(Light Jade Glow : Ford : 1977 - 1979)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2911; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1977 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 7L. This green automotive paint color is most commonly known as Light Jade Glow. Other common color promotional names include Light Jade, Medium Jade, and Green. The color formulation has been used between 1977 and 1979, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. See the full detailed list below. The most common Glow metallic named paints was in the early 1970's by Ford.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 31738 in 1977, is 7L. The code 7L 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: "7L 1977 Mercury". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5483 or M5483A. 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 1977 Ford 7L See more information on "1977 Ford 7L"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "7L"

Usage list 1977 Ford 7L paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Green	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1977	Ford		7L	Light Jade
1977	Ford	Thunderbird	7L	Light Jade Glow
1977	Mercury	Mercury	7L	Light Jade
1978	Ford		7L	Light Jade Glow
1978	Ford	Thunderbird	7L	Light Jade Glow	extra charge
1978	Mercury	Mercury	7L	Light Jade Glow
1979	Ford		7L	Medium Jade
1979	Ford	Thunderbird	7L	Light Jade Glow
1979	Mercury	Mercury	7L	Medium Jade

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5483, M5483A
Make/Year Code : 7L
PPG/Ditzler : 2911
Dupont : 44752L, 44752, 44752A, 44752DH
RM/BASF : 8718

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