98 escort trim panel

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Topic: 98 escort trim panel

Posted By: boomer_106
Subject: 98 escort trim panel
Date Posted: December 22, 2009 at 7:02 PM

Hey guys, I am going to be installing an aftermarket CD player in a 98 Ford Escort. I emailed scosche about a kit and they told me I needed this one. https://www.scosche.com/products/productID/46

For $80 (which is what I paid for the stereo itself Alpine CDE 100 at best buy) I thought maybe I can go to a junkyard and for $5 get a spare panel and cut it myself. I know my local junkyard always sells a small part like that for $5. Has anyone done this in one of these cars?

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Posted By: yimke
Date Posted: December 23, 2009 at 7:18 PM

Scosche is the best one and that is about the right price.

You probably could cut a factory unit, but IMO it would be too big of a hole/look like poo. For less work you can just buy the kit and make the installation easier.

Posted By: boomer_106
Date Posted: December 24, 2009 at 12:20 AM

Thanks. Isn't that pretty much what scosche is doing is cutting a hole in a replacement panel? Have you or, anyone here ever cut their own? I do own a Dremel tool.

Posted By: blackcivichatch
Date Posted: December 25, 2009 at 2:44 AM

Eh.. I think They Make new ones from a mold.
But For real... I would go For it. Chop it up and fill in any mistakes with body filler.

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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: December 25, 2009 at 4:18 AM

i say go for it too. It sounds like you have everything you need, you know, the Dremel tool.

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