Rick----He was still offering mechanical work and parts at the Motion Shop at least till '93/'94 -----I started doing some work in L.I. on a regular basis in '97 and he was already in the old VW shop,but not doing mechanical work, when I would stop in to say hello, in fact that's where he showed me his '73 Motion Vette and his Mako-.-He always took the time to talk to you --at least it was my experience.
Man Joe, you sound just like my future wife in '69---Scary