My next flathead build?

[Ziggster]

Acquired this 59A? industrial engine yesterday. Posted a few pics in this thread.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=338208

It was used locally as a ski lift on some private property probably 70 yrs ago or more according to the seller (son of the original owner/operator). He says it ran when “parked”, which I’m guessing was close to 70 years ago. He says though it was always covered, and there was a large steel cover that seemed to fit the engine stand, but they were keeping it. He felt positive that it wasn’t seized, but we’ll see. I will start digging into it over the next few weeks as time permits.