Revised Paint Code resource List

I have created this new thread since one of the other paint color related threads seems to be just replies with people just telling what color their Bronco is (factory color or otherwise) and another has photos of Bronco of various colors, but I know at least a couple of those are not correct.

My goal is to create a complete, and definitive reference of Bronco paint colors that will include factory paint codes, cross reference by years, etc., and eventually photos of Broncos with verified correct paint codes, not photos pulled from the net and assumed to be certain colors.

I have pulled all my original sales brochures and made lists of all the colors. I do not have any of my paint cards here at the house, and only a couple years of them at the shop, so I have used the corresponding codes posted in one of the other threads for now which I am assuming were correct for those provided.

I also added a few paint related notes that are found in the sales brochures. Some colors were also designated with (RPO), which I believe refers to a commercial fleet color option.

The forum will not allow the formatting I had for the data columns, but the information is presented in the following order:

COLOR CODE ON DATA PLATE.........PROMOTIONAL NAME........FoMoCo BASIC PN.........STANDARD COLOR NAME

1966 (14 available colors)
"Bronco metal roofs are painted Wimbledon White to provide a two-tone paint combination"
Mid-year (Rev. 1/66) brochure: "Optional: Bronco body paint stripe and rocker panel moldings or accent racing stripes."
COLOR CODE PROMOTIONAL NAME FoMoCo BASIC PN STANDARD COLOR NAME
A Raven Black 1724 Black
B Caribbean Turquoise 556 Turquoise
C Pure White 1525 Pure White (RPO)
D Peacock Blue 1638 Peacock
F Arcadian Blue 1226 Light Blue
G Chrome Yellow 1526 Chrome Yellow (RPO)
H Sahara Beige 1912 Light Beige
J Rangoon Red 1515 Red
L Holly Green 1237 Dark Green
M Wimbledon White 1619 White
S Poppy Red 1730 Vermillion
W Marlin Blue 1742 Medium Blue
8 Springtime Yellow 1955 Yellow
N Light Turquoise
9 Primer
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1967 (12 available colors)
"Bronco metal roofs are painted Wimbledon White to provide a two-tone paint combination"
COLOR CODE PROMOTIONAL NAME FoMoCo BASIC PN STANDARD COLOR NAME
A Raven Black 1724 Black
B Frost Turquoise 1734 Light Aqua
D Peacock Blue 1638 Peacock
G Chrome Yellow 1526 Chrome Yellow (RPO)
J Rangoon Red 1515 Red
L Holly Green 1237 Dark Green
M Wimbledon White 1619 White
S Poppy Red 1730 Vermillion
U Lunar Green 2097 Medium Green
6 Pebble Beige 1631 Light Beige
7 Harbor Blue 2098 Dark Blue
8 Springtime Yellow 1955 Yellow
9 Primer
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1968 (12 available colors)
"Bronco metal roofs are painted Wimbledon White to provide a two-tone paint combination"
COLOR CODE PROMOTIONAL NAME FoMoCo BASIC PN STANDARD COLOR NAME
A Raven Black 1724 Black
D Peacock Blue 1638 Medium Turquoise
E Sky View Blue 1906 Light Blue
G Chrome Yellow 1526 Chrome Yellow (RPO)
J Rangoon Red 1515 Red
L Holly Green 1237 Dark Green
M Wimbledon White 1619 White
U Lunar Green 2097 Medium Green
W Meadowlark Yellow 3120 Yellow
Z Signal Flare Red 2025 Signal Flare Red
6 Pebble Beige 1631 Light Beige
7 Harbor Blue 2098 Dark Blue
9 Primer
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1969 (16 available colors)
"Bronco metal roofs are painted Wimbledon White to provide a two-tone paint combination"
COLOR CODE PROMOTIONAL NAME FoMoCo BASIC PN STANDARD COLOR NAME
A Raven Black 1724 Black
B Royal Maroon 3059 Maroon
E Sky View Blue 1906 Light Blue
G Chrome Yellow 1526 Chrome Yellow (RPO)
H Cordova Copper 3218 Medium Copper
J Rangoon Red 1515 Red
K Empire Yellow 3217 Yellow
M Wimbledon White 1619 White
N Norway Green 3282 Dark Green
P Boxwood Green 3150 Medium Ivy Green
T Candy Apple Red 2008 Red
U Lunar Green 2097 Medium Green
Y Reef Aqua 3216 Medium Aqua
2 New Lime 3071 Light Ivy Yellow
6 Pebble Beige 1631 Light Beige
7 Harbor Blue 2098 Dark Blue
