This 1970 Mercury Midnight Oil speed run sled was built by Glenn Wood and Jack Plunkitt. They installed a 125 hp 6 cylinder Mercury outboard marine engine
found on http://www.bosscatlegacy.com/miscproto/mercury/mercury.htm
found on http://www.bosscatlegacy.com/miscproto/mercury/mercury.htm
WOW. I hunted for the existence of this sled for YEARS. Glad someone found it and that it has been preserved.
ReplyDeleteThe 3 cylinder is long gone; scrapped but this 90hp is still very much alive. Made by the Woods. I did have a chance to talk to Glen a 8 years back before he passed and he filled me in on the history of this sled as well as being extreamly grateful that it was still around.
Delete“Many beers, late night/early mornings and wishful thinking went into that sled” Glen Wood - when I asked him about the idea of building it in 1969
Holy shhhh never mind he’s still alive. I should find his number.
DeleteOwned by my grandfather Keith crago. He’s had it since 1983? 7 years ago he started bringing it back to life. It’s a blast to ride. Fond memories of getting rides on it when I was a kid.
ReplyDeleteAll the parts are still orgnial minus little bits of wiring and drive belt for the water pump. It’s not everyday you get to see a 90hp outboard on it’s side being cooled by a Mercedes radiator.