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Topic: Paint code, HELP! Copperhead's original color?
Posted By: M Casey Stock
Subject: Paint code, HELP! Copperhead's original color?
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 4:06AM
What the heck kind of paint code is this? And why can't I find it listed? Surely one of the Gurus on here has a full factory paint code chart.







This the original paint on Copperhead before the upgrade to PPG Copperhead met.


Before I ever touched it in a different light.


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Posted By: 72GTS351CJ
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 5:17AM
I guess it was a .....J or a .....T...Looks like the tops of all the numbers and letters are faded

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Posted By: M Casey Stock
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 5:40AM
Originally posted by 72GTS351CJ 72GTS351CJ wrote:

I guess it was a .....J or a .....T...Looks like the tops of all the numbers and letters are faded

5J is Ginger Glow in 1974 (according to some sources) which is a Drk Brown color (kinda Root beer colored)  and the same color in 1975 is called Dk Ginger Met.  5T is a closer color, in 1975 is shows to be Saddle Bronze Met, which is a closer match, but I really don't think the top is faded to where you couldn't see any signs of the top of the "T" at all, and then there is still the "underscore" what is that all about?


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Posted By: M Casey Stock
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 5:50AM
Here is a blown up picture of the label. the top of the T could be completely gone, or maybe it just slipped down the label and now looks like an underscore LOL









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1975 Gran Torino, Copperhead

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Posted By: gpd294
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 6:03AM
51 5395-A Ginger Bronze Met.
 
http://grantorinosport.org/74torino05.htm" rel="nofollow - http://grantorinosport.org/74torino05.htm  


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Posted By: M Casey Stock
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 6:17AM
Originally posted by gpd294 gpd294 wrote:

51 5395-A Ginger Bronze Met.
 
http://grantorinosport.org/74torino05.htm" rel="nofollow - http://grantorinosport.org/74torino05.htm  


Okay, I knew it was on here somewhere, I looked and looked last night. I noticed the link was to a 74 model, mine was built in 74, but was sold as an early 75. I wonder if the codes are the same? I still can't find that page without your link.


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Posted By: gpd294
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 6:20AM
Originally posted by M Casey Stock M Casey Stock wrote:

Originally posted by gpd294 gpd294 wrote:

51 5395-A Ginger Bronze Met.
 
http://grantorinosport.org/74torino05.htm" rel="nofollow - http://grantorinosport.org/74torino05.htm  


Okay, I knew it was on here somewhere, I looked and looked last night. I noticed the link was to a 74 model, mine was built in 74, but was sold as an early 75. I wonder if the codes are the same? I still can't find that page without your link.
 
I was thinking the same thing, but I went with the manufacturer date on the tag so I believe it to be correct. I had to Google "1974 Ford Gran Torino 51 paint code" and it took me to the GTS site... :)  


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Carlos....1975 Gran Torino Squire Station Wagon restored to look like a 1973 Torino Station

Wagon my Dad bought new from McAnary Ford on June 6, 1973 in Gary,Indiana


Posted By: Power Surge
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 6:29AM
It's 5T. That's not a 1. Look at the other "1"s on the sticker.

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Sal Mennella
73 GTS 351 CJ
75 Cougar XR7
73 Ranchero - 5.0 Coyote swap - in progress
Past Torinos - 72 Gran Torino, 75 Gran Torino, 75 Elite


Posted By: gpd294
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 6:31AM
Originally posted by Power Surge Power Surge wrote:

It's 5T. That's not a 1. Look at the other "1"s on the sticker.
 
Ya know what, I think you are right...I stand corrected.
 
 
5T 5145-A Saddle Bronze Met.
 


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Carlos....1975 Gran Torino Squire Station Wagon restored to look like a 1973 Torino Station

Wagon my Dad bought new from McAnary Ford on June 6, 1973 in Gary,Indiana


Posted By: M Casey Stock
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 6:37AM
Originally posted by gpd294 gpd294 wrote:

Originally posted by Power Surge Power Surge wrote:

It's 5T. That's not a 1. Look at the other "1"s on the sticker.
 
Ya know what, I think you are right...I stand corrected.
 
 
5T 5145-A Saddle Bronze Met.
 


Any clue about the "underscore" ?



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Posted By: M Casey Stock
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 6:40AM
So if I'm looking at this correctly, for it to be a "GLOW" paint option in 1974, it would have to have an * after the 5J for it to be "Ginger Glow" otherwise it is Dk Ginger Met. Correct?



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Posted By: stanman
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 6:54AM
Remember we're talking 1972 technology. Probably a typewriter type printer. Easy to get blurred or incorrect letters and numbers.



Posted By: M Casey Stock
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 7:19AM
Originally posted by stanman stanman wrote:

Remember we're talking 1972 technology. Probably a typewriter type printer. Easy to get blurred or incorrect letters and numbers.



