The 2012 Detroit Autorama is fast approaching. Chucks Engine Exchange has volunteered to build us a killer short block right now they are using a 302 .030'' over and fitting a set of Mahle pistons donated by Kunzman and Associates. Royal Transmissions is assembling a C-4 automatic transmission to build up to the 302 and Abdul Kerek of Quality Precision Collision is laying on a slick coat of viper yellow!

                 Stay tuned folks; the next three weeks are crunch time as Mr. Kents auto-tech students begin final assembly of the Hot Rod.             

                 The Fordson Energy Alternative Roadster or F.E.A.R., is a cross-curricular project that will provide a real world experience to high school students by introducing them to an alternative energy vehicle.  Students will learn how automobiles are designed and built by working in teams—from conception to reality—or Art-to-Part.  By assembling a Model T they’ll experience the day-to-day complexities of interdepartmental communications, marketing requirements, engineering changes, assembly, manufacturing, and various levels of automation.   

                The chosen product is a Ford Model T because of its simplicity and popularity, as well as the long standing alliance between Ford Motor Company and Fordson High School.  To explore “green” technologies and further expose students to alternative fuels, a E-85 power train will be incorporated as the power source for this vehicle.

Parts and Engineering supplied by Nehr Speedcraft:

                Nehr Speedcraft will provide Fordson with all components necessary to assemble the vehicle, as well as project coordination, on-site engineering support, a build manual and related documentation.  

                Nehr Speedcraft's two partners have an outstanding history in the car business.  Dave Nedock was a project manager at Ford and key member of the 2005 Ford Mustang project.  He also built and raced alcohol funny cars for 30 years.  Tom Kuhr has an extensive marketing, graphics, and technical writing background, as well as racing.  Also, Tom’s grandfather is Don Sullivan, who was an engineer that was handpicked by Henry Ford to design the flathead Ford V-8, as well as many other engines (289 and 427).  Dave and Tom are extremely knowledgeable and qualified to help us through this endeavor.  They know every aspect of the project we’ll be faced with, and they’re looking for a long-term relationship with Fordson High School.

This website will provide information about project activates and will also be a location where you can view the vehicle coming together.