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We don’t bring the news of bombed bridges, missile attacks or mass murder graves in terrible attacked Ukraine.
Despite that our thoughts go out to the victims of this human tragedy.

The border from Ukraine is only a mere thousand miles from BBT HQ, not far at all!
Nevertheless, we bring you our weekly update about what is new, changed or highlighted in the BBT parts program for your beloved Volkswagen, for you to learn and enjoy.

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Too many bay window buses have been robbed from their original front seats over the years.
Sometimes the seat rails are cut out to make the local junkyard and  offered seats from later model cars  fit better.

Also, many seat rails have just been missing or rusty. Over-used because of a long life of service. Or the opposite, never used and frozen from just sitting.
The days are over when you could go to a VW parts store and ask for a couple of used rails cut out from donor buses. Most donor buses are gone by now…

Late bay window seats seem to be a more frequent victim than more early models. More than likely because the quality of the seats became lower (and cheaper) over the years.
Now we bring replacement seat rails for late model bay windows, to make your life easier when you try to bring your seat configuration back to original specs.

Our seat rails  come in pairs, in and out.
Fits left or right front seat, depending on your seat configuration.

High quality made, in exact dimensions guarantees a flawless installation and perfect use.

0891-157 Seat rails set – Bus 08/76-07/79

Where your heater cables leave their tubes out of the chassis, VW installed small rubber boots. These rubber boots avoid dirt, dust or water entering the tubes and prevent all problems that might cause.

We offer the rubber heater cable boots for later model rear engined Volkswagens already HERE
Today we add the heater cable boot for the earlier Volkswagen models.

VW changed the heater control from the turning knob to the levers next to your E-brake, at the same time they changed these little heater cable rubber boots as well.

We are happy we now offer both models.

0738-010 Boot heating cable tube – Beetle/KG -08/64, Typ3 -07/63, Bus -07/67 (1pc)

Let us talk about your 58-63 Karmann Ghia front indicators.

Today we add the lens seal for these indicators to complete this entire front indicator set up.
This lens seal together with the base seal are important to seal the indicator base, keepinghumidity out to give corrosion no change.

Good seals assure a long happy working life for your front indicators, it is a safety duty!

0759-421 Indicatorlens seal front – Karmann Ghia 11/58-10/63 (pair)

Base with bulbholder for 58-63 Karmann Ghia front indicators you find HERE
Base seal for 58-63 Karmann Ghia front indicators you find HERE
Ring, to hold the lens on 58-63 Karmann Ghia front indicators you find HERE
Lens, orange for 58-63 Karmann Ghia front indicators you find HERE
Lens, clear for 58-63 Karmann Ghia front indicators you find HERE

We add this week this countersunk screw with cross head in size M6 x 12.

8770-06-012 Screw countersunk cross head is rounded M6x12 Din 966

This exact screw is used in following applications ;
BBT # 0890-184 steering column bracket under dashboard
BBT # 0438-03 and 0438-04 door lock catch – Beetle 08/66-
and many more..

Same screw with flat head you can find HERE
All our M6 Metric hardware you can find HERE

Every Volkswagen 1965 and up use seat belt mounting holes dummy screws.
They give that smooth finish over your headliner.

After Volkswagen ran out of black ones, we started our private production.
We produced same known OE quality with lower pricing.

0573-210 Seat belt plug 7/16″ black

White seat belt dummy screws you can find HERE

0524-17 Mounting screw trimplate inner doorhandle/Window crank (Stainless steel) – Beetle/Type3 08/66-, Bus 08/67-07/92, Type3/KG 08/67-, Type4

0289-06 Accelerator pedal rod boot – Bus 50-07/79

1784-210 Nut valve adjusting screw 9mm T1/T4 and T3 1900cc DF/DG 1980-07/88

2045 Ignition wire set Type1 standard copper with brown connectors – BBT

BBT News team wishes you a happy weekend!

