Heck, I'd flip you $40 just to fix the stupid signal issue with my Motorola 7VT2 if you feel like busting out the iron at ETF ;)

It was and still is somewhat a hobby for me as well but when you get as many repairs a year as I do you have to make SOME money to cover over head. Have you bought a roll of solder lately? I go through 5-6 rolls a year and I have enough parts in stock at any given time to rebuild and retube just about anything that comes through the door. I could not even begin to guess an inventory value but it would be a big number.
It started out as just a hobby and before I knew what happened it became this huge thing so much so that at one point I did consider quitting my day job. I have started to scale back a little as I would like it to be more hobby than anything else.

Gregb

I could try. You still looking for a B&K 1076? I was able to scare up the coax lead for mine (it is just a direct lead, though I don't think there were any special probes for these), and one of the front panel jumpers. It is pretty easy to make more leads for the front jumpers by selecting nails of the correct diameter and soldering clip leads on.

If you want the B&K I could bring it (and some other stuff) and try to troubleshoot your set with it. I like using B&K units for these types of issues.

Sounds like fun :) . And yes, I definitely need one. Maybe I'll bring the chassis for my replica pre-war set too, just for grins.

the 1076 is a very useful. enjoy!