(Apricot : Ford : 1957 - 1983)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 26 years of use.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 21331; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1972 paint by Appliance with a promotional name of Apricot. This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Apricot. Other common color promotional names include Doeskin Tan and Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1957 and 1983, primarily by Ford; but also by Major Appliance Companys. See the full detailed list below.

The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M0748 or M0748A. 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 1972 Appliance Apricot See more information on "1972 Appliance Apricot"
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Usage list 1972 Appliance Apricot paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1957	Ford		L	Doeskin Tan
1957	Ford	Fairlane	L	Doeskin Tan
1957	Ford	Thunderbird	L	Doeskin Tan
1972	Appliance	Hussmann	3	Apricot
1977	Appliance	Hussmann	3	Apricot
1983	Appliance	Hussmann	3	Apricot

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M30J0748, M0748
Chrysler/Dodge : DT6135, DT6202
Make/Year Code : 3, L
PPG/Ditzler : 21331
Dupont : 93-90673, 2504, 246-90673

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