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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 10:46 PM
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VIN and Paint Code Info

Attached is a pic of my door jam plate w/ VIN and other info. I've been trying to figure out my "XM" paint code. Anybody have any info? I couldn't find much with my research. Thanks!


 
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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 11:03 PM
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1973-1979 Ford Truck VIN Tag Codes (Exterior Paint) - FORDification.net
looks like
X = Tan
M = White
 
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Old Apr 2, 2017 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by dads1977
Sorry for the long reply time....

I'm surprised they call it "tan". It's more of a "dehydrated urine yellow" now. LOL
 
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Old Apr 3, 2017 | 01:39 PM
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X = 1972/73 = Light Goldenrod Yellow.

X = 1976/78 = Tan.
 
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
X = 1972/73 = Light Goldenrod Yellow.

X = 1976/78 = Tan.

ahhhhh!!!!!!!! Nice find, ND! Thank you!
 
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Old Apr 3, 2017 | 07:29 PM
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When I got paint for my truck I took in my ash tray (no 2 tone) and the paint shop had a book by manufacturer and year (I believe) and I got the original color.

Since I just had to replace a door and paint it my truck is now 2 tone but not like the traditional 2 tone.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2017 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
X = 1972/73 = Light Goldenrod Yellow.

X = 1976/78 = Tan.
What is your source for the X code for '73? The '79 Final Issue MPC and the Oct. '86 edition both show no code X for '73.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2017 | 10:59 PM
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