(Apple Green : International Harvester : 1940 - 1972)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 32 years of use.

This green automotive paint color is most commonly known as Apple Green. Other common color promotional names include Hi-Lift Olive Green, Green Apple, and International Apple Green. The color formulation has been used between 1940 and 1972, primarily by International Harvester; but also by Company Fleet Vehicles, Clark. See the full detailed list below.

The three Companies/Organizations with Fleet Vehicles using this color are: International Tractor, International Harvester, and International Truck.

40250 is a paint code for PPG (Pittsburgh Plate Glass) who has been providing automotive paints since 1924 (originally Ditzler Color Company subsidiary acquired in 1928). PPG/Ditzler codes from 10000 to 95000 were used on new paint formulations starting in the late 1930's and extending to around 1968. PPG/Ditzler codes in the 40000 to 49999 range are primarily shades of green. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.

Example of the color PPG 40250 See more information on PPG code "40250"

Usage list of PPG paint code 40250 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
	Clark			Hi-Lift Olive Green	also HI apple green #2
1940	Fleet	International Truck		Apple Green	#2
1940	International Harvester		2	Apple Green
1952	Fleet	International Tractor		Green Apple
1952	International Harvester	Tractor		Green Apple
1956	Fleet	International Harvester		Apple Green	#2
1972	Clark			Hi-Lift Olive Green
1972	Fleet	International Tractor		International Apple Green
1972	International Harvester	Tractor		Apple Green

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 2
PPG/Ditzler : 40250

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