In Belgium, as well as lower parts of Western Europe, we’re hitting the fourth wave of the corona pandemic.
The fact is this is the “youngster wave”.

More young people are getting in the hospital and are even dying from Corona.
Percentage of vaccinated people ending up in the hospital is extremely low.

In Belgium we’re now at 74% of the entire population who is vaccinated, but we need more.
So if you didn’t yet, get that shot and let’s continue our cool VW life, it’s worth it!

We don’t stop, every week we bring new parts and this week is no exception, welcome to our weekly news…

Today we like to release the bench seat upper holder brackets welded against your bulkhead.

When your splittie bus has ever  been victim of front seat upgrade that swapped that cool bench for some modern car rubbish, chances are big they cut away the original brackets… with our brackets you can bring that all back to original specs.

They will fit perfectly on our  brand new bulkheads.

These are the perfect solution as well when you simply forgot to cut the original brackets when you scrapped your old cut out bulkhead left overs
The lower support for the early backrest you can find HERE.

0890-146 Top mount backrest bench seat – Bus 03/55-07/62 SWT

This little lever is the actual connection between the front of your clutch cable and the axle from your clutch pedal.
So many times worn out, we’re happy to present this perfect replacement.

The lever for the 55-71 clutch cable you can find HERE.

0277-505 Lever clutch cable front – Bus 08/71-07/79

We add a new color in our cargo door inner door handles line.
We supply most inner door handles for cab and cargo door with most of their necessities… click HERE 

0524-551 Inner door handle side door Ivory – Bus 08/60-07/67, Bus Brasil -97

When not missing, most of these strut caps are broken.
Not any longer, we now supply the perfect replacement cap for Mc Pherson tops on late model “1303” super beetles..

When your Mc Pherson has the two bolt connection down below, these caps belong on the top to cover.
The top bearing for your late model Mc Pherson you can find HERE

Give your trunk that nice finished look, the beauty of a car is in the details.

1388-200 Cover top bearing – 1303 08/73-

We launch our line of spray cans with general paint colors.
These colors have been used on bumpers, wheels, steering columns, seat frames, shifter handles, everything that is painted except for your car’s body color.

As more modern paint shops struggle to find the right color tones for the old cars, we think our new spray can line can be the perfect HELP line for any restoration.
If your color is not in the list, chances are big we can order it, and will add to our program, just ask your favorite BBT dealer or sales person.

9901-249 Spray can L249 Dove Grey 355ml
9901-275 Spray can L275 Light Beige 355ml
9901-345 Spray can L345 Light Grey 355ml
9901-43 Spray can L43 Grey Black 355ml
9901-466 Spray can L466 Silver Beige 355ml
9901-469 Spray can L469 Anthracite 355ml
9901-471 Spray can L471 Stone Beige 355ml
9901-581 Spray can L581 Cloud White 355ml
9901-75 Spray can L75 Beige 355ml
9901-801 Spray can L801 Primer Grey 355ml
9901-82 Spray can L82 Silver White 355ml
9901-90D Spray can L90D Pastel White 355ml
9901-91 Spray can L91 Chrome 355ml

BBT is a very proud distributor for VW sunroofs.
VW sunroofs launched their complete sunroof assembly for 56-63 beetles.

Now available with all BBT dealers worldwide!
This is the last add on to all of our sunroof mechanisms for beetle and bus that you can find HERE

VW Sunroofs manufactures all their sunroof mechanisms exactly as original with a very high BUILD quality.

All your VW sunroof needs you find  HERE
We got your ragtops “covered”.

0385-906 Complete sunroof assembly without rails – Beetle 56-63

After VW do Brazil ceased the production of these spacers for your sliding door guides we decided somebody had to bring them back.
We teamed up with Belgium’s premium laser company and we got a quote cheaper as their Chinese competitor!

Proudly Made in Belgium with latest laser technology.
Look, feel and smell exactly like original.

