Young guys are Hot Rodding even as we speak. Heck you will ALWAYS see what we call "street rods" around. Yes they cost to do one up for shows correctly. But as was said earlier, these young guys put a whole lot of money in their hot rods. Even if they are ricers. It's whats cool to them that counts, their doing it.
I personally give any parts I don't use away when I can. I hate to go through the swap meet selling thing.
If the government can be kept in check, there will never be an end to this sport/hobby.