9 Primer
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1970 (17 available colors)
"Bronco metal roofs are painted Wimbledon White to provide a two-tone paint combination"
COLOR CODE PROMOTIONAL NAME FoMoCo BASIC PN STANDARD COLOR NAME
A Raven Black 1724 Black
B Royal Maroon 3059 Maroon
D Pinto Yellow 3439 Light Yellow
E Sky View Blue 1906 Light Blue
F Mojave Tan 3466 Light Beige
G Chrome Yellow 1526 Chrome Yellow (RPO)
K Caramel Bronze Metallic 3340 Yellow Metallic
M Wimbledon White 1619 White
N Norway Green 3282 Dark Green
P Boxwood Green 3150 Medium Ivy Green
R Yucatan Gold 1635 Light Yellow Green
T Candy Apple Red 2008 Red
Y Reef Aqua 3216 Medium Aqua
2 New Lime 3071 Light Ivy Yellow
5 Diamond Blue 921 Platinum
6 Acapulco Blue 3077 Medium Blue Metallic
7 Harbor Blue 2098 Dark Blue
9 Primer
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1971 (18 available colors)
"Bronco roofs are painted Wimbledon White providing a two-tone paint combination."
*Brochure shows multiple photos with solid exterior color (body color matched top), but makes no specific mention of this as an option
COLOR CODE PROMOTIONAL NAME FoMoCo BASIC PN STANDARD COLOR NAME
A Raven Black 1724 Black
E Sky View Blue 1906 Light Blue
F Mojave Tan 3466 Light Beige
G Chrome Yellow 1526 Chrome Yellow (RPO)
K Boxwood Green 3150 Medium Ivy Green
M Wimbledon White 1619 White
N Diamond Blue 921 Platinum
0 Seafoam Green 3472 Light Green
R Astra Blue Metallic 3320 Bright Astra Blue Metallic
T Candy Apple Red 2008 Red
V Mallard Green 5005 Dark Green
Z Grabber Green Metallic 5002 Grabber Green Metallic
1 Calypso Coral 1730 Calypso Coral
2 Prairie Yellow 3492 Medium Goldenrod Yellow
3 Swiss Aqua 5006 Medium Bright Aqua
4 Regis Red 3426 Dark Red
5 Medium Brown Metallic 3564 Medium Ginger Metallic
6 Bahama Blue 5004 Bright Medium Blue
9 Primer
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1972 (18 available colors)
"Bronco roofs are painted Wimbledon White providing a two-tone paint combination."
*Brochure shows multiple photos with solid exterior color (body color matched top), but makes no specific mention of this as an option
COLOR CODE PROMOTIONAL NAME FoMoCo BASIC PN STANDARD COLOR NAME
B Wind Blue 3429 Light Blue
C Pure White 1525 Special White
G Chrome Yellow 1526 Chrome Yellow (RPO)
K Prairie Yellow 3492 Medium Goldenrod Yellow
M Wimbledon White 1619 White
O Seapine Green Metallic 5187 Medium Green Metallic
Q Winter Green 5060 Light Yellow Green
R Sequoia Brown Metallic 5186 Medium Ginger Metallic
T Candy Apple Red 2008 Red
V Mallard Green 5005 Dark Green
W Bay Roc Blue Metallic 5108 Medium Blue Metallic
Y Chelsea Green Metallic 5019 Medium Mallard Green Metallic
Z Hot Ginger Metallic 5035 Light Copper Metallic
1 Calypso Coral 1730 Calypso Coral
2 Royal Maroon 3059 Maroon
3 Swiss Aqua 5006 Medium Bright Aqua
6 Bahama Blue 5004 Bright Medium Blue
8 Tampico Yellow 3341 Yellow
9 Primer
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1973 (17 available colors)
"Bronco roofs are painted Wimbledon White providing a two-tone paint combination."
** Brochure shows photo of and make note of available "special order solid exterior paint treatment"
COLOR CODE PROMOTIONAL NAME FoMoCo BASIC PN STANDARD COLOR NAME
A Raven Black 1724 Black
B Wind Blue 3429 Light Blue
G Chrome Yellow 1526 Chrome Yellow (RPO)
H Seapine Green Metallic 5187 Medium Green Metallic
M Wimbledon White 1619 White
Q Winter Green 5060 Light Yellow Green
R Sequoia Brown Metallic 5186 Medium Ginger Metallic
S Midnight Blue Metallic 5094 Bright Dark Blue Metallic
T Candy Apple Red 2008 Red
U Limestone Green Metallic 5021 Medium Lime Metallic
V Mallard Green 5005 Dark Green
X Durango Tan 3565 Light Goldenrod
2 Royal Maroon 3059 Maroon
4 Bright Lime 5022 Bright Lime
6 Bahama Blue 5004 Bright Medium Blue
8 Tampico Yellow 3341 Yellow
Z Hot Ginger Metallic 5035 Light Copper Metallic
9 Primer
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1974 (18 available colors)
