That may feasible, I also need to find a source that can repaint a door for a reasonable amount. I'd like to get out of this whole thing for $200 or less total.
EDIT: Called Mazda heaven, they have a black door shell for $100. Anyone want to volunteer to help me swap all the guts into the new shell? I got the door panel off pretty easily, just not sure about the door locks/power window. The good news is that the shell comes with the 1/4 glass in the front.