New Ruby is home (pictures)

[FrogPond]

Martin, it does need a little love, I'm there for it. The roof's fabric was new, 40 years ago. It has shrunken and needs it again. I did get the seats. They too are crunchy. I'm having mixed emotions about my 3 main engine. It is of correct vintage. Once I have a list of wants, we can talk about wood. The car was in Florida. No road salt, plenty of creepy crawlers. Stuart, I was pulled in to this by the car's condition. I wasn't looking for a Seven, there was no way I could let this one slide away. I don't know about the originality of the lighting, sure does look appropriate. I do need one ring for the headlamps. He found them in a box on a shelf (luckily), He is looking for the ring. The bumpers, instruments, door handles and various sundries are at his home. He said he had them refinished. He is to ship me a box with these, and some new tires, upon his return. (Fingers crossed) Jon, the floors are solid. They are covered in tar paper. It is crunchy and peeling of. I'll probably strip it all off. Perhaps it was sound deadening. I may put new back in.
One hinge pin is broken and the doors don't hang very well. There are a few rusty bits, mostly out of sight and easy fixes. The engine turns over easily with the crank. I'll probably rehab the carb and have a go at it. The shifter moves and the steering turns the wheels. I'm sure there will be plenty of issues but, so far, so good. I haven't had a chance to look very hard, what does the key to open the boot look like ? He said the tire/wheel was in there. I can't wait to see what else is hiding with it. There is not much wiring visible, I'm likely in for a harness. Thanks for your input, I am pleased with my new acquisition and I am looking forward to it's return to service. Mike