(Russet : GM : 1977 - 1980)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2926; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1978 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 68. This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Russet. Another common paint color promotional name is Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1977 and 1980, primarily by GM; but also by GMC, Chevrolet. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 19111 in 1978, is 68. The code 68 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: "68 1978 GMC". The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA5261. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1978 GM 68 See more information on "1978 GM 68"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "68"

Usage list 1978 GM 68 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	GM		68	Russet	metallic, 77-79, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
	GM		74	Russet	metallic, 78-80, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1977	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	68	Russet
1977	GM		68	Russet
1977	GMC	GMC	68	Russet
1978	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	68	Russet
1978	GM		68	Russet
1978	GMC	GMC	68	Russet
1979	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	74	Russet
1979	GM		74	Russet
1979	GMC	GMC	74	Russet
1980	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	74	Russet
1980	GM		74	Russet
1980	GMC	GMC	68	Russet	metallic

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WEA5261, WA5261
Make/Year Code : 74, 68
PPG/Ditzler : 2926
Dupont : 923BP539, 44743, 44743DH, 44743LH, BP539, 44743AW
Sherwin Williams : 3760
RM/BASF : 9157
Glasurit : GM-5261, GM5261
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 6204M, 6599M

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