(Medium Dark Gold : Ford : 1974)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2621; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1974 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 6M. This gold automotive paint color is most commonly known as Medium Dark Gold. Another common paint color promotional name is Brown. The color formulation has been used only in 1974, primarily by Ford; but also by Lincoln, Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 16909 in 1974, is 6M. The code 6M 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: "6M 1974 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5237 or M5237A. 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 1974 Ford 6M See more information on "1974 Ford 6M"
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Usage list 1974 Ford 6M paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1974	Ford		6M	Medium Dark Gold
1974	Ford	Thunderbird	6M	Medium Dark Gold
1974	Lincoln	Lincoln	6M	Medium Dark Gold
1974	Mercury	Mercury	6M	Medium Dark Gold

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5237A, M5237
Make/Year Code : 6M
PPG/Ditzler : 2621
Dupont : 42839DM, 42839LH, 42839AM
RM/BASF : 2742

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