Look and enjoy our sharp quantity pricing!
All our sliding door parts you can find HERE

7570-052 Spacer lower sliding door guide – Bus -07/79

Let’s highlight some more BBT made products.
If you replace the stock (mechanical) fuel pump by an electric pump on your type 4 engine, you’ll need this block off plate to cover up the hole.

BBT manufactures this – Type 4 – fuel pump block off plate from stainless steel to prevent corrosion.
It’s sold in a raw finish but could be polished should you wish to.

You will need a gasket to ensure a tight seal between your case and this block off plate BBT # 1690-940.
Fuel pump block off plates for Type1(upright) engines you can find HERE

1691-400 – Fuel pump block off plate, stainless steel – Type 4 engine

This cable channel guide is fixed to the rear of your late model beetle convertible and guides your rear tension cable.
When not bent or cut chances are big this guide is rusted out.

As such you will need to replace this channel if you want to tighten the cable to the correct tension and therefore fit your convertible top correctly.
This channel strip requires welding.

9010-05 – Weld on metal strip for rear cable – Beetle 08/67-07/79

Our last product shout out is for this teardrop shaped seal.
This seal goes between the license plate light housing (also referred to as Pope nose) and engine lid of the split beetle.

Great BBT quality for a perfect restoration.
Sold by piece.

0745 – License plate light seal, German Quality – Beetle -09/52

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

The BBT News team wishes you a splendid weekend, enjoy it!

At the end of a heavy week with loads of news from everywhere we come as always as your known value on friday…

Welcome to BBT news

In our Silver Weld Through program we build further in our aim to supply all panels for your beloved Split window bus.
This week we’re happy to announce the short sides for the ’67 single cab pick-up truck to complete our range.

Your treasure chest configuration (left, right or double) will tell you wich one you need.
We have both available, left or right.

The long sides are under development and we expect them to be ready anytime soon
Click HERE to discover our magic SWT world, we update our reader catalog weekly.

0890-957 Side panel short left pick-up (single cab) – Bus 08/66-07/67 SWT

0890-959 Side panel short right pick-up (single cab) – Bus 08/66-07/67 SWT

We knew it was missing in our range, but not any longer.
This shift rod guide bracket is used in all beetles, Ghia’s, 181 and type 3’s, but especially also Vw bus/Kombi up to 1966.

It sits under your shifter and holds the bushing for your shift shaft….
We tested several fabrications and brands, and we selected ours as perfect price quality match.

See our range of shift shafts and shift shaft guides HERE

1407-150 Shift Rod Guide Bracket – Beetle -07/79, Bus -07/66, KG, Type3, Type181

Sometimes we find missing items in our range and here was no different.
The rear sway bar or Z bar, whatever you like to call it, helps to prevent your car from oversteering in corners and keeps your beloved Beetle or Ghia straight in high speed turns.

Volkswagen added these rear sway bars as standard equipment on their 1966 and later Beetle deluxe and export and all their Ghia models.
The components go bad after a while and these bespoke covers will eventually rust out.

We used to have the outside covers already for years, but now we add the inner cover as well.
We have several rubbers and the links separately, we even supply a complete repair kit.

All rear sway bar goodies can be found HERE

1456-011 Cover for rubber on rear sway bar inside – Beetle/KG 08/66-

Finally we finished our oil pump covers with a more than happy result..
After many trials and errors we now have a perfect quality oil pump cover exactly like original.

The big secret to make those right is that they need to be cup grinded, one by one.
Not the most difficult process, but a time consuming handling which  reflects mainly in the price.

We made a special set up to cup grind these covers in series that worked wonder well and ends up in an affordable price.
Perfect quality @ affordable prices to let our hobby grow and keep our beloved ones on the road.

Our BBT oil pump covers will fit any aircooled VW oil pump mounted with 8mm studs.

1805-01 Oil pump cover original

And as every week lately we got loads of parts back in stock.
Nasty backorders fill up slowly but surely..

