Is it a sin to modify an antique cast iron griddle?

i feel we are keepers of history when we get an antique.

so i am in the camp of preservation. somethings are too far
gone to bring back. it makes me sad to see an old car that is
complete and original get cut up and modified. though some
cars are too far gone to bring back to their previous glory.
so let your custom spirit go.

now a practical question. so how does the handles overhanging
prevent you from using it?