# Cape Cod Bugs and a Life of Passion - Josh Ellis Ep43

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Podcast: [DubLife Diaries The VW Lifestyle Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublife-diaries-the-vw-lifestyle-podcast-7190944)
Published: 2025-12-06T18:33:36+00:00
Episode link: https://dublifediaries.podbean.com/e/lucky-finds-building-a-beetle-convertible-from-a-1000-basket-case/
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Duration seconds: 4039

## Resource

Cape Code Bugs - Josh Ellis recounts how childhood work in his uncle's body shop sparked a lifelong passion for restoring classic cars and now specifically Volkswagens — from a complete Beetle convertible restoration to painting, upholstery, and engine builds, this dude does it all. Josh also shares stories of camping in his Westy "Forrest," He's also turning a bus into a photo‑booth business, and gives practical advice for anyone wanting to start their own VW projects. If you got "bit by the bug" early on, this ones for you. Get in touch with Josh - CapeCodBugs@gmail.com Sponsors and Shout Outs : • VolksMania Magazine → www.volksmania.com • Use code dublife10 for 10% off. • Salty Dub — From the beach to the bay, tearing up the scene with VW swag + epic events → www.saltydub.com • Use code dublife10 (merch only) for 10% off. 🎧 Love this episode? Please follow/subscribe, rate 5⭐️, and share with your VW crew—it helps us keep the stories rolling. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dublife-diaries-the-vw-lifestyle-podcast/donations

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