DubLife Diaries The VW Lifestyle Podcast18 Jul

Building an Empire with Silver Lining Restorations, West Coast Classic Interiors & Loose Nuts Safaris Ep73

What does it take to build one of the most respected names in the air-cooled Volkswagen restoration world?

In this episode of DubLife Diaries, I sit down with Morrie Hozen of Silver Lining Auto Restoration along with his nephews Moisei Prohoroff and Phil Prohoroff, the team behind West Coast Classic Interiors and Loose Nut Safaris. Together, they're preserving the craftsmanship, quality, and passion that keep classic Volkswagens on the road for generations to come.

We dive into how Morrie left a successful career to follow his passion for restoration, the challenges of building a business from the ground up, and how the family has grown their companies into a thriving operation specializing in some of the finest restorations and parts in the classic VW industry.

We also discuss:

• The truth about running a family business

• What separates an average restoration from an award-winning one

• Why quality craftsmanship still matters in today's world

• The evolution of the air-cooled Volkswagen hobby

• The future of Safari windows and classic VW interiors

• Lessons learned from acquiring legendary VW brands

• Advice for anyone restoring their first Volkswagen

Whether you're restoring your dream Beetle, Bus, Ghia, or simply love hearing the stories behind the people shaping the VW community, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories.

🎙️ Guests:

• Morrie Hozen – Silver Lining Auto Restoration

• Moisei Prohoroff – West Coast Classic Interiors

• Phil Prohoroff – Loose Nuts Safaris

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