Chrome door edge guards an original option?

[tkelley72]

My 72 convertible has chrome door edge guards and has since I bought it. (15 plus years ago) I'm trying to determine if this was an original option ( factory or dealer added) when new? I've played with the idea of removing them but afraid of what might be under there or possibly damaging the paint while removing them. They look OK in my opinion but would probably look better without. My car is basically stock in appearance so if it's possible it came that way I'm OK with leaving them. I'm sure you guys will know the answer to this. Thanks!

 

[Sheriff41]

Yep, they were an option from Ford.

 

[Cleveland Crush]

My 72 convertible has chrome door edge guards and has since I bought it. (15 plus years ago) I'm trying to determine if this was an original option ( factory or dealer added) when new? I've played with the idea of removing them but afraid of what might be under there or possibly damaging the paint while removing them. They look OK in my opinion but would probably look better without. My car is basically stock in appearance so if it's possible it came that way I'm OK with leaving them. I'm sure you guys will know the answer to this. Thanks!

Those edge guards look good on your Stang. Leav'em on.

 

[Hemikiller]

The door edge guards were available either way, factory installed or as a dealer item. A Marti Report will tell you what it left the factory with.

 

[NOT A T5]

IMO, they have a purpose!

 

[rackerm]

The door edge guards could be ordered as part of the Protection group option, or ordered specifically. I like the look of them on the car. They are not all that noticeable. I should mention that they are a tight fit, so once they are on, you may not be able to take them off without some paint damage.

 

[tkelley72]

Good to know. I thought they looked OK too and was worried about messing up the paint if I tried to remove them. My paint is in really good shape so I really didn't want to mess with it. I don't have a Marti Report but I do have the original invoice and window sticker so I'll look at that and see if they are listed. If not, maybe they were dealer installed. Thanks guys!

 

[fmjcraig]

Mine weren’t listed on Marti, so most likely dealer option…perfect fit and stainless steel

 

[tkelley72]

Mine looks like both examples. I agree, they fit perfectly.

 

[Chris Baumann]

Yep, they were an option from Ford.

Yes for 71-73 Mustangs//Cougars also. Words of Wisdom:: Protective Body Side Mouldings on Mustangs are bolt on. Holes to weld up if removed. 71-73 Cougars are stick on ((Thank God)) So removal, on cat much easier. On Mustangs & Cougars, they all look much better removed!! Really!!