"Bronco roofs are painted Wimbledon White providing a two-tone paint combination."
** Brochure shows photo of and make note of available "special order solid exterior paint treatment"
COLOR CODE PROMOTIONAL NAME FoMoCo BASIC PN STANDARD COLOR NAME
A Raven Black 1724 Black
B Wind Blue 3429 Light Blue
G Chrome Yellow 1526 Chrome Yellow (RPO)
M Wimbledon White 1619 White
N Ivy Glow 5396 Bright Green Metallic
R Sequoia Brown Metallic 5186 Medium Ginger Metallic
S Midnight Blue Metallic 5094 Bright Dark Blue Metallic
T Candy Apple Red 2008 Red
U Limestone Green Metallic 5021 Medium Lime Metallic
X Light Grabber Blue 5226 Light Grabber Blue
Y Burnt Orange 5296 Orange
Z Hot Ginger Metallic 5035 Light Copper Metallic
2 Pastel Lime 5023 Pastel Lime
3 Village Green 5232 Bright Green
4 Samoa Lime 5177 Medium Lime Yellow
5 Bold Orange 5184 Medium Orange Yellow
7 Gold Glow 5079 Bright Yellow Gold Metallic
8 Sandpiper Yellow 5046 Dark Yellow
9 Primer
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1975 (18 available colors)
"Bronco roofs are painted Wimbledon White providing a two-tone paint combination."
** Brochure shows photo of and make note of available "special order solid exterior paint treatment"
COLOR CODE PROMOTIONAL NAME FoMoCo BASIC PN STANDARD COLOR NAME
A Raven Black 1724 Black
B Wind Blue 3429 Light Blue
F Ginger Glow 5425 Dark Ginger Metallic
G Chrome Yellow 1526 Chrome Yellow (RPO)
I Bahama Blue 5004 Bright Medium Blue
M Wimbledon White 1619 White
P Vineyard Gold 5338 Light Gold
Q Parrot Orange 5403 Bright Orange
R Sequoia Brown Metallic 5186 Medium Ginger Metallic
S Midnight Blue Metallic 5094 Bright Dark Blue Metallic
T Candy Apple Red 2008 Red
U Glen Green 5404 Light Green
V Dark Jade Metallic 5328 Dark Jade Metallic
W Medium Green Glow 5435 Medium Ivy Bronze Metallic
Y Baytree Green 5402 Medium Green Gold
Z Hot Ginger Metallic 5035 Light Copper Metallic
6 Viking Red 3560 Bright Red
8 Hatteras Green Metallic 5233 Dark Yellow Green Metallic
9 Primer
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1976 (19 available colors)
"Bronco roofs are painted Wimbledon White providing a two-tone paint combination."
** Brochure shows photo of and make note of available "special order solid exterior paint treatment"
COLOR CODE PROMOTIONAL NAME FoMoCo BASIC PN STANDARD COLOR NAME
A Raven Black 1724 Black
B Dark Jade Metallic 5328 Dark Jade Metallic
F Ginger Glow 5425 Dark Ginger Metallic
G Chrome Yellow 1526 Chrome Yellow (RPO)
H Copper 5475 Copper
I Bahama Blue 5004 Bright Medium Blue
K Castillo Red 5440 Bright Red
M Wimbledon White 1619 White
P Bali Blue 5443 Light Blue
R Sequoia Brown Metallic 5186 Medium Ginger Metallic
S Midnight Blue Metallic 5094 Bright Dark Blue Metallic
T Candy Apple Red 2008 Red
U Glen Green 5404 Light Green
W Medium Green Glow 5435 Medium Ivy Bronze Metallic
X Indio Tan 5441 Tan
Y Mecca Gold 5181 Yellow Orange
Z Hot Ginger Metallic 5035 Copper Metallic
2 Cayan Red 5459 Tangerine
8 Hatteras Green Metallic 5233 Dark Yellow Green Metallic
9 Primer
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1977 (20 available colors)
"Bronco roofs are Wimbledon White providing a Tu-Tone combination."
"Special Décor Group allows solid exterior color or Tu-Tone"
COLOR CODE PROMOTIONAL NAME FoMoCo BASIC PN STANDARD COLOR NAME
A Raven Black 1724 Black
B Dark Jade Metallic 5328 Dark Jade Metallic
G Chrome Yellow 1526 Chrome Yellow (RPO)
H Dark Brown Metallic 5282 Dark Brown Metallic
I Bahama Blue 5004 Bright Medium Blue
K Castillo Red 5440 Bright Red
M Wimbledon White 1619 White
O Mallard Green 5005 Dark Green
P Dark Cinnamon Glow 5506 Dark Nectarine Metallic
R Light Jade 5445 Light Jade
S Midnight Blue Metallic 5094 Bright Dark Blue Metallic
T Candy Apple Red 2008 Red
U Vista Orange 5466 Orange
V Medium Silver Metallic 5488 Medium Silver Metallic
W Medium Emerald 5500 Medium Emerald
Y Jade Glow 5505 Jade Metallic
Z Copper Metallic 5035 Copper Metallic
2 Medium Copper 5475 Medium Copper
X Indio Tan 5441 Light Tan
8 Light Blue 5467 Light Blue
9 Primer

