(Champagne : Ford : 1977 - 1978)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2924; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Champagne. Another common paint color promotional name is Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1977 and 1978, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 31744 in 1977, is 8Y. 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: 8Y. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5494 or M5494A. 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 Mercury Champagne See more information on "1977 Mercury Champagne"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 8Y
or See all paints named "Champagne"

Usage list 1977 Mercury Champagne paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1977	Ford		8Y	Champagne
1977	Ford	Thunderbird	8Y	Champagne
1977	Mercury	Mercury	8Y	Champagne
1978	Ford	Thunderbird	8Y	Champagne

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5494A, M5494
Chrysler/Dodge : DT6609
Make/Year Code : 8Y
PPG/Ditzler : 2924
Dupont : 44759, 44759AH, 44759L, 44759DH
RM/BASF : 8731

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