what proof do we have that 1969 383s came with chrome Valve covers?

It is in the factory information available thanks to alaskan_tr

on The 1970 Hamtramck Registry Home Page

What is not clear is odd balls like mine that never had a screw hole for the heater hoses on The inner fender!

What's your angle Tony?
Mine has the screw hole & the bracket on the inner fender for the hose bracket & also the right valve cover has the hose bracket. Not sure why both