(Black Cherry : GM : 1982 - 1983)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 51097; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1983 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 77. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Black Cherry. Another common paint color promotional name is Maroon. The color formulation has been used between 1982 and 1983, primarily by GM; but also by GMC, Chevrolet. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 40492 in 1983, is 77. The code 77 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: "77 1983 Chevrolet". The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA7562. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1983 GM 77 See more information on "1983 GM 77"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "77"

Usage list 1983 GM 77 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Maroon	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	GM		77	Black Cherry	81-83, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1982	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	77	Black Cherry
1982	GM		77	Black Cherry
1982	GMC	GMC	77	Black Cherry
1983	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	77	Black Cherry
1983	GM		77	Black Cherry
1983	GMC	GMC	77	Black Cherry

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA7562, WAEM7562
Make/Year Code : 77
PPG/Ditzler : 51097
Dupont : 924AK4523, B8257
RM/BASF : 12889
Glasurit : GM-7562, GM7562
Autocolor ICI Nexa : JD81

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