Notices
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Fat Fendered and Classic Ford Trucks

Help With 1951 Mercury VIN Decode

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 31, 2024 | 04:15 AM
  #1  
bario andretti's Avatar
bario andretti
Thread Starter
|
4wd Low
5 Year Member
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 13
Likes: 13
Help With 1951 Mercury VIN Decode



Can’t seem to find any info on Paint code 22 and I was also told my truck had a “deluxe” cab but VIN says “standard” cab what are the differences between the two?

MDA83AHN-33876

MD = M1 (1/2 ton)
A = Standard (Conventional)
83 = Pick up 114" WB
A = Standard Cab (trim)
H = Home Office (Windsor)
N = 1951
33876 = Assigned Sequential number

Trim 14 = red Vinyl seat

Paint 22 = ?
 
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2024 | 05:47 AM
  #2  
bmoran4's Avatar
bmoran4
Parts Nerd Extraordinaire
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 4,367
Likes: 1,785
From: Western NY
Club FTE Gold Member
Paint Code 22 = Yosemite Green

According to my books, the Standard/Conventional Cab doesn't indicate a Deluxe/Custom trim level:

A=Standard/Conventional
B=Bus
D=Diesel
J=Parcel Delivery
U=Dump
W=Cab Over

However, there is this forum post that contradicts that, but it does show the features of the Deluxe/Custom cab: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post20958034

 
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2024 | 10:27 AM
  #3  
mtflat's Avatar
mtflat
Lead Driver
25 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 6,776
Likes: 553
From: Kalispell, MT
Originally Posted by bmoran4
Paint Code 22 = Yosemite Green

According to my books, the Standard/Conventional Cab doesn't indicate a Deluxe/Custom trim level:

A=Standard/Conventional
B=Bus
D=Diesel
J=Parcel Delivery
U=Dump
W=Cab Over

However, there is this forum post that contradicts that, but it does show the features of the Deluxe/Custom cab: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post20958034

I've got the same codes here, but the literature is a bit confusing. I read it to say that a third letter, lets say is MDB would indicate a bus (would actually be SUB for a Merc school bus).
Then the body code 81/83 would be followed by A or B indicating trim level of standard or custom.
 
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2024 | 10:39 AM
  #4  
52 Merc's Avatar
52 Merc
Hotshot
15 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 3
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 16,174
Likes: 4,781
From: Burbank, WA
Originally Posted by bario andretti
Can’t seem to find any info on Paint code 22 and I was also told my truck had a “deluxe” cab but VIN says “standard” cab what are the differences between the two?

MDA83AHN-33876

MD = M1 (1/2 ton)
A = Standard (Conventional)
83 = Pick up 114" WB
A = Standard Cab (trim)
H = Home Office (Windsor)
N = 1951
33876 = Assigned Sequential number

Trim 14 = red Vinyl seat

Paint 22 = ?
The letter after the body code, 83, designates standard or deluxe cab. A is standard, B is deluxe. It was the same as the "Extra Cab" option offered in the states.





 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Tpennington97
Large Truck
10
Oct 12, 2023 05:08 PM
maxtegracing
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Jan 6, 2022 11:27 AM
Boyracer
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
15
Sep 27, 2021 05:49 PM
Norm f1
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
Sep 25, 2019 06:51 PM
jimmorrison2000
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
Nov 24, 2001 12:36 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:31 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-6
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE