Would this be tacky?

[FLYER15015]

I've noticed a lot of Fords in the 20's-30's in the local shows have aluminum step plates screwed to their running boards.

Some with logo's and some with a plain cross hatch pattern cast in. Some with 2 per side and some with 1 for the front door.

I've never seen these step pads on any of the 20's - 30's Chrysler cars.

Question is, did Chrysler / Imperial owners back then add these?

Would adding them now be tacky?

A hole once drilled cannot be undone.

 

Mike in Colorado

[zeke01]

When I see step plates, my first thought is, Gee, someone wants to cover a worn spot on the running board instead of spending the money to recover it. But it’s okay if you think differently. Zeke

[viv w]

Your car is stunning as it is, why spoil it with step plates.

 

[Gunsmoke]

I always find them distracting and would never use them. Reminds me of my grandparents keeping vinyl or other covers on their furniture so it would not wear!

[keiser31]

I say don't add them.

[FLYER15015]

Looks like the votes are in.

8 no's by my count and no yeses.

I'm not going to do it.

Don't need the extra "bling".

Thanks all, your the best..........

 

Mike in Colorado

[vintage1]

Your car looks great, you don’t need to add anything.

 

[alsancle]

Absolutely not.

[Akstraw]

You can do what I did: Buy a nice set or pair of step plates, with or without logo, and nail them to the wall of your garage as a conversation piece.