Flathead auto students complete decades-long Model A build
Flathead High School 2023 graduates Mason Dall, Zach Roker and Brock Sturm attend the Big Shindig car show with the 1928 Model A they had a hand in helping build in automotive teacher Rob Hunter's class on Saturday, June 17. The car show was hosted by the Glacier Street Rod Association and Desoto Grill to raise funds for Mikayla’s Miracles and Blessings Foundation, a nonprofit that provides assistance and equipment to parents or spouses of individuals with special needs. (Hilary Matheson/Daily Inter Lake)
The 1928 Model A Flathead High School students in automotive teacher Rob Hunter's class built over the years was on display at the Big Shindig car show June 17. The car specifications include a hairpin suspension, dropped front axle, Vega steering box, front disc brakes, 350 CID Chevy engine, TH350 automatic transmission and a GM 10 Bolt rear end posi unit. (Hilary Matheson/Daily Inter Lake)
Volunteer and Glacier Street Rod Association member Greg Greene assists Flathead High School automotive students Tharen Gheen, left, and Zach Roker with a 1928 Model A project. (Photo courtesy of Rodney Bauman)
When Flathead High School automotive students realized the 1928 Ford Model A was finally completed after decades of work, it was a moment of excitement and relief.
“Probably the most satisfying part was hearing it start up for the first time,” automotive student Brock Sturm said about working on the project...
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