These periiod accessory scuff plates are sometimes installed on the inside of the door at lower front corner, intended to improve appearance, reduce scuffing of the inner door panel, and possibly to hide prior panel damage. These could have been common dealer installed accessory parts, or were available from several aftermarket parts suppliers such as Amco and MG Mitten. They are still available today as new aftermarket parts.

The door scuff plates are commonly made of brushed or polished aluminum, but might also have been chrome plated steel (on rare occasion). Aluminum plates may have ridges that serve to comaflage scuffs and scratch marks. Some more rare steel plates may have smooth chrome finish. They are most often held in place by three grommet head trim screws positioned near the corners of the plate. It is common practice to procure these pieces from the same source as supplies your frame rail covers and body threshold plates, in order to have a matching set for finish and appearance.