Kelsey 3x5” platen back

I am looking for the “platen back”, the same piece that holds the gripper bar, with two arms that go from the platen back to the other side of the body. The press is a Kelsey 3x5.

Last night this piece broke (very cleanly) at the arms, close to the platen back, and this does not appear to be an easy fix. When I dismantled the press to further investigate, I noticed that it looks as though this piece has been broken at some point before (and repaired, JB Weld?), at the part that holds the gripper bar.

Needless to say, I think I would be best off with an entire new part. The platen itself is fine, just the back and armed part need to be replaced. Let me know price + shipping. Thanks!

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