69 Charger RT vs RT/SE

[RCCthatsme]

Looking at a 69 Charger RT and a 69 Charger RT/SE.   

From what I have found the only difference is "A new trim line called the Special Edition (SE) was added. This could be available by itself or together with the R/T, thus making an R/T-SE. The SE added leather inserts to the front seats only, chrome rocker moldings, a wood grain steering wheel, and wood grain inserts on the instrument panel."  It goes to speak of the sun roof on 260 of the cars (this does not have one). 

Are these the only differences?


Thank you,

RC

[RCCthatsme]

RT/SE

[RCCthatsme]

RT

[RCCthatsme]

The RT is the plastic black grain dash and the RT/SE is the wood grain plastic.  You can clearly see the molding differences and the RT/SE does have the vinyl top.  < Yes I know some do not like them and some do.  I like the car with either. 

Thanks again

[TPR]

Apologies for ignoring your question.
Are those images of the actual cars you are considering for an upcoming purchase?
Are they for sale at Truemusclecars.com as seen below?

http://www.truemusclecars.com/69-dodge-charger-black-super-fast-440.html
http://www.truemusclecars.com/69-dodge-charger-rtse-all-original.html

If this is the case, you need to check out the links below:

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?topic=78865.0
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,18332.0.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?topic=59986.0

If not, ignore me and carry on.
TPR

[Mytur Binsdirti]

1969 Dodge Charger RT/SE Unrestored
Excellent Shape for almost 50 years old
just in from California all paper work!!!!


Unrestored cars haven't been repainted.  

[69 OUR/TEA]

Looking at a 69 Charger RT and a 69 Charger RT/SE.   

From what I have found the only difference is "A new trim line called the Special Edition (SE) was added. This could be available by itself or together with the R/T, thus making an R/T-SE. The SE added leather inserts to the front seats only, chrome rocker moldings, a wood grain steering wheel, and wood grain inserts on the instrument panel."  It goes to speak of the sun roof on 260 of the cars (this does not have one). 

Are these the only differences?


Thank you,

RC

Hi RC , you are correct on most of what you think is added to an SE car .The rocker moldings were not standard on the SE , it was still an option . What also you do get that you did not mention was pedal dress up , and the AO1 light package .

[Homerr]

Several pages here reference the SE package:

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/dealerships/1969DealershipDataBook-03.shtml

[1970Moparmann]

1969 Dodge Charger RT/SE Unrestored
Excellent Shape for almost 50 years old
just in from California all paper work!!!!

SE's didn't have power brakes?

[70 sublime]

1969 Dodge Charger RT/SE Unrestored
Excellent Shape for almost 50 years old
just in from California all paper work!!!!

SE's didn't have power brakes?

If it makes any difference that seems to be one of the early 69 Chargers with the extra mystery hole in the fire wall 

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

1969 Dodge Charger RT/SE Unrestored
Excellent Shape for almost 50 years old
just in from California all paper work!!!!

SE's didn't have power brakes?

SE was a trim or decor group. Has zero to do with anything else.

It included  leather front seats, woodgrain dash, turn signals in the hood, special ornamentation, and more

It could be had on any 1969, even those without power brakes

[F8-4life]

Go for the RT/SE car if everything else is comparable. It's more likely a fully optioned out car and less were made.

[Lennard]

1969 Dodge Charger RT/SE Unrestored
Excellent Shape for almost 50 years old
just in from California all paper work!!!!

SE's didn't have power brakes?


SE was a trim or decor group. Has zero to do with anything else.

It included  leather front seats, woodgrain dash, turn signals in the hood, special ornamentation, and more

It could be had on any 1969, even those without power brakes

Hood turn signals is not just for SE  Chargers.

[69 OUR/TEA]

Go for the RT/SE car if everything else is comparable. It's more likely a fully optioned out car and less were made.

I have seen SE's that didn't have A/C or power brakes . But , most of the time they are optioned out pretty high . I like everything about the SE option except the wood grain dash .

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

Hood turn signals is not just for SE  Chargers.

Understood on that, but the hood signals were mandatory, or a part of the SE Group.

[69 OUR/TEA]

Hood turn signals is not just for SE  Chargers.

Understood on that, but the hood signals were mandatory, or a part of the SE Group.

( part of the AO1 light package )

[Dino]

Go for the RT/SE car if everything else is comparable. It's more likely a fully optioned out car and less were made.

I have seen SE's that didn't have A/C or power brakes . But , most of the time they are optioned out pretty high . I like everything about the SE option except the wood grain dash .

And the sail panel emblem, not a fan of those.

The pedal trim is nice though and will be going on my car.   

[Challenger340]

Ours is R/T SE, power brakes, No A/C, but strangely factory G11 Tinted Glass ALL ?
I thought it strange ?
because I had thought G11 Tinted Glass was probably mandatory with A/C ? I just never figured someone would, or could order it all alone WITHOUT A/C ?
I guess many did ?
Nice touch on a "Black" car that they otherwise FORGOT to order A/C on ! 
Frigg'in Canadians eh ?

