As said before, a war in 2022 can’t be won anymore,  it will leave only losers.
Our thoughts go out in the first place  to the human tragedies.

With last power talks from Russian president Poetin this week, nobody knows where this war will go to.
Sky high energy prices (times six in certain circumstances) inflation, awful exchange rates and a lot of more threats to test our economy, times are not exactly “favorable”.

This doesn’t withheld us to continue and develop parts for our Classic Volkswagens.
Invest, create & fabricate to help our VW world and bring our little piece of help to the world economy.

Let us introduce some very interesting new products this week to make your VW life hopefully an easier one…
Welcome to our weekly Friday BBT News!

After two years development we’re happy we can present a correct ignition lock for your 54-57 oval window beetle.
Ignition locks will eventually pass out or start flashing at certain age or after too much use.

Days are over you had to adjust a later model, drill extra holes or fabricate your own bracket.
We bring you a 100% correct replacement ignition lock with screwed terminals as original.

The correct SG profile key stands on 12.00 o’clock in driving position, exactly as original.
Something never seen on any other reproduction ignition lock before.

Our ignition locks come in their own custom built box.

0654-996 Ignition lock – Beetle 01/54-07/57

Transmission builders, this one is for you.
It’s the small part that counts, we  know better than anybody.

Stop checking the synchronizer hub springs and blocker bars eating your precious time.
Replace them by our brand new kits of springs and bars at very affordable prices.

Three kits to choose from.
OE numbers are provided on our product page follow these links.

1493-006 Syncro hub spring & blocker bars 1 & 2, set, Type 1 & Bus -75
1493-007 Syncro hub spring & blocker bars 3 & 4, set, Type 1 & Bus -75
 1493-016 Syncro hub spring & blocker bars, set, Bus 76-

We had a special production run for the 4.5 x 15 Fumagalli wheel.
Fumagalli is an old style steel wheel from Brazil designed and built initially by the wheel company “Fumagalli”.

The factory is not very interested in further production, with steel prices going through the roof and energy cost rockin’ this might be the last production.
If you ever want them it might be the right time to buy them.
Hence we cannot guarantee they will ever come back, if they do it will be a lot more expensive.

2596-050 Wheel Fumagalli – 4.5 x 15 – 5 hole (5×205) Grey painted

5.5 x 15′ Fumagalli wheel can be found HERE

Our new production felt channel clips has been made by the original OE German manufacturer.
Exactly like they produced for Volkswagen stamped on the original tooling.

With the lip high enough to slide easily into the hole in your door.
While the little nasty hooky clamps inside guarantee to hold your felt channel in place for many years to come.

0369 Retaining clip for window channel U-form – BBT

Roof Rack Glore!
Bus roof racks back in stock now!

4870-220 Roof rack 2 bows – Bus 03/50-07/79 (Stainless steel)
4870-221 Roof rack 3 bows – Bus 03/50-07/79 (Stainless steel)
4870-222 Roof rack 4 bows – Bus 03/50-07/79 (Stainless steel)

BBT News team wishes you a well deserved relax lazy weekend, enjoy!

As the world doesn’t stop turning, even when gas prices tripled in Europe, BBT keeps on bringing more quality parts for your Classic Volkswagen.

Welcome to our weekly NEWS edition.

Five years ago we started research and development of our private brake disc & drum line.
We’re very proud we can show today the first results.

As most reproduction brake drums do come from China we chose very consciously for a different factory with generations of experience and especially with their own foundry.

We found that manufacturer in Brazil certificated under ISO9001 and IATF16949!
Believe us when we say we talked with many different factories!

Developed through reverse engineering from absolute NOS samples.
Proudly fabricated to exact BBT details & measurements.

More models are in the pipeline.
The BBT brake disc and drum family is here to grow.

1283-120 Front brake drum – Beetle 1951-09/57 BBT

1287-02 Front brake drum – Bus 03/55-07/62 BBT

1287-01 Front brake drum – Bus 08/62-07/67 BBT

1270-001 Disc brake – Beetle/KG 08/66-, Type3 08/65-07/71 BBT

1275-005 Disc Brake – Bus 08/72-07/79 BBT

After we recalled these bay window tailgate springs because of a wrong design we’re happy to announce we did receive the updated and now correct version of these part from the factory!

