(Dakota Red : GM : 1957 - 1966)This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dakota Red. Other common color promotional names include Dakotah Red and Mountain Laurel. The color formulation has been used between 1957 and 1966, primarily by which eventually became GM; but also by Cadillac, Company Fleet Vehicles. See the full detailed list below.
The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: Fender.
70757 is a paint code for PPG (Pittsburgh Plate Glass) who has been providing automotive paints since 1924 (originally Ditzler Color Company subsidiary acquired in 1928). PPG/Ditzler codes from 10000 to 95000 were used on new paint formulations starting in the late 1930's and extending to around 1968. PPG/Ditzler codes in the 70000 to 79999 range are primarily shades of red and pink. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.
Example of the color Ditzler 70757
See more information on Ditzler code "70757"Usage list of Ditzler paint code 70757
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year | make | model | code | paint name | comment |
1957 | Cadillac | Cadillac | 45 | Mountain Laurel | also ppg 70757, also interior color |
1957 | Cadillac | Cadillac | 50 | Dakotah Red | also interior color |
1957 | GM | | 45 | Mountain Laurel | also PPG 70757 |
1957 | GM | | 50 | Dakotah Red | |
1958 | Cadillac | Cadillac | 50 | Dakota Red | also interior color |
1958 | GM | | 50 | Dakota Red | |
1960 | Fleet | Fender | | Dakota Red | |
1966 | Fleet | Fender | | Dakota Red | |
Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 50
PPG/Ditzler :
70757
Dupont :
2590H,
246-90723H
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