Thanks for your advice. Don't worry, you "Yanks" are still OK with 99.99% of the Aussies I know. Every country has its share of ratbags & Oz is no exception.
Our "wrecking yards" no longer let you remove parts from wrecks yourself. Everything is now removed for you & I guess its something to do with OH & S.
That will be my next choice & I will also check out eBay &make sure there is one available BEFORE I attempt the soldering job myself.