The plastic anchors are a good temporary solution. The permanent solution is a "nutsert", or "rivet nut". Check out these pages...
Old discussion that talks about the solution. The pics are all gone:
convertible top latch
Mike Focke's Detailed repair with pics:
https://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/randrcenternuts
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