Thank you both, I've had a few photos published here or there from time to time so I try to keep some quality. As for junking a vehicle simply because of this, that's nuts! If there had not been a way to replace the threads, then I would have found a way to replace the crank. But then I suppose each must make their own choices.

Drilling by hand: I suppose I should have talked about that a bit more as I strongly recommend anyone doing this repair to do the same. It was not hard at all. The bit they give is very well made and even now after one uses VERY sharp. Then there is the fact that it is only less than half a MM larger than the hole that is already there so mostly it is just cutting out the damaged threads. Put a bunch of cutting oil on it, block the motor from turning, put your ratchet on it and it will cut like butter. Just be careful pulling it out a few times to clear it because it makes some very large, wickedly sharp shards that get under your skin very easily. Ask me how I know!