Not fer sure how long it's been sitting, at least 3 years (May Be)
The way i understand it, the owner got the car in a two for one Benz deal at an estate sale. The Estate folks didn't have the keys and couldn't get it going, so it was hauled off then hauled again.
I don't think the current owner has much mechacanel (SP) ability. He's a photographer by trade and from what I've heard through the grape vine, a VERY good one at that. I've got some 50's era danish modern, retro... stuff I may be able to swap him for DA-benz. Nice guy though!
You think MMM will do the trick on the rings? No Lucas or some sort of super synthentic Goo?

How bout the hot wire thing how is it done?