FWIW, 1969 is a one year only column which has the squared off corners embossed around the area where the word LOCK is shown on the column head. If there was a late year change where the embossed area around the word LOCK was redesigned for a Sept 69 to Nov 69 build, this would be the first time I have seen one? As also seen on the tilt column pictured below, the ignition switch housing has a
red stripe on it. This is also a one year only 1969 ignition switch which was made for GM by Briggs & Stratton
If your ignition has a red stripe then it's a 69 switch. If it's black then it would be a later year of switch. The key sections E/H were repeated every 4 years (69/73/77/81 and so on). The housing shown below is further stamped A-30-9-S which is a Saginaw stamping and Julian dated to Jan 30th, 1969. It also has a matching date code of 8-K-22 for a late issue 68 wiring switch as seen on the ink stamp. Last thing I can note is the lower shift leg arm has #4529 stamped into it. I have compared mine with other known originals 69 columns found in survivor cars and they were all similar with these types of stampings and similar date matched electrical components.
For comparison purposes only, I hope these pictures help...