I'm trying to clean up some of this and need the following paint codes in the list below.

Please note that a specific color name may have two different codes for different years (i.e. Royal Maroon has code 2 for 1972 & 1973, but code B for 1970).

Also note that a given paint code can be completely different between years (i.e. Code "B" in 1970 is Roayal Maroon, and in 1972 is Wind Blue).

Therefore, the code must match the name for each year and I can not just assume the code from another year is the same.

Broncos typically used colors from the Ford truck color selections, but I have also found some that were from the Ford Car selections as well.

1966 Light Turquoise
1977 Castillo Red


Once I get all the codes to complete the my list above, I will create a chart that will show show which specific colors were used which years as well as some other interesting info about the many colors offered such as:

Wimbledon White is the only color offered all years.

Raven Black was offered in all years except 1972

Broncitis said:

I'm trying to clean up some of this and need the following paint codes in the list below.

Please note that a specific color name may have two different codes for different years (i.e. Royal Maroon has code 2 for 1972 & 1973, but code B for 1970).

Also note that a given paint code can be completely different between years (i.e. Code "B" in 1970 is Roayal Maroon, and in 1972 is Wind Blue).

Therefore, the code must match the name for each year and I can not just assume the code from another year is the same.

1966 Light Turquoise
1969 New Lime
1969 Norway Green
1969 Royal Maroon
1970 Acapulico Blue
1970 Caramel Bronze Metallic
1970 Diamond Blue
1970 Mojavie Tan
1970 Pinto Yellow
1970 Yucatan Gold
1973 Hot Ginger Metallic
1976 Bali Blue
1976 Castillo Red
1976 Cayan Red
1976 Mecca Gold
1977 Bahama Blue
1977 Bright Emerald
1977 Castillo Red
1977 Dark Cinnamon Glow
1977 Indio Tan
1977 Jade Glow
1977 Midnight Blue Metallic


Once I get all the codes to complete the my list above, I will create a chart that will show show which specific colors were used which years as well as some other interesting info about the many colors offered such as:

Wimbledon White is the only color offered all years.

