My first hot rod was a 33 Essex roadster, but it was old school. Straight 8 buick engine and trans with dual carbs and a split exhaust manifold, Columbia 2 speed rear end and aircraft gauges. The seat frames were made from grocery carts, upholstered in naugahyde, with a skull and X-bones sewn into each one. Sure wish I had it back.It's amazing how many Studebakers are still out there