Well that's just sad :(
But could be quite a project for ya as well .
If there is no finish except for the bad one ,then you can decide where to go with that according ng to how the load lever you find is finished.
Here's a link for some original parts...
Not a bad price on the Walker if it's in new condition .
I'd offer less , or a walk out price at least :)
Sounds like the Whitney is quite possibly a paperweight.
I would not pay that much for any reproduction in that condition.