Thanks! 

Steven Brower

BPL R & D
Brooklyn Navy Yard
63 Flushing Avenue, Unit 201
Building 280, Suite 521
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(347) 223-8877
brower@browerpropulsionlab.com
browerproplab.com

> On Feb 20, 2022, at 4:37 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> We hear you Steven, loud and clear.
> 
> On Sunday, February 20, 2022, 01:08:47 PM PST, Steven Brower <brower@browerpropulsionlab.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi I’m a new member and I didn’t get the test but I’m replying to a reply on the thread. 
> 
> Steven Brower
> 
> 
> BPL R & D
> Brooklyn Navy Yard
> 63 Flushing Avenue, Unit 201
> Building 280, Suite 521
> Brooklyn, NY 11205
> (347) 223-8877
> brower@browerpropulsionlab.com
> browerproplab.com
> 
> > On Feb 20, 2022, at 2:46 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
> > 
> > I received good messages from you all, including the test one.
> > 
> > I started to worry two years ago regarding N/A parts and the shortage of
> > mechanics...
> > 
> >> On Sun, Feb 20, 2022 at 11:36 AM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> >> wrote:
> >> 
> >> Furthermore....remember how you were appalled at $120/hour mechanic fee?
> >> Guess what...I predict that that will climb quickly to $240/hour!  Not to
> >> mention, parts are NLA.  Yes, those last Vanagon mechanics in the game
> >> deserve every one of those dollars!  Quite simply, it is based on the
> >> fundamental law of economics:  the law of supply and demand.  I sure hope I
> >> have overpredicted....
> >> 
> >>    On Sunday, February 20, 2022, 10:53:55 AM PST, Richard Koerner <
> >> rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> >> 
> >>  My advice:  replace or attend to Vanagon stuff now, rather sooner than
> >> later.  Reason:  all the cool Vanagon mechanics are retiring or closing
> >> shop.  Here in San Diego for instance, at least 3 have recently quit.
> >> Just dismal.  But the way of life.
> >> 
> >>    On Sunday, February 20, 2022, 10:45:38 AM PST, Bruce Todd <
> >> beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> 
> >> Hi Richard - although I am a decade younger, I am hoping to be able to
> >> keep
> >> my van going and not rusting away for another 20 plus years as well.  I
> >> will need to consider an engine upgrade in 5 or maybe more years - cross
> >> that bridge when it comes.  It will be a summer only vehicle so that should
> >> keep the wear and tear down,
> >> 
> >> Bruce
> >> 
> >> On Sunday, February 20, 2022, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> >> wrote:
> >> 
> >>> Yes, for sure...always check out Spam folder...you might be surprised and
> >>> enlightened.
> >>> 
> >>> Very cool about your Vanagon....I too am getting ready for full front
> >>> suspension work and also brakes.  I need to have this baby sweet for the
> >>> next 20 years.  I am 68, so that will take me to 88.  Fairly recent Subie
> >>> 2.2 motor upgrade and re-built tranny should take me there.  Hoping.
> >>> 
> >>> On Sunday, February 20, 2022, 09:52:45 AM PST, Bruce Todd <
> >>> beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>> 
> >>> 
> >>> Hi all, I too have not seen many messages over the past 6 weeks or so.  A
> >>> number of you have ended up in my spam file - so I will have to redirect
> >>> those back to my in box.  Interesting thread between Dennis and Alistair
> >>> has me following along but neither of those conversations landed directly
> >>> in my in box.
> >>> 
> >>> On the van front - I drove my Syncro  Westy over to Vancouver Island -
> >>> (Duncan) and dropped it off with Vivid Vans at the end of January to
> >>> complete its overhaul…mostly body, paint, suspension and brake work /
> >>> upgrades - with a few extras as well such as clutch and fuel vent lines.
> >>> Anyway turning from white to green in regards to its new colour.
> >> Probably
> >>> won’t see it until May / June.
> >>> 
> >>> Anyway - I hope everyone is keeping well these days.
> >>> 
> >>> Bruce
> >>> 
> >>> On Saturday, February 19, 2022, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> >>> wrote:
> >>> 
> >>>> Failed test here.  I only saw Richard’s reply.
> >>>> 
> >>>> Eric Caron
> >>>> 
> >>>>> On Feb 19, 2022, at 11:27 AM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET
> >>> 
> >>>> wrote:
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> You came in loud and clear.
> >>>>> 
> >>>>>  On Saturday, February 19, 2022, 08:25:51 AM PST, Mark McCulley <
> >>>> mark@markmcculley.com> wrote:
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> Testing a new account. Also, archives show no messages since
> >>> Wednesday...
> >>>>> 
> >>>>> -Mark
> >>>> 
> >>> 
> >> 
> >>