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HD tidbits from 1944

Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: Bruce Bryner <BBry...@iusb.edu>
Date: 1999/03/23
Subject: HD tidbits from '44

HD tidbits from '44

Again, changes are few. "S-3" synthetic rubber tires and black carbs.

Main Models, (Production #'s):

Servi-Cars, 45ci, 3 speed and reverse.
G Servi-Car, w/tow bar, ()
GA Servi-Car, w/o tow bar, ()

Big-Twins:
Flatheads: (4 speed), $385
U Solo, 74ci, med-compress, (580)
UL Solo, 74ci, hi-compress, (366)

Knuckleheads: OHV, (4 speed),
EL Special Sport Solo, 61ci, hi-compression, (116), $425
E Solo, 61ci, medium compression, $425

FL Special Sport Solo, 74ci, hi-compression, (172), $465
F Solo, 74i, medium compression, $465

Specialty models:
WLA 45ci for US Army, (11,531)
WLC 45ci for Canadian Army, (5,356)
US Sidecar Twin, 74ci, med-compress, (206)
FS Sidecar Twin, 74ci, (67)
ES Sidecar Twin, 61ci, (180)

Sidecars & Chassis:

LE - Sidecar single passenger
LEC - LE chassis
LS - sidecare for 45ci
LSC - LS chassis
LLE - left hand LE
LLEC- LLE chassis
LLS - left hand LS
LLSC- LLS chassis
M - Side van w/cover
MC - M chassis
MWC- chassis w/57-7/8" tread
LMC- left hand chassis

Option Groups:
Utility Solo, Standard Police, Utility for sidecar.
Price ranges from $12 to $42.50.

Paint:
factory optional gray or silver.

MoCo Minutes:
-February, an 11,331 order is cancelled by War Department, causing
layoff of 500 workers.
-the work week is cut to 40 hours.
-July, the War Production Board increases civilian production to 450.
-Sept, the War Production Board increases civilian production to 600.

***tidbits taken from various sources. Exceptions may apply.

Bruce
The Journey IS the Reward.

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