Vifa M21 WG-9 8" WOOFER> JPW AP1 AP2 AP3 Snell K Heybrook HB1 Speakers REFOAMED!

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Since 1990, I have enjoyed collecting and restoring antique radios and vintage audio.... all items I list will be exactly as described and packed extra well to ensure a safe delivery.. buy with confidence !
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BUYER is responsible for doing their own research to ensure they are buying the
correct
part(s) for their speakers, application, or DIY project.  And... for
judging whether part(s) is compatible with their speaker's specs !
Once purchased, the order will NOT be canceled for any reason, and there are
NO RETURNS!
For sale is a single, original Vifa 8-ohm, 8" WOOFER in perfect working condition and excellent cosmetic shape.  This was removed from a 1986 vintage JPW AP1 speaker.  Woofer was made in Sweden, part # M21 WG-9.  I installed a new foam surround on 6/11/20 so woofer should perform like new for 17+ yrs!  The original crossover + & - lead wires were soldered to the woofer's terminal lugs.  I snipped the leads, leaving about 4" of the wires attached.  This way the buyer can decide whether to strip & splice these short leads with their speaker crossover's leads, or de-solder these short leads off the clips/lugs and cleanly solder on their speaker crossover's leads.
Normally I try not to cut out the center dustcap, and use shims to center the cone... unless the voice coil is pretty tight around the pole.  For this woofer, the VC had little room for error, so I thought it wise to carefully cut the fabric dustcap, free enough to fold back and temporarily insert plastic shims so the VC would be perfectly centered.  After surround was glued down to frame, I removed shims and re-glued the dustcap back into place.  A thin line of the clear-drying surround glue can be seen around the perimeter of dustcap, which is purely cosmetic.  Cone is centered, and moves up/down freely with no VC rubbing !  Woofer includes the rear foam install gasket and the 4 installation bolts.
In normal light, the foam surround appears much darker and nicely blends with the black frame... the surround's lighter gray appearance in picture is due to the camera flash.
From my online research, this M21 WG-9 should be the same type of woofer originally used in the JPW AP2, AP3, Snell "Type K", Heybrook HB1 & HB.8 speaker models, and possibly other loudspeakers made in the UK?  AGAIN, it is the buyer's responsibility to do their own research, and ensure they are buying the correct part/woofer for their speakers !
When making payment, choose either USPS Priority Mail or FedEx Ground shipping.  Most carriers are still posting alerts about some shipping delays due to COVID and staffing issues.  Seems that USPS is having more transit delays than FedEx, however BUYER should decide which shipping method they think will be best.
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After buyer has left positive feedback to acknowledge everything OK, I will immediately return the favor.