30 Model 77 running boards

[The Caponemobile]

My "30 Model 77 has a cover to the riser between the running board and the doors that I have never seen on any other car, let alone a Chrysler of the period so I assumed that it was something the previous owner and restorer of my car hd added.  I did not think it was original to the car.  I have attempted to attach a picture, but without success.  Recently I found a presentation on youtube of a similar 30 Model 77 with right hand drive from either Australia or New Zealand, and it has the same configuration above the running board.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFtuoT70JTY

 

Was this a standard option on a Chrysler 77, or an aftermarket addition?  I would be interested in anyone's comments.  

 

John Losch

 

1930 Chrysler #5.webarchive

[keiser31]

The shiny, rectangular trim on the splash apron is standard on the Model 77 only , I believe. I see it on all of the Model 77s in my Chrysler books.

Edited December 2, 2017 by keiser31 (see edit history)

[keiser31]

It looks to have some running board material inside the trim area, maybe as a kick panel protection?

[The Caponemobile]

Kaiser, thanks for your reply.  I think the panel is intended as a kick panel.  It consists of the same material as the running board, framed by a chrome plated half-round molding.  It seems like a good idea.  I am surprised it was not copied and used by other models or manufacturers.