Engine Rebuilding in Eastern Washington State???

[adavis]

I've decided that the right thing to do is have my model B engine completely rebuilt. It needs a valve job and it has a ridge at the top of the cylinders so rather than try to get by with just a few quick fixes I'm going for the whole shootin' match. My question is this.....what are my options for rebuilders in eastern Washington or north Idaho? I'm cool with retaining babbit bearings but would go for inserts if it wasn't too much more money. I've got a quote at Antique Auto Ranch in Spokane for $2000 which will include new valves, springs, lifters, cam, bored with new pistons, ground crank with new babbits, new timing set.....basically a completely new short block completely balanced with a 12 month/12,000 mile warranty. It sounds like a decent deal but I want to see if anyone knows of another place "local" to me that I should check in to. I just found out about Strong Engine in Liberty Lake east of Spokane but haven't been able to get ahold of them yet.

I realize that there are places like Antique Engine Rebuilders but I'd rather stay local....the cost I'd save in shipping could probably get me inserts. My engine is loaded in my pickup and I'm ready to drop the engine off this week so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. There's a 2 month turn around at Antique Auto Ranch so I want to get it up there asap so I can enjoy it before it snows......

If anyone has any experience with Antique Auto Ranch in Spokane I'd love to hear about that as well. Mike seems like a good guy and I'm sure it will be great, but I'm still a little nervous laying down that kind of cash. Thanks.