(Dove Gray : Ford : 1976 - 1985)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2847; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dove Gray. Other common color promotional names include Gray and Dove Grove. The color formulation has been used between 1976 and 1985, primarily by Ford; but also by Lincoln, Mercury and International Harvester. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for main body and special order color.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 18556 in 1977, is 1N. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here: 1N. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5476 or M5476A. 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 1977 Thunderbird Dove Gray See more information on "1977 Thunderbird Dove Gray"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 1N
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Usage list 1977 Thunderbird Dove Gray paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Gray	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1976	Ford	Thunderbird	1N	Dove Gray
1976	Lincoln	Lincoln	1N	Dove Gray
1977	Ford		1N	Dove Gray
1977	Ford	Thunderbird	1N	Dove Gray
1977	Lincoln	Lincoln	1N	Dove Gray
1977	Mercury	Mercury	1N	Dove Grove
1978	Ford		1N	Dove Gray
1978	Ford	Thunderbird	1N	Dove Gray
1978	Mercury	Mercury	1N	Dove Gray
1979	Ford		1N	Dove Gray
1979	Ford	Thunderbird	1N	Dove Gray	late year color
1979	Lincoln	Lincoln	1N	Dove Gray
1979	Mercury	Mercury	1N	Dove Gray
1985	International Harvester	Truck	8600	Gray	Custom, |IH MT-90 Parts Merchandising Catalog|, ppg/name best guess

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5476A, M5476
Make/Year Code : 1N, 8600
PPG/Ditzler : 2847
Dupont : 44172, 44172L, 44172D, 44172A
RM/BASF : 2991

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