Welcome Scott!

Though I can't help you with your search (I am not in the Seattle area), I
know there are a lot of list members there.  (Hopefully you have heard from
some of them by now)

Good luck on your search and let us know how it goes.

Cheers,

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy
Santa Barbara, CA

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> Of Scott Cowan
> Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2000 2:54 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: New member introduction and request for information
>
>
> Hello members!
>
> My name is Scott Cowan and I am a new member to the list.
> Not to waste too
> much bandwidth but I thought I would briefly introduce myself
> and ask a
> question or two of the group.
>
> I live just north of Seattle WA and I work in the IT
> department for a large
> speciality coffee company.  I have 2 kids and multiple dogs
> to keep me busy.
> At this time I do not have a Vanagon but I am very interested
> in obtaining
> one by at least the end of this summer.
>
> Questions are Does anyone in the NW have any suggestions on a
> reputable
> dealer and mechanic for a Vanagon? AND has anyone had any
> problems with a
> conversion to a Subaru or other VW engine in a Vanagon?  I am
> thinking that
> I would be interested in finding a Van with engine problems
> and then having
> a conversion done.  I hope to use the vehicle as a daily
> drive up and down
> I-5 and use the van as a extended weekend camper.
>
> Any and all responses are welcome and thanks for letting me
> take up some of
> your time.
>
> Scott Cowan
>

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