(Red Orange : Chevrolet : 1982 - 2004)
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This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Red Orange. Other common color promotional names include Torch Red and Bright Orange. The color formulation has been used between 1982 and 2004, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by GMC, GM. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Corvette, Topkick, and Kodiak. 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).

Variations of the exterior paint code WA7753, which may appear on body data tags include: 7753, U7753, and L7753 (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 WA7753 See more information on GM code "WA7753"

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Usage list of GM paint code WA7753 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1982	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	71	Red Orange
1982	GM		71	Red Orange
1983	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	71	Red Orange
1983	GM		71	Red Orange
1984	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	71	Red Orange	C M
1984	GM		71	Red Orange
1985	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	71	Red Orange	S series, medium duty
1985	GM		71	Red Orange
1985	GMC	GMC	71	Red Orange
1986	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	71	Red Orange	S series, medium duty
1986	GMC	GMC	71	Bright Orange
1987	GMC	GMC	71	Red Orange
1988	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	71	Red Orange	GMT corvette color
1988	GM		71	Red Orange	Chevy Truck
1988	GMC	GMC	71	Red Orange
1989	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	71	Red Orange
1989	GM		71	Red Orange
1989	GMC	GMC	71	Red Orange
1990	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	71	Red Orange
1990	GMC	GMC	71	Red Orange
1991	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	71	Red Orange
1991	GMC	GMC	71	Red Orange	Cab/Chassis, Medium Duty
1992	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	71	Red Orange
1992	GM		71	Red Orange
1992	GMC	GMC	71	Red Orange	Medium Duty
1993	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	71	Red Orange
1993	GM		71	Red Orange
1993	GMC	GMC	71	Red Orange	Medium Duty
1994	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	71	Red Orange	medium duty truck
1994	GMC	GMC	71	Red Orange	Medium Duty
1995	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	71	Red Orange	truck
1995	GMC	GMC	71	Red Orange	Medium Duty
1996	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	71	Red Orange	blazer, suburban
1996	GMC	GMC	71	Red Orange	Medium Duty
1997	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	71	Red Orange	sierra
1997	GMC	GMC	71	Red Orange	Medium Duty
1998	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	71	Red Orange
1998	GM		71	Red Orange
1998	GMC	GMC	70	Red Orange	Medium Duty
1999	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	71	Red Orange	CK pickup
1999	Chevrolet	Corvette	70	Torch Red
1999	GM		71	Red Orange
2000	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	70	Torch Red	medium duty
2000	Chevrolet	Corvette	70	Torch Red
2000	GM		71	Red Orange
2000	GMC	GMC	70	Red Orange	Medium Duty
2001	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	70	Torch Red	Medium Duty
2001	Chevrolet	Corvette	70	Torch Red
2001	GM		71	Red Orange
2001	GMC	GMC	70	Torch Red	Medium Duty
2002	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	70	Red Orange	Kodiak
2002	Chevrolet	Corvette	70	Torch Red
2002	Chevrolet	Kodiak	70	Red Orange
2002	GM		71	Red Orange
2002	GMC	GMC	70	Red Orange	Topkick
2002	GMC	Topkick	70	Red Orange
2003	Chevrolet	Corvette	70	Torch Red
2003	GM		70	Torch Red
2004	Chevrolet	Corvette	70	Torch Red

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA7485, WA7753, WAEM7485, WAEM7753
Make/Year Code : 70, 71
PPG/Ditzler : 3463
Dupont : 94-46, B8250
Spies Hecker : 29344
Sherwin Williams : 32384
RM/BASF : 12884
Glasurit : GM-7753, GM7753
Autocolor ICI Nexa : JD78B, JD78

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