![]() ![]() For the Ditzler/PPG codes, DQE- is an enamel formula, DAL- is lacquer, DDE- is what I believe a code for engine enamel, and DE- is the code used circa 1971 for enamel. ![]() I have listed both enamel and lacquer numbers, but for durability purposes I would stay with enamels. At best I suggest you go to your local auto body paint jobber and ask them if they can load paint into aerosol cans for you (most places can do this). I know not know numbers for rattle can formulas. These numbers should help you to narrow down a cross-reference number for more-modern paint systems. Paint numbers from Ditzler/PPG, DuPont and Martin Senour are taken from 1950s-1960s paint chip charts and a listing of Ditzler/PPG engine paints from circa 1971: I have no idea what their current versions are. Note that numbers in italics are not confirmed formula numbers. Now, it just so happens that I've been working on compiling paint code numbers from various manufacturers and narrowing down engine-related paint colors as part of my on-going research for VTCI's Original Factory Specifications books. The 352-360 hp engines (not offered in T-birds) did use a gold color that was also used on '61-'63 390 hipo/406 engines (not to be confused with the Castillain Gold used on '63-'64 390-4v engines or the Gold used on 289 ci small-blocks or Gold Bronze on '65 390-4v's). It was carried forward for use on valve covers for the '60 352-300 hp engine. Goldenrod Yellow was the sales name used for the bright yellow first used on '55 Ford/T-bird exteriors. Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years". Tast, AIA Technical Director/Past President, Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l. The following information was provided to us by Alan H. ![]() Thunderbird Engine Official Factory Paint Colors ![]()
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