(Dark Green : GM : 1970 - 1972)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2207; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1972 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 506. This green automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Green. Other common color promotional names include Green and Dark Olive. The color formulation has been used between 1970 and 1972, primarily by GM; but also by Chevrolet, GMC. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 38061 in 1972, is 506. The code 506 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: "506 1972 Chevrolet". The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WE5185. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1972 GM 506 See more information on "1972 GM 506"
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Usage list 1972 GM 506 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Green	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1970	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	506	Dark Green
1970	GM		506	Dark Green
1970	GMC	GMC	506	Dark Olive
1971	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	506	Dark Green
1971	GM		506	Dark Green
1972	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	506	Dark Green
1972	GM		506	Dark Green

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WE5185
Make/Year Code : 506
PPG/Ditzler : 2207
Dupont : 42770, 5171
Sherwin Williams : 3200, 3033
RM/BASF : 2251

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