(Light Blue : Ford : 1972 - 1990)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 18 years of use, and across 5 manufacturers/makes.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2403; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1974 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 3B. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Light Blue. Other common color promotional names include Wind Blue, Blue, and Sonic Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1972 and 1990, primarily by Ford; but also by Company Fleet Vehicles, Diamond T, Lincoln, Mercury, and Reo. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Diamond T Truck, Mustang, Pinto, Reo Truck, and Thunderbird. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for main body and trim color.

The three Companies/Organizations with Fleet Vehicles using this color are: Pennsylvania Gas and Water Company, Taxi, and Barrwood Cab Company.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 16984 in 1974, is 3B. The code 3B is unique to this paint color formulation for this year; therefore, the code can be used along with the manufacturer and year to specify the paint. For example: "3B 1974 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M3429 or M3429A. 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 DT8631. These longer manufacturing codes are useful for tracking paint usage.

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Usage list 1974 Ford 3B paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1972	Ford		3B	Light Blue	also M3429
1972	Ford	Ford Truck	B	Wind Blue
1972	Ford	Mustang	3B	Light Blue
1972	Ford	Thunderbird	3B	Light Blue	also M3429
1972	Lincoln	Lincoln	3B	Light Blue	also M3429
1972	Mercury	Mercury	3B	Light Blue	also M3429
1973	Ford		3B	Light Blue
1973	Ford	Ford Truck	B	Wind Blue
1973	Ford	Mustang	3B	Light Blue
1973	Mercury	Mercury	3B	Light Blue
1974	Diamond T	Truck	RMS-45-407	Sonic Blue	also M3429, Dupont Cross Ref guide
1974	Ford		3B	Wind Blue
1974	Ford	Ford Truck	B	Wind Blue
1974	Ford	Mustang	3B	Light Blue
1974	Ford	Pinto	3B	Light Blue
1974	Mercury	Mercury	3B	Wind Blue
1974	Reo	Truck	RMS-45-407	Sonic Blue	also M3429, Dupont Cross Ref guide
1978	Ford			Light Blue	stripe color
1990	Fleet	Barrwood Cab Company		Blue
1990	Fleet	Pennsylvania Gas and Water Company		Blue
1990	Fleet	Taxi		Blue	Barrwood Cab Company

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M3429A, M3429, MX7001634
Chrysler/Dodge : DT8631
Make/Year Code : 3B, B, RMS-45-407
PPG/Ditzler : 2403
Dupont : 5366A, 5366L, 5366D, 5366
Martin Senour : 2052
Sherwin Williams : 4374
RM/BASF : 2516

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