(Light Charcoal : Ford : 1983 - 1990)
This code is listed in our database as an offset listing to PPG code 3563; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1983 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 1M. This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Light Charcoal. Other common color promotional names include Grey, Gray, and Pastel Charcoal. The color formulation has been used between 1983 and 1990, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Company Fleet Vehicles. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Thunderbird, Tempo, and Ford Truck. See the full detailed list below.

The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: Texaco Inc.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 21746 in 1983, is 1M. The code 1M 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: "1M 1983 Mercury". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5683 or M5683A. 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 1983 Ford 1M See more information on "1983 Ford 1M"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "1M"

Usage list 1983 Ford 1M paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Gray	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
					|Mack Truck Dupont Imron PPG Durethane Offset Listing| June 1988
1983	Ford		1M	Light Charcoal
1983	Ford	Tempo	1M	Light Charcoal
1983	Ford	Thunderbird	1M	Light Charcoal
1983	Mercury	Mercury	1M	Light Charcoal
1983	Mercury	Topaz	1M	Light Charcoal
1984	Ford		1M	Light Charcoal
1984	Ford	Tempo	1M	Light Charcoal
1984	Mercury	Mercury	1M	Light Charcoal
1984	Mercury	Topaz	1M	Light Charcoal
1985	Ford		1M	Light Charcoal
1985	Ford	Ford Truck	1M	Light Charcoal
1985	Ford	Thunderbird	1M	Pastel Charcoal	FILA coupe
1990	Fleet	Texaco Inc		Grey	Canada Ltd

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5683A, M5683
Make/Year Code : 1M
PPG/Ditzler : 3563
Dupont : C8302
RM/BASF : 13201
Glasurit : FDU-5683, FDU5683

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