I think the "SE" was a very nice appearance "pkg" for the day, adding a semi-luxurious component feel on the otherwise performance oriented R/T's.

[Dino]

Ours is R/T SE, power brakes, No A/C, but strangely factory G11 Tinted Glass ALL ?
I think strange ? because I had thought G11 Tinted Glass was probably mandatory with A/C ? just never figured someone would order it all alone without A/C ? I guess many did ?

I think the "SE" was a very nice appearance "pkg" for the day, adding a semi-luxurious component feel on the otherwise performance oriented R/T's.

G15 tinted windshield was mandatory with A/C but G11 was optional.

[Challenger340]

Ours is R/T SE, power brakes, No A/C, but strangely factory G11 Tinted Glass ALL ?
I think strange ? because I had thought G11 Tinted Glass was probably mandatory with A/C ? just never figured someone would order it all alone without A/C ? I guess many did ?

I think the "SE" was a very nice appearance "pkg" for the day, adding a semi-luxurious component feel on the otherwise performance oriented R/T's.

G15 tinted windshield was mandatory with A/C but G11 was optional.

I'll never figure out why someone ordered ours WITH G11, but NO A/C ? 
Must be a Canadian thing..... might only need A/C a coupla weeks a year, but the Tinted Glass Year Round ?

[Dino]

Ours is R/T SE, power brakes, No A/C, but strangely factory G11 Tinted Glass ALL ?
I think strange ? because I had thought G11 Tinted Glass was probably mandatory with A/C ? just never figured someone would order it all alone without A/C ? I guess many did ?

I think the "SE" was a very nice appearance "pkg" for the day, adding a semi-luxurious component feel on the otherwise performance oriented R/T's.

G15 tinted windshield was mandatory with A/C but G11 was optional.

I'll never figure out why someone ordered ours WITH G11, but NO A/C ? 
Must be a Canadian thing..... might only need A/C a coupla weeks a year, but the Tinted Glass Year Round ?

Maybe it's just a cosmetic thing. I prefer some tint over clear as well, although green wouldn't be my first choice.   

[RCCthatsme]

Apologies for ignoring your question.
Are those images of the actual cars you are considering for an upcoming purchase?
Are they for sale at Truemusclecars.com as seen below?

http://www.truemusclecars.com/69-dodge-charger-black-super-fast-440.html
http://www.truemusclecars.com/69-dodge-charger-rtse-all-original.html

If this is the case, you need to check out the links below:

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?topic=78865.0
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,18332.0.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?topic=59986.0

If not, ignore me and carry on.
TPR

Yes, in fact those are two of the cars that I am looking to purchase.  Thank you for the heads up.

[RCCthatsme]

Thank you all for the insight.  Given the discussion is including critical review of dealerships, where do you recommend I look for my purchase?

Thank you

[tan top]

Go for the RT/SE car if everything else is comparable. It's more likely a fully optioned out car and less were made.

I have seen SE's that didn't have A/C or power brakes . But , most of the time they are optioned out pretty high . I like everything about the SE option except the wood grain dash .

me too , don't like the wood grain dash !  also don't like  the SE name plates on the sale panel  , well not ! don't like them as such , I just think !,that stuff don't belong on a muscle car well on an R/T anyways ...   same as power window & AC ..... ...was going to put the standard black pebble grain dash bezels in mine  & leave off the SE  sail panel name plates  , going back after the resto ....decided against it for some reason I forget now   ....  

[69 OUR/TEA]

Go for the RT/SE car if everything else is comparable. It's more likely a fully optioned out car and less were made.

I have seen SE's that didn't have A/C or power brakes . But , most of the time they are optioned out pretty high . I like everything about the SE option except the wood grain dash .

me too , don't like the wood grain dash !  also don't like  the SE name plates on the sale panel  , well not ! don't like them as such , I just think !,that stuff don't belong on a muscle car well on an R/T anyways ...   same as power window & AC ..... ...was going to put the standard black pebble grain dash bezels in mine  & leave off the SE  sail panel name plates  , going back after the resto ....decided against it for some reason I forget now   ....  

Not to hijack the thread , but LOL tan top !!!! I was thinking the same thing about going with the pebble grain for the dash . But then reality ( at least to me ) hits , better leave it as it should be . Not to slam people who repo parts , but I have not found a set of the repo wood grain dash plates that either match my original of what the grain should look like in color as well as the grain . For the past 2 years , a vendor at Carlisle ( won't say who as he is a good guy ) has a set and the gauges and radio plate pieces are shinier than the plate that goes above the glove box . So I didn't buy them , then out in the swap area , I find a personal vendor selling a set , they are exactly the same dilemma !!!!!! Hmmmmm , why is he selling them ? Are they all like this ? So with that I have yet to purchase the plates for my car , as I won't dare take the chance and call the two vendors who supply them , and trust they will send me something they would put on their own car . I want to see them in person , and if they satisfy me , I will buy .
Hence , I don't know of any source that can restore them to near mint/original look ( nobody suggest the overlay stickers either ) as of yet .