spd,
There were a couple hot rod builders at the Portland Swap Meet who are well connected and usually reliable. If it's untrue, that's great, and that's why I put the word RUMORS in the headline. I think it would be prudent for interested parties, such as you did, to be very cautious and verify that they won't get hung out to dry. I've received a couple private emails that have indicated that perhaps the story originates from some of the California "Biggies" being very unhappy with the quality of the bodies and rejecting them. The bottom line should be: BUYER BEWARE!!!