So what does it mean if my VIN tag has no paint code listed?

ryans51 · Post by **ryans51** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:23 pm

I've got a '68 F-100 that is a nice light green, much like some of the newer mustangs. I love the color, but, I have no idea which color it is because there is a blank space on the VIN tag where the color should be.

I do have a DSO # on my truck, so could the color be a special order?

Mostly out of curiosity here, but I will need some touch up paint at some point.

Thanks,

Post by **FORDification** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:51 pm

Yes, no paint code means it's a special-order paint. You'd need to find the build sheet to get the codes....or pay Marti Autoworks to do a rundown of your VIN.

However, often the special-order paint was simply a color from the car lineup that wasn't typically available on the trucks. And as luck would have it, just three days ago I found an original factory 1968 Ford cars paint chip brochure, so I just scanned it for you. Do any of these look familiar?

1968 Ford Exterior Color Selections (Cars)
(Click to enlarge)

ryans51 · Post by **ryans51** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 12:04 am

Hey Hey!

I Think we have a winner. Looks to me to lime gold. Most of the paint is in great conditon, so I want to keep with it, but Ive got fender corners to fix.

Thanks for the info!

Ryan

Post by **FORDification** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 1:02 am

Glad to help!

wt4speed#2 · Post by **wt4speed#2** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:48 am

That dang Keith is handy. Thinkin it's time we voted on his full membership . All those in favor......

72hiboy4x4 · Post by **72hiboy4x4** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:12 am

AYE! I'll second!

cathynkeith · Post by **cathynkeith** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:22 am

No paint code

Naked Bump, hope its Female

RedneckTexan · Post by **RedneckTexan** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 12:57 pm

wt4speed#2 wrote:That dang Keith is handy. Thinkin it's time we voted on his full membership . All those in favor......

I'll Third that motion

rjewkes · Post by **rjewkes** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 1:55 pm

cool i was thinking your was talking about legend lime.

i've been wondering if i could find legend lime somewhere and have a quart or two made up and tu tone deluxe it with black or white pearl. on the sport custom.

ryans51 · Post by **ryans51** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:17 pm

What is legend lime. It is not listed as an option in the 68 paint chip brochure. My paint seems closest to the gold lime.

FoMoCo · Post by **FoMoCo** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 6:49 am

PICS...

layedout72 · Post by **layedout72** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 8:03 am

legand lime is the green on the new mustangs, minus the metallic.

rjewkes · Post by **rjewkes** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 12:18 pm

yeah it wasnt an option the just thought you was talking about it. that gold ime looks good.

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