the latest photos.
We have also added some new items to our For Sale page, including original parts taken from at 1953 Beetle, all in excellent condition.
Who are Dubtricks?:
We are a growing business near Harrogate, specialising in restoration and renovation of Air Cooled VWs and other classic and unusual motor vehicles.
With over 15 years of experience in modifying, building and general maintenance of Volkswagens and various other classic cars, we have an eye for detail, creativity & originality. High quality work is guaranteed at competitive rates.
For more information about Dubtricks see the About Dubtricks page, or for details of some of the services we offer, see our Services page.
If you have a rusty Beetle or Camper sat in your garage, why not give us a call and see if we can transform it for you?
Collection and Delivery Service available (with trailer for non-runers!) and inspection visits available locally.
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