But doc, it NEVER seized up. Cranked over with the starter fine. Tried to fire once or twice, so the plugs are firing.

Ok, I'll have it towed to the shop and let them evaluate it. I was just thinking there was no reason to .... expected the valve train and / or rings have been destroyed enough that it won't run without real work.

Put oil in it when the got it back to the house, cranked and cranked but only a sput once or twice as it turned over. I REALLY think it's shot.