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Hey everyone! I just wanted to let you know that if anyone needs help with paint codes, in any aspect, to let me know. I work for an Autobody and Paint Supplier, so I have access to pretty much every code that's out there, and can cross reference them into the paints that are currently used. It's not a problem or a hard task, so feel free to ask.

Jenny,

My 1950 3600 came in Mariner Blue do you have a modern code I could take to the local shops for a match?

Thanks

I can get you one. If you don't hear back from me tonight, I will definitely have it for you on Monday when I return back to work.

You reading my mind?

I just scored a page from a DuPont paint chip catalog for 1952 Chevy trucks in hopes of matching that.

Hey Jenny,

Something tells me you're going to be very popular around here. Seems every few days someone is asking about paint codes.

PPG and Dupont codes are available in this Stovebolt.com Tech Tip. At the bottom of the Tech Tip are instructions on how to find out from PPG the modern offset code and paint name.

If you do not have a PPG jobber near you (from which to buy the paint), you might/should be able to use the PPG offset name and year to find a match in another line of paints.

1947-52 Mariner Blue
Dupont: 63203
PPG: 10419

The 1953 and later Mariner Blue is a different shade/formula (PPG can deal with this but Dupont shows the same code for all years).

Tim

Thanks Tim!

Brad, If you still need more info. on top of what Tim has provided you with, please let me know.

i am doing a "cosmetic rebuild" of a 235 engine. this engine was used by chevrolet as a demonstrator of some type. it is cut away to show various internal workings and components. it is powered by converting the generator to a 110v motor which turns the fan and operates to show the various functions. the oil pan and other covers are made of plexiglas to allow viewing.
what color (and a source) would the basic engine be?

thanks ina advance

I'm sorry, but that's one thing paint wise that I actually can't help you with. I don't have any chips for engines, but if I had to guess, I think it would be hugger orange.

phildirt2,

- What is the year of the engine?
- Does the engine have hydraulic or mechanical lifters?
- Is there a code pressed into the ledge to the rear of where the distributor enters the block?

If it is a 235 with hydraulic lifters, it's most likely a 1953-1962 automobile engine. It's a Blue Flame Six engine and that blue is very much like the Chevy Engine Blue sold in spray cans in most parts stores.

Tim

Hi Jenny,
Thanks for your offer of help. On my 1958 Chevy 3200 (still has factory paint) there isn't a paint code on my ID plate. It is simply stamped "SPEC" which I assume means special. I did look at some '58 chips a while back and it looks as though my truck is painted two-tone Bombay Ivory and Anniversary Gold (which is a 1958 car color). Can you cross reference into paints currently used? Thanks again, Jenny.

Hey Mike!
Okay, so this is what I have for you. Bombay Ivory has two manufacturer paint codes. They are 701 and 748. I can cross them over, but only into single stage paints. The first one is Centari. The paint code for that one is 72961A. The second one is Imron 5.0. The paint code that corresponds is 72961X. I had a little trouble trying to pull up the Anniversary Gold. The manufacturer code is 918. However, I can't get an exact match to a current formula. The best I could pull is a SpectraMaster color, which the code is YM019K. This one is a base coat. I had to call Dupont, and that is the formula number that they said is the closest match. I hope that this helps you out. Let me know if you need me to try to go farther with the gold.

In reference to the Dupont code 63203; when actually put into the ColorNet system, that code pulls up as a Fleet Color for Alaska Railroad. The formula rx date is 1992, and the color name is just "blue".

Wow Jenny! You obviously put a lot of effort into that and I sure appreciate it! I would really like to find the Anniversary Gold in a single stage instead of a base coat but it sounds like it doesn't exist? I'm no paint expert so I'm not sure where I go from here. Any suggestions?

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

Good Morning Mike,
I just got off the phone with Dupont. They can not provide me with a single stage code for the Anniversary Gold for 1958. However, I found a single stage code for 1976 Anniversary Gold. I am not sure if they are the same or not, as to the fact that I can't find my chips right now to compare them. Either way, the code for the '76 is 44167A. It's a Centari code for single stage. You should try to look up a FinishMaster in your state. We have stores all over the country. If you find one, just give them the codes that I gave you, and they should be able to mix it up for you, or give you any further assistance that you may need. If you need more help, though, please feel free to get ahold of me.

Thank you for this offer. I'm working on a 51 GMC 1/2ton. I'm looking for a color code for the "Sun Beige" color. Can't seem to locate any cross references and our NAPA guy looked at me like I had two heads.

