I just read this on the "AOL VW Underground" mailing list:

Hi all
   I have some very sad news about Gene Berg. I've just had a phone call
from Ivan McCutcheon to tell me Gene passed away yesterday morning.
   He will be sadly missed by us all I am sure.

Dave

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Dave Turner                                            E-Mail:
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63 LHD RAG TOP BUG
1776 twin 40
"OLD SCHOOL" CAL LOOK

Anyone else heard the same?

Brad