Front Bumperettes???

[adammacca]

Hi from Australia.

Anyway got a question about my Dads 69 Charger and hope to shed some light on it. He's owned it for around 33years and just noticed when my brother went to look a 68 Charger to buy his bumperettes are different on the front. We've looked through numerous pictures and can't find anything like it.

We were thinking it might be something to do with it being an export car?



Anyhelp, thanks in advance... Adam

[Mike DC]

Mid-year 1969 Chargers got the higher bumperettes.  I think it was on cars built after Jan 1st, 1969.

I think the headrests also became mandatory at that time. 

[Brock Samson]

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,61539.0.html

see also...

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,55913.0.html

welcome to the site
 BTW '68s did not come with the taller guards they were a late '69 addition only. some folks like to eliminate them entirely...

Welcome!  

[greenpigs]

some folks like to eliminate them entirely...

I did, makes the front end look cleaner. Plus less weight.

[charger Downunder]

Welcome to the site good to see another Aussie member.

This is the same car just at different times. Pictures taken in Sydney' early 80's.
Maybe this is your dads old car there were not many over here in the 80's.

[adammacca]

This is a 2 owner car (as far as we are aware) and had a black top untill a few years ago. From the Central Queensland area.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

This is a 2 owner car (as far as we are aware) and had a black top untill a few years ago. From the Central Queensland area.

Welcome to the site & please take the time to register your dad's '69 if you haven't already

www.1969chargerregistry.com

[Brock Samson]

 Well I think we all would like to see a lot more photos of your dad's Charger,  any history would be a bonus. Thanks!

[6pkrtse]

Mid-year 1969 Chargers got the higher bumperettes.  I think it was on cars built after Jan 1st, 1969.

I think the headrests also became mandatory at that time. 

Yes, Mid year 69 they updated them. My 70 even has different ones yet. Mine have a black rubber strip on them too. I have seen you could get 70's with or without the strip.

[twodko]

Welcome!

[lexxman]

weclome to the site,nice looking cars.

[Patronus]

I was going to get the front pinned and redone, but hadn't thought about shaving the 'rettes till now. 
Anybody spare a pic of a '69 w/o em??

[Brock Samson]

on the threads i posted up top.... 

[Patronus]

Ah, yes I see... great, now I can't decide. Its like picking out wheels!