Vandersteen 2 surrounds still good after 30?


I am looking to get a pair of Vandersteen Model 2s. From what I can tell they where made in 1977. The seller tells me that they sound great but I am guessing that the surrounds are gone. They would have to be after 30 years….right?

How much would it cost to have the surrounds replaced and or can I do this myself. Places like parts-express sell surrounds repair kits. I did this to an old subwoofer and it was very easy.
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Wow, I did a search and this is the info what I was looking for (w/ the surrounds). Too add to this thread, anybody know the chronology on the midranges and tweeters for 2c/2ci/2ce?

I have read the Stereophile reviews and it's still not clear. For the 2ci the review says that the midrange was upgraded but it does mention a tweeter upgrade. I remember reading that the 2ci is the model that Rich changed to a (3/4"?) metallic tweeter from the textile tweeter of the 2c. According to the 2ce review he switched from a 3/4" tweeter to a 1" tweeter after the first batch. So if that first batch had the same tweeter than what else was changed from the 2ci????

I currently own the 2c's and love them, but I'm considering an upgrade to a later model. The only other model I tried with my own system/room is the 2CE sig II's. All things considered I preferred my 2C's!

Thanks for any info.