[Keith Seymore]

I'd say it's a possibility.

The only thing is that the inspectors would have to be in on it, too (not just the assemblers), because they would be checking the car over to make sure it was built as specified. Also - you wouldn't need to "count back", since all of the conveyors that feed the main line would be synchronized by the daily build sequence number (or "manifest sequence number"). Lastly, there wouldn't be a big car engine displaced, per se, by this missappropriated engine - the big car would simply be built in sequence as scheduled, although the inventory would be off at the end of the month (...hmmm, how did that happen?" - lol).

I make my living following special builds down the line. I followed both of my pickups (a 1980 and a 1987) down then line when they were built, although I assure you that no tomfoolery took place!

Usually, the workers will ask "...this yours?" and, if so, they take a little extra care while you are standing there.


K