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As said before, a war in 2022 can’t be won anymore,  it will leave only losers.
Our thoughts go out in the first place  to the human tragedies.

With last power talks from Russian president Poetin this week, nobody knows where this war will go to.
Sky high energy prices (times six in certain circumstances) inflation, awful exchange rates and a lot of more threats to test our economy, times are not exactly “favorable”.

This doesn’t withheld us to continue and develop parts for our Classic Volkswagens.
Invest, create & fabricate to help our VW world and bring our little piece of help to the world economy.

Let us introduce some very interesting new products this week to make your VW life hopefully an easier one…
Welcome to our weekly Friday BBT News!

After two years development we’re happy we can present a correct ignition lock for your 54-57 oval window beetle.
Ignition locks will eventually pass out or start flashing at certain age or after too much use.

Days are over you had to adjust a later model, drill extra holes or fabricate your own bracket.
We bring you a 100% correct replacement ignition lock with screwed terminals as original.

The correct SG profile key stands on 12.00 o’clock in driving position, exactly as original.
Something never seen on any other reproduction ignition lock before.

Our ignition locks come in their own custom built box.

0654-996 Ignition lock – Beetle 01/54-07/57

Transmission builders, this one is for you.
It’s the small part that counts, we  know better than anybody.

Stop checking the synchronizer hub springs and blocker bars eating your precious time.
Replace them by our brand new kits of springs and bars at very affordable prices.

Three kits to choose from.
OE numbers are provided on our product page follow these links.

1493-006 Syncro hub spring & blocker bars 1 & 2, set, Type 1 & Bus -75
1493-007 Syncro hub spring & blocker bars 3 & 4, set, Type 1 & Bus -75
 1493-016 Syncro hub spring & blocker bars, set, Bus 76-

We had a special production run for the 4.5 x 15 Fumagalli wheel.
Fumagalli is an old style steel wheel from Brazil designed and built initially by the wheel company “Fumagalli”.

The factory is not very interested in further production, with steel prices going through the roof and energy cost rockin’ this might be the last production.
If you ever want them it might be the right time to buy them.
Hence we cannot guarantee they will ever come back, if they do it will be a lot more expensive.

2596-050 Wheel Fumagalli – 4.5 x 15 – 5 hole (5×205) Grey painted

5.5 x 15′ Fumagalli wheel can be found HERE

Our new production felt channel clips has been made by the original OE German manufacturer.
Exactly like they produced for Volkswagen stamped on the original tooling.

With the lip high enough to slide easily into the hole in your door.
While the little nasty hooky clamps inside guarantee to hold your felt channel in place for many years to come.

0369 Retaining clip for window channel U-form – BBT

Roof Rack Glore!
Bus roof racks back in stock now!

4870-220 Roof rack 2 bows – Bus 03/50-07/79 (Stainless steel)
4870-221 Roof rack 3 bows – Bus 03/50-07/79 (Stainless steel)
4870-222 Roof rack 4 bows – Bus 03/50-07/79 (Stainless steel)

BBT News team wishes you a well deserved relax lazy weekend, enjoy!

Last week another couple of containers Silver Weld Through panels arrived.
Sometimes we’re surprised ourselves about the volumes & quantities.

Good vibes to share with all of you!
VW restoration panels is our business for sure!

 SWT reader catalog HERE

Old dealership pictures always talk to you, service bay or showroom or outside parking lot, even the period used car dealer lots looks like nostalgic to us, right?

Admiring the sleek lines of a low light Karmann Ghia, Window shopping made it possible back in the day!

A regular dealer ship like there was thousands in the late sixties and early seventies.

From Norway this is Grendahl AutoAS in Trondheim circa 1953. Would that be a Zwitter convertible???

You have to love this picture, they do not come more stereotype!

Waeslandia was not a dealer, but had cool line up anyway!

Can we consider junk yards dealers as well? Can you imagine to find a barndoor next to an abonded split window beetle?

Enjoy your Sunday and keep dreaming!