1973 Ford 5M
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(Medium Chestnut : Ford : 1973 - 1990)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 17 years of use, and with 7 unique promotional names.
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2504; therefore, the results below are from that code.
1973 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 5M. This orange brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Medium Chestnut. Other common color promotional names include Brown, Copper (Medium Chestnut), Medium Copper, Medium Copper (Chestnut), Medium Orange, and Orange. The color formulation has been used between 1973 and 1990, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Company Fleet Vehicles. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Pinto, Ford Truck, and Ford Special Order / Fleet. See the full detailed list below.
The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: St Louis Freight Lines.
The short make/year code for this paint on a 16362 in 1973, is 5M. The code 5M 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: "5M 1973 Mercury". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5144 or M5144A. 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 1973 Ford 5M
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Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5144A, MX701885, M5144
Make/Year Code : V, 5M, M5144
PPG/Ditzler : 2504
Dupont : 5330AW, 5530DH, 5530LH, 5530LM, 5530AW, 5530AH, 5530
Martin Senour : 2114
Sherwin Williams : 3329
RM/BASF : 2668
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At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 17 years of use, and with 7 unique promotional names.
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2504; therefore, the results below are from that code.
1973 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 5M. This orange brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Medium Chestnut. Other common color promotional names include Brown, Copper (Medium Chestnut), Medium Copper, Medium Copper (Chestnut), Medium Orange, and Orange. The color formulation has been used between 1973 and 1990, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Company Fleet Vehicles. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Pinto, Ford Truck, and Ford Special Order / Fleet. See the full detailed list below.
The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: St Louis Freight Lines.
The short make/year code for this paint on a 16362 in 1973, is 5M. The code 5M 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: "5M 1973 Mercury". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5144 or M5144A. 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 1973 Ford 5M
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Usage list 1973 Ford 5M paint (more information)
| year | make | model | code | paint name | comment |
| Brown | |PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990| | ||||
| 1973 | Ford | 5M | Medium Copper | ||
| 1973 | Ford | Fleet | M5144 | Orange | |
| 1973 | Ford | Mustang | 5M | Medium Copper | |
| 1973 | Mercury | Mercury | 5M | Medium Copper | |
| 1974 | Ford | 5M | Medium Chestnut | ||
| 1974 | Ford | Mustang | 5M | Medium Copper (Chestnut) | |
| 1974 | Mercury | Mercury | 5M | Medium Chestnut | |
| 1975 | Ford | 5M | Medium Copper | ||
| 1975 | Ford | Mustang | 5M | Copper (Medium Chestnut) | |
| 1975 | Ford | Pinto | 5M | Medium Copper | |
| 1975 | Mercury | Mercury | 5M | Medium Copper | |
| 1976 | Ford | 5M | Medium Chestnut | ||
| 1976 | Ford | Mustang | 5M | Medium Chestnut | |
| 1976 | Mercury | Mercury | 5M | Medium Chestnut | |
| 1978 | Ford | 5M | Medium Chestnut | ||
| 1978 | Ford | Mustang | 5M | Medium Chestnut | |
| 1978 | Ford | Pinto | 5M | Medium Chestnut | |
| 1978 | Mercury | Mercury | 5M | Medium Chestnut | |
| 1979 | Ford | 5M | Medium Chestnut | ||
| 1979 | Ford | Ford Truck | V | Medium Chestnut | |
| 1979 | Ford | Pinto | 5M | Medium Chestnut | |
| 1979 | Mercury | Mercury | 5M | Medium Chestnut | |
| 1990 | Fleet | St Louis Freight Lines | Medium Orange | metallic |
Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5144A, MX701885, M5144
Make/Year Code : V, 5M, M5144
PPG/Ditzler : 2504
Dupont : 5330AW, 5530DH, 5530LH, 5530LM, 5530AW, 5530AH, 5530
Martin Senour : 2114
Sherwin Williams : 3329
RM/BASF : 2668
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