Altec A7 yay or nay?


I have the opportunity to buy  Altec A7 cabinets ($100 a pair) and Horns ($260 a pair) without any cones to either.
The cabinets and grills are in great shape as is the Horn.
My question is, is it worth a punt? as a DIY project that has to be done on the cheap.
Any suggestions as to alternative cones/crossover would be greatly appreciated. 
The chap does have the crossover also, not sure what he is asking though.
This is more of a whim purchase and not a necessity.
I know one thing, it is going to be hard to slip them into the house without anyone noticing, lol...



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Thanks guys for your input, much appreciated. It seems like a good deal even if they only end up in the garage. He did sell off the cones separately,  maybe made more money than selling the A7's as complete speakers one would imagine. 
As I have never heard a pair I do not know how they are with a Solid State amp as I am generally not to keen on tube amps, although I do have an very low hour Onix SP3 tube amp in its box somewhere. 
How are they with all types of music in a home setting?  I have read they are a bit bass shy, is that the case? I do have Klipschorns if I want the neighbors to hear my music and get the animals running for cover, lol....

Thanks for all your responses and comments, alas it was all in vain as somebody snapped them up before I could get to the persons house. 
On to the next venture......
I'll check Great Plains Audio, and look at what they have cost wise. I indeed do own Oris 150's, Klipschorns (standard), Nagaoka BLH, and a pair of Impulse H1's orf in another continent. I like the idea/price of the JBL 2225 woofers. I got to say my better half is not smitten with the Idea of another pair of speakers in the house.Thanks for all your responses.!
@tomic601,

I've already purchased Horns and Beyma tweeters waiting in the wings for the Klipschorns, although I am not sure which route to take with regards to upgrades and $$$$. Lots of variables and lots of opinions. The Klipschorns I also purchased without ever hearing them or any other Klipsch for that matter. Guess I love horns lol.....