(Dark Charcoal : Ford : 1978 - 1990)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 12 years of use.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG codes 3647 or 3036. The most popular is 3647; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1978 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Silver. This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Charcoal. Other common color promotional names include Silver, Light Silver, and Gray. The color formulation has been used between 1978 and 1990, primarily by Ford; but also by Lincoln, Mercury and Company Fleet Vehicles. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Cougar, Tempo, Thunderbird, and Topaz. See the full detailed list below.

The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 38807 in 1978, is 1Y. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here: 1Y. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5966 or M5966A. Ford production paint codes starting with M are usually followed by a 4 digit number and the letter "A" indicating its an exterior paint. For example, the same code ending in the letter "G" is common for accent paints. These longer manufacturing codes are useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1978 Ford Silver See more information on "1978 Ford Silver"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 1Y
or See all paints named "Silver"
See other Silver 1978 Lincoln paint shades
or See all Silver Lincoln paint shades

Usage list 1978 Ford Silver paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Gray	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1978	Ford	Ford Truck	1Y,N	Light Silver	clearcoat
1978	Lincoln	Lincoln	1Y	Silver
1979	Ford		1Y	Silver	Versailles
1979	Ford	Ford Truck	N	Light Silver
1979	Lincoln	Lincoln	1Y	Silver
1980	Ford		1Y	Silver	Versailles
1984	Ford		1Y	Dark Charcoal
1984	Ford	Tempo	1Y	Dark Charcoal
1984	Ford	Thunderbird	1Y	Dark Charcoal
1984	Lincoln	Lincoln	1Y	Dark Charcoal
1984	Mercury	Cougar	1Y	Dark Charcoal
1984	Mercury	Topaz	1Y	Dark Charcoal
1985	Ford		1Y	Dark Charcoal
1985	Ford	Ford Truck	1Y	Dark Charcoal
1985	Lincoln	Lincoln	1Y	Dark Charcoal
1990	Fleet	Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company		Silver	Malt Liquor

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5966A, M5966
Make/Year Code : 1Y
PPG/Ditzler : 3647
Dupont : B8428
RM/BASF : 14090, 14091
Glasurit : FDU-5966, FDU5966

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