(Medium Gray : Ford : 1977 - 1985)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2967; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1979 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Medium Gray. This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Medium Gray. Another common paint color promotional name is Gray. The color formulation has been used between 1977 and 1985, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Lincoln and International Harvester. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Bronco, International Harvester Truck, Mustang, Ranger, and Thunderbird. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for main body and special order color.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 19277 in 1979, is 1P. 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: 1P. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5523 or M5523A. 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.

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Usage list 1979 Ford Medium Gray paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Gray	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1977	Ford		1P	Medium Gray
1977	Ford	Thunderbird	1P	Medium Gray
1977	Lincoln	Lincoln	1P	Medium Gray
1977	Mercury	Mercury	1P	Medium Gray	2-tone
1978	Ford		1P	Medium Gray	2 tone only
1978	Mercury	Mercury	1P	Medium Gray
1979	Ford		1P	Medium Gray
1979	Ford	Mustang	1P	Medium Gray
1979	Mercury	Mercury	1P	Medium Gray
1980	Ford		1P	Medium Gray
1980	Ford	Bronco	1P	Medium Gray	metallic
1980	Ford	Ford Truck	1P	Medium Gray
1980	Ford	Mustang	1P	Medium Gray
1980	Mercury	Mercury	1P	Medium Gray
1981	Ford		1P	Medium Gray
1981	Ford	Bronco	1P	Medium Gray	metallic
1981	Ford	Ford Truck	1P	Medium Gray
1981	Ford	Ranger	1P	Medium Gray	metallic
1981	Ford	Thunderbird	1P	Medium Gray
1981	Mercury	Mercury	1P	Medium Gray
1982	Ford		1P	Medium Gray
1982	Ford	Ford Truck	1P	Medium Gray
1982	Ford	Mustang	1P	Medium Gray
1982	Ford	Ranger	1P	Medium Gray	metallic
1982	Mercury	Mercury	1P	Medium Gray
1983	Ford	Ford Truck	1P	Medium Gray
1983	Ford	Ranger	1P	Medium Gray	metallic
1985	International Harvester	Truck	8615	Gray	Custom, |IH MT-90 Parts Merchandising Catalog|, ppg/name best guess

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5523, M5523A
Make/Year Code : 1P, 8615
PPG/Ditzler : 2967
Dupont : 44783L, 44783A, 44783, 44783D
Sherwin Williams : 3801
RM/BASF : 8778
Glasurit : FDU-5523, FDU5523

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