COLOR CODE1817 (1967) - National School Bus YellowDodge Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your 1967 Dodge truck was built for the grind, and this color confirms it. This is not a shade meant to blend into traffic. It serves a functional, industrial purpose. In the sixties, this yellow signaled a vehicle on the clock, whether it was hauling students or working a municipal route. On a D-Series or a Power Wagon, it provides a rugged vibe that reminds people of a time when trucks were tools. Since your truck has spent decades in the sun or on the job, the original finish might show some age, but this pigment brings back that high-visibility authority.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish with no metallic flakes or pearls. Yellow is a difficult color family because the pigments are transparent. If you try to cover a dark spot in one layer, you will see the old surface through the new paint. It requires patience and a consistent base underneath to look right. Because it lacks metallic particles, you do not have to worry about the color shifting when you look at it from different angles, but you must watch for runs. The simplicity of a solid color makes it easier to blend into your existing panels as long as the surface is clean and level.

Best Practices

You find the paint code on the data plate located on the driver side door pillar or under the hood near the cowl. Before you spray or dab Dodge National School Bus Yellow (check for code 1817 (1967)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This step is vital because yellow pigments are heavy and sink to the bottom of the container. Test the color on the included card to see how it reacts to your primer. When applying, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling in one spot. Give each layer enough drying time so the finish sets hard before you add the next one. Working in a ventilated garage or a patch of shade will help the paint lay down without drying too fast.