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1 November =  All Saints’ Day. This is an National holiday in Belgium and therefore we’re closed today…

Another Friday another BBT News.
Every Friday we show you our new products and product updates.

We keep working hard to adapt our product program to your VW needs.
This week we also feature “in the picture” parts to simply highlight some quality parts.

Let’s kick off and check what’s new this week.

Late bay window front bumper mounts on the deformation panel.
We recently finished the tooling for the deformation panel and started the production.

Meanwhile we like to introduce the end pieces, chich connect the deformation panel with the A-pillar.

The shape is quite complicated to just “patch” a piece of metal.
That is why we stock  now the deformation end pieces for your 74-79 Bay window.

1973 model year deformation panels are slightly different, upright at the end.
BBT will bring 1973 only and 1974-1979 deformation panels soon.
1973 only deformation end pieces will come shortly as well.

0891-225 Deformation panel end plate left – Bus 08/73-07/79
0891-226 Deformation panel end plate right – Bus 08/73-07/79

Late Brazilian VW model brake master cylinder differs with the European counterparts.
The late model Brazilian master cylinder has a different neck as they use a shorter push rod.

With more Brazilian models imported in Europe we now stock these master cylinders as well.
Will fit all Brazilian models and derivates on late model Fusca and Brazilia platform like Sedan, Variant, TC, Gurgel and many more.

We had a good deal with ATE Brazil, we  offer this master cylinder at very sharp prices.

1202-700 Mastercylinder – Beetle Brasil 77-96, Brasilia 75-82 double circuit / ATE

The complete BBT master cylinder program can be found HERE

Our supplier for the rubber sleeve between carburetor and air filter on your bay window quitted production during Covid.

With all stocks and inventory drying up worldwide we had to find a solution.
Solution came from another OE manufacturer  disposed to run a production for us.

Made with a better rubber compound they’re better reinforced than before.
Will not crack that soon anymore and stays better in place.

Because of an entire production made we have plenty of inventory!

2147 Rubber sleeve between carburetor and air filter – Bus 08/67-07/79, KG 08/68-, Type 181

The rubber sleeve for 64-67 split window bus air filter you find HERE

If you love a performance engine in your vehicle or next project you will, most likely, install a tacho meter to receive real time information from your motor.
To help with the installation of such gauge, BBT stocks this Vintage speed bracket that is both aesthetically pleasing as well as sturdy.
It is designed to fit 5” gauges on the dash in a LHD vehicle. They’re sold individually.
We also stock the slightly smaller version to fit 3 3/8” gauges in both LHD/RHD and of course the below model is also available for RHD vehicles.

2603-100 Tacho stand, 3 3/8″ (LHD)
2603-101 Tacho stand, 3 3/8″ (RHD)
2603-106 Tacho stand, 5″ (RHD)
2603-105 – Tacho stand, 5 inch gauge on dashboard, LHD, All vehicles

Electrics in classic cars can sometimes be a real mess, especially if your vehicle has had several owners who tried to “fix” some electric issues in their own way.
It can be a real nightmare to solve your problem. Perhaps you’re doing a full on restoration and just require a brand new loom..
Luckily in our industry parts for classic Volkswagens are never far away, as such we have a large assortment of looms in stock for various types/years.
These wiring harnesses are a fantastic piece of kit made to American spec and can show some deviations compared to the European model.
They come with everything you need to install properly – Available from stock.
Other looms for the Karmann Ghia can be found HERE or use BBT ref’s

0693-6666
0693-6767
0693-6869
0693-7071
0693-7273

Tip: the last 4 digits refer to the model year.

0693-6165 – wiring loom – Karmann Ghia 08/60-07/65

Intake manifolds are the highway connecting your carb with the motor providing the mixture needed to get going. Over time they tend to fail, usually because they’ve rusted and cause an air leakage or the preheat tubes get clogged up from carbon deposits. Although, with enough time and perseverance they could be fixed but you may find you’re not the first one attempting this when seeing previous repairs. A new manifold can be just the thing between a good or poor running engine. This problem solver is available off the shelve here at BBT.

To see our assortment of intake manifold plse click HERE or use BBT ref’s
2109-2 / 2109-300 / 2109-500

2109-1 – intake manifold, 31 PICT 13/1600cc, single port – Type 1 engine

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

The BBT News team wishes you a splendid weekend!

Not too much happy news lately, war, inflation, energy cost…. it only gets worse.
You’re happy to hear about the birth of an Okapi baby in your local Zoo, at least a positive sign of life!

As every week we try to bring our portion of (VW) happiness with our product updates.
This week we launched some small but oh, so necessary parts!

Welcome to the BBT News.

We will stock from now the valve stem seal.
By many discussed it’s neither or not necessary to mount these, VW used them original so we decided to follow them.

The valve stem seal actually seals the valve guide when the valve opens, on in- and exhaust valve a like.
Sold each.

1737-050 Valve stem seal (8mm)

We changed our part numbers for our cylinder stud washer for easy search and order.

Cylinder and cylinder heads are hold down on their studs by long special designed nuts over thick “fat” washers to give maximum stability.
BBT supplies the complete family of these correct nuts and washers, in black color exactly as original.

1598-001 Washer cylinder stud 8.4mm

Nuts & washers for 8mm studs you find HERE
Nuts & washers for 10mm studs you find HERE

Check our quantity pricing!

Late model Deluxe and export model beetles had a chrome molding around their “eyebrows” behind their rear quarter windows.

We already supplied  quarter grills with a brushed stainless steel molding.
We now laced these with these quarter grills with chromed stainless molding for ultra-shiny finish!

0485-055 Quarter grills Black/Stainless (Chrome) – Beetle 08/70- (pair)

Our complete line of quarter grills or eyebrows you can find HERE

A real necessity for your splitty bus is this push rod that connects your accelerator pedal with your lever mechanism under the cab floor that connects your accelerator cable.

Worn out, bent or missing when your splitty came as a basket case, we  now supply a perfect replacement.

0285-070 Accelerator pedal push rod – Bus 03/55-07/67

This rod mounts with our spring BBT # 0285-090
BBT # 0289-06 is the rubber booth that closes the gap where this rod goes through the cab floor.

1357-050 Spacer on spindle for front wheelbearing – Bus -07/63, Bus Brazil -12/66 BBT

2195-0-055 Idle jet 55 Solex/Brosol/Empi
2195-0-060 Idle jet 60 Solex/Brosol/Empi

The BBT News team wishes you a relaxed, cool and colorful fall weekend!