Note: 1958 colors (noted above) were used from September-December, 1957. When the changeover to the 1958 models occurred at the factory, new 1958 colors were sprayed on the '57 T-birds to prevent any delays on the assembly line.Ĭlick two tone paint combinations above to see larger version in new window or tab
Note: Because the all-new 1958 Thunderbirds weren't ready for production in time to be introduced with the rest of the new Ford models, it was decided to hold over production of the 1957 models longer than usual to keep new Thunderbirds in dealer inventory. +1958 colors used during late production from September-December, 1957
N - Seaspray Green*+ (42171-Replaced J - Willow Green) Boyer 1986 Taylor Publishing Co.
1958 FORD THUNDERBIRD COLOR CODES MEDOWMOST GREEN MANUALS
L - Azure Blue*+ (11692-Replaced F - Starmist Blue) '1959 Thunderbird Electrical Assembly Manual' 1949-59 Ford Parts book (Look for it on a CD) MRE Books Ford Factory Manuals Automotive Mile Post Tbird Reference Thunderbird: An Odyssey In Automotive Design William P. The Ford M-s that coincide with DQE-9003 and DQE-9123 need to be determined. H - Gunmetal Gray*+ (31578-Replaced N - Gunmetal Gray) It appears to me that Ditzlers 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. Maplight for 1958-1960 Thunderbird Convertible. G - Sun Gold*+ (80948-Replaced Y - Inca Gold) This company provides insulation panels for 1955-1966 Tbirds.
Known affectionately as the 'square 'Bird' by Thunderbird lovers everywhere. Above: 1957 Ford Thunderbird in Colonial White (paint code E) with Red vinyl interior It would evolve into a larger ,four-place personal luxury car for 1958-eclipsing '55-'56 sales figures by a wide margin.
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