Yea, honestly, thats what I am gonna do. Replacement arms, aren't exactly easy or inexpensive. I can run in a new ball joint , tack it and hit it with some black spray paint and it will undoubtedly last the remainder of my years. This car will probably see no more than about 500 miles a year and not a chance of a single drop of water. I really appreciate originality, but I think I am gonna wave the white flag on this one. Thanks Mark.