Paint code N? Sorry everyone- it is an M

mrgoob · Post by **mrgoob** » March 7, 2011, 10:28 pm

Looked at the vin decoder and tried searching but did not see 'N' listed at all. Thanks in advance.
Mrgoob.

Old eyes in the dark. It is M-thanks.

kjvforme · Post by **kjvforme** » March 8, 2011, 1:18 pm

If your truck was originally white in color than it would be "M". "N" could be Diamond Blue, so which is it?

Bill W · Post by **Bill W** » March 8, 2011, 1:42 pm

M = Wimbledon white.

randyr · Post by **randyr** » March 8, 2011, 5:40 pm

Bill W wrote:M = Wimbledon white.

M = Wimbledon white for '64 and newer. Before that, M = Corinthian white

At least that's true for the Ford cars. I assume it's the same for the trucks. I don't know why Ford kept the same "M" code when they changed the color of white between '63 & '64. It caused me huge problems with a 64 Galaxie I restored one time. The painter went to purchase the paint but forgot if the car was a 63 or 64. The book showed the same "M" code for both years. They mixed up the 63 M code paint and it was wrong. Further research showed the white for 63 was Corinthian, which is a dirtier white, less creamy. The painter found this out too late and had to repaint the car with the correct '64 Wimbledon white. :oops:

I just found this link which confirms what I said above. '63 was Corinthian white. '64 is Wimbledon white. Both use the "M" code.
http://www.classictruckshop.com/photopo ... hp/cat/527

It may look the same on the chip, but trust me, it's not the same color of white!

HiBoy63 · Post by **HiBoy63** » March 8, 2011, 6:36 pm

You are correct randyr 61-63 ford color m is corinthian white. This information is right out of the 61-63 ford truck shop manual.