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Jos shared this cool picture from the local grocery shop at the “Zwaantjes”.

For the locals, “Zwaantjes” is where the VII Olmpiadelaan becomes the Antwerpsesteenweg and where Antwerp becomes Hoboken, or about…:) .

A area very familiar area where you could spot my granddad regulary driving his 1950 barndoor for deliveries. My grand parents bakery being “just around the corner”.

This is a real cool shot and the little panel van looked like pretty new to me! In 1957 it was…

Keep on dreamin’, Happy Sunday…

Not exactly a VW Schwimmwagen, but this bus prototype crossed the Elbe river in Hamburg Germany, with succes!

Check out the cool movie!

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The vaccine craze is running crazy like a full blood horse on steroids. Financial markets react like if the world turned already back like before Covid 19 spread around the world, reality is different, unfortunately as we can experience every day.

Is there light on the end of the tunnel? Probably, but there’s much more going on….

US dollar is losing ground, big time. The Brexit might show a Pound Sterling worth less than a Euro and maybe more. Container shipping becomes a new top sport. You don’t know if there’s equipment available, if you finally get container(s) you’re facing all vessels are overbooked. Lately shipping is more like a Russian roulette….:)

One Far East manufacturer told us he has orders lined up for over thirty 40ft containers during the month of December, till now he got only 5 confirmed from the shipping line(s).

Nothing to see with money, Far East export containers went up by 250% (yes that’s two hunderd and fifty percent) and are still on the rise….

Shipping problems might not be cured before mid-February. But as always we’re fighting with all power we have, but continuously face the same problem….

This, together with Covid 19 restrictions in some our producing countries and over demand on certain of our parts  turn our infill numbers red. Sorry for that. We’re on top of it and working hard last couple of months on solutions, day and night to get things solved. We have several full loads we did find shipping solutions for finally coming in, so our infill will become better during the month of December, that’s a promise!

Thank God we have our BBT news every Friday, something  that has nothing to see with Covid or Shipping lines.

This week we received the floors over the rear axle for your splitty bus in our Silver Weld through line..
They start at the end of your cargo floor, going up and more to the rear.

In the bus and panel vans they hold your gas tank.
We made both models, and have available now one model for either bus, kombi or panel van, or the other model that fits single and double cab pick.

For you to choose from.

0890-931 Floor over rear axle – Bus 03/55-07/67

0890-932 Floor over rear axle Pick-up – Bus -07/67

In the world of BBT Type 3 was always our outstanding special.

When they start up BBT Arlette and Bob drove their Type 3 Notchback and hooked up dad’s trailer to drive to their first shows as exhibitor. Loaded with VW parts offcourse.

So every time we can get something more for these nice VW derivate we’re see it as an honor to our heritage….:)

This week we add the front hood seal for the late model. The early model was already available as BBT # 7850

7851 Front hood seal – Type3 08/69-07/74

Following on from the last couple of product in the picture updates where we looked at highlighting products in the category undercarriage
we continue to focus on the mechanical side of your vehicle. This time we are looking at some of the important parts to ensure your brakes
are in good working order.

As such we kick off with handbrake levers which sometimes can be a bit fiddly to install nevertheless are very
important when needing to use your E-brake.
These levers are a perfect replacement and produced to a high quality standard available for both sides.

In case you need to replace the Support rod or spring you can also find these when entering the BBT #1239 in our catalogues search window.

1239-44 – E-brake lever arm, left – Type 2 08/71-

1239-45 – E-brake lever arm, right – Type 2 08/71-

Another quality item is the front brake hose specifically made for the very early Baywindow bus, these hoses have been tested and approved!
We recommend to check your hoses every time you service your vehicle and when there’s a sign of wear we would advise to replace them.

Have a look HERE for the full test report

BBT has wide assortment of own produced brake hoses in various sizes and different fittings, these can be found in our catalogue when you go to
Under-carriage -> Brakes -> Flexible brake lines, our simply click HERE

1264-005 – Front brake hose, 455mm – Type 2 08/67-07/70

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 to thank you for reading and following, any question or suggestion, plse drop us a line.

We wish you all a relaxed weekend, enjoy!