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| + | According to a June 1962 article in Popular Science, Muncie Gear Works introduced their Flexidrive at the 1956 Chicago Boat Show. The president of the company at that time was Ken Spurgeon. In 1962, the Muncie Flexidrive was available with motors ranging from 80 to 155 HP. [[Red Wing|Red Wing Marine Corp.]] was one motor manufacturer that partnered with Muncie; their Model 65 engine was re-designed for use with the Flexidrive. | ||
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| + | '''Outboard Service Information''' | ||
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| + | File:Muncieservice001.pdf|1955 to 1963 Neptune Mighty-Mite 1.7 HP models A1, AA1, WC-1 | ||
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| + | '''1957 Information''' | ||
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| + | File:Neptunea57001.jpg|1957 Muncie Neptune Mighty Mite Outboards Article | ||
| + | File:Neptunea57002.jpg|1957 Muncie Neptune Mighty Mite Outboards Ad | ||
| + | File:Munciea57001.jpg|1957 Muncie Flexidrive Sterndrive Article | ||
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| + | '''1959 Information''' | ||
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| + | File:Munciea59001.jpg|1959 Muncie Mighty-Mite Outboards Article | ||
| + | File:Munciea59002.jpg|1959 Muncie Flexidrive Sterndrive Article | ||
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Neptune Mighty-Mite Outboards
Flexidrive Sterndrives
Muncie Gear Works, Inc.
700 E. Wysor
Muncie, Indiana
Also found listed at PO Box 433, Cordele, Georgia.
According to a June 1962 article in Popular Science, Muncie Gear Works introduced their Flexidrive at the 1956 Chicago Boat Show. The president of the company at that time was Ken Spurgeon. In 1962, the Muncie Flexidrive was available with motors ranging from 80 to 155 HP. Red Wing Marine Corp. was one motor manufacturer that partnered with Muncie; their Model 65 engine was re-designed for use with the Flexidrive.
Outboard Service Information
1955 to 1963 Neptune Mighty-Mite 1.7 HP models A1, AA1, WC-1
1957 Information
1957 Muncie Neptune Mighty Mite Outboards Article
1957 Muncie Neptune Mighty Mite Outboards Ad
1957 Muncie Flexidrive Sterndrive Article
1959 Information
1959 Muncie Mighty-Mite Outboards Article
1959 Muncie Flexidrive Sterndrive Article
1970 or 1971 Information
Brochure, page 1
Brochure, page 2
Brochure, page 3
Brochure, page 4
