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dennisj1633

10-25-2016 @ 8:53 AM

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I purchased the USA-230 radio from Classic Car Stereos which was supposed to be fitted to my 53 Ford Customline. It's not. I'd really like to make this unit work and am wondering if anyone else has a source for finding modernized face plates / bezels that will work to mount the newer sound systems and look nice in the car. Thanks!

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danr

10-25-2016 @ 4:47 PM

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Will be watching this as I was about to buy one for my 53 ford customline.

Would mid tell me where you got it from???

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Dannie

dennisj1633

10-26-2016 @ 6:32 AM

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I ordered mine with the 6x9 speaker and Bluetooth add-on option from classiccarstereos.com. It is supposed to fit exactly where the original equipment fit. It doesn't. When I called them to ask for help, they spoke with 'manufacturing' who said, "we don't make a radio for the 53-54 Ford. He said he asked them, "then why do we have it cataloged?" He said they replied, "I guess no one's complained up to now and just made them work."
I WANT to make it work. It's nice equipment. But I don't want it to look "cobbled" into place, detracting from the appearance of my interior. There are tons of "universal" adapters out there but I don't even know where to start. I reached out with an inquiry to Mac's Auto Parts and Obsolete Ford also to see if they have suggestions. I'm convinced someone by now has done this and can give some advice. Here's hoping!!

ken ct.

10-26-2016 @ 9:07 AM

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Call this guy ,names Dan, Antique Automobile Radio. Palm Harbor Fl. 1-727-785-8733 He may be able to help you. ken ct.

trjford8

10-26-2016 @ 9:13 AM

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When my neighbor put an aftermarket radio in his 53 we found a radio delete plate for the 52-53 cars. We then trimmed out the center to fit the after market radio. You may be able to do the same with an old original face plate depending on the size of your new radio. There's currently some old 52 radios on e-Bay with face plates and they are not too pricey.

dennisj1633

10-26-2016 @ 9:56 AM

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Antique Automobile Radio told me that the 52-53 radio opening is larger than the 54. They carry a modernized radio for the 54. They didn't have any current options for the 53, so the search continues. Thanks for the suggestion!

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