Truck news

We can't manage our rural lifestyle without having a pickup truck.  There are 1001 needs- from going to the dump, to the lumber store and hauling manure or other garden supplies.  Sadly, we sold our trusty "ole yeller" 1966 Ford pickup when we lived in Sequim (as we had regular garbage pickup and a Buick station wagon that could haul a 4x8 sheet of plywood).

 When we moved back to Kettle Falls we needed a pickup.  Kurt found this one on craigs list-- an upgrade for him-- to a 1967 Ford pickup.

The new ford pickup turned out not to be as reliable as ole yeller.  Within a year it was parked with a blown engine.
Fast forward to the mild winter we are having-- perfect for doing engine work. 
So Kurt pulled the engine and sent it out to be rebuilt.  He couldn't be happier with the work the machine shop did.  Here is what the engine looked like when it came back

With the engine out he has been cleaning up the engine compartment

The engine got reinstalled this past weekend

Now he is awaiting the return of the carburator and it will be time to start 'er up.