Don't get me wrong I lived it, still live it and love it. But a mock/or real Sandman with hotwires and bathroom carpet are hardly something I need to see today as a feature article.
Imagine they released Street Machine with only cars built along 1984 Street Machining trends?

The issue is the people who are in charge of such things think '70's slap 'n' tickle or haven't moved past the '70's - '80's Vanning trends.
The crap "Fletch" served up on Classic Restos is a perfect example. If I was Dave Cooper I would have punched him in the face for the paint comment.
Even if it's true; you don't say something like that and put it to air.