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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 09:56 PM
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NEED HELP WITH THIS VIN

just got this truck from a friend,but not sure about the year.was told it is a 61 merc.any help with the vin breakdown would be great,i am new here and looks like a great forum.thanks... vin is 142349A-59910221
 
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Canadian only VIN, but it's typed bassackwards. Should be: 5991022L-142349A.

5 = V8 engine.

99 = Styleside Pickup.

10 = 100 Series.

22 = 122" Wheelbase.

L = Left Hand Drive.

142349 = Numerical Sequence of Assembly (the trucks specific serial number).

A = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 3,600-5,600 lbs.

I cannot decode what year serial number 142349 refers to. It's prolly 1961, but try mercurypickups.com to be sure.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 11:03 PM
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thanks again for the help.
 
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