(Yellow : Caterpillar : 1950 - 1983)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 33 years of use, and with 5 unique promotional names.

This code is listed in our database as an offset listing to PPG code 80021; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This yellow automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Yellow'. Other common color promotional names include Catapillar Tractor Yellow, Caterpillar Yellow, Tractor Yellow, and Transport Yellow. The color formulation has been used between 1950 and 1983, primarily by Caterpillar; but also by Company Fleet Vehicles, Willys and Chrysler. See the full detailed list below.

The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: Parsons Company.

The longer Chrysler paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Dodge Truck paint code" is DT2077. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1956 Parsons Company Catapillar Tractor Yellow See more information on "1956 Parsons Company Catapillar Tractor Yellow"
or See all paints named "Catapillar Tractor Yellow" or "Catapillar" or "Tractor"
or See other Yellow 1956 Parsons Company paint shades

Usage list 1956 Parsons Company Catapillar Tractor Yellow paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Yellow	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1950	Caterpillar			Caterpillar Yellow	|Ditzler Book|
1952	Caterpillar			Tractor Yellow
1956	Caterpillar			Tractor Yellow
1956	Fleet	Parsons Company		Catapillar Tractor Yellow
1963	Willys		81	Transport Yellow
1972	Caterpillar			Yellow	old - replaced by ppg 80979
1983	Chrysler	Fleet	DT2077	Yellow	|Dodge Truck Ditzler Offset List, Form 8302|

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Chrysler/Dodge : DT2077
Make/Year Code : 81, DT2077
PPG/Ditzler : 80021 (possible alternative codes: 80979)

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