Door Striker Plate Rebuild?

[DCOP]

The 41 year old nylon (plastic) encased in my door striker plates is crumbling away. Can I rebuild these with new nylon or do I have to replace the entire plate? I see our host has the entire plate but at $128.00 each it is a bit hard to swallow. Are the aftermarket ones just as good or is it possible to order the replacement nylon? Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks Darryl

[Joe Bob]

I've only seen them replaced with new or used units.

[Fishcop]

The very early (SWB) ones were rebuildable with a weltmeister kit, that is now NLA. The later ones (as you have) are not rebuildable. I've just replaced mine with those available from our host.

[dwiniger]

Yea, why is it that the rebuild kit is NLA, ($20?), but you can buy the entire reproduction strickers now for $181 each? I rebuilt my drivers side one, now my passenger side is ready, but I can not find the weltmeister kit for sale.

[E Sully]

I bought mine from Pelican.
Pelican Parts - Automotive Parts and Accessories - Porsche & BMW

[86911tlcab]

sent you a pm...i have a pair from a 75 if interested.

[wachuko]

They used to sell a rebuild kit... not anymore, at least I could not find them... bought a new set...