Hmmmmmmmm, BTW you have nice hands...

Don't think the black or non-reflective edge was really style. New FMVSS regulations that were phasing in since '66 were calling for less and less reflective (re; chrome) areas in front of the driver. The horn ring, column shifter, rear view inside mirror stalk, turn signal stalk and a few other items became a more brushed finish or low gloss silver to comply with the new ('66) regulation. Surprised the chrome rocker switches were still in place. Have to check if the '70 switches changed to a less or lower reflective finish? Oh and I thought the three or two point pivot was chrome in '68 but low reflective silver in '69-on??