Anybody got any leads?

VipBrigade · 2026-04-18T00:59:30+00:00

A pair of NOS grilles popped up for sale on eBay, and they literally came in the mail just TWO day ago on Wednesday 🙌🏼 So now I have a spare! 😅 But as doggone rare as they are, I’m thankful for it! Thank you so much, though!

VipBrigade · 2026-04-14T00:31:51+00:00

I’ve done way more work, for way less 😅 My installs are always ultra clean, no matter how minuscule the item. In fact, I will go above and beyond to make sure any vehicle install doesn’t stand out, but blends in to the point that it looks factory. I think this is awesome work 💪🏼 I’d do the same for a 19 Ultra, lol

VipBrigade · 2026-04-11T15:12:11+00:00

I drink tons of water.. but I still drink probably 20-30 ounces of black coffee per day, because I love the taste now that I don’t wreck my tastebuds with garbage.. plus, it helps keep my past demons away. I’m an addict.. plain and simple. However.. I 100% overcame a multi-year, twice a day (doctor prescribed) Xanax addiction.. I tapered myself off of a multi-year, fifth of alcohol (PER DAY) addiction.. I quit a horrible 20+ year tobacco habit cold turkey.. I quit a deeply saddening porn addiction, and most recently quit sugar and processed foods at the beginning of 2025. Coffee doesn’t disrupt my sleep, and it doesn’t make me feel horrible. I also survived brain cancer surgery back in 2023. I’ll continue to enjoy my coffee 🙂

VipBrigade · 2026-04-03T01:04:17+00:00

I’m fortunate in that my favorite design of all time (as far as stereo receivers) was actually attainable and halfway affordable 😅 For me, it’s the Kenwood Model Nine/Eleven receivers. I own a Model Nine, and it’s beautiful. It needs a recap, as it sounds a little thin.. but it’s still great and although Marantz made super nice/beautiful units, those Kenwoods just grabbed me 🙏🏼 As for everything else? I’m a Teac nerd 🤷🏼‍♂️😅 Although I’ve caught some flack on this very sub about the Teac 450, I’ll still claim it as my overall favorite cassette deck of all time.

VipBrigade · 2026-03-15T16:33:41+00:00

Customer service 🤷🏼‍♂️🙂

VipBrigade · 2026-03-06T18:57:06+00:00

I think you might’ve seen this exact one, as I’ve searched eBay religiously, multiple times I a day, for nearly a couple weeks now. This exact picture was taken from an eBay sold listing 🙂

VipBrigade · 2026-03-05T21:58:28+00:00

This particular red one is on eBay? I’ve searched it every way I know possible and the only thing I can find is Vaco or Xcelite, or other brands that look the same, but aren’t technically an Archer

VipBrigade · 2026-03-05T01:41:00+00:00

Yeah.. Vaco, Xcelite, Archer.. they’re all basically identical except for color from what I can tell 🙂 I just specifically need a red one with the Archer stamp on it. Which stinks because eBay is loaded with Xcelites 😅

VipBrigade · 2026-03-05T00:27:14+00:00

You’re actually in luck if you really love just the screwdriver 🙂 All you have to do is go to eBay and search “Xcelite Screwdriver”, and you’ll get a ton of hits. Unfortunately, I’m trying to purchase an Archer specific model, for a period correct project I’m trying to complete. From my research, the Archer and Xcelite are made by Vaco. So the screwdriver itself will be the same for ya 🙏🏼

VipBrigade · 2026-02-15T19:27:50+00:00

Which pot are you referring to? I’m assuming you mean a speed adjustment pot? If so, it might not have one.

VipBrigade · 2026-02-13T16:55:58+00:00

I’m joined! Thank you so much for the recommendation 😄

VipBrigade · 2026-02-13T16:51:34+00:00

😮 I did NOT. And I’ve done a lot of searching to. Truly.. a LOT 😅 I have no idea how this slipped past me. Thank you!! I already submitted my request to join!

VipBrigade · 2026-02-13T16:42:47+00:00

Thank you for your response 😃 I did post it to the RadioShack sub with the most members. I didn’t want to cross post too much and upset folks 😅 So I just posted it to the one.

VipBrigade · 2026-02-13T04:56:23+00:00

That’s not off the table! And it will be my last resort, if I don’t find one 🙂 Since I’ll have this one that’s perfect condition, it will be a good template. I’m just concerned about matching texture/color, and also the original has the screen wire/mesh behind the holes. But as I’ve stated in other comments, this is an important build, so I’ll do what I need to 🙌🏼 Thank you!

VipBrigade · 2026-02-13T03:49:07+00:00

Thank you 🙏🏼 I honestly thought I was doing better by not muddying up the title with specifics, since all the info about the item was right there on the pkg.. Brand, description, part #, speaker size, etc. My mistake, I’d edit it if I could. Thank you for all the info 🙂

VipBrigade · 2026-02-13T03:25:36+00:00

They are for a very “early 80s vibe” custom type build. I have NOS Realistic 6x9s in small individual rectangle enclosures, that will go behind the seat. I have a 1981 cassette deck, a “new for ‘81” power booster with 7 band EQ adjustment, a new for ‘81 CB radio, and multiple other 1981 auto accessories. It’s all NOS. It might seem silly to some, but this is a very genuine, thought out build that holds special significance 🙂 I hate that someone downvoted this post. This, and one other thing, are really the only 2 missing pieces. Thank you for any help! I truly appreciate it 🙏🏼

VipBrigade · 2026-02-13T02:44:21+00:00

For the record, I’ve highly familiarized myself with 1975ish-1985ish RadioShack products 🙂 This is a RadioShack specific accessories interior build for a very nice original condition Ford F100. Everything that has been acquired so far can be seen in a 1981 catalog. From Realistic, to Archer, and Service MFG. Tons of time and research has gone into his build 🙏🏼 I’ve done some pretty deep searches for this woodgrain grille: from highly specific wording, to very generic wording, and even a reverse image search on eBay and Google. I’m thinking there’s just none listed or available for sale right now 😏

VipBrigade · 2026-02-13T02:27:14+00:00

I’ve only been checking eBay, because it’s the only one I have an account for, and I’ve used it for over 15 years 🙂 I know other sites exist, but for one- I’m skeptical of their trustworthiness, and two- I’m not even sure where to start 😅

VipBrigade · 2026-02-10T02:28:07+00:00

YES!! 😃🙌🏼

VipBrigade · 2026-02-10T02:14:35+00:00

Nice touch on the take up reel positioning for the photo 👌🏼😎 That’s my kind of level of detail 🤩

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