You guys are bickering over something that can never be closed with a final determination.

As mentioned, Chrysler was known for build variances and shortcomings.

The supplier, the company that actually manufactured the parts, were the ones that most likely painted those aircleaners. And whenever they ran short of whatever color they surely would default to another readily available color to make the shipping date ($$).

And I assure you, the guy at the factory truely couldn't care less about what color they are and anyone that would think they'd take the time to paint them another color is certainly not clued in to that enviroment. They don't have the time or care about it.

Chrome would have more cost ($$) and was probably only used in advertising photos and/or available as a "dress-up" kit as mentioned. And could have been supplied to production if unpainted supplies were low.

The car in the Mopar Muscle magazine is nothing close to nostalgiac other than the bodystyle and wheels. The guy writing the article is who tried to stretch that to the wrong crowd. The owner built a nice car, but not a "day-2" deal. The writer needs a history lesson.