(Nordic Blue : International Harvester : 1956 - 1985)
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1956 paint by GM/5372 with short manufacturer/year paint code of 42. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Nordic Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1956 and 1985, primarily by International Harvester; but also by GM, Oldsmobile. 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 5372 in 1956, is 42. The code 42 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: "42 1956 Oldsmobile".

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Usage list 1956 GM 42 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1956	GM		42	Nordic Blue
1956	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	42	Nordic Blue
1985	International Harvester	Truck	6451	Blue	Custom, |IH MT-90 Parts Merchandising Catalog|, ppg/name best guess

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 42, 6451
PPG/Ditzler : 11484
Dupont : 202-59616, 59616, 2278

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