(Orange : Chevrolet : 1973 - 1975)
This orange automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Orange'. Other common color promotional names include Pumpkin, Sunfire Orange, and Tampico Orange. The color formulation has been used between 1973 and 1975, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, GM, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. See the full detailed list below.

GM paint manufacturing codes come in two forms, the short 1 to 3 digit model/year code which changes frequently; and beginning in the 1960's a longer 4 digit code which starts with the letters "WA" or "WE". Sometimes called "Fisher Paint codes"; codes beginning with WA are production paints, WE are commercial or special order paints with codes typically starting with '5' (i.e. WE5xxx). Early use of Fisher Paint codes included extra digits between the "W" and "A" to indicate the type and sometimes location of the paint. For example: WOA or W0A for a flat or suede trim paint (typically interior dash), W5A for low gloss (interior), W25A for semi gloss trim colors (typically interior), and W30A for standard gloss colors.

Variations of the exterior paint code WA4464, which may appear on body data tags include: 4464, U4464, and L4464 (the prefix U for upper body, or L for lower body). Location of the GM paint code plate (Service Parts Identification tag) varies depending on the year and model of the vehicle common places are on the top or near the top of the back engine compartment shroud panel just behind the steering wheel, hinge pillar of the driver's side door, trunk or rear hatch, side of door, glove compartment, or behind the driver's seat. Check for either the short year/make/model paint code or the longer manufacturing (Fisher) paint code.

Example of the color GM WA4464 See more information on GM code "WA4464"

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Usage list of GM paint code WA4464 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1973	Chevrolet	Corvette	980	Orange
1973	GM		980	Orange
1974	Chevrolet	Corvette	80-980	Orange
1974	GM		80	Orange
1975	Buick	Buick	80	Pumpkin
1975	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	80	Orange
1975	Chevrolet	Nova	80	Orange
1975	GM		80	Pumpkin
1975	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	80	Sunfire Orange
1975	Pontiac	Pontiac	80	Tampico Orange

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA4464
Make/Year Code : 80-980, 80, 980
PPG/Ditzler : 2548
Dupont : 5568, AF803, 5568AM, 5568LM, 5568DH
Sherwin Williams : 5228, 7344
RM/BASF : 2880, 2652
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 4683M, 4683B

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