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1966 Interior Color Code Project

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Pete Bush:
Looks like there's a little bit of interest in creating a Mustang Interior Color Code Chart similar to the one attached here for 1966 Thunderbirds provided by the Thunderbird club.

Also attached is a photo of a page out of the Ditzler Interior Color Identification Chart for 1966. It lists the correct color codes for Mustang interior paint.

I've begun building an Excel spreadsheet similar to the Thunderbird one - only with Mustang components along the top. So far I have the following list of components:

Windshield Moulding
Speaker/Defroster Grille
Dash Pad
A-Pillar
Instrument Panel
Instrument Cluster
Glove Box Door
Steering Column
Steering Wheel
Rally Pac
Kick Panels
Metal Door Surfaces
Door Panels
Arm Rest Pads
Door Lock Knob
Windlace
Console
Console Trim
Seat
Seat Bolster
Seat Side Shield
Seat Belts
Quarter Trim Panel
Package Tray
Carpet
Foot/Heel Pad
Sunvisor
Headliner
2+2 Vent
2+2 Overhead Moulding
Convertible Top Liner/Pads
Convertible Top Bows
Header Seal
Boot

Is this list sufficient? Is the wording of a component correct? Or is there a more appropriate nomenclature?

With everyone's help, I'd like to begin identifying component colors. I'll then note them on the spreadsheet. When done Jeff can post it in the Library section for reference. If this works out, we might do the same for other years.

Panther:
Great idea! How can i help?

I'd add "kick panel carpet" to your list - the deluxe interior got an additional piece of carpet on the kick panels.

Here are all the codes for 66, summed up to groups:

Standard bucket seats:

Code 2 - one color:
22 - blue 
25 - red
26 - black
27 - aqua
2DA - parchment

Code D - parchment with colored appointments:
D2 - parchment with blue appointments
D3 - parchment with burgundy appointments
D4 - parchment with emberglow appointments
D6 - parchment with black appointments
D7 - parchment with aqua appointments
D8 - parchment with ivy gold appointments
D9 - parchment with palomino appointments

Standard bench seats:

Code 3 - one color:
32 - blue
35 - red
36 - black

Code C - parchment with colored appointments:
C2 - parchment with blue appointments
C3 - parchment with burgundy appointments
C4 - parchment with emberglow appointments
C6 - parchment with black appointments
C7 - parchment with aqua appointments
C8 - parchment with ivy gold appointments
C9 - parchment with palomino appointments

Deluxe bucket seats:

Code 6 - two-tone:
62 - blue/white
64 - emberglow/parchment
67 - aqua/white
68 - ivy gold/white

Code 6 - one color:
65 - red
66 - black

Code F - parchment with colored appointments:
F2 - parchment with blue appointments
F3 - parchment with burgundy appointments
F4 - parchment with emberglow appointments
F6 - parchment with black appointments
F7 - parchment with aqua appointments
F8 - parchment with ivy gold appointments
F9 - parchment with palomino appointments

There should also be a hint to the three digit codes (with an additional "A") and what the difference would be compared to the normal two-digit code.

jwc66k:
This chart from "How To Restore Your Mustang" by Larry Dobbs and Donald Farr published by California Mustang in 1989. There are some inconsistencies in it.
Jim

Pete Bush:
Thanks for the info there, Panther.

I'm aware of the carpet at the bottom of the deluxe kick panels. I'm just not sure how I want to note it in the spreadsheet. It might be a footnote.

You say "one color" on some of your interiors such as the Code 2's and 3's. But that might be a little confusing as even those interiors had different shading variations between components. For instance, an aqua interior (27) might have Light Turquoise Poly (#13025) on the metal parts of the doors and Medium Aqua Poly (#12993) on the speaker grille.

While an "A" suffix on a standard interior code meant no rosette material used in the seat cushion or back; an "A" suffix on a deluxe interior meant a one-piece quarter trim design. This information might also be dealt with by way of a footnote.

Jim,
I have Dobbs' book too. And I agree that there are inconsistencies that we can correct with our version. It also is a rather incomplete listing of components, and might be a little easier to read. I kinda like the layout of the Thunderbird chart - easy to read. Do you think that there's any modifications to that format that would better serve a person reading it for the first time?

Panther:

--- Quote from: Pete Bush on April 13, 2012, 02:18:17 PM ---Thanks for the info there, Panther.

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i'm glad if i can help! :)


--- Quote ---I'm aware of the carpet at the bottom of the deluxe kick panels. I'm just not sure how I want to note it in the spreadsheet. It might be a footnote.

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I think this would be acceptable as the kick panel carpet always has the same color as the carpet.


--- Quote ---You say "one color" on some of your interiors such as the Code 2's and 3's. But that might be a little confusing as even those interiors had different shading variations between components. For instance, an aqua interior (27) might have Light Turquoise Poly (#13025) on the metal parts of the doors and Medium Aqua Poly (#12993) on the speaker grille.

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You're right, i'm aware of this problem - it led to my post: Problem with blue package tray on 66 mustangs. I didn't know how to call these interior codes witch represent one color even if it has different shades. Perhaps you have an idea?


--- Quote ---While an "A" suffix on a standard interior code meant no rosette material used in the seat cushion or back; an "A" suffix on a deluxe interior meant a one-piece quarter trim design. This information might also be dealt with by way of a footnote.

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+1 on this

Paul

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