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ERA 1: MACHINERY MANUFACTURED
JUNE 1925 - DECEMBER 1931
Paint Color Match cards are available through the ACMOC store online or call the office at 309-691-5002.
"GRAY" COLOR FOR BASE MACHINE: FEDERAL STANDARD 595B-26134
"RED" COLOR FOR TRIM: FEDERAL STANDARD 595B-11120
TRADEMARK DECALS: RED LETTERS WITH SILVER BORDER
Note 1 - The FEDERAL STANDARDS refers to paint color standards used in the U.S. The specifications describe "color" codes, not paint mixing codes. The "color" can be mixed by all paint manufacturers for any grade of paint desired. Most local paint distributors can obtain the mixing formulae by consulting their manufacture color code reference center.
Note 2 - Color reference "chips" for the above FEDERAL STANDARD color codes can be purchased for a fee of $5.00 each. To order, specify color code/quantity and send payment to:
General Services Administration - Specification Federal Supply Service
Suite 8100
470 E. L'Enfant Plaza S.W.
Washington D.C. 20407
Phone (202) 619-8925
Note 3 - Machines manufactured in Peoria, IL, and San Leandro, CA, used identical gray/red paint colors and decals as described above.
ERA 2: MACHINERY MANUFACTURED
JANUARY 1932 - JUNE 1979
"HI-WAY YELLOW" COLOR FOR BASE MACHINE: (REFER TO LIST BELOW)
Paint Color Match cards are available in the ACMOC store online or call the office at 309-691-5002.
TRADEMARK DECALS: SOLID BLACK LETTERS
| Description | Caterpillar Part No. |
Lilly Industries Part No. |
| 12 oz. Aerosol(leaded) | ----- | AR11-C107C |
| One Gallon Can (leaded) | ----- | 1R11-C107C |
| Five Gallon Can (leaded) | ----- | 5R11-C107C |
| 12 oz. Aerosol (un-leaded) | 4C4201 | AR11-C109A |
| One Gallon Can (un-leaded) | 4C4185 | 1R11-C109A |
| Five Gallon Can (un-leaded) | 4C4193 | 5R11-C109A |
Note 4 - This paint is a pure, high-gloss synthetic solvent enamel that is very resistant to fading, chalking, cracking and chipping.
Note 5 - This paint is manufactured for Caterpillar Inc. by Moline Paint Manufacturing Co., a Division of Lilly Industries, Inc. It is available through all Caterpillar Dealers Worldwide.