It appears to me that Ditzler's number for the paint used on brackets and other underhood items may be DQE-9123, and that the black used on engines and valve covers for the T-bird and Lincoln 430 may be DQE-9003/M4J-995. DQE-9000/9003 appear to be engine gloss/semi-gloss black in comparison to DQE-9123 (see next paragraph).ĭitzler/PPG noted that Ditzler Enamel# DQE-9123 was a flat black used for Lincoln Continental 430 valve covers 1963-prior (which I think is more of a semi-gloss finish) and as a standard/utility color the period, and that DQE-9000, which was a gloss black, was used on 1964-1965 Lincoln Continentals. Ditzler/PPG listed DQE-9000 as being used 1964-1965, while DQE-9003 was listed as a Ford standard/utility color used 1963 and prior. More research is needed to determine if other manufacturers (DuPont, R-M, Sherwin-Williams, etc.) have similar codes for engine colors that carry cross references to Ford M-#'s.Įngine Black: Engine Block, Heads, Intake, Front Cover, Water Pump, Oil Panįord #: M1J-995, M1J-1611, M1J-1616, EP-1724 (Reconditioning Engine Black)įord listed M-2824 prior to 1985-1959 M1J-995 appears to have been brought out in 1958, and M4J-1611 and M1J-1616 in 1963 as a black for engines, but it's not confirmed if the numbers designated different formulation or gloss levels. 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. The red interior is in great condition including door panels, headliner and carpet and looks super.Įxterior: Great white paint with the white hard top is easy on the eyes, and it has great chrome trim, bumpers, sequential turn signals which flash three bulbs in the horizontal taillights from inside to outside, great grille, Thunderbird emblem, simulated front fender vent trim, T-Bird hood scoop, revised Thunderbird scripts, and revised taillight lens trim and a single center emblem.Thunderbird Engine Official Factory Paint Colors Interior: Just take a look at the red plush bucket seat interior and matching plush rear seat with power windows, red steering wheel, stainless steel trimmed console and dash with all the factory gauges, and too much more to list, and you will get an idea of how luxurious this Thunderbird really is. Original valve covers are still painted in the factory color of goldįactory steel wheels with chrome hubcaps and white sidewall tires It rides on the factory steel wheels with chrome hubcaps and white sidewall tires. It has a lot of originality as the air cleaner and valve covers are still painted in the factory color of gold and most of the engine parts and the engine compartment appear untouched since the car was new except for routine maintenance. Mechanical: This 965 Ford Thunderbird features its factory 390 cubic inch V-8 engine under the hood with the numbers-matching automatic transmission, plus it’s equipped from the factory with power front disc brakes, power windows, power steering, and many other options and features. Ours comes with classy white paint and a red leather interior and that color combination is breathtaking. This 1965 Ford Thunderbird with White Hardtop is easily one of the most prestigious Ford T-Birds ever made. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Description
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