(Dover Gray : Dodge : 1951 - 1985)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 34 years of use.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 30799; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dover Gray. Another common paint color promotional name is Gray. The color formulation has been used between 1951 and 1985, primarily by Dodge; but also by International Harvester, Chrysler. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for main body and special order color.

Some Chrysler paint manufacturing codes come in two forms, the short 1 to 3 digit model/year code which changes frequently and a longer code which does not change. One of these longer codes which we track is the DT or Dodge Truck or Fleet code. This is one of only a very few DT codes that starts with the letters "DT" and does not end in a 4 digit number. We are not sure about the use of this paint, it is probably very early or a basic color. Codes in the DT1000 to DT1999 range are generally white shades. These DT codes do not change over the years for a particular paint formulation; therefore, it is the best code to track the usage of Chrysler paint. In many cases Chrysler has assigned DT codes to popular paint from other manufacturers to use as special order paints.

The DT paint set is one of the few that includes many of the official US Military paint colors.

In this case, DT1029 appears to be a special order paint for a popular early paint named Dover Gray by Dodge.

Example of the color Chrysler DT1029 See more information on Chrysler code "DT1029"

Usage list of Chrysler paint code DT1029 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Gray	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1951	Dodge	Dodge	536	Dover Gray	also 570 upper
1952	Chrysler		536	Dover Gray
1952	Dodge	Dodge	536	Dover Gray
1953	Dodge	Dodge	536	Dover Gray
1985	International Harvester	Truck	104	Gray	Custom, |IH MT-90 Parts Merchandising Catalog|, ppg/name best guess

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Chrysler/Dodge : DT1029
Make/Year Code : 536, 104
PPG/Ditzler : 30799
Dupont : 246-71488, 93-71488, 1164

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