Ohm Walsh F Hope of Resurrection

Initial assessment of drivers upon removal of the top assembly (anchored by wing nuts) is that they are repairable. Cones are in great shape, and I'll be going for a replacement of spider and surround, leaving the original voice coil intact. This may not be the premium fix, but I understand a complete rebuild would be more touchy and more expensive. I'm out to have affordable fun - after all, they were free, and I was not seeking a reference omni. 

Suggestions for batting/damping material? Perhaps a trip to the local hobby shop or sewing center is in order. I wonder if furniture foam would be ideal? Frankly, that seems to be the chunks in the bag in the cabinet. 

Be carefull of the $$$ scammers out their, 7 - 8 Grand in just insane period. The two names mentioned here, Dale and Bill are perhaps the last two people that can do them correct. Mr Bill LeGall told me about 15 years ago he only did maybe a couple a year. Bill had agreed to do my F"s but I then backed out. Have owned many nice pairs over the years, but its always like walking on eggshells their so fragile to overpower.

Had the 3000 series for Ohm 4XO install breaking in, then a right ch. tweeter went and i returned and got my funds back. Did have Ohm redo my 4XO drivers. Funny mine weight twice as much as them 3000 series drivers. Still love the model F ..... just not scrambled eggs!

musicbox78, some great pointers; thanks! I am not an aggressive listener, and I am not about trying to recreate live listening level. I do respect vintage gear, so I think the odds of destruction through use are reduced. 

I think I'm in contact with the right people, ones with experience, including discussion with Dale and Bill. To clarify, the estimated $7-8K was for Dale to use the old cabinets and build an entirely new speaker with new parts, not recondition of the old cone. I feel that is a very fair price all told, but my interest was not to seek a reference, or add a big gun speaker, but to see if the freebies could be used regularly. I will be putting some money into them, but looks to be reasonable expenditure. I feel pretty good about the connections I'm making. 

If I had no other speaker to enjoy, I would be very tempted by the complete rebuild by HHR Exotic. I would likely guide most owners to seek the rebuild of the entire speaker. My situation is unique for many reasons. 

7-8 grand to redo with old cabs would be very tempting for me were I not completely happy with my F5s.