Several months ago, Daryl asked on this list...

>Being just north of Charlottesville, you're probably aware of that
>place on I-64 at exit 91 (on the way to I-81) that has all the VWs
>(vanagons,
>westies, etc).
>
>Are you familiar with them?  Can they be trusted?
>
>It seems like a VA vehicle would have less rust, etc.,  would this be a
>place to go for one- there seems to be several.
>

Dear Daryl,

This is a little embarrassing.  I finally went to look at the place
you described and (ha, ha) it turns out -- despite my earlier denial
of knowledge about the place -- that I know the place reasonably
well.  I just don't pay attention to exit numbers on 'local'
Interstates...

The VW vehicles, bodies, parts, etc. that you saw are at 'Nethken
Associates', a shop run by Ken Nethken just outside of Fishersville,
VA (540) 337-1777.  Ken has worked on one of my Vanagons & I
unhesitatingly recommend him as a knowledgable, hardworking, and
honest mechanic.  I think that would be a great place to buy parts or
cars from; Ken will tell you exactly what you're getting.

Another Vanagon.com list member, Ed (A84Westy@aol.com), has talked
with Ken and (I think) is going to have some work done there too.

Chris