Hi Weasel_bar,
Midwest Camera informed me this past week that they don't repair the more modern Canon F1 New (the model with the lithium battery holder to the left of the lens mount when looking at the camera from the front. i.e. the lens is looking at you, so to say).
I will checkout your suggestion and some of the others.
To all the other members, I'm still taking suggestions, thank you for your time!