Raven Black was offered in all years except 1972

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My 76 window invoice states that my special decor is Cayan red. My VIN tags color code is number 2, which in your original list calls the color tangerine. So which is it, tangerine or cayan red?

Fred

gnsteam said:

My 76 window invoice states that my special decor is Cayan red. My VIN tags color code is number 2, which in your original list calls the color tangerine. So which is it, tangerine or cayan red?

Fred

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the 1976 dealer sales brochure does not list "Tangerine", but does list "Cayan Red"

My list (above in posts #1 and #2) do not have "Tangerine" listed as it was never a name for a Bronco color that I have seen in any of the brochures.

The list you are referring to is one posted by another forum member in another thread, which is what I am trying to clean up and clarify since that list is ALL colors used by FoMoCo for that year which includes many never used on a Bronco.

If your invoice says Cayan Red and your VIN shows color code 2, I will enter that in as the code for that one which I was missing.

Keep in mind color names doesn't mean a whole lot. Ford might call it one thing but PPG, Dupont, or Sherwin Williams might call it something similar or totally different. I found these thru Sherwin Williams and tcpglobal.com


1966 Light Turquoise
1969 New Lime..........2
1969 Norway Green....N
1969 Royal Maroon....2J or B
1970 Acapulico Blue....6
1970 Caramel Bronze Metallic.....K
1970 Diamond Blue.............5
1970 Mojavie Tan...............F
1970 Pinto Yellow
1970 Yucatan Gold............R
1973 Hot Ginger Metallic.....Z
1976 Bali Blue
1976 Castillo Red
1976 Cayan Red
1976 Mecca Gold
1977 Bahama Blue...... you have listed already under 75 and 76 as "I"
1977 Bright Emerald..........7U
1977 Castillo Red
1977 Dark Cinnamon Glow..... found 8U under just "Cinnamon Glow"
1977 Indio Tan................6U
1977 Jade Glow..............7N
1977 Midnight Blue Metallic...3G

allenfahey said:

Keep in mind color names doesn't mean a whole lot. Ford might call it one thing but PPG, Dupont, or Sherwin Williams might call it something similar or totally different. I found these thru Sherwin Williams and tcpglobal.com

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Thanks Allen!

Yes, the names can be deceiving for sure! Also, the codes for the same name from one year to another are not always the same (1973 Royal Maroon is code 2, but 1970 is code B, 1976 Indio Tan is code X, but 1977 Indio Tan is code 6U, etc. ), which is why I am hesitant to assume and use code "I" for 77 Bahama Blue.

Is there any way to tell if different years are actually the same color, but maybe just had name changes for marketing?

I have some pages from paint books with paint chips, but those are so small, it is often hard to get a feel for the color.

What would be really cool, is if we can get all these colors and codes sorted out, would be to have some 4x6 inch pieces of metal laser cut in the shape of a Bronco silhouette and then have a sample of each color on them to make a display board we could take to the Roundup and possibly use sometime at a display like we had indoors at the 2006 All-Ford Nationals for the 40th Anniversary with all the toys and the framed display I made with the 66-96 sales brochures.

What are the odds you can talk one of your suppliers into mixing you up some samples to shoot?

Broncitis said:

Thanks Allen!

Yes, the names can be deceiving for sure! Also, the codes for the same name from one year to another are not always the same (1973 Royal Maroon is code 2, but 1970 is code B, 1976 Indio Tan is code X, but 1977 Indio Tan is code 6U, etc. ), which is why I am hesitant to assume and use code "I" for 77 Bahama Blue.

Is there any way to tell if different years are actually the same color, but maybe just had name changes for marketing?

I have some pages from paint books with paint chips, but those are so small, it is often hard to get a feel for the color.

What would be really cool, is if we can get all these colors and codes sorted out, would be to have some 4x6 inch pieces of metal laser cut in the shape of a Bronco silhouette and then have a sample of each color on them to make a display board we could take to the Roundup and possibly use sometime at a display like we had indoors at the 2006 All-Ford Nationals for the 40th Anniversary with all the toys and the framed display I made with the 66-96 sales brochures.

