(Maple Brown : Chevrolet : 1940 - 1947)
1942 paint by GM/2428 with short manufacturer/year paint code of 317. This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Maple Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1940 and 1947, primarily by Chevrolet. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 2428 in 1942, is 317. The code 317 is unique to this paint color formulation for this year; therefore, the code can be used along with the manufacturer and year to specify the paint. For example: "317 1942 Chevrolet". Please note that 1942 make paint codes are quite old and may not exist in many modern databases.

Example of 1942 GM 317 See more information on "1942 GM 317"
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Usage list 1942 GM 317 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1940	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	269	Maple Brown
1940	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	269	Maple Brown
1940	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	269	Maple Brown
1941	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	299	Maple Brown
1942	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	317	Maple Brown
1947	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	355	Maple Brown

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 317, 355, 299
PPG/Ditzler : 20029
Dupont : 202-53255, 181-21288

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