This morning I got a call from the freight company telling me that the engine was waiting at the dock, so after work John helped me bring it home using his pickup. Then, he and Scott helped me get the 400 pound crate into the garage. Behold:
Shiny:
More shiny:
Shiny here too:
Mattituck Red Gold engines are built from start to finish by one technician, who then signs his name in gold on the case. Good job, Pat.
Unfortunately the huge crate was taking up more than its fair share of the garage, so I broke it down and put my little card table over the top of it so I can use the area for plans and parts. The engine will hide under there till I need it.
I'm thinking of calling it the "Limited Edition Lycoming Executive Desk". Take that, MotoArt!
Thanks to John and Scott for all the help getting this thing into its new home.