Hello, I am looking for a mercury unibody tailgate for my 61 M 100. anyone know of one for sale out there ??

 

I don't have one but I will keep a lookout for one since I'm in Canada and there should be one here. I usually check kijiji ( which is like Craig's list) every day, so if I come across one I'll let you know. Cheers, Doug.

 

the last time i was in calgary was 1996 and 1998 went all the way to wainwright to Daves auto wrecking yard what a cool place you name it he had it, i imagine there still there. thanks for the lookout for a merc unibody end gate, i know theres got to be one out there somewhere. Jess

 

I'm wanting to start a Mercury unibody registry and saw your post. Mercury pickup website has been up but without response for a year so I'm trying to build a list. Please send me a pic of your truck, pic of the vin and your email address. You can send by PM to keep private or send to my direct email afreeman5662@gmail.com. I have sought help from other clubs to help with this effort, both in Canada and USA. I am wanting to identify how many are still around, running, projects, abandon or salvage yards. Your help would be greatly appreciated! I am willing to share my sources and print materials regarding these trucks with other Mercury unibody owners.

 

Pireaux,
i bought my Mercury Unibody in 1997, and on may 24, 2000, I received a letter from ford of canada from Sandra Notarianni who was the historical consultant at that time, she mentioned that there was 3257 mercury light trucks built for 1961, all in canada. now i am not sure if that just goes to the M 350 model or what, all my photos are 35 mm i need to scan them to the computer, there happens to be one photo of it in the 67 to 72 forum thats titled "some of my ford trucks" but its a front shot of it sitting in a shed. i can snap a few pics later of the Vin plate and a side shot but the older pics will look better. my serial # gives this info 51532A-5661022NL

51532 = unit # built in dec 1960
A = GVW 0 -5000 lbs
5 = 6 cyl mercury truck
66 = pickup body
10 = M-100 series
22 = 122" WB
N = 1961 year model
L = left hand drive built in Oakville, Ontario

 

I noticed that Brucekoukalaka's merc didnt have the suffix NL on his ser #. just wondered if they droped that for some reason i am guessing his is a 62 model.

 

Good morning read your post, have some of the trucks already listed. Was also compiling information on a decoder too, interested?

 

5 decodes to both Ford & Merc trucks with 6 cylinder engines.

66 is the body style for a Uni pickup, 99 is the body style for other than Uni Stylesides.

10 = 100 series, could be Ford or Merc.

Both Ford & Mercury trucks were assembled specifically for the Canadian market, they were not sold new in the US

 

i am interested in any vin's you have for Mercury unibodies. Also anything you have for decoding them would be great. What I don't have is anything regarding how to decode the build month. I can decode the rest of the warranty plate. You can PM me when you have time and direct any of the Mercury unibody owners to me. Thanks

 

Mine is definitely a '62. I'll be getting to it in the spring for a complete re-build adding a 360 engine and 4 speed transmission to the mix... Unless I find a good 5 speed to put in.

 

Merc's. Yup.

 

Crazy 'bout a Mercury....