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I hope all BBT Blog readers are as interested as I am in production processes,

I was very happy I could see part of the weaving of a new production upholstery material for SO34 Westfalia. I’m even more happy I can share these pictures with you, its pretty impressive,

For those who don’t know, we let weave the 4 styles early Westfalia fabrics in a period correct way to create same feel, style and looks like back in the day. No compromise!

We’re still looking for a decent sample of early Westfalia curtains, (the yellow one with that special ribble in it) (NOS or as close as we can get) to make a perfect reproduction in period materials and weaving Technics as well.

Enjoy the pictures, and look for the end result!

coloring teh materials is a process on its own…

spools enough?

this is pure experience, not for the faint at hearted!

first weaving process finished

ready to start to real production now….

in the second and final step the square treats are weaved in , the material is coming from above, imagine this goes ate a relatively high speed!

set up is everything….

more spools….

wowh!

now how impressive is this?

all information about the weaving process, inquiries, or information about our Westfalia fabrics can be get on Bob@BBT4VW.com

Fresh arrived from the country of Cowboys and James Dean, a very well looking 1972 T2a/b is for sale now as an easy project for restoration… it got the looks for sure!

A pretty complete and very straight bus, that needs an engine and rocker replacement.

Cool striping to their part of the job, just looking good!

No rear bumper, no engine, sad but reflects the price off course!

Interior is pretty complete and nice, with its original seats, and a decent headliner….

Welcome in the drivers compartment, imagine yourselves behind the wheel!

View from the back….

Cab floors are not too bad… when we first saw the rockers we thought to leave it alone, but an up close inspection did me buy the bus, it deserves to being rescued as it don’t need that much!

Nice and dry, surface rust underneath, as said, rockers is the main part to worry about, but only rockers isn’t that bad yet! And the sliding door rocker it-selves looks still good, its especially the part behind….

Cool looking and waiting for you!

Very reasonable priced in today’s Hectic Bay window market, we want to save this baby, will you help?

All further information, pricing or an appointment to see this baby in real ? please send me an email on Bob@BBT4vw.com

More then likely a lot had to see with incredible nice weather we had the last couple of weeks, everybody in Western Europe is completely in “spring” mood!

The Freddy Files yesterday was extremely packed, with around 1400 cars in attendance…. 

For BBT David it was the BIG DAY to finally brake in his new ride, a 1959 Single cab, fresh in from California, with a last “touch” from our BBT crew, lowered, straight axle, sitting on Real Early Porsche wheels, with NOS pressed bumpers, tarp, roof rack You name it! Get on da road David! This ride is begging for miles!

BBT drives in style! 

On arrival the entree as the entire place was packed already….

Thanks God the organizers had access to an “overflow park” what filled up completely as well!

ah, this French guy says it all! This is not a car….its a life style! Yes, we’re the aircooled crews! This is life entirely, even a little bit more sometimes….:)

Its always good to see the Bay window from the organizers, one of the first bay windows ever produced, VIN nr 218000067 build in yes, 1967, now how cool is a matching VIN number in your eyes? Some guys have it all!….
Patrick’s 15 window is a stand out, on any show! Man oh man do we like patina!

A cab lowered on Earlies….yammie!

ok Kurt, You didn’t came along, that’s fine, but see what you missed! This is You… I know you’re final taste so well!

Restored resto cal… they don’t come any better, good weather bring out perfect cars!

….or a little bit more ratty… hmmmmmm, we just inhaled it all!

A real Type 34 on Sprints…. nice combination in our eyes!

The 181 crew out in force! These “things” as they’ve been called “on the other side of the pod” gain in popularity a big chunk lately, nice, as they’re cool cars too!

And even the Big Guys from the Aircooled scene left their stables for this edition of the Freddy files… 411 & 412, a warm and very welcome…

Lowered Ghia’s,  always nice to look at at!

Steel blue skies and all aisles packed with people! Think its time for a beer here!….:)

Reichspost made extra time for Sunday delivery….

Now, this is the style! And should have got my award… so cool, and so complete, pure style and it says it all, a SO33 all original!

All original patina early Palm Green on Sand Green always hits our weak spot! Nice ride!

Dormobile conversions are still very popular, on bay or splitwindow… We always have customers for conversion kits if You have one  around you like to get rid off, used or new, we’re your buyer!

stylish rat!

The odd Fridolin was at the party… so cute… we did export them too much back in the days, not that many on the old continent anymore….:(

This lowlight Ghia was heavy loaded, and for sale… not really our style, but it was nicely modified! A very harsh Autobahn cruizer more then likely…

Dze Man himself! “Freddy” Frederic Peeters, Ninove’s city main VW goeroe, and organizer of several fine VW shows to joy of everybody… Ninove is his organisation in his hometown!

BBT sponsored the awards, nice choice this year? Private picked by yours truly….:)

We walked back to our cars for the drive home, we didn’t seems the only ones with that idea….:(

A quick beerstop at BBT’s Pascal’s T3 bus… who said we were here?

Always nice to see the “Flandria” Pick up from Dieter, especially to have a “peek a look” inside… totally unrestored, a real little gem! Ps, This is made in Belgium, yes we used to make the cool stuff!

Another beautiful VW sunday we could enjoy, ain’t (VW) life a bitch!