Cabriolet/Targa Latch Handle

[donagain1]

I'm a Capitalist, I get it: supply, demand, and all that. But is there any other reason that the 911-565-075-41 latch handle sold almost everywhere, including out host, should be priced near $200/per??? Sheesh, $50 bucks seems reasonable, but a couple hundred... dang! I wish I trusted e-Bay, there's a used one on there for a bit over a C-note. Have any of you guys with welding skills attempted to repair one of these things? Any luck???

Signed,
El Cheapo

[Jack Stands]

I’d think a fellow with reasonable machining skills should be able to replicate these. Perhaps not the retaining ring, but at least the basic ears and lever.

[john walker's workshop]

The cross pin is usually the only damage. Just need a mini lathe to fab one.

[donagain1]

Apologies to our host here, but I found these latch handles available through FVD Brombacher for $54 each plus shipping. Were delivered within a week and a half.