What are the odds you can talk one of your suppliers into mixing you up some samples to shoot?

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I have run into different paint codes with the same formulas before. MK and 7F are an example from the late 90's. Same name and formula but different codes. Sometimes they will change paint codes and names but same formula. I have no idea why they do it but I ALWAYS go by the code on the car.

In Spies I was able to check those two paint codes 1970 "B" and 1973 "2" for Royal Maroon and they are the same formulas.

Are you getting the color names from the Bronco brochures? Pinto yellow sounds like it would be used on Pinto's???

If I have a formula in Spies, I can mix them myself and spray them on spray out cards. The problem with Spies is many times they don't have all the formulas that old since they didn't sell paint in the US back then. At least that is what tech support has told be before.

Yes, all the names I listed are directly off original dealer sales brochures.

Yesterday my dad and I went over to the Hershey Car Show which is likely the largest auto swap meet in the world. I picked up some new Bronco related literature pieces, including a 1969, 70 and 72 "Ford Light Truck color Selections" cards which have paint chips, names, codes and list what models they were available on as well as interior color codes.

Pinto Yellow was available on all light trucks in 1970, including the Bronco. Color code "D".

I also picked up some other paint manufacturer color chip cards of the Early Bronco era and yes, the names are not consistent.

Broncitis said:

What would be really cool, is if we can get all these colors and codes sorted out, would be to have some 4x6 inch pieces of metal laser cut in the shape of a Bronco silhouette and then have a sample of each color on them to make a display board we could take to the Roundup and possibly use sometime at a display like we had indoors at the 2006 All-Ford Nationals for the 40th Anniversary with all the toys and the framed display I made with the 66-96 sales brochures.

What are the odds you can talk one of your suppliers into mixing you up some samples to shoot?

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If I can get the paint formulas in Spies I can do this in the next few months. Would LEBC or any other clubs out there be interested in sprayout cards? I have to make at least 3-5 ounces for the formulas to come out somewhat correct. 3-5 ounces is way more than enough to do 3-4 sprayout cards.

1977 "W" Paint?

I do not see a "W" on your list for a '77. The Marti Report for my 1977 Ranger has "W" paint code and says it is Medium Emerald. Judging by the color it is this seems accurate. The Marti Report goes on to say there was 827 with this paint code and 175 with these Paint/Trim Codes.
The Marti Report also says it was produced August 19, 1976. Could there be a carry over of color code "W" from 1976 since it was an early build? The green color of it is really bright.

Dennis (Fordfan): I did some more digging and still can not find a code "H" or Medium Copper listed for 76, but I have seen your rig and believe to to all original paint, so this is a curious one. As with parts however, there are often some inconsistencies and odd things done over the years on the production line. Maybe this is one of them?

http://www.fordification.com/library/main.php?g2_itemId=129&g2_imageViewsIndex=1

http://www.fordification.com/library/main.php?g2_itemId=134&g2_imageViewsIndex=1

I also did not find it for 1975 since yours was an early production 76, made in 1975.

http://www.fordification.com/library/main.php?g2_itemId=6428&g2_imageViewsIndex=1

Where did you get the 'Medium Copper" name? I do not see the name or code listed on 75 or 76 car colors either?

When we saw it when my dad and I used your rig for making the patterns for the Explorer stripe kit, we really liked the color. The only other one I can recall seeing similar or maybe the same color, was Mac's Explorer. Maybe this was an Explorer only color option that is just not listed?

Luke77 said:

I do not see a "W" on your list for a '77. The Marti Report for my 1977 Ranger has "W" paint code and says it is Medium Emerald. Judging by the color it is this seems accurate. The Marti Report goes on to say there was 827 with this paint code and 175 with these Paint/Trim Codes.
The Marti Report also says it was produced August 19, 1976. Could there be a carry over of color code "W" from 1976 since it was an early build? The green color of it is really bright.

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Luke, I have not been able to locate a 1977 Ford Light truck Colro Selections Card yet.

The 1977 Dealer Sales Brochure lists "Bright Emerald", but no "Medium Emerald".