Tom Moore
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Tom,
Martin-Senour web site below shows "Desert Beige" which maybe similiar to what your're looking for. I used BPS(tractor paint) enamel on my 4t6 which is a cream color. Pics below also. Maybe help you decide. Good luck.
Dan
http://www.martinsenour-autopaint.com/formula/car_detail.cfm
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2750634870071274430qzyNpf

Morning Tom!
I can't find one in my system, so I'm going to hunt for the chip book. I seemed to have misplaced it. If worse comes to worse, I'll call Dupont and see what they have. I'll get back to you today, though.

Tom~
I can only find a Sun Beige in 1956. There are two mfg codes for it. They are 56-T, and 56-W. I can't pull up a formula with a modern day code, though. My chip book for the '50s is currently MIA. I searched and searched, to no avail. Is Sun Beige the original color for your truck? Or was it repainted later on with that color?

Here are Ditzler (PPG) paint chips and codes for 1951-1954 Sun Beige is not in this list.

Here are 1950-1954 Dupont names and codes. Sun Beige is in this list.

(these are from Rob English's GMC website).


Tim

Mike,

Before you give up on the gold, I would ask them over at http://www.chevytalk.org. Since it was used on'58 Impala's someone with one somewhere must know. VCCA perhaps too.

Yea, I've found that VCCA is a good source for historic information like this.

Thanks Jenny.

I need a current day option / conversion from the 58 chart for the color I believe is called "desert sand".

Thanks.

Doug

Thanks for your help Jenny!!

Eric, I will take your suggestion and see what the Impala guys have to say.

Hello Jenny,
I am looking for a color chip or a urethane paint code{PPG,Dupont,?} for my 1957 Chevy Cameo pickup-factory code 784 Turquoise and Ivory.I looked at one paint code site and was able only to find up to 1954-55 Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Leo T.

Hey Leo,
So here it goes...
Bombay Ivory- I can only give you formula numbers for single stage. One is Centari, and the number is 72961A. The other is Imron 5.0 (also a single stage), and the corresponding number is 72961X.
Indian Turquoise- This one I can get in single stage and urethane. Centari's number is 73844A. Imron 5.0 is 73844X. It also comes in Nason Fulthane Urethane, which is 73844IB.
These are all Dupont formula numbers. Unfortunately, I can not cross them over into PPG, due to the fact that I don't carry it. I believe you can give a PPG dealer the Dupont number, and that they can cross it over into PPG if you'd like.

Thanks Jenny,
I will pass these numbers over to my painter and see what we have for a match. Thanks for your help! Leo T.

Hi Jenny - I have a 1951 Canadian-built Chev 1-ton pickup. I received the buildsheet from GM Canada and the exterior paint is "133 - Commercial Maroon". The Stovebolt Tech Tip section with paint info lists "Cape Maroon" as a 1951 color, but that seems to be the closest match name-wise. Does your database include GM Canada paint colors, to see if Cape Maroon is the same as Commercial Maroon?
No "maroon" jokes, please. Well, one or two will be OK.

Mark

Grendel~
Unfortunately, I can not pull any colors up for your truck. I tried everything, but my database doesn't contain it. I'm sorry. If I manage to find anything though, I will be glad to give it to you.

Hi Jenny -

Thanks for looking, I appreciate it.

Mark

Jenny,
Looking for an original 1950 GMC truck color match. I believe it is the teel blue. Have some old color charts from "oldgmc" that mention DQE-21133 teel blue...would like to paint in a modern urathane. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

Eric

Hi jenny,
I have a 1950 3100 It is a canadian built truck with a paint code 30 Commercial Blue. Any help you can give would be much appreciated. Dan V

Good morning Dan!
I'm sorry to have to say this, but, unfortunately, I can not come up with a formula for your truck. The reason being is that my system does not include the codes for the Canadian built trucks. If I happen to stumble across anything, I will be sure to let you know.

Thanks for taking the time and effort to look that up for me. Too bad we bolters are not paying you by the hour. You could start up a little retirement fund by the way we are keeping you busy. Many thanks again. Danv

Hey, it's no problem at all. My job is pretty boring to be honest with you, so it gives me something to do. Any way that I can help, I will. Like I said, if I find anything else out, I will let you know.

Hey Eric,
I sent you what I came up with. Check it out and let me know where you want to go from there.

Hey friend I am planning to paint my pickup car in silver color. Can anyone help me with the website where I can get the complete color combination.

I have just acquired a 1951 2 Ton Canadian built GMC truck which I would like to restore close to original. Please can you tell me what the colour is for paint code 130.
Thanks in advance for all your help

By any chance is the color Dark Blue?