Do we start all over again?

The new mutation of Covid out of India was registered for the first time in Belgium yesterday.
India is really bad and will soon join the club of worst Covid countries with USA and Brasil, it seems like 1 out of 3 people has Covid in India now….

Three countries we rely heavy on for our supplies. BBT still buys a lot in USA, and we produce a lot in Brasil and India.
USA seems to get better, because the vaccination program rolled out well and every day there are many people more protected.

Vaccination is the cure… they say…. but the Indian studentd who came to Belgium and brought the Indian mutation of the virus had been vaccinated…. Hence the question…

Do we start all over again?

Products are rolling in at full force now, we manage to get containers and large shipments in weekly again out of all corners of the world.
This week was a nice match of come and go…

Some new products along the way….
Let’s start to present the very long expected early bay window cargo floor plates.

We have all models now, for left, right or double sliding doors, 4 models to choose from.
We work on all products just to have your restoration right and the early bay cargo floor was a blank in our program, not anymore….:)

Super high quality, exactly like original….. BBT guaranteed.

0891-761 Floor plate left – Bus 08/67-07/70

0891-762 Floor plate left, slidingdoor – Bus 08/67-07/70

0891-771 Floor plate right, slidingdoor – Bus 08/67-07/70

0891-772 Floor plate right – Bus 08/67-07/70

Type 4 lovers aware!

Type 4 engines are so much stronger built than regular Type 1 engines, you can make them fast and reliable. But they’re more expensive.
Less built with higher cost in materials means different price than just regular beetle engines…. Let’s try to change this…:)

We don’t let this market down, and plan to bring more Type 4 parts on our shelves.
This week we got a first load of Type 4 2.0 liter cranks and rods in.

Cranks are state of the art 71mm stroke made from 4340 Chrome Moly.
Perfect replacement for your tired, broken or worn out original…..

1600-420 Crankshaft with counterweight 71mm, Type4 2000cc – 4340 Chromium Molybdenum

We got our first load of Type 4 rods as well.
Forged 2.0 liter rods exactly like original.

These will replace your broken, bent or worn out rods with a glance…
Sold in set of 4.

 1603-420 Stock rods Type4 2000cc (4)

Sometimes small parts take a longer time to find a replacement, this switch was no exception.
Better expansive than not for sale. We will keep our eyes open for better solutions, but at least we have it available again and you can finish your car with it….:)

0636 Switch single -67

1626 Camschaft Engle W 110

1629-22 Camschaft Engle FK 8

0520-101 Handle on dashboard, grey

1095-603 Heaterhose engine-chassis (60/60 x 356mm) Left

For this issue we have a selection of interesting parts we want to bring to your attention.
First one is the replica of the 1950’s 4 tip Abarth exhaust for the type 1 – 1200cc motor, a must have for anyone who’s looking to create the old speed look.

We used to make these stainless steel Abarth style exhaust ourselves in Belgium.
After we decided fabricating exhaust which was not really our mission in VW wonderland we gave up production as competition became too harsh.

This is the last couple of real BBT Abarth style we still stock, you have the opportunity to buy now and own a last part of BBT exhaust legacy.
The legend is coming alive while parts are still available….:)

1053-11 – Abarth exhaust, stainless steel –  Type 1 motor – 1200cc

Next up are the BBT bare bumpers for the split window beetles (with the grooves).
We proudly produce these bumpers  in Germany. A real BBT product.

A great quality item in bare metal si you can finish off in whatever colour you want..

We have a selection of early Front or Rear bumpers, grooved, non-grooved, chrome and stainless steel.
Type in Bumper on our webshop to see the various options.

0007-1 Bumper, Front, (split) with groove, bare – Beetle -09/52
0008-1 – Bumper, Rear, (split) with groove, bare – Beetle -09/52

The last shout out for this week goes to the blank drums for post 8/67 beetles.
These are an ideal solution if you want to fit wheels with a different PCD and don’t wish to fit adapters.
Great quality drums sold each.

1280-999 – Brake drum front, blank – Beetle 08/67-

And remember, 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 very happy spring weekend…

Frank grew up between Volkswagens, his father always ran VW dealerships, they expanded, opened extra showrooms and been succesful, very succesful, they made themself a name in VW & Audi land!

It was written in the stars Frank would be as succesful as his dad and he took over bussiness… following up family tradition.

Unfortunatly Frank became ill, diagnosed with cancer, bad, and all bussiness had to be sold… not out of free will!

Always been a classic Vw enthusiast and always been loyal BBT customer for that Frank asked me to help him out selling his last project, a 1970 Karmann  Ghia convertible.

What started as a father/son project stalled because of Frank was hospitalized and might not be able to ever finish this project… the son lost interest too, so the Ghia is only sitting.

So here it is, it is what it is, You see what you get, no more, no less… if you’re looking for a fair Ghia convertible to finish, please contact Frank on frank.clissen@telenet.be for all further information and pricing.

The car is not @ BBT HQ and never will be, so no reason to contact us…. all info on frank.clissen@telenet.be

All further info on frank.clissen@telenet.be

Look how many cool buses been parked here… ready for loading….

“A fortune” a friend of mine said… and he’s probably right today….

How many of these buses will have survived till today?????

Happy lazy sunday, keep on dreaming….