The 1976 Color Selections card does not list "Medium Emerald", but does list "W" as "Medium Green Glow" which was a special option color. http://www.fordification.com/library/main.php?g2_itemId=134

I will see what else I can find out when I locate a 77 Color Selections card.

I have a 1977 PPG color chart. I took a picture of it and tried to attach it to this post but I can't or don't know how to do it. If you p.m. my your email I'll send you the picture. It shows the color codes with chips for a lot of trucks and vans, including Broncos.

For what its worth, my 1977 is currently green but the P.O. didn't spray the inside of the glove box. The code is "I" which I believe in 1977 was called Ford Medium Blue but looking on PPG site they give it the same code as "Bahamma Blue" from earlier years.
In my brief research I assumed that the Ford medium blue/Bahamma blue was correct. Let me know if you know of something different.

Luke77 said:

I have a 1977 PPG color chart. I took a picture of it and tried to attach it to this post but I can't or don't know how to do it. If you p.m. my your email I'll send you the picture. It shows the color codes with chips for a lot of trucks and vans, including Broncos.

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You can send the scan to me at drew(at)earlybroncos.com

I have some other paint chip pages from various paint manufactuers and various years.

I am looking at one now from American Parts, Rogers paint and it lists code "W" as "Bright Emerald" is it is also called on the dealer sales brochure.

This is why I have only used the names on the dealer sales brochures or the factory Ford light truck color selections paint chip cards. Many of the various paint manufactures used similar, and sometimes completely different names for the color codes.

77-302 said:

For what its worth, my 1977 is currently green but the P.O. didn't spray the inside of the glove box. The code is "I" which I believe in 1977 was called Ford Medium Blue but looking on PPG site they give it the same code as "Bahamma Blue" from earlier years.
In my brief research I assumed that the Ford medium blue/Bahamma blue was correct. Let me know if you know of something different.

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Bahama Blue is listed in the 1977 sales brochure and is also listed in the Rogers Automotive Finished 1977 Ford Truck paint chip page as code "I".


I do not yet have the Ford light truck color selections cars for 1977, but am working on getting that and the other years I am missing.

It is hard to tell in the photo, but is that metallic?

Bahama Blue is not a metallic.

It also looks like some over spray on the tag in the upper left corner where it was not masked off.

Broncitis said:

Bahama Blue is listed in the 1977 sales brochure and is also listed in the Rogers Automotive Finished 1977 Ford Truck paint chip page as code "I".


I do not yet have the Ford light truck color selections cars for 1977, but am working on getting that and the other years I am missing.

It is hard to tell in the photo, but is that metallic?

Bahama Blue is not a metallic.

It also looks like some over spray on the tag in the upper left corner where it was not masked off.

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Yes over spray for sure. I'm pretty sure this ol' girl has been painted a couple times in her life. Granted they were all lazy a$$ paint jobs with no removal of rubber seals or glass so I have many tape lines around doors and windows. What I'd like to know is, how do I know what color the top was originally? Can you tell from the VIN tag if the truck had a monochrome paint job from the factory. Paint lines tell me at one point my top was also blue. Thx Brad.

1. I am skeptical if the original color is what is one the inside of the glove box door due to the over spray.

2. No, the VIN gives no indication that I am aware of of the top color. The top was most likely Wimbledon White, unless your Bronco has the Special Decor stripe package option which allowed for a color matched top in 1977.

I would look closer, you can almost always find original paint in spots that were not painted during color changes in all but the most detailed jobs.

Look high up on the firewall under the dash, under the hood, under the door hinges, door seals, etc.

On the top, is the inside white or painted body color?

You can also always sand through the layers to see what comes though. If you are not ready to repaint just yet, just do it in a somewhat hidden location or a spot that is covered with another part.

I have started doing spray out cards. So far I have 1966-77 code G Chrome yellow and 1966-68 code J Rangoon Red.
I should be able to pull 60% of the formulas off Spies. Once I have a list of missing paint codes I'll call Spies and see what they can do.

The least I can make is 2 ounces, I have enough to do two cards. I'll make an extra set for LEBC or any other club that wants the extra set.

Allen,

What is the size of the card?

I had an idea to make a cool display we can set up at some of the larger events or like we had inside at the 40th at Carlisle.