Some examples from a long list…

1773-100 Valve cover Type4

0031 Bumper bracket seal front & rear – Beetle 1200 -07/73, 1300 -07/67, KG -07/71

0476-1 Clip for chrome molding for roof

2209-102 Washer cooling fan – 12/13/15 & 1600 cc

1205-130 Master cylinder with servo without ABS + inspection light – Bus 05/79-07/92 / ATE

1070-031 Exhaust heat transfer right – Bus CT 07/80-12/82

0463-9 Seal for side mirror – Beelte 08/67-

0659-050 Ignition starter switch steering lock 36mm – Beetle 08/60-07/67, Bus Brasil -96

1254-330 Brakeline kit – Bus 08/70-07/79 with servo

BBT News Team wish a super relax fall weekend, enjoy….

Are we heading to a second edition of the roaring twenties?
Or is our financial world aiming to another great depression of the thirty’s from last century?

That’s the question what all economist and bankers asking themselves…
With the pandemic of late and the inflation that goes up because the money is just too cheap this is a question only future will tell….

What we can tell you today is what’s new @ BBT and whatever happens we will be here to help making your Volkswagen life a happy life!
Welcome to our weekly BBT News!

Started from our brand new window frames (click HERE) we made a kit of the complete door window frames for your splittie bus.
Kit contains the frame, all E-certified glass, all rubber and all installation hardware, exactly as shown on the pictures.

We supply all parts loose and  nicely packed in a box  in order to make life easy.  You can first paint the frame and later install all components.
Let’s start your easy VW splittie bus life here!

0156-745 Door window frame complete kit left – Bus -07/67 SWT

0156-755 Door window frame complete kit right – Bus -07/67 SWT

In our Silver Weld Through range we received a pair of missing B-posts.
We have 10 different B-posts to choose from for your split window bus HERE and 4 different for your pick up HERE

We will have your B-post demand covered…

0890-905 B-post complete Left, cargodoor – Bus 12/60-07/63 SWT

0890-907 B-post complete Right, cargodoor – Bus 12/60-07/63 SWT

We’ve been able to buy some more keys with VW licensed logos.
The SV profile was a one time lot, the K profile might be available for a longer time.

0654-06 Key blank SV – Beetle/KG 08/60-07/66

0654-09 Key blank K – Beetle 67-70, KG 08/67-07/70, Type3 08/66-07/70

Although our emergency brake handles BBT # 0521 and BBT # 0521-100 are usable on practically all years, we decided to split up the models as original and bring you the correct models like Volkswagen intended.
BBT # 0521 and BBT # 0521-100 have been all correct for 1955 up to 1964 model years. We strongly  recommend this type of E-brake also for Buggy and off-road use, because simply less can go wrong with these. They  fit all years.

Our new BBT # 0521-010 is the same handle than the early type, but has the little pin on top. This pin  holds the original emergency brake cable compensator. A very impressive name for just a small metal bridge that holds the emergency brake cables and balance on the pin in order to “compensate” the difference in tension between left and right cable . A feature Volkswagen introduced for the 1965 model year and ran till end of production.

The brake handle compensator is included in the kit, but can also be ordered separately under BBT # 0929-250
BBT 0521-010 is only available in chrome for now, but we  work on a black version as well which we hope to receive by the end of 2021.

0521-010 Emergency brake handle kit – Beetle/KG 01/65-, Type3 02/65- Type181 Chrome

We close this week with a less common brake part which we like to shine on some spot light. The brake support rod, makes sure your emergency brakes  work nicely, with pulling the E-brake handle you push these E-brake support rods to open both brake shoes and so make the brakes working.

We have a complete line of E-brake support rods to cover almost all VW models.
We love to highlight our BBT # 1239-360 because it is the most complicated brake rod solely used in 1971-1973 model year VW bus or utility.

We made these very particular E-brake rods many years ago and so it’s always good to give them a little flashback!
All of our other emergency brake support rods can be found HERE

1239-360 Brake support rod, left/right- Bus 08/71-12/72 BBT

As usual 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.

The BBT News team wishes you a very fine weekend, enjoy that VW life…