True, would have loved to had seen the label on unlovedford's 75 GTS he scrapped out. I got the passengers fender off it and it was an exact match.


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Posted By: M Casey Stock
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 7:23AM


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Posted By: Power Surge
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 7:48AM
Originally posted by stanman stanman wrote:

Remember we're talking 1972 technology. Probably a typewriter type printer. Easy to get blurred or incorrect letters and numbers.



Yep....considering the entire top of the T is missing, I bet you that stamp was probably bent. So you lost the top of the T, and caught the bottom edge of the stamp plate.

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Sal Mennella
73 GTS 351 CJ
75 Cougar XR7
73 Ranchero - 5.0 Coyote swap - in progress
Past Torinos - 72 Gran Torino, 75 Gran Torino, 75 Elite


Posted By: M Casey Stock
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 7:54AM
Originally posted by Power Surge Power Surge wrote:

Originally posted by stanman stanman wrote:

Remember we're talking 1972 technology. Probably a typewriter type printer. Easy to get blurred or incorrect letters and numbers.



Yep....considering the entire top of the T is missing, I bet you that stamp was probably bent. So you lost the top of the T, and caught the bottom edge of the stamp plate.


Awesome! that would for sure explain the "underscore" Clap Thumbs Up


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Posted By: M Casey Stock
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 9:53AM
Sorry I posted this in the wrong spot, I just now noticed it. BUT!! I'm so glad you guys just picked up and helped without a hiccup. It's greatly appreciated Beer


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Posted By: GTW
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 9:59AM
A Marti Report would help you know for sure.

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1973 Gran Torino station wagon
1972 Gran Torino 4 Door
1971 Maverick 2 Door


Posted By: Power Surge
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 10:02AM
Originally posted by GTW GTW wrote:

A Marti Report would help you know for sure.


The buck tag should also have the color code.:)

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Sal Mennella
73 GTS 351 CJ
75 Cougar XR7
73 Ranchero - 5.0 Coyote swap - in progress
Past Torinos - 72 Gran Torino, 75 Gran Torino, 75 Elite


Posted By: aquartlow
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 10:46AM
This link/site has been very helpful for me in the past with not only paint colors, but also interior colors/sheens as well as vinyl top colors. Probably too late to join in, but hope this helps.
http://www.autocolorlibrary.com/" rel="nofollow - http://www.autocolorlibrary.com/


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Posted By: M Casey Stock
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 11:37AM
Originally posted by GTW GTW wrote:

A Marti Report would help you know for sure.


It's more of a curiosity thing for me and a Marti report is not worth the money on a car like mine. I already know I don't have anything special LOL  Plus I know of at least one of those reports that the paint color description is wrong.


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Posted By: M Casey Stock
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 11:38AM
Originally posted by Power Surge Power Surge wrote:

Originally posted by GTW GTW wrote:

A Marti Report would help you know for sure.


The buck tag should also have the color code.:)


Is that the metal tag under the hood that is also painted?


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Posted By: Power Surge
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 11:39AM
Originally posted by M Casey Stock M Casey Stock wrote:

Originally posted by GTW GTW wrote:

A Marti Report would help you know for sure.


It's more of a curiosity thing for me and a Marti report is not worth the money on a car like mine. I already know I don't have anything special LOL  Plus I know of at least one of those reports that the paint color description is wrong.

Color code will be on the buck tag.....and also should be on the build sheet that's usually stuffed in the rear seat springs.


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Sal Mennella
73 GTS 351 CJ
75 Cougar XR7
73 Ranchero - 5.0 Coyote swap - in progress
Past Torinos - 72 Gran Torino, 75 Gran Torino, 75 Elite


Posted By: Power Surge
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 11:40AM
Originally posted by M Casey Stock M Casey Stock wrote:

Originally posted by Power Surge Power Surge wrote:

Originally posted by GTW GTW wrote:

A Marti Report would help you know for sure.


The buck tag should also have the color code.:)


Is that the metal tag under the hood that is also painted?

Yes....buck tag contains all the build info for the assembly workers so they know how that particular car should be built. 


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Sal Mennella
73 GTS 351 CJ
75 Cougar XR7
73 Ranchero - 5.0 Coyote swap - in progress
Past Torinos - 72 Gran Torino, 75 Gran Torino, 75 Elite


Posted By: M Casey Stock
Date Posted: 20-June-2017 at 2:36PM
Okay, no metal tag under the hood and I've already restored the car, interior and all, and unfortunately someone beat me to all the build sheets. I've been behind every door panel, under all the floorboards insulation pads and rear seat hiding places. Nothing :( its okay, i think we are pretty sure it's a 5T. Would have been cool to have found the metal tag since I knew all the paper build sheets were gone.

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