Early 69 Road Runner differences

[HersheysGarage]

Hey guys
I want to make a video explaining all the exterior differences of a early build 69 Road Runner compared to a later build car.
I know about the black door handle push buttons and the round opening around the gas filler neck.

Can you list some other differences I'm not aware of?
About what month did they switch over to what became standard for 1969 cars?
Thank you

 

[gtx6970]

Wasnt there a color difference in the textured argent on the grille/ head light bezels, early versus late ?

 

[Bird 426]

I have seen both dark and lite color on the grille, headlamp and tail lights. My friend has the dark version, had his car since he was 18.

 

[69Coronetrt]

Hey guys
I want to make a video explaining all the exterior differences of a early build 69 Road Runner compared to a later build car.
I know about the black door handle push buttons and the round opening around the gas filler neck.

Can you list some other differences I'm not aware of?
About what month did they switch over to what became standard for 1969 cars?
Thank you

Ribs on trunk lid-Fall
radiator support change - Spring
K member - Spring
Head rests - optional to standard January 1, 1969

 

[JJ383RR]

I think for console cars, early ones got chrome, while later ones had the wooden handle

 

[HersheysGarage]

Ribs on trunk lid-Fall
radiator support change - Spring
K member - Spring
Head rests - optional to standard January 1, 1969

Can you explain the differences on the trunk lid ribs, radiator support and k member?

 

[BLK 68 R/T]

I think the Kelsey Hayes recall wheels were an early 69 thing as well. Mid year introduction of the A12 cars.
Probably not out of the realm of possibility to have a few black horns sneak through on some early 69 cars before they switched to purple.