{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 353 about time Inc. oil filler adapter inventor Kent Wallace","description":"He\u2019s not dead\u2026 and neither is true VW innovation. In the world of classic Volkswagens, creativity has always been part of the DNA. From backyard builders to full-blown innovators, the VW scene thrives on people who see a problem\u2014and build something better. That\u2019s exactly what happened with Kent Wallace and Dave Patten. Frustrated with the messy, outdated process of filling oil in their VW engines, these two enthusiasts set out to solve a problem we\u2019ve all dealt with. What came out of it? A simple but brilliant oil fill adapter that changed the game. Originally selling for just $19, this clever piece has since skyrocketed\u2014fetching over $300 on the secondary market. In this episode, we dive into:   The early inspiration rooted in Las Vegas off-road racing   The journey from idea to product development   The challenges of manufacturing and bringing a part to market   And the real question\u2026 what happened next?   Did it become a lasting success\u2014or did something come along that killed it? This is more than just a part\u2026 it\u2019s the story of the VW inventor mindset. ","author_name":"Let\u2019s Talk Dubs a Classic VW Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.letstalkdubs.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40550865\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199890045"}