Another Friday another BBT News
Are you ready for the weekend?
Maybe these additions to our ever growing parts line for your classic Volkswagen will help you make that weekend more enjoyable..and more fun…..

BBT produces & supplies ignition wire sets for Type 1 (upright) engines  # 2045, 2040, 2042 & 2043
We also supply ignition wire sets for your Type 4 engines as BBT # 2099

We now enlarge that family  with ignition wire sets for your Type 3 and Porsche 356.
Where big brands stop production and don’t care what cars made them “big” back in the day, BBT steps up and guarantees the use of your beloved Classic car!

BBT ignition wire sets come with PVC insulation over a copper core, exactly as original, for that perfect smooth look.
Our standard black wire sets  come with brown Bakelite connectors exactly like original.

Because of the quantities produced we sell at very competitive prices with very cool quantity discounts.
BBT ignition wire sets  come in their custom made cardboard box for easy warehouse storage and a perfect protection during transport.

2045-300 Ignition wire set Type3 standard copper – BBT
2045-356 Ignition wire set Porsche 356 standard copper – BBT

Windshield frames from Thing, Kubel, Trekker or whatever you name your Type 181 are rust sensitive.
It’s always the lower part that’s really rotten, theupper part is mainly still ok.

BBT now supplies  the underside of the windshield frame for perfect replacement.
Underside comes without hinges what makes this part is interchangeable for Type 181 AND Iltis.

Holes for the hinges need to be drilled.
For Iltis some more adjustments can be necessary.

0889-825 Frontwindowframe underside (LHD) – Type181, Iltis

Front windshield for Type 181 and Iltis we supply HERE
Rubber for front windshield we supply HERE
Rubbers for the windshield frame to the body you find HERE

We add also this little screw M5 x 12 to our range.
Multiple applications as to mount the fuel tank float on all models or inside door handle mechanism to your door in your splittie bus.

8766-05-012 cross head bolt M5 x 12 DIN7985

BBT is known for its large selection of Metric hardware for your Volkswagen.
Tap M5 x 12 in search engine of BBT online catalog shows we have this little size bolt with 5 different heads HERE for all applications.
In need of any other size bolt? Tap the size and we show what we have, try us!

 T25/T3/Vangon lovers beware!
Our lock sets for your beloved rides now come  INCLUDING ignition lock.

One key fits all locks on your car? Priceless!

0427-520 Lock set – Bus 05/79-07/83
0427-525 Lock set – Bus 08/83-07/84
0427-530 Lock set – Bus 08/84-07/92

All our lock sets for all year VW bus you find HERE

In 1963 the type2, bus, got a cab door upgrade, not only was the pull or “ice-pick” handle changed to a push button type.
The door would now feature a check rod, a very useful improvement that would enable you to keep the cab door of your bus in open position and at the same time
it would also prevent your door being opened too far – especially when a gust of wind passes by.
Available off the shelves here at BBT!

0438-640 – Door check rod – Bus 12/63-07/67

When planning to tow a trailer or caravan don’t just buy the tow bar, but also ensure you have all lights working properly.
To make things easier with the electric installation, we stock the below wiring loom that will make this job a breeze.
This kit comes with a 7 pin plug as well as the connectors and screws to complete the job! Available off the shelve.

4850-000 – Wiring loom tow hitch, 7 pin – All vehicles

This horseshoe shaped rubber is a proper knee saver, quite literally, it wraps around the steering column bracket and helps to avoid cutting your knee when going in/out your bus.
As with most rubbers they tend to dry out over time and eventually brake. Definitely a must have for any restoration.

7472 – Steering column bracket rubber – Type 2 03/55-07/67

If you can’t find what you’re looking for or need a particular part you can call us on +32 (0)3 633 22 22 or email info@BBT4VW.com

BBT News team wishes you a cool fall weekend, leaves are changing colors on the trees, take a drive out in your Classic VW and enjoy!