G'mornin' Fellas,

I have a question-I will be ready for my Fenders and Running Boards for my '35 Coupe in the near future, and am buying everything I need through Wescott's because I believe they are the best in the business. I was going to use their Fiberglass Running Boards, however I have no experience with living with them, so I have a few questions:

-I really want the smoothy style, and I think it will be impossible for someone not to step on them. I have considered making some strips out of Brass, having them chromed, and attaching them. Anyone have experience with alternate ideas on protection?

-Wescott's Catalog states "Steel boards require expert Metalwork for perfect fit, including stretching for the proper arch, and are recommended only for use with rubber covers". Is it worth the work to step up to Steel? I know how to stretch and shrink Metal, have the Tools and such, but have no experience between the two (Fiberglass vs. Steel).

If the responses here are to use the Steel, do I need to put some sort of insulator (I don't want to use piping)between the Fiberglass Fenders and the Steel Running Boards?

What are the Pro's and Cons to smoothy vs. Rubber? Anything that I haven't considered here? Thanks for the info-