Yep, I agree. It is a traditionally STYLED hot rod, because of it's Deuce grille shell, flatmotor, etc., but with modern touches like alternator, column, etc.

Nothing wrong with that. But a purist would say it needed old time components to make it CORRECT to the period. My '27 is done the same way, old looking styling, but modern drivetrain for reliability.

Not a rat though, finished a little too well, with different approach to the final appearance.