28-29 Step plate
 

Hi Guys:

I've gone through the Judging standards and the books I have and can't find out if the original car had a "gasket" between the rumble seat step plate and the fender. I have a rubber gasket but I think it was just an addition to keep the paint from chipping. Is it like the door handles and there's just a black paper gasket not a rubber gasket?

Look forward to your input.

John Poole

Re: 28-29 Step plate
 

I believe I read somewhere, I can't remember where, that Ford did use a gasket between the step plate and the fender. I think it is a good idea to use a gasket, probably a rubber one, since that is all that seem to be available, to eliminate the chance the paint would chip. A lot of weight could be put on the plate with a person getting into and out of the rumble seat. The picture below is of a fine point 29 roadster that was at the 2016 MARC meet. Note that it has a gasket under the step plate.
Rusty Nelson

Re: 28-29 Step plate
 

I think this is it A-41568 Pad(deck step) on rear fender.

Bob

Re: 28-29 Step plate
 

My 29 Coupe has a square step plate on the fender. Did some come through with a round step plate? John

Re: 28-29 Step plate
 

The step plate on the fender did have a pad between the step plate and the fender. It was a hard fiberboar,d very dark brown or black. It was flat and did not have a lip on it.

Re: 28-29 Step plate
 

I think around April 1929 they went to round.

Bob

Re: 28-29 Step plate
 

lindy williams, post #5 has given the correct answer :

-"The step plate on the fender did have a pad between the step plate and the fender. It was a hard fiberboar,d very dark brown or black. It was flat and did not have a lip on it."

Or at least that is what all of my five originals have, and all the originals I have seen and collected over the last 50 years.

Re: 28-29 Step plate
 

These ARE covered extensively in the Judging Standards, Area 15 - Exterior Plating. The information you are seeking is on pages 15 - 14 and 15 - 15.
It states there were four styles of step plate pads, and then goes into detail on each.

Stew

Re: 28-29 Step plate
 

Thanks Guys for the info. I'll read the judging standards again. I'm trying to make it right.

John

Re: 28-29 Step plate
 

Well I've checked the Judging standards and mine edition only goes up to pg. 15-10. So there must be a newer revision then I have. Thanks again. JP

Re: 28-29 Step plate
 

Hey, John. Rev 4-2016 covers the different types of rubber step pad gaskets. If you need the info, give me a call.

Glenn