One Split window beetle that never became a collectors item …

I feel very sorry for the driver, must have been massive seeing that truck come into you….

Happy Sunday (and no bad dreams about this pictures please)

Euro goes up, dollar goes down, oil stays cheap and corona keeps on controlling the headlines on any news site…

What’s happening in the rest of the world? Why we get so little news besides Corona?

We guess it’s a question many ask and totally right so.

Thank God there are some alternative news sites, a good mix from both learns you a lot.

What man doesn’t learn, but can see with one owns eyes (if you want to look at it anyway) is what the spending people do… A lot of people  spend a lot of money and let economy turn. But not like they did before Corona was running around our heads… They spend money in different ways, different like before.

It’s very normal when stock markets crash or have a bad time, classic cars revive immediately. We saw that too many times in the last 25 years. If we see larger auctions (mainly online now) we clearly see the price from Classic Cars is on the rise.

So one and another can be translated that our Classic Car world is doing better again in this crisis. Because people are spending differently we might see a steady grow for the next time to come.

As every week we like to present you our news to help that growth makes from  our VW world a better place.

BBT expands the Vintage Speed Exhaust program.

For Split window bus we will give our Vintage Speed 3280-200 a trustful brother.

The real difference between the two exhausts is our new baby which shows its tailpipe in full glory while  3280-200 has a real hidden tailpipe.

Vintage Speed Exhaust is the perfect touch for your split window bus!

3280-205 Exhaust – Bus 60-07/67 ‘Vintage Speed’ with pre-heat risers / Stainless steel – lowered, hidden tailpipe

We add these fuel tank breather tubes to our program.

Longer available for 1302-03 super beetles now also for the regular Beetles and Ghia’s.

The complete family of fuel tank breather tubes you can find HERE

0492-362 Connecting hose t-piece/tank – Beelte/KG 08/67-

0492-364 connecting hose filler neck/t-piece – Beetle/KG 08/67-

For this week’s product shout out we kick off with the petrol cap used in the early bay buses (Type2) built between 08-67 – 07/71.

These are made by BBT with a focus on quality and fit.

They will replace your knackered cap or perhaps you have a temporary universal one after you forgot yours at the petrol station that you can finally replace with a locking cap!

These caps are also suitable for the 181, Thing or Trekker.

Made by BBT.

0491-475 Fuel cap – Bus 08/67-07/71, Type 181

Next up is the tool box installed in the type 2 split bus between the seat pedestals under the bench or 2/3 seats.

This box section is an exact copy of the original in the same gauge steel with spot on pressings.

This part was extremely hard to find in the past, but is now readily available from stock.

0890-149 Cabine tool box under seat – Type 2, 03/55-07/67

Finally, we want to take the opportunity to bring your attention to the front grill for the early bay bus (08/67-07/72).

Due to a high demand and limited supply – BBT developed an entirely new grill copied from a NOS piece with a perfect fit & finish.

You will  oten find that they are damaged, rusted or have been entirely deleted.

Look no further they are available from stock here at BBT.

In case you wish to add a Deluxe grill trim you can find these under #0891-986
Lastly, whilst you’re at it you may want to replace the bug catcher (aka insect screen) that sits behind the front grill, this part you can find under #0891-987.

0891-985 Front grill – Type2, 08/67-07/72

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

BBT News team wishes you all a very good weekend, and keep on spending, … on VW’s that is…:)

We could call it the container load of the week…:)

This week we loaded  the Kubelwagen and LiliGaragebox out of Bob’s private collection together with a big pile of fenders and other SWT metal parts direction USA…

Enjoy while we’re loading…:)