Acquired in April 2021, this one came in as a dirty work van with zero mods. Fairly high on miles for its age but very straight, FSH and highline spec. It sat waiting for some love for a little while before we set about it. Here’s an intro to what’s been done so far.
While the world came to a standstill during 2020, at Dubsta we’ve been busy getting our ducks in line ready to roll out our offerings to you lovely people.
Dubsta is a fairly new brand in the market. The concept itself was only created in July 2019. The following is steadily growing and it’s been great getting to know you guys. The words of encouragement you give and the simple things like liking our posts is really encouraging and very much appreciated. Thank you!
When Dubsta was first created it was said from the off that the brand had to be different, had to stand out, had to remain cool. So far that’s been successful and the aim is to continue on that basis.
As a brand, Dubsta hasn’t made any money so far. There’s been a load of stickers dished out and some of you good people have bought some merchandise for which I’m very grateful. It’s been more important to build up awareness of the brand than financial gain. The next step is Dubsta TV!
Earlier than originally planned, the Dubsta Youtube Channel is about to get busy.
Here’s where Dubsta began. I had my eye on my neighbour’s van since we moved in. Wasn’t much to look at but I’d always wanted a transporter and I wanted to build one myself. It took me about 6 months to do the deal from first conversation. I’m glad I stuck with it!
Had some stuff nicked out my van and managed to pick up some weekend bargains.
A bit sooner than planned, Dubsta TV went LIVE. Here’s the intro!
Well… WTF happened there then?
Last time I wrote a post I was over the moon about getting a fresh lease on new premises. That was January.
Two weeks before the big lockdown, my wife returned from a mini break in Southern Italy. Imagine the joy… Whilst waiting to collect her at the airport, the government changed its advice on returning from this area. The advice was isolate for 14 days. As I was collecting my wife and her friend from the airport, the sensible choice was to isolate with them.
Meanwhile our 16 year old son was advised by his school that if he saw his mum then he would not be allowed into school for 2 weeks. GCSEs looming he knew that taking 2 weeks out just wasn’t good for him. Sensible young man. Little did he know they’d be cancelled subsequently.
We were in a very fortunate situation where I was running my business from our old home. It meant there was still bedrooms set up. This coincided with the imminent move in date at the new premises. We spent the time packing up a house full of stock and office equipment ready for the new unit. Ok we did a lot of it quite drunk….
Basically, April fool’s day I got the keys and the country went into lockdown… What do you do? I started loading up my van and moving in. I wasn’t seeing anyone and the world was a quiet, serene place. It was somewhere around 16 van loads I shifted mostly on my own. I lost a bit of weight and gained some strength! Marvellous.
Sat down at my new set up, looking at the view over the fields out the front window. Van parked up in the back, YES! I’ve got a kick ass man cave. Bloody quiet though…
Hmm what to do?
Project Grubsta happened.
Since starting Dubsta in the summer 2019, we’ve been searching high and low for a suitable unit to house us. Although all our merchandise is handled independently from us, carrying out works on vehicles and components needs a decent space.
The owner of Dubsta, Ryan, runs another company too which needs space so finding something that suited both companies was a task. Having been out to see the building a couple of years ago, we already knew of its existence. At the time, it wasn’t going to work.
Now the game had changed, the unit was perfect in every way. It’s on a farm in a remote location near the A1 in Bedfordshire. The offices look out over fields and the warehouse in the back is large enough to contain all the stock and space required for the services Dubsta is going to be rolling out in 2020.
Ryan’s got tons of experience in design, graphics and industrial coatings. Bring those particular skills together and the service offered becomes pretty niche!
Imagine wheels with the dubsta logo set into the powdercoat.
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Imagine refurbished metal containers powdercoated to your spec and even with your own graphics laid into the powder.
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Imagine hydrodipping your own design onto components or matching your toys up with hydrodipped patterns.
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Imagine side bars, roof rails or even seat bases powdercoated to match your van theme.
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It’s all about Dubsta. Find out more about who we are and what we’re about!
Dubsta is the name Ryan has given to his T5. This is his first VW van and something he’s wanted for a long long time. With a very specific set of needs, building this SWB Dubsta Transporter was always going to be challenging but Ryan’s not a guy who likes the sound of the word “no” or the phrase “you can’t do that”.
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