As for the VGs, only 2 are missing and he has about 10 spares. The STC mandates that the aircraft is un-airworthy with more than 5 missing. The pic just makes it look odd.
..and thank you VERY much for the marker beacon answer. That answers a lot of questions. Any of those receivers/indicators you want to sell?
...and I will def take off the MB label (brow)if I end up with the plane. It's ugly. I'll either make my own label or try to find one. If you've got a place to find new ones, let me know!