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Does a 1944 Flathead 74 cubic inch exist? - 10/3/2007 8:14:27 PM

kabergman85

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I've looked all over for any information on a 1944 Flathead 74 cubic inch with absolutely no luck. Anybody know anything about this model?

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RE: Does a 1944 Flathead 74 cubic inch exist? - 10/4/2007 7:34:36 PM

panz4ever

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Short answer...yes, but not sure of total production numbers. For 1944 MoCo produced the Model 44-UL 74 cu in twin, high compression solo and the Model 44-U 74 cu in twin, medium compression.

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RE: Does a 1944 Flathead 74 cubic inch exist? - 10/6/2007 7:50:03 PM

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According to the Encyclopedia of HD,/Peter Henshaw&Ian Kerr,2006 Regency House Publ./ there were flatheads in 1944:
44U medium compression,4 speed
44UL ,high comp.4speed, both 74 ci
Prices: U-$385, UL $385
Production: U-580, UL- 1366
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RE: Does a 1944 Flathead 74 cubic inch exist? - 10/28/2007 3:49:31 PM

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Here ya go! I just got home from the auction. We were told it was one of 497 civilian models, but I have no idea if that is true.

http://www.carpenterauction.com/auctions/oct28/oct28.html

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