Went to an auction last Saturday in Kempton PA, and drug this 28-29 Model A chassis home. I already had two bare chassis, but this one was nicer, and came with all the suspension. Came with another spare banger motor, but both motors are stuck. The one in the car is sealed, so it at least has promise. The other motor had ice-balls in the cylinders while I was bidding on it. I want to get the motor in the car running, just because I do things like that for no reason.
It has 1'' of snow on it right now. I think it's been outside for 50+ years, a few more inches of snow won't hurt it.
Good luck getting the engine running. I know what you mean about doing stuff for no real reason. It's been my experience that old Ford motors like that WANT to run. I'm betting on you.