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.C= OM]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
>