Proud dad moment!

 Proud dad moment! I got my oldest son out to help install the transmission. All I did was instruct him and raise and lower the hoist. He has helped me on several occasions from sanding the chassis, holding bolts, scraping grease, and installing the cylinder sleeves.... My kids have helped in the process over the years (when they want to).  But I know that one day they will look back and be able to say "I helped restore that with my Dad" which I think is worth more to me than the anything. This truck has brought me to meet several people and brings me closer to my kids, which I am super grateful for. I hope my kids will keep up there enthusiasm to work on this and that this will teach them a good work ethic. I could not be prouder of there help!

The engine is in!!!

 The engine is in!!! We pulled out the engine the other day and installed it. I have been putting this off for a while not wanting to use the old John Deere to install the motor. The tractors hydraulic system is a little sketchy and will periodically lower on its own no warning! So this worried me to no end ( hence all the strapping and chains. But all went well. But the old deere quit running the next day, so I got super lucky we got it in before it shut down. It was just a simple loose wire but still terrifying to know that it could have shut off and lowered on us at any time. 

I'm way behind on this.

 Okay I have been really slow to update this, totally my fault. I have been working a lot on the truck lately some little things and some bigger things to come. I got some of the body started on sand blasting and took a small trip to pick up a front lower cowl piece to help replace my old busted up one. I'm trying to decide if i really want to try to do my own body work or have someone else do a better job than I can. I also got the steering gear all apart and ready for clean up and rebuild.