Outside door handles: chrome or black plastic thumb buttons

[69B5]

So it seems with a replacement door handle (outside of car) there is listed both a all chrome handle and button, and a all chrome but black plastic button

Any idea which is "right" for a 69 charger RT?

It seems like from the book, either is listed as "69 B body"

I tried looking at pics of other peoples 1969 chargers, I think I saw both kinds

[doctor4766]

I think it's build date specific....
What was on your car?

[69B5]

I think it's build date specific....
What was on your car?

Chrome, but the key I got doesn't seem to turn in the doors, so who knows if it's right

But they do look old

[cdr]

I think it's build date specific....
What was on your car?

Chrome, but the key I got doesn't seem to turn in the doors, so who knows if it's right

But they do look old

the ign key is for the doors also

[69CoronetRT]

So it seems with a replacement door handle (outside of car) there is listed both a all chrome handle and button, and a all chrome but black plastic button

Any idea which is "right" for a 69 charger RT?

It seems like from the book, either is listed as "69 B body"

I tried looking at pics of other peoples 1969 chargers, I think I saw both kinds

There was a transition during the model year. My early Nov StL built Coronet came with black plastic. So if your car is "early" black plastic may be appropriate. If it's "late" chrome is probably more likely.

[Skull-1]

Was the R/T different than a standard Charger in this regard?

My Charger (not an R/T) is an early 1969 model (1968 build date) from St. Louis as well and it has black plastic buttons.

[Ryan.C]

Interesting topic. However, IMHO chrome buttons look and feel better. 

[Dino]

Chrome on mine. I think mine's a July built or something, not sure. I have the tall bumper guards as well if that help. If you have shorties then go with black buttons.   

[tan top]

Was the R/T different than a standard Charger in this regard?

My Charger (not an R/T) is an early 1969 model (1968 build date) from St. Louis as well and it has black plastic buttons.

no door handle buttons were just that buttons not  XP or XS specific
mine had / has black buttons  SPD B22   November 22nd 1968  Hamtramck assembly plant

[doctor4766]

Chrome on mine. I think mine's a July built or something, not sure. I have the tall bumper guards as well if that help. If you have shorties then go with black buttons.   

Mine is March 69 with short bumper over-riders and chrome door buttons.

[Kern Dog]

Interesting topic. However, IMHO chrome buttons look and feel better. 

That is funny...I like the look of the plastic buttons more!

[Ryan.C]

That is funny. To each his own eh

[Bronzedodge]

Mine's Feb 12 with chrome buttons.

[Dino]

Chrome on mine. I think mine's a July built or something, not sure. I have the tall bumper guards as well if that help. If you have shorties then go with black buttons.   

Mine is March 69 with short bumper over-riders and chrome door buttons.

Well there goes my theory...

[gtx6970]

My old cars were black button - early Jan 1969 SBD
mid Feb 1969 SBD - chrome buttons

Both St Louis plant cars ( 1969  GTX verts BTW )

[Skull-1]

Interesting topic. However, IMHO chrome buttons look and feel better. 

That is funny...I like the look of the plastic buttons more!

So do I!