1957 Ford C
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(Blue : Ford : 1957 - 1985)
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This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 11602; therefore, the results below are from that code.
1957 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of C. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Blue'. Another common paint color promotional name is Dresden Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1957 and 1985, primarily by Ford; but also by International Harvester. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Fairlane 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 5538 in 1957, is C. The code C 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: "C 1957 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M0834 or M0834A. 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 1957 Ford C
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Usage list 1957 Ford C paint (more information)
Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M30J0734, M0834
Make/Year Code : C, 6142, 6883
PPG/Ditzler : 11602
Dupont : 93-90867, 246-90867, 90867, 2500H
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At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 28 years of use.
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 11602; therefore, the results below are from that code.
1957 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of C. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Blue'. Another common paint color promotional name is Dresden Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1957 and 1985, primarily by Ford; but also by International Harvester. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Fairlane 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 5538 in 1957, is C. The code C 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: "C 1957 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M0834 or M0834A. 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 1957 Ford C
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or See all paints with a short model/year code of "C"
Usage list 1957 Ford C paint (more information)
| year | make | model | code | paint name | comment |
| Blue | |PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990| | ||||
| 1957 | Ford | C | Dresden Blue | ||
| 1957 | Ford | Fairlane | C | Dresden Blue | |
| 1957 | Ford | Thunderbird | C | Dresden Blue | |
| 1985 | International Harvester | Truck | 6142 | Blue | Custom, |IH MT-90 Parts Merchandising Catalog|, ppg/name best guess |
| 1985 | International Harvester | Truck | 6883 | Blue | Custom, |IH MT-90 Parts Merchandising Catalog|, ppg/name best guess |
Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M30J0734, M0834
Make/Year Code : C, 6142, 6883
PPG/Ditzler : 11602
Dupont : 93-90867, 246-90867, 90867, 2500H
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