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By Bernd Lorenzen on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 05:15 am:Hello everyone,
recently I saw a picture of a Centerdoor somewhere in the www. that caught my attention.
I always thought that the upper parts of the doors and window frames were also covered by steel. However there are some Centerdoors around that show bare wood. I read the encyclopedia on this site and learned that about in 1922 the wood was covered by steel. Until then, was it clear varnished wood or did Ford paint these areas also black before they left the plant?
Best wishes from Germany,
Bernd
By Warren Mortensen on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 07:21 am:The wood was painted black.
By Mike Walker, NW AR. on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 10:26 am:Bernd -- As Warren said, the wood was painted black at the factory, like the wheel spokes. It's not uncommon to see the wood parts varnished on cars which have been redone. Some "restorers" just can't help themselves when they see bare wood. 
By Bernd Lorenzen on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 06:43 pm:Thanks Warren and Mike.
I personally like it better when it`s painted black.
Are there any Centerdoor models or assembly kits in 1/48 scale (or close) around? I`m building a model for a barn conversion and a Centerdoor would be neat to put behind the open doors. I did find an HO (1/87 scale) model though.
Greetings,
Bernd
By Willis Jenkins on Saturday, August 29, 2009 - 10:38 am:What years were the Centerdoor made and how many units total? Also, what was the cost of each? Anyone know?
Thanks,
Willis
By Dan Treace on Saturday, August 29, 2009 - 11:51 am:The Centerdoor was introduced for the 1915 model year. Less than 1000 were built the first year at price of $975. The Centerdoor was produced from 1915 to 1923.
No complete records are avail. Some years are known, as in 1920 , 59,000 were built.
But you could guess a total number from the sales numbers that B McCalley did, about 5%-8% of the Model T's produced were sedans in the period of '15-'23.
By "Hap" (Harold) Tucker on Saturday, August 29, 2009 - 07:36 pm:Take a look at Bruce McCalley’s on line encyclopedia at: http://mtfca.com/encyclo/index.htm
Click on each year 1915 – 1923 and I believe the Centerdoors are listed as Sedans. That works fine until the introduction of the Tudor late in 1923. They also list the price. Those are the USA production numbers and do not include Canada and UK. (I don’t remember if the UK had a Centerdoor or not?).
Respectfully submitted,
Hap Tucker 1915 Model T Ford touring cut off and made into a pickup truck and 1907 Model S runabout. Sumter SC.
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