Re-engineered with a perfect fit these brand new springs will keep your tail gate open without any restriction!

Our tail gate springs do come by the pair with the rubber buffers included.
Rubber buffers are really important to prevent annoying rattling.

0157-320 Torsionsprings tailgate (pair) – Bus 08/63-07/79 SWT

Rubber tail gate spring buffers on their own can be found HERE

BBT News team wish a beautiful weekend, with lots of love, peace and understanding!

Our first thoughts today go out to all of our customers, friends and suppliers in the United Kingdom.
The Queen is no longer, another certainty in life that left us.

She gave her life as an example for many, her influence was not only for the UK, but worldwide.
She was a Queen simply for all of us, she was The Queen.
The world will never be the same. Values are fading…

Our sincere condolences to family, friends and everybody who loved her, how could you not?

On this humble sad Friday we bring you our weekly product update.

Sometimes when you think you have all important parts covered we come to logical parts that are simply missing in our program, here’s a prime example.
These bumper over-rider brackets been used on the small style “export” bumpers.

For USA safety rules VW had to come up with a certain height of the bumper and so over-riders were born.
Mandatory in the USA, cool looks made it a popular option worldwide.
Over-riders brought extra tension to the bumper so had to have their own proper bracket.

We do stock these extra bumper brackets now for front and rear.
Left and right is always the same.

0014-125 Bumperbracket upper front (Export) USA – Beetle -07/67, 1200 -07/73
0015-125 Bumperbracket upper rear (Export) USA – Beetle -07/67, 1200 -07/73

The rubber grommet where these bumper bracket tubes go through the body can be found HERE

Now prices and availability of new engine cases gets to never seen levels rebuilding gains popularity.
In order to rescue more worn out cases we decided to stock oversize lifters.

Too much play in your lifter channel drops your oil pressure.
With our oversize lifters you can bring the lateral play of your lifters back to factory tolerances.

Sold each, but we do strongly recommend always to use same size lifters in your engine

1632-015 Lifter oversize 0.15 – Type1 (1pc)
1632-030 Lifter oversize 0.30 – Type1 (1pc)
1632-050 Lifter oversize 0.50 – Type1 (1pc)

Our complete lifter family can be found HERE

Another product development we started a couple of years ago, and looked simpler as it was.
This OEL cap is frequently nicknamed 730 depending how you read it.

This cap is used on all Bay Window Bus Type 4 engines.
German build Beetle Fuel injection engines (AJ engine code).
Type 411/412 & Porsche 914/4.

1848-400 Oil filler cap with seal Type4

`Our complete assortment oil filler caps can be found HERE

Engine mounts, we’ve talked about it a lot lately and we’re not finished yet..
We’re sure by now you’re aware of the importance of good quality engine mounts and this is no difference – specifically designed for the type 25 Diesel version.

Make sure to inspect these from time to time as when they’re knackered they can cause a rather noisy and annoying (rattling) sound..
Always inspect your engine mounts prior to fitting them, they should have no rubber on the contacts where it gets secured/tightened.

Any rubber in these contact points can cause it to loosen with all sorts of problems as a result.
Available off the shelf here at BBT

1488-600 Engine mount – Bus D 07/82- TD 08/84-

This gasket seals either end of the tube connecting the muffler to the EGR filter designed for the Beetle AJ (injection) 08/74-, sold by piece – you will need 2.

1090-1 EGR filter gasket – Beetle USA 08/74-

And finally the mounting sets for the seals on the top frame of a convertible, you will need these when you’re restoring your cabrio.

These sets change slightly over the years of production.. not to worry BBT has got you covered and you can find all years in the newly organised category on the
webshop .. Exterior – Convertible sun- & sliding roof parts – Latches, cables & hardware  Or just click the link

Available off the shelf here at BBT.

7160 Assembly set sealsframe – Beetle 50-07/64
7161 Mounting set seals frame – Beetle 08/64-07/71
7162 Mounting set for the seals on the top frame – Beetle 08/71-07/72
7163 Mounting set seals frame – Beetle 1303

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

Honor and respect for The Queen,
BBT News team wish you a good weekend.