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12 september 2024 - NEW

Summer ends, so what's up? 
Is that project lurking in your garage? 

Is your shop ready for winter project(s)?
We help with more and better parts, every week.

Welcome to the BBT NEWS
Our Silver weld through program always extends.
We received the upper side panels for your split window bus. 

Finally available upper panels for late model (low hinge) split window buses 01/61-07/67.
The last two window right side upper panels will be finished soon too.

Ever used our SWT reader catalog? Click HERE
Type 3 lovers beware! 
BBT is expanding its Type 3 range. 

This week we introduce the Type 3 late model fuel filler collar. 
Sitting in your right side front fender.

This rubber keeps your tank filler neck nicely in place.
It also assures split fuel doesn't enter your trunk area. 

Filler neck rubbers for other VW models HERE
A perfect job is in the details.
Correct functioning needs correct parts. 

This rivet holds your push-bar to your interior door handle mechanism.
Used on all VW models with a flat push-bar till VW switched to round push-bars hold by clips.

Complete Split window bus cab door lock mechanisms HERE
These hex impact sockets used for rear axle nut and flywheel bolt among other applications.
Indispensable in every VW toolbox, enthusiast or professional.

Often expensive, BBT makes these tools very affordable.
Never to borrow anymore without breaking your bank.

Available in 36 and 46mm with ½’ or ¾’ drive.
Check our range of VW specific tools HERE
As manufacturer played too many games with prices and availability we switched supply of our fuel pumps.
Our new pumps resemble much more to the original models. 

Particularly important detail the central hinge pin for the lever arm is secured with clips. 
These clips prevent the lever arm to come out as happened too often with previous pumps.

Delivered with the two gaskets.
All our fuel pumps and fuel pump rebuild kits HERE
BBT's SWT pressed bumpers are back in stock.
Front bumper or rear for Bus or Pick Up.

Individually packed in strong designated box. 
Ready from our shelves for immediate delivery!
BBT News team wishes you a wonderful weekend.

6 september 2024 - NEW

VW people have one big advantage.
Their summer never ends, 

In our garage the sun is always shining.
Our VW's brings summer in our hearts.

To help the sunshine build up we help bringing more and better parts.
Every week

Welcome to the BBT NEWS.
This is the fuel filler neck hose  for a T25/T3/Vanagon Syncro.
Sits between the filler neck and fuel tank.

Made from the very best FKM (Viton) rubber.
Beware for cheaper products in different materials.

FKM rubber is 100% fuel resistant.
All other will NOT hold for this application.

Our large assortment fuel filler replacement parts for Beetle and Bus HERE
We introduce the hinges for the Bay window Westfalia louvre windows separately.
Sitting left and right holding your fins.

Original die cast material tends to break over the years.
To reduce cost to replace complete windows these hinges give opportunity to repair.

Sold by the pair, for one fin.
Our complete line Westfalia louvre windows and parts HERE
More Westfalia louvre window NEWS.
Besides our plastic knobs we introduce two strong aluminium versions.

Stronger, better and lifetime approved.
Our complete line Westfalia louvre windows and parts HERE
Attention to split window bus owners. 
You need these spacer plates mounting your pop-out windows.

These plates mount between the body & the pop-out latch.
Lining up the lock helps on life expectations of the lock big time.

Giving the exact spacing needed helps to close the window correctly.
Our split window pop-out latches HERE
Be cool in your VW with BBT sunglasses.
We introduce BBT sunglasses in five cool colors.

Get the complete collection ! 
Our sunglasses are UV 400 for good UV protection.

Enjoy last days this summer, just like we do.
Unhappy what the market offered on inferior gas caps.
We worked hard on redesigning our range of BBT gas caps.

After our perfect working treaded gas cap BBT # 0491-01
now the redesigned earlier "click" version.

Completely redesigned by reverse engineering.
Started from two hard to find original models.

 Our discussions drove factory engineers crazy but together we succeeded.
Well approved after thoroughly testing.

Comes with correct model of key, as original.
Well working lock to keep thieves away from your overpriced gas.

Proudly packed in its custom made BBT box.
More model quality BBT gas caps coming soon.
New production of BBT 6 volt regulator came in earlier this week.
BBT News Team wishes you a sunny weekend.

Enjoy that last couple of summer days in Western Europe.

30 august 2024 - NEW

Weather forecast in Western Europe is so unpredictable.
Promised a perfect weekend, turns out a weekend with rain and thunderstorms.
So sad when you planned a driving trip or a weekend away.
Not insurmountable when you planned a weekend of wrenching your Classic Volkswagen.

BBT cannot change the weather,
but we deliver parts for your Volkswagen.

Rain or sunshine!
Welcome to the BBT NEWS.

We introduce our early middle seat grab-handles.
Mounted on the top, they help people on the back row getting easy in and out.

Or keep tight for the bumpy or winding roads.
Two colors available, ivory, or black.


BBT handlebars tested and used in this bus.




Later model grab-handles available HERE
Neglected by most, because only used two years in production,
BBT now stocks  the correct sun visor with rounded corners for 58-59 model years Beetles,

Made exactly like originals with dark see-through Plexi-glass.
To save on tooling and keep price affordable we opted one model for left and right,

Comes with mounting pin.
Sold each.

Pre 57 beetle sun visors HERE
Early Bus Deluxe sun visors HERE

We added three new Vintage Speed exhausts.
We enlarge our range in "German look", "Extreme lowered" and "Sebring".

With the last one we carry a Sebring style to combine with heat exchangers.
Do you know BBT is the main Vintage Speed dealer for Europe and growing? 

Nobody stocks more Vintage Speed exhausts than BBT does, not even the factory.
Our extensive range of Vintage Speed exhaust systems HERE

Where we supplied Stainless Steel before we found a factory making the original chrome style.

More shiny and much better priced!
New tooling, re-designed and perfectionated.
Preformed corners and better rubber. 

Better priced too!
Judson compressor drivers, here's your favourite oil again!
BBT NEWS Team wishes you a happy weekend, rain or shine!

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