I need a couple of opinions

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Yeah, I know, this is the deuce den - but the Model A's almost qualify.....

I'm putting my running boards together, and of course none of the trim pieces came close to fitting so there is a 4 piece set of '30's and a 2 piece set of '31's plus some SS stock from Metals Supermarket. And, naturally, the coverings weren't cut quite square(2 sets worth) and the stickum wasn't much good, which necessitated some special 2 sided tape from McMaster-Carr. Then a couple of my mistakes - not been a really good day - so I'm back on here.......

OK - the picture shows the step plate placed on a board for a guesstimated position which puts it approximately in the center of the door opening. Is this the normal place to bolt it in place? I have looked at many cars at shows. Some have that plate in the middle of the board, others, about where mine is sitting now. Also, some have it squared with the inner edge of the board, others, the outside, as I'm showing. I will be squaring with the outside. Opinions please about location.

Second - Fender welt. I really do not like it, but since it acts as an anti rub/squeek material, need something. My intent is to cut the rolled edge off what I have, stick to the joint with 2 sided tape and have it out of sight only. If I decide on having visible welt, I need to order some that is color coordinated with my car, not the standard black. Opinions on that one as well.

Thanks for any input -