(Yellow : GM : 1970 - 1990)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 20 years of use.

This code is listed in our database as an offset listing to PPG code 2324; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This yellow automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Yellow'. The color formulation has been used between 1970 and 1990, primarily by GM; but also by Chevrolet, Chrysler, Company Fleet Vehicles, and GMC. See the full detailed list below.

The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: American LaFrance.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 38078 in 1972, is 525. 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: 525. The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WE5201. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5009 or M5009A. 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. The longer Chrysler paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Dodge Truck paint code" is DT2523. These longer manufacturing codes are useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1972 Chevy Truck Yellow See more information on "1972 Chevy Truck Yellow"
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Usage list 1972 Chevy Truck Yellow paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Yellow	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1970	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	525	Yellow	also 1970 1/2 color
1970	GM		525	Yellow	also 1970 1/2 color
1970	GMC	GMC	525	Yellow	spring color
1971	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	525	Yellow
1971	GM		525	Yellow
1972	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	525	Yellow
1972	GM		525	Yellow
1983	Chrysler	Fleet	DT2523	Yellow	|Dodge Truck Ditzler Offset List, Form 8302|
1990	Fleet	American LaFrance		Yellow

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5009A, M5009
GM(Fisher code) : WE5201
Chrysler/Dodge : DT2523
Make/Year Code : DT2523, 525
PPG/Ditzler : 2324
Dupont : BN81, 5312
Sherwin Williams : 3192
RM/BASF : 2476

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