(Bright Dark Blue : Ford : 1978 - 1982)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 15177; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1978 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 39,Z. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Bright Dark Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1978 and 1982, primarily by Ford. See the full detailed list below.

There are multiple short manufacturer/year codes for this paint on a 40277 in 1978, they are 39 and Z. The code 39,Z 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: "39,Z 1978 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5557 or M5557A. 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 1978 Ford 39,Z See more information on "1978 Ford 39,Z"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "39,Z"

Usage list 1978 Ford 39,Z paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1978	Ford	Ford Truck	39,Z	Bright Dark Blue	clearcoat, Kentucky Truck color only
1979	Ford	Ford Truck	Z	Bright Dark Blue
1981	Ford	Ford Truck	39	Bright Dark Blue
1982	Ford	Ford Truck	39	Bright Dark Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5557
Make/Year Code : 39, Z
PPG/Ditzler : 15177
Dupont : 45129LH, 45129
RM/BASF : 2590, 9539
Glasurit : FDU